Aerospace and defense shipments often require reinforced or custom pallets for oversized, high-value loads. Steel-enforced, heavy-duty wood and mixed-material pallets are common. Millwood engineers each solution to meet strict contractor and government specifications.

Aerospace and defense supply chains move some of the heaviest and most valuable components in manufacturing. Standard pallets rarely suffice, so reinforced designs are essential. Millwood provides steel-enforced pallets that withstand extreme weight, mixed-material builds for specialized requirements, and heavy-duty wood options for oversized parts. Each design is engineered for strength, durability and compliance with strict government or contractor specifications. By customizing solutions, Millwood prevents waste, protects sensitive equipment and ensures mission-critical shipments arrive safely.

Government and contractor requirements often dictate packaging specifications in aerospace and defense. Millwood builds pallets and crates to exact standards, ensuring compliance while controlling costs and maintaining reliable performance across programs.

Unlike commercial markets where packaging can evolve with product design, aerospace and defense contractors must ship under fixed requirements. These specifications leave no room for improvisation, meaning packaging must be manufactured exactly as directed. Millwood specializes in building pallets, crates and packaging that meet these non-negotiable standards while still applying strategic sourcing principles. By consolidating vendors, leveraging vertical integration and managing materials efficiently, Millwood helps aerospace and defense customers meet compliance obligations without driving up costs or creating supply chain risk.

Yes. Many aerospace and defense programs benefit from reusable pallets and crates, which reduce waste and lower lifecycle costs. Millwood engineers durable solutions that withstand repeated shipments while meeting compliance standards.

Contractors face growing pressure to reduce costs and improve sustainability, even within heavily regulated programs. Reusable packaging offers both advantages by lowering replacement frequency and supporting green initiatives. Millwood designs heavy-duty crates and pallets that can be used across multiple shipments while maintaining government compliance. Options include reinforced wood designs, steel-enforced pallets and engineered crates for oversized components. By balancing durability with compliance, Millwood provides reusable packaging that protects high-value aerospace and defense products while reducing overall cost of ownership and environmental impact.

Vendor consolidation streamlines aerospace and defense supply chains by reducing risk, strengthening compliance and simplifying procurement. Millwood offers a single source for pallets, crates and packaging supplies across multiple facilities and programs.

Managing multiple vendors is time-consuming and increases administrative and compliance risk, especially in highly regulated environments. Aerospace and defense contractors benefit from consolidating their packaging supply base with Millwood. Our team provides pallets, crates and ancillary packaging materials through a single relationship, eliminating redundancy and creating consistent standards across facilities. Vendor consolidation also simplifies audits and government reporting, since fewer suppliers mean stronger traceability and accountability. With Millwood, aerospace customers gain both cost savings and confidence in their supply chains.

Yes. Millwood maintains a formal Capability Statement to demonstrate our qualifications and readiness to serve aerospace and defense contractors. It is available directly from this page for procurement teams and contracting officers.

A Capability Statement is a key document in government contracting. It outlines a supplier’s core competencies, compliance and capacity to deliver on regulated programs. Millwood’s Capability Statement highlights our engineered crating expertise, pallet manufacturing capacity, vendor consolidation strengths and nationwide service network. By making this document accessible from the aerospace and defense page, Millwood provides contractors with immediate visibility into our qualifications and readiness. This transparency helps procurement teams move quickly and confidently, knowing Millwood has the proven resources and experience to meet demanding aerospace and defense packaging requirements.