September 2026 | Packaging and Supply Chain Insights

Protecting Products, People, and Retail Floors Through Smarter Packaging

Load securement, pallet safety, and packaging innovation insights that help prevent transit damage, improve worker safety, and strengthen supply chain performance from warehouse to store.

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Pallet Safety on the Retail Floor: Preventing Scratches and Costly Damage

How Litco's Nail-Free, One-Piece Design Protects Retail Floors During Point-Of-Purchase (POP) Display Placement.

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Warehouse worker safely lifting a lightweight Litco pressed wood pallet by hand from a nested stack in a distribution center.

Safety for Warehouse Workers: The Overlooked Role of Pallet Design

When it comes to managing warehouses, distribution centers, and field operations, safety for warehouse workers is always top of mind. Every day, employees handle thousands of pounds of freight. They rely on pallets as the foundation for safe and efficient operations. But what if the very pallets they use are creating unnecessary risks?

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Chaotic transit damage in the back of a truck caused by improper use of airbags.

Still Getting Transit Damage Despite Using Airbags? 4 Proven Ways to Fix It

If you’re using airbags but still experiencing transit damage, the problem may not be the airbag itself. It may be the void size, installation method, air pressure, or the way the airbag interacts with the rest of the load. In some applications, airbags simply need additional blocking and bracing to control cargo movement effectively.

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Case Studies
Litco Custom Shipping Crates Loaded on Truck for Efficient Freight Delivery

Stronger Together: Engineering a Safer, Smarter Packaging System Through Partnership

A leading provider of packaging design and supply-chain solutions faced recurring product damage, rising shipping costs and safety risks caused by inconsistent crate construction and unreliable corner protection packaging from offshore sourcing.

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News

Litco & Millwood Showcase Advanced Manufacturing During Lordstown Economic Tour

Local and state leaders received a firsthand look at advanced manufacturing and supply chain innovation on July 17 as Litco International and its sister company, Millwood, Inc., welcomed guests as part of the Lordstown Economic Development Tour hosted by the Trumbull County Tourism Bureau.

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Meet Bob Caldwell, Your Point of Purchase Displays Specialist

Point of purchase displays are only as reliable as the pallets supporting them. Splinters, protruding nails, inconsistent performance, or pallets that don’t move cleanly through conveyors can lead to damaged product, wasted labor, and missed retail opportunities. At Litco, Bob Caldwell helps customers prevent those issues using Litco Engineered Molded Wood™ pallets and other practical packaging solutions.

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