Returnable and expendable systems for marine, recreational vehicle, motorsports, golf cart, and fitness equipment manufacturers.
INDUSTRIES · MARINE & RECREATIONAL
Custom packaging for the vehicles people ride and play on
What we do in this industry
Marine and recreational manufacturers make products where cosmetic quality matters as much as functional durability. They are seen directly by the customer, so a scratch or paint chip on the assembly line or in the showroom costs the OEM. We engineer packaging for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers producing outboard motors, motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATVs, side-by-sides, golf carts, bicycles, and commercial fitness equipment.
Common challenges
What this industry is up against
- Class-A surface protection. Painted, molded, and chromed components require dunnage engineered to prevent contact damage across full transit and handling cycles.
- Diverse part geometries. Recreational products include irregular shapes, oversized assemblies, and cosmetic components that do not fit standard packaging templates.
- Multi-division OEM relationships. Large recreational OEMs operate across multiple product lines and Tier 1 suppliers.
- Seasonal production cycles. Marine and outdoor recreational manufacturing is highly seasonal. Fleet sizing and packaging supply have to flex with peak-season demand.
- Assembly line ergonomics. Recreational vehicle components require dunnage that presents parts in the right orientation for line workers.
How PSI solves it
Our solutions
- Custom returnable packaging engineered for cosmetic parts and closed-loop lanes.
- Cosmetic surface protection methodology developed over three decades of powersports and marine work.
- Rapid prototyping on our Zund cutting table so new product launches get packaging fast.
- Multi-division program continuity across multiple divisions of the same global OEM.
- Expendable systems for parcel and lower-volume programs.
- Turnkey program management across containers, dunnage, and OEM-supplier coordination.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with the major powersports and marine OEMs?
Yes. Our customer base in this segment includes long-standing multi-decade relationships with major powersports and marine manufacturers across motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATVs, side-by-sides, outboard motors, and golf carts.
Can you serve multiple divisions of the same global OEM?
Yes. Multi-division programs are one of our specialties. Institutional knowledge from one division carries forward to adjacent product lines. This is especially valuable for recreational OEMs with diverse product portfolios.
How do you handle seasonal volume swings in recreational manufacturing?
Fleet sizing for seasonal programs requires different math than steady-state manufacturing. We model peak-season volume, off-season minimums, and transition periods. Some programs run fixed core fleets supplemented by expendable surge capacity. Others size to peak.
Do you work with commercial fitness equipment manufacturers?
Yes. Commercial fitness equipment shares many packaging characteristics with recreational vehicles: cosmetic surface protection, large-format components, and durable finish requirements. Our engineering methodology applies directly.
Can you support international marine and powersports programs?
Yes. Our packaging programs support cross-border logistics into Mexico, Canada, and beyond. ISPM-15 compliant materials and documented compliance are standard for international lanes in this segment.
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