Do you need specialist packaging for defence equipment, products or components?
Our experienced team provides aerospace and defence packaging for sensitive and high-value equipment. We work to the Military Packager Approval Scheme (MPAS) requirements.
This accreditation means we can design, manufacture and deliver compliant packaging that protects military and defence equipment. With only a small number of MPAS-accredited companies in the UK, we’re proud to be one of them.
What is an MPAS accreditation?
The Military of Defence created the Military Packager Approval Scheme to ensure all military packaging is fully compliant with Defence Standards.
This means that under this scheme, we’re approved to design and build packaging that meets specific MoD levels – J, N, or P.
- Level J: Items stored for up to two years in any global climate.
- Level N: Items stored for up to five years in dry, frost-free conditions.
- Level P: Items stored for up to five years in standard commercial conditions.
Why choose IM Export Services for aerospace and defence packaging?
With over 20 years of experience working in the aerospace and defence sector, you can expect:
- Site visit. We’ll come and review your equipment and recommend the correct packing solution.
- MPAS-certified team. We’re qualified to design, build and deliver compliant military packaging.
- Bespoke military designs. We can build bespoke cases and crates for specialist equipment.
- Confidential and secure. All projects are handled with complete discretion and in accordance with MoD packaging requirements.
- On-site or off-site packing. Packing can be carried out at your premises or at our Redditch facility, depending on your requirements.
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See how we designed and built a 15-metre MoD timber case.
Take a closer look at how our team designed and built this reusable timber case, designed to protect defence equipment during transport.
Frequently asked questions:
In accordance with the Ministry of Defence Standard 81-41:
Level J – provides protection under extreme climatic conditions for a period of two years
Level N – provides worldwide protection in covered, frost-free buildings for up to five years
Level P – commercial packaging, up to five years storage in frost-free buildings
Defence Materiel must be packed to ensure it reaches the end user in a serviceable condition.
The choice of packaging materials must provide adequate physical protection, not make the item attractive, provide clear identification marking, be cost-effective, space efficient, fit for purpose and easily handled.
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