When shipping valuable, fragile, or oversized items, one thing is clear: generic packaging doesn’t cut it. From cracked artworks and damaged machinery to costly returns, the consequences of relying on off-the-shelf cartons are too steep for any business to ignore.
That’s where Rebul’s Custom Honeycomb Crates come in. Purpose-built for each shipment, these crates combine precision design, patented honeycomb strength and sustainable materials to ensure your goods arrive exactly as they left – safe, secure and uncompromised.
Why Customisation Is Critical
Think about the last time you shipped something valuable. Did the packaging feel like it was designed for your product, or just a “close enough” solution?
Generic cartons and oversized crates often:
- Leave gaps that allow goods to shift during transport.
- Add unnecessary weight, inflating freight costs.
- Fail to provide adequate support against knocks, drops, or compression.
These flaws lead to hidden costs: damaged items, frustrated customers, returns, insurance claims and wasted resources. Over time, the financial and reputational impact compounds.
Custom packaging eliminates those risks. At Rebul, we design crates to the exact dimensions and fragility profile of your shipment, whether that’s a one-off art piece, a medical device, or an entire production run of manufactured goods.
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Inside a Rebul Custom Crate
What makes Rebul different isn’t just the end product, it’s the design process. Every crate is engineered to provide optimal protection while staying lightweight, efficient and eco-friendly.
The Design Process
- Consultation – We learn about your shipment: size, fragility, transport route.
- Tailored Design – CAD software is used to create a precise fit for your product.
- Prototyping – Test crates can be created quickly to validate strength and handling.
- Manufacturing & Delivery – Crates are made locally in Metro Melbourne or Metro Brisbane, flat-packed for convenience and ready to assemble in minutes.
The Honeycomb Advantage
At the core of every Rebul crate lies our patented honeycomb structure, inspired by one of nature’s strongest designs. This structure provides exceptional compression strength while remaining surprisingly light.
Key benefits of honeycomb construction:
- Over 75% lighter than timber – saving on freight and handling costs.
- High load capacity – able to safely carry more than 1 tonne.
- Shock absorption – cushions goods against bumps and drops.
- Recyclable & eco-friendly – 100% paper-based materials.
- Export compliant – no fumigation, no ISPM-15 treatment required.
The Problem with Off-the-Shelf Packaging
While generic packaging may seem convenient, the true cost is much higher. Consider:
- Breakage & Returns – Each damaged shipment leads to lost stock, refunds and reputation damage.
- Inefficient Space – Ill-fitting crates waste container space, increasing freight costs.
- Safety Hazards – Heavy timber crates increase risks for warehouse and logistics teams.
- Environmental Waste – Disposable packaging ends up in landfill after one use.
By contrast, Rebul’s custom crates are designed with efficiency, safety and sustainability at the forefront, delivering measurable savings across your supply chain.
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Honeycomb Crates vs Timber Crates
For decades, timber crates were the default option for shipping heavy or fragile goods. But times have changed and honeycomb crates are quickly becoming an alternative solution for some industries. Here’s why businesses are making the switch to custom Rebul Honeycomb Crates:
| Features | Timber Crates | Rebul Honeycomb Crates |
| Weight | Heavy, often unsafe for manual handling | 75% lighter, safer |
| Sustainability | Requires fumigation, limited recyclability | Fully recyclable, eco-friendly |
| Handling | Bulky, can be hard to store & transport | Flat-packable, quick to assemble |
| Compliance | Requires ISPM-15 treatment for export | Export-compliant, no fumigation needed |
| Cost | Higher freight & storage costs | Lower costs across supply chain |
Industries That Rely on Custom Honeycomb Crates
Rebul’s solutions are trusted across industries where damage is not an option:
- Art & Museums – Fragile sculptures, canvases and touring exhibitions.
- Medical & Tech – Delicate equipment requiring vibration and impact protection.
- Manufacturing & Machinery – Heavy, irregular, or high-value industrial shipments.
- Removals & Freight – Household and commercial goods requiring safer handling.
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Sustainability by Design
Sustainability is no longer a “nice to have”, it’s a business essential. With Rebul crates, sustainability is built into the design:
- Less weight = lower carbon emissions during transport.
- Fully recyclable materials keep packaging out of landfill.
- Reusable designs extend the lifespan of each crate.
By choosing Rebul, businesses not only protect their products, they protect the planet.
The Rebul Promise
At Rebul, our philosophy is simple: protect every shipment as if it were our own.
That means:
- Packaging designed for your unique needs.
- Strong, safe and sustainable materials.
- Local manufacturing and fast turnaround times.
- Peace of mind that your goods will arrive exactly as they should.
Rebul’s Custom Honeycomb Crates deliver tailor-made protection that is lighter, safer and more sustainable than timber or off-the-shelf options.
Whether you’re shipping fine art, sensitive equipment, or heavy machinery, Rebul ensures your goods arrive in perfect condition, every time.
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