FREQUENTLY ASKED PACKAGING QUESTIONS

At. F.P. Woll & Company, when it comes to helping you to package your product, there is no such thing as a "dumb question"! Click on the questions below to read answers to questions we are asked most often:

1. Do you have any stock packaging materials?
2. Why do packaging foams come in different colors?
3. How do I know if I need your services for protective packaging materials or custom packaging?
4. Do you carry materials that provide anti-static shielding?
5. How do I measure to ensure I get the proper size packaging for my product?
6. I won't know what size packaging I will need until I've finished my product. How can I ensure I ship my finished product on time?
7. Can I have a sample made to size first?
8. How small of a quantity can you make?
9. How long will I have to wait for a quotation?
10. How can F.P. Woll & company help me to choose the best type and design of packaging?

1. Yes, F.P. Woll & Company stocks a full range of "standard" packaging materials. A partial list includes "stock" corrugated boxes, packing peanuts, tape, bubble wrap (commercial and mil-spec), thin grade polyethylene roll stock, Microfoam® polypropylene roll stock, polyurethane plank stock, toolbox foam, EPS and many other common packaging materials. We carry a broad range of shipping room supplies for your organization.
   
   
2. Packaging materials foams are sometimes color-coded to serve different purposes. For example, pink is anti-static. Oftentimes, charcoal colored or black foam is used to help camouflage any dirt or wear over long term use. Some foam is even multi-colored, like our toolbox foams.
    
3. If your product is breakable or fragile, unusual in size or dimensions, or contains sensitive electronic components, you should look into protective packaging materials. This helps ensure your product gets to market in pristine condition. Even if your product is considered durable, a smart, cost-effective design can help it get there quickly, and in the shape it was in when it left your facility. From large items that may require custom crating, to the smallest items that may only require a simple mailer; F.P. Woll & Company provides turnkey design, engineering, custom tooling and fabrication on premises, so you receive your packaging solution quickly.
   
4. Yes, F.P. Woll & Company provides many different ESD (aka anti-static) shielding solutions including barrier bags, ESD films and foils. Ask us for a description of some of the possibilities, and click here to view a product list.
    
5. To start, you can measure the length, width and height of your product to obtain the dimensions needed for your packaging materials. We'll also need a weight. It's helpful to know how you plan on shipping your product as well: UPS, Air Freight, common carrier, etc. The type of product and any particular needs it might have is also important. For example, ESD shielding requirements. F.P. Woll & Company can then work with you to recommend the optimal packaging solution to meet your objectives. We stand ready to assist you at any stage of your design or production process..
   
   
6. F. P. Woll & Company can work with you to set a realistic schedule for producing your packaging materials. We can provide packaging design and engineering at the same time your product is being developed. By contacting us early in the process we can keep you informed of what is needed when so that everything comes together on your schedule. That being said, the fact that we produce all stages of our custom packaging in house; design, tooling, sampling, production, delivery; allows us to provide fast turnaround at any stage of your process. And as we stock many common shipping supplies, we can quickly get you items like stock boxes and bubble wrap.
    
7. Yes, F.P. Woll & Company produces samples of new packaging, and in most cases the cost of producing this sample can be credited against the final order.
   
    
8. Because we are a custom manufacturer, F.P. Woll has no "minimum" required order for most products. We will work with you on small runs or large orders.
   
   
9. Once we have had a chance to get the full range of specifications from you, price quotations can typically be generated for you the same day you make the request. Custom solutions may take a bit longer, but the fact that we do all phases of design under one roof lets us turn quotes around in an expeditious manner.
    
10.  F.P. Woll & Company has been providing custom packaging solutions for customers since 1907! With this experience, we will work with you to design the most cost-effective solution to help meet your goals. F.P. Woll & Company can help to educate you about the full range of packaging choices, from simple carton fill materials to custom-engineered packages designed solely for your product. We look forward to working with you!

F.P. WOLL & COMPANY
10060 Sandmeyer Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Phone: (215) 934-5966 * Toll Free: (800) 637-9655 * Fax: (215) 934-5973
info@fpwollco.com

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