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Have Hazmat Questions, Need Help?
We have setup a help desk to streamline and to provide quicker turnarounds to your hazmat related questions.
Feel free to email us at:
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Hazmat Training & Consulting Links
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Airpack, Inc.
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John Gerrish & Associates
Hazmat Packaging
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Training Center:
500 McCormick Dr
Ste B
Glen Burnie, MD 21601
Ph# 410-768-8155
Fax# 410-768-6603
Crating Center:
504 McCormick Dr
Ste A
Glen Burnie, MD 21601
Ph#410-768-2992
Fax#410-768-2993
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Greetings!
For over 26 years, Airpack has been providing crating services to the transportation industry. We produce a variety of different crates that conform to our clients needs. Here are a few ways that our crating & engineering sets itself apart from our competitors:
- Most of the crates that we manufacture are reusable, we only use screws (no nails), which makes our crates stronger and easy to disassemble & re-assemble
- We use high grade lumber
- All of our lumber is heat treated
- We use 1/2" panel construction versus the norm of 3/8"
- Construction decking & cleating always conforms to Mil-Specs
- Crating construction and engineering are insured
- We also provide engineering and crating off-site
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We provide crating solutions for average to oversized cargo!
We package, and prepare tank engines such as this one, for international shipping. These engines are used in the Abrams A-2 Battle tanks and Fox Landcruisers. They weigh up to 5,000 lbs and are packaged in 7' X 5' X 7' crates.
 (Tank Engine used in Abrams A-2 Battle tanks and Fox Landcruisers)
Airpack works with many Fortune 500 Companies. For example, we constructed a custom crate for a 30 ft. long Boeing 747, Wing Strut Flap assembly. We also constructed several crates for wing components on Boeings 747 aircraft.
These crates needed to be engineered so as to protect the wing assemblies during transit to their faciity in Washington state.
(Custom crate made for a Boeing 747 Wing Strut Flap assembly) |
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Airpack has also designed crates for 20 ft. long conveyor belt
systems. This particular customer requested that we engineer
and construct them at their facility, because it is a new prototype to the industry.
(Conveyor belt system)
We design and manufacture crates for 2 of the world's
largest medical equipment manufacturers. These particular
crates are highly engineered, reusable shipping containers
designed so that one person can easily load and unload 300 lbs.
of medical equipment without using any tools in a hospital environment. The simplicity is in the design that our experts
at Airpack were able to engineer.
(Crate made for medical incubator)
As you may remember from our last issue, we also take good
care of your fragiles and valuables in preparing them for
transportation.
 (Antique chair before and after shot)
Other Crating Services
- PPP-B-601 Cleated Plywood Container
- PPP-B-621 Cleated Lumber Container
- MIL-C-104 Plywood Sheath Container
- Load Bearing Bases
We also package products using water vapor materials,
anti-static, and foam lined boxes for your sensitive
shipments. We can provide, container stuffing and stripping,
and automobile export preparation.
Airpack has the expertise and experience to pack it properly
and in accordance with export shipping guidelines.
All of our crating is in compliance with the ISPM-15 standards,
the guidelines for regulating wood packaging material in
international trade. Read more about these requirements by
is a part of the International Phytosanitary Portal that helps
prevent the spread and introduction of pests, plants and
plant products.
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Military Specification Packaging (MIL-SPEC)
Airpack maintains an extensive Mil-Spec library that is current with all military specification packaging requirements (MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-130 & MIL-STD 2073). We can assist you to ensure your shipment is packed, marked, labeled and bar coded according to Military/Government Specifications.
We prepare your products according to military specifications packaging standards. We also offer contract solicitations and package engineering consulting. We will review your contract or solicitation packaging requirements, assisting you in providing an accurate and competitive bid.
Airpack will preserve, mark, label, as well as bar code and RFID tag to MIL-STD 129 requirements. We are also able to provide custody control and handle security cage commodities.
We recently completed a Mil-Spec job with over 12,000 axle bearing assemblies going overseas for the Bradley Personnel Carrier, as well as a Mil-Spec job for police grade training pepper sprays that had to be prepared and shipped to military training sites.
From spare parts to complete weapons systems, and military hazmats (hazardous materials), Airpack interprets Mil-Spec terminology and special packing instructions (SPI's). We can also provide inspection and acceptance of your products through our local DCMA/QAR's. From RFQ's to delivery of your product Airpack can assist you with your government contract requirements.
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Partnerships to better assist you! |
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Airpack as an Affiliated Member of NIPHLE (National Institute of Packaging Handling & Logistics Engineers) offers
 a Contemporary Supply Chain Packaging Course three times a year. This introductory course is aimed at anyone needing an understanding of supply chain packaging. It will benefit the following individuals:
- Contract shipping personnel
- Packaging & logistics personnel
- Product procurement personnel
- Warehousemen and drivers
This course also covers Hazmat General Awareness.
Recent changes in the MIL-STD-2073-1E will be covered in the September 29th-October 2nd course.
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Packaging Contacts:
Toll Free: 1-800-460-6030
BWI : Don Schmelzer (410)768-2992
CLT : John Clarke (704)329-7293
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We also offer general packaging and the following other services:
- Hazardous Material Training
- Consultation
- Packaging and Documentation
- Training in accordance with DOT 49CFR/IATA/IMO (Ground, Air, and Ocean)
- Training for Military Airlift (AFJMAN 24-204)
Don't forget to consider us for your crating and packaging needs. We can pack anything from a small antique vase to a 5,000 lb tank engine. No job is too big or too small. Thank you for taking the time to read our Quarterly Newsletter. Please forward this information to anyone who can benefit from any of the above services. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Manny Vazquez
Sales Manager Airpack, Inc.
John Gerrish & Associates, LLC
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!! Congratulations to the June "Trivia" Question Winner !!
Curt Tabenske |
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Trivia Question???
Win 4 Four Movie Tickets if you are the first person to submit the correct answer to this months trivia question:
There are two (2) Different stamps used to communicate compliance with ISPM 15.
Identify both and provide a brief description of their use.
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