Custom returnable and expendable systems for Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs. Class-A surface protection engineered as required for every program.
INDUSTRIES · TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY
Packaging for EV programs, motorcycles, and automotive
What we do in this industry
We protect your cosmetic and damage-sensitive components as they move through the supply chain. Our 30-year track record of excellence in component protection speaks for itself.
Common challenges
What this industry is up against
- Class-A surface protection. Painted body panels, molded plastic exterior components, and cosmetic assemblies cannot tolerate contact damage in transit or on the line.
- Tier 1 supplier program complexity. Single suppliers serving multiple OEMs require packaging that meets various customer standards.
- Closed-loop supply chain economics. Loop sizing and return freight efficiency determine the program ROI.
- EV production tempo. EV-native manufacturers iterate faster than traditional auto OEMs. Packaging engineering has to move at that speed.
- Cross-border logistics. Mexico, Canada, and international lanes require documented compliance and packaging built for longer transit windows.
- Automation integration. Line-side automation and sensitive Class-A parts require packaging engineered to present parts cleanly and protect cosmetic surfaces.
How PSI solves it
Our solutions
- Custom returnable packaging engineered for cosmetic protection and closed-loop lanes.
- Class-A surface protection methodology developed over three decades of Tier 1 supplier work.
- Rapid prototyping on our Zund cutting table so iteration cycles match how modern mobility manufacturers work.
- EV-adjacent capabilities. Our cosmetic and structural protection expertise applies to EV cosmetic components.
- Expendable systems for one-way lanes and parcel logistics.
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Solutions that integrate with line-side automation.
- Turnkey program management across the container, dunnage, and coordination layers.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with Tier 1 automotive suppliers?
Yes. We engineer packaging that meets the standards of the various OEMs.
Do you do EV battery cell packaging?
Yes, we handle battery-related packaging, returnable and expendable packaging for battery components. If you have a battery packaging need, reach out, and we will determine if your need fits our capabilities.
How do your traditional automotive capabilities translate to EV applications?
Class-A surface protection methodology, returnable packaging for high-value cosmetic components, rapid prototyping speed, and Tier 1 supplier program experience all translate directly. The substrates are familiar and the protection challenges are similar.
What is Class-A surface protection in custom packaging?
Class-A refers to cosmetic surfaces that will be visible to the end customer. Painted body panels, molded and colored panels, painted plastic, polished metal, and any surface that cannot tolerate scuffs, scratches, or paint damage. Class-A protection in packaging means engineering dunnage, container surfaces, and part orientation to eliminate contact that could mark the cosmetic surface.
Can you support truck and heavy vehicle manufacturers?
Yes. Heavy truck programs share many characteristics with heavy equipment work: large components, painted cosmetic surfaces, and closed-loop supplier programs. Our engineering approach applies directly to truck OEM packaging requirements.
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