Notch Defender - Notch Board
Notch Board for Stronger Corner Protection
Millwood’s Notch Defender protects right angled corners and edges from damage during handling and transit. This seamless angle board — also known as a notch board or V board — features both a die cut and a notch cut, enabling it to fold quickly into a 90 degree angle without tools or adhesives. Optional puzzle notch die cuts lock the board in place for extra stability. Combining sustainability with strength, the Notch Defender delivers reliable protection in a single, straightforward solution.
Reliable Corner and Edge Defense
Engineered for optimal unitization, the Notch Defender works seamlessly alongside other protective solutions like the Corner Defender and Edge Defender. Its design ensures added precise corner protection while preventing abrasion, dents and handling damage during shipping and storage.
Flexible V Board and Angle Board Protection
The Notch Defender’s easy right angle bend makes it ideal for protecting doors, panels and other vulnerable corners. Commonly known as v board or angle board, it adapts easily to a wide range of shipping applications.
Complex Packaging Needs? No Problem.
- Corner Defender – Reinforces 90° corners and prevents strapping abrasion.
- Edge Defender – Protects edges and strengthens unitization for better stability.
- Notch Defender – Provides durable corner and edge protection for heavy or high-impact loads.
Custom-made to order and 100% recyclable, the Defender Series delivers the protection, strength, and peace of mind your supply chain demands—because at Millwood, we’ve got every corner covered.
Why Choose Millwood As Your Single Source Provider?
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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 pallet design and supply chain logistics.
- Innovative Design & Testing: Our in house ISTA certified lab and Pallet Design System (PDS) enable tailored, optimized pallet solutions.
- 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 Notch Defender - Notch Board
Millwood Lab
Our ISTA-certified test lab gives customers confidence that their wood pallets 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a notch board used for in shipping?
A notch board is used in shipping to protect palletized products from strapping damage and handling stress, ensuring stability and reducing costly dents, abrasions and load failures.
A notch board, like Millwood’s Notch Defender, plays a critical role in protecting palletized goods during shipping and storage. By distributing pressure evenly across vulnerable edges, it prevents strapping cuts, abrasions and corner dents that often lead to product loss or costly claims. This load securement solution improves unitization by holding packages tightly in place while maintaining the integrity of the materials being transported. Its laminated recycled paperboard construction offers both durability and sustainability, making it ideal for companies looking to balance strength, performance and environmental responsibility in their shipping practices.
How does Notch Defender compare to a v board or angle board?
The Notch Defender combines the functionality of a v board and angle board, offering flexible right-angle protection for corners, edges, doors and panels that are prone to shipping damage.
Unlike standard v boards or angle boards, Millwood’s Notch Defender provides versatile protection that adapts to multiple shipping scenarios. It forms an easy right-angle bend, making it suitable for protecting fragile or damage-prone items like doors, furniture, and industrial panels. While v boards are typically limited to flat edge protection, the Notch Defender enhances coverage by safeguarding both edges and corners simultaneously. This flexibility allows shippers to reduce handling damage, maintain edge stability and improve load unitization. By serving as a hybrid solution, it reduces the need for multiple packaging materials, streamlines securement and ensures consistent protection throughout the shipping process.
Is the notch board environmentally friendly?
Yes, the Notch Defender notch board is eco-friendly, made from laminated, recycled paperboard, delivering sustainable packaging protection without compromising durability or performance.
Sustainability is built into the Notch Defender’s design. Constructed from laminated, recycled paperboard, it helps businesses reduce their carbon footprint while still achieving high-performance load securement. Unlike plastic or foam alternatives, paperboard can be repurposed and recycled after use, aligning with corporate sustainability initiatives and circular economy goals. Millwood also offers recycling and recovery programs that complement the Notch Defender, further minimizing packaging waste and promoting green supply chain practices. By choosing this solution, companies not only protect their products but also demonstrate commitment to environmental responsibility and cost-effective sustainability measures, making it an ideal choice for modern logistics operations.