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Demo Crates for Safe, Reliable Equipment Transport
Our demo crates are engineered to deliver high-value equipment securely and repeatedly. From medical devices to industrial machinery, each crate provides the strength, precision and protection needed to ensure your product arrives ready for demonstration.
Protecting High-Dollar Assets
Every demo crate is designed with durability and shock absorption in mind. Vibration dampening systems, reinforced flooring and custom-fit interiors ensure your sensitive or costly equipment reaches its destination without damage, no matter how many times it ships.
Built for Complex Use Cases
Hospital demo crate applications, trade shows and on-site equipment trials all demand reliability. These specialized crates allow for tool-free access and quick unloading while maintaining top-level safety during transit. Display crates can also be tailored for hybrid use cases.
Custom Requirements? No Problem
We know that no two applications are the same. That’s why we leverage our ISTA-certified Millwood Lab to engineer custom industrial crating solutions tailored to your exact load and handling requirements. Our approach avoids:
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Over-engineering that drives up cost
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Under-engineering that risks damage
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Instead, we deliver just-right solutions backed by packaging science.
Why Choose Millwood As Your Crating Supplier?
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Customer Centric Approach: We collaborate closely with customers, providing personal service and responsive support to meet your unique needs.
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Industry Expertise Since 1985: With over four decades of experience, Millwood understands the complexities of crating design and supply chain logistics.
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Innovative Design & Testing: Our in house ISTA certified lab and custom design enable tailored, optimized crating solutions.
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Manufacturing Experts: From sawmilling, resawing, assembly, heat treating and mold prevention, we have the experience and knowledge to serve you.
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Sustainability Commitment: We are committed to efficiency without compromising our environment.
Proven Solutions that Complement our Crating Options
Millwood Lab
Our ISTA-certified test lab gives customers confidence that their crating and packaging solutions will perform in real-world conditions. By simulating shipping and handling environments, we test, verify and optimize designs to reduce product damage, minimize waste and improve supply chain efficiency.
Custom Design
Millwood guarantees full 3D modeling and drawings for every RFQ within 24-48 hours. Our design team will review your specifications to ensure that your custom engineered crating solution meets your application requirements, with our operations team ready to rapidly scale production capacity as needed.
Providing Supply Chain solutions
We’ve hand-picked these products to create a comprehensive solution that complements your crating needs.
Certified pallet heat treatment that eliminates pests and ensures compliance with global ISPM-15 regulations. Export-ready, chemical-free and eco-friendly.
Steel, polyester and polypropylene strapping engineered for load containment. Works with tensioners and sealers to secure heavy or high-value goods.
Hand and machine stretch wrap options that contain loads, prevent shifting and protect against dust and moisture with cost-efficient application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a demo crate?
A demo crate is a reusable shipping and display solution designed for product demonstrations, presentations and return shipments. Unlike standard crates, it balances protection, mobility and ease of use for repeated showcasing.
A demo crate is purpose-built to protect sensitive equipment during transit and make the demonstration process smoother. Instead of requiring tools or single-use packaging, these crates allow quick access to the product for setup and presentation. After use, the unit can be easily re-crated and shipped back, reducing costs and waste. Industries such as healthcare, industrial equipment and technology rely on demo crates for secure transport, clean presentation and repeat use, making them more versatile than traditional shipping crates.
How are demo crates different from display crates?
Demo crates are built for protection and repeated transport, while display crates emphasize presentation at trade shows, events or retail environments. Both serve unique functions, and many custom designs combine protective and visual features.
Display crates typically focus on showcasing a product in a visually appealing way, often for sales floors, exhibitions or events. In contrast, demo crates are engineered for repeated shipping and unpacking, protecting sensitive or high-value items from vibration and impact during transit. While a display crate may prioritize branding and product visibility, a demo crate must withstand the stresses of transportation. Many organizations choose hybrid solutions, combining robust crate engineering with presentation-focused features. This ensures their products arrive safely and look polished when revealed.
What is a hospital demo crate?
A hospital demo crate is a specialized design that allows medical equipment to be transported and demonstrated within healthcare facilities without tools or special equipment, ensuring compliance with safety restrictions.
In hospital environments, sharp tools and complex unpacking are often restricted for safety reasons. A hospital demo crate addresses this by using tool-free access points, casters for mobility and vibration-dampening systems to protect sensitive medical devices. This allows sales representatives to roll equipment directly into hospitals, set up demonstrations quickly and re-secure the unit afterward for return shipment. These crates are crucial for medical device manufacturers and distributors who need reliable, compliant ways to present their products in clinical settings while ensuring protection against transit shock and vibration.
What industries benefit from demo crates?
Demo crates are used in healthcare, technology, manufacturing and industrial equipment sectors. Any business that needs to repeatedly showcase sensitive or high-value products can benefit from these protective, reusable crate solutions.
Medical device companies rely on demo crates for hospital presentations, while technology firms use them to safeguard electronics during trade shows and roadshows. Industrial manufacturers use demo crates to transport machinery to customer sites for sales presentations or training sessions. These crates combine protective engineering — such as false floors and vibration-dampening mounts — with practical usability, including tool-free entry and easy re-crating. By supporting repeated use, demo crates reduce shipping costs and material waste, making them a valuable asset across multiple industries that require protection and polished product demonstrations.
Can demo crates be customized for my product?
Yes, demo crates can be custom-engineered with tailored interiors, shock protection and branding options to protect and present your product effectively during demonstrations.
Customization is one of the biggest advantages of demo crates. Each crate can be engineered to fit the exact dimensions and weight of your product, with foam inserts, vibration mounts or false floors to prevent transit damage. Features like ramps, casters or lift-gate compatibility can be added for ease of handling. For companies that need both protection and presentation, branding elements and clean finishes can turn the crate into a dual-purpose shipping and display solution. Whether for medical devices, industrial equipment or trade show products, customized demo crates ensure your product arrives safely and makes a professional impression.