What is BadgerKrate?

Shipping long, flat items like window blinds, extruded metals, or antennas can quickly become a major hassle – but not with BadgerKrate. Designed for unique shipping challenges, BadgerKrate eliminates the stress from your shipping process. 

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The BadgerKrate Advantage

Built from durable chipboard with a multi-panel, pre-hinged design, BadgerKrate folds seamlessly around your product, making it perfect for long or difficult-to-package items. It’s a superior alternative to similar corrugated competitor products, such as Reddi-Crate.

It offers three times the beam strength, is more puncture-resistant, and ships flat, saving you warehouse space and reducing shipping costs.

“If you look at the back of a semi-truck full of a competitor product, it’s all air. And shipping air is very expensive,” said Chad Kravick, vice president of Badger Paperboard. “BadgerKrate folds flat, saves on shipping, and actually works better than competitor products.” 

While three-panel U crate designs are common in BadgerKrate, it can be made with up to 12 panels. This flexibility allows for varying panel configurations so that the appropriate level of protection can be applied based on the structure and product requirements.

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BadgerKrate Configurations

BadgerKrate can be configured to suit a wide range of product shapes and sizes. 

• Sizes up to 60” wide x 400” long
• Thicknesses from .040-.250pt
• Available in a variety of panel cuts, up to 12
• Choose from open-ended or end cap design
• Can be nested without damage to the packaging or product inside
• Can be printed with 1-color random repeat

BadgerKrate can also be manufactured from a variety of substrates, ranging from plain chipboard to solid kraft, clay-coated, and specialty grades. 

BadgerKrate Vs. Wooden Crates

BadgerKrate is also a great alternative to traditional wooden crates since it’s lighter, cheaper, and easier to ship. 

BadgerKrate is an alternative to traditional wooden crates, offering advantages in cost, logistics, and product protection. 

Lighter Weight, Lower Costs

BadgerKrate’s construction delivers durability at a fraction of the weight of heavy lumber. This lighter weight translates directly to lower shipping costs, especially for freight shipments where every pound counts. The reduced weight also makes handling easier and safer for warehouse staff, improving operational efficiency.

Durability

BadgerKrate’s chipboard, multi‑panel construction delivers strong protection. With beam strength three times that of standard corrugated and high puncture resistance, it shields your items from rough handling and transportation stress. Unlike wooden crates, it won’t splinter or warp, helping ensure your products arrive intact and damage‑free.

Space-Saving Efficiency

BadgerKrate ships flat and assembles quickly on-site as needed. Unlike bulky wooden crates that consume valuable space even when empty, this design dramatically reduces storage requirements and transportation costs. You can keep inventory on hand without dedicating precious warehouse space to pre-assembled crates.

Protection That Also Can Promote Your Brand

Another major advantage of BadgerKrate over alternative options is the ability to print directly on the material. While alternative options require more costly measures, BadgerKrate offers a clean and consistent surface that is ideal for printing your business’s logo. 

This means that BadgerKrate not only helps protect your product, but it also promotes your brand with:

• Increased visibility throughout the entire shipping process.
• A professional, branded unboxing experience.
• A strong first impression that builds brand recognition.

Your packaging often represents the first physical touchpoint with your brand — BadgerKrate helps you make it count.

Superior Packaging Starts Here

Every BadgerKrate solution is custom-designed for your specific application. Want to see and feel the quality before you order? Request your sample today, and we’ll walk you through all available options to find the perfect fit for your needs.

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