The Industries we serve:

Automotive Packaging Solutions

ADVANCED FREIGHT PROTECTION FOR
THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Moving automotive parts from one point to another shouldn’t come with uncertainty. The right automotive packaging solutions make the difference between consistent, damage-free delivery and costly disruptions.

Peninsula Plastics is an industry-leading supplier of reusable packaging for the automotive industry. We deliver reliable, reusable automotive packaging solutions designed to protect parts in transit and improve handling efficiency across your supply chain.

Headquartered in the automotive capital of the world, we work closely with OEM’s and automotive suppliers to develop automotive parts packaging that fits real production and shipping conditions. From custom industrial part trays, rack base dunnage, pallets, every solution is built to secure parts in place and maintain their integrity.

Whether you’re shipping large assemblies, delicate components, or uniquely shaped parts, our packaging for automotive applications is engineered to keep everything protected and organized from start to finish.

Custom automotive caliper tray
Peninsula Plastics Custom Automotive Product

DECADES OF EXPERIENCE

With over 45 years of industry experience, Peninsula Plastics has earned the trust of automotive leaders through our commitment to quality and innovation. Our approach is hands-on from the beginning, with all concepts developed in-house to ensure each design aligns with your operational requirements.

By managing the full process internally, we maintain control over quality, fit, and function at every stage. This allows us to create auto parts packaging solutions that adapt to evolving challenges and demands.

Our team focuses on helping you reduce damage, improve efficiency, and maintain consistency across your supply chain with well-designed packaging automotive solutions.

What to expect from us:

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On-time custom-engineered products

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Full-service product development

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Superior customer service

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Pattern shop & prototyping

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Packaging solutions that easily integrate with your existing systems

REUSABLE PACKAGING FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN

Reusable plastic packaging offers an eco-friendly alternative to some single-use packaging materials. Designed for repeated use, returnable containers, pallets, trays, and dunnage can help reduce packaging waste while protecting automotive parts during handling, storage, and transportation.

By reducing reliance on disposable packaging materials, reusable automotive packaging can support sustainability initiatives and efforts to reduce the carbon footprint associated with packaging operations.

Our Automotive Packaging Solutions

High-quality and reliable packaging in the automotive industry is essential to ensure warehouse efficiency and safe delivery throughout the supply chain. We offer ready-made options and custom packaging designed to guarantee the quality and integrity of your product during the shipping process.

READY-MADE SOLUTIONS

Reusable mirror-image automotive pallet

TWIN SHEET HEAVY-DUTY SERIES

AHB70181 Mirror-Image Pallet, 46.5 in X 49.5 in

Our heavy-duty series can stand up to the abuse of everyday use, both in your plant and over the road.

Medium-duty mirror-image automotive pallet

TWIN SHEET MEDIUM-DUTY SERIES

AHB70201 Mirror-Image Pallet, 46.5 in X 49.5 in

Peninsula Plastics twin sheet medium-duty series supports repeated use with moderate weight loads.

Single sheet medium-duty lid

SINGLE SHEET MEDIUM-DUTY SERIES

SL9 Lid, 46.5 in X 49.5 in

Single sheet, medium-duty series products are both durable and lightweight while supporting daily usage.

CUSTOM-MADE SOLUTIONS

Rack base dunnage
RACK BASE DUNNAGE
Fully customized rack base dunnage is an excellent solution for part protection as it ships in a steel rack.
Industrial part trays
INDUSTRIAL PART TRAYS
Thermoformed trays offer a fully customized, durable, lightweight solution to provide complete protection.
EV drive unit and battery containers
EV DRIVE UNIT AND BATTERY CONTAINERS
We offer solutions that fully enclose and protect EV drive units, batteries, and battery components that securely hold parts in place during transit.
TPU inserts and injection mold
TPU INSERTS AND INJECTION MOLD
Injection mold inserts offer additional product support and protection for sensitive and delicate parts.

OUR PACKAGING PROCESS

When you choose Peninsula Plastics, you gain a strategic partner. Our end-to-end process ensures all car parts packaging meets your specific requirements, from design to final production:

 

  • Consultation: We assess your product requirements and transport challenges.
  • Custom Design: Our in-house engineering team creates a tailored automotive packaging design to meet your specific needs.
  • Prototyping: We develop samples for your review and feedback.
  • Production: Approved designs move into high-volume manufacturing with strict quality control.
  • Support: We provide ongoing customer support to address any post-implementation challenges and to support your operations as needs evolve.

LOOKING FOR HIGH-QUALITY AUTOMOTIVE PARTS PACKAGING?

Peninsula Plastics provides durable, reusable auto parts packaging that helps reduce damage, improve handling, and support long-term efficiency. If you can think of it, we can form it.

Contact us today to get started!

2800 Auburn Ct, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 852-3731
sales@peninsulaplastics.com
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AUTOMOTIVE PACKAGING FAQs

What is returnable automotive packaging?

Returnable packaging is designed to be used repeatedly rather than discarded after a single shipment. Solutions can include containers that move between suppliers, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and other points in the supply chain. A well-designed returnable packaging system provides consistent automotive product protection from one shipping cycle to the next.

What types of automotive packaging does Peninsula Plastics offer?

Peninsula Plastics offers both ready-made and custom automotive packaging solutions. Our capabilities include reusable plastic pallets and lids, rack base dunnage, industrial part trays, EV drive unit and battery containers, and custom inserts. We can develop customized packaging solutions around the needs of your specific automotive components.

Can automotive packaging be custom-designed for a specific part?

Yes. Peninsula Plastics develops custom automotive packaging around the requirements of the part and its handling environment. Our process includes consultation, in-house design, prototyping, production, and ongoing support.

Can automotive packaging integrate with existing racks and material handling systems?

Yes. Custom automotive packaging can be developed with existing racks, pallets, containers, and material handling requirements in mind. Peninsula Plastics evaluates the application during the design process so the packaging can be engineered to work within your operation.

How do I choose the right packaging for an automotive part?

Start with the part itself and the conditions it will encounter throughout the supply chain. Consider:

  • Size, weight, geometry, sensitive surfaces,
  • Required orientation
  • Handling method, storage needs
  • Transportation environment

Peninsula Plastics can help determine whether an existing product or a custom automotive packaging solution is the better fit.