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Change in Ownership for Craters & Freighters – The Crating, Packaging & Shipping Powerhouse
Craters & Freighters Franchise Company is pleased to announce that Matthew Schmitz, President/CEO acquired full ownership in 2022. Craters & Freighters was founded in 1990 by Diane Gibson and has since grown to 65 franchise locations across the United States....
Craters & Freighters Helps Trees for the Future Reach 200 Million Tree Mark
Sustainable agriculture nonprofit Trees for the Future (TREES) announced Tuesday that they’ve planted more than 200 million trees around the world. The milestone was met with support from thousands of individual donors and more than 300 brand partners. Craters & Freighters has helped TREES plant 750,000 trees since 2015.
Craters & Freighters Marks 30 Years as a Specialty Crating and Shipping Leader
Craters & Freighters, an international provider of specialty freight solutions, is marking the 30th anniversary of its founding. Formed on June 26, 1990, the company has grown steadily across three decades and today has more than 60 brick-and-mortar locations nationwide.
Craters & Freighters Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary by Launching ‘Plant a Tree’ Sustainability Initiative
Today almost all businesses are taking a serious look at environmental conservation and the crating and shipping industry is no different. Some in the industry are trying to make an impact on the environment through corporate policies and buying behavior. The dilemma...
Craters & Freighters Sponsors Bridge to Bridge Cross Country Bike Ride
Craters & Freighters Sponsors Bridge to Bridge Cross Country Bike Ride to Raise Money for Homeless Teens and Young Adults Craters & Freighters, the nation’s leading specialty packaging and shipping company is sponsoring Spencer Nee, a Colorado resident,...
Florida Trucking Companies Facing Roadblocks
CAPE CORAL, FL - Florida may bear the brunt of a trucking crisis. Trucking companies are facing major road blocks from stricter government regulations, high fuel prices and a shortage of drivers. Like clock-work, shipments come around the corner at Craters and...
Processing Power, Delivered by the Truckload
But only a few so-called “white-glove” handlers operate in the United States… Craters & Freighters… HOUSTON — Hidden off an unmarked, winding road near the George Bush Intercontinental Airport here is a 40,000-square-foot warehouse filled with boxes, most about...
Craters & Freighters Welcomes New Owner Of Boston Location
Craters & Freighters, the national leader in specialty freight and crating solutions, announced its Boston territory is now under new ownership. The company welcomes Rick Cannata, a lifelong resident of Massachusetts to Craters & Freighters’ nationwide network...
Anniversary Marks 23 Years in Business for Craters & Freighters
Successful packing solutions company has been shipping the extraordinary for nearly a quarter of a century. Denver, CO – For the past 23 years, Craters & Freighters has been helping clients around the globe with their total packaging, crating and shipping...
Historic GOP Elephant to Be Unveiled at Marriott Waterside
Tampa, FL – The Outdoor Arts Foundation announced today a large-scale, free-standing, red, white and blue Elephant sculpture that was featured at the 1996 GOP Convention in San Diego will formally be unveiled in the lobby of the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and...
Pelican Products Working with Craters & Freighters
Pelican to Provide Franchisees With Customized Packaging Solutions as a Value-Added Service Torrance, CA – Pelican Products, the global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced lighting systems and high-performance protective case solutions, will be working...
Craters & Freighters was Recently Featured in Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry’s Publication
Business Trends in Shipping Logistics for Medical Equipment When shipping sensitive and expensive technologies, manufacturers must make it a top priority to protect products. Challenges exist when shipping equipment such as x-ray machines, computed tomography...
