Design & Testing | Portsmouth Aviation Dereham

At Portsmouth Aviation Dereham, we have the expertise and capabilities to design, manufacture, and supply high-quality packaging solutions for any requirement. Our packaging solutions have consistently demonstrated their ability to protect equipment in harsh environments, under challenging conditions, and during rough handling. Whether transporting photographic equipment, sports gear, industrial components, or military materiel, our packaging ensures the contents arrive safely and securely, offering complete peace of mind.

Our experienced engineers are on hand to provide advice and support, ensuring your packaging solution delivers the necessary protection. Where required, this can include specific testing to verify performance under real-world conditions.

All of our packaging solutions are meticulously designed to meet our customers’ unique needs as comprehensively as possible. To achieve this, we maintain a team of highly skilled designers and product managers with the expertise to deliver premium bespoke packaging solutions.

MPAS – Military Packager Approval Scheme

Military Level Packaging (MLP) is essential for the long-term storage and safe transportation of military equipment. The design, manufacture, and packing of materiel are carried out in strict accordance with Def Stan 81-041 Parts 1–6. These specialised tasks can only be performed by Military Packager Approval Scheme (MPAS)-registered companies, a standard proudly achieved by both Portsmouth Aviation Dereham and our parent company.

Our team of expert packaging designers is available to support you on short notice. We can accommodate your requirements through video consultations or site visits, offering flexibility and convenience to suit your needs.

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Comprehensive Support for Bespoke Solutions

Our professional team will guide you through the entire process of creating a bespoke packaging solution that meets your specific needs. Whether your focus is on ensuring secure transportation, complying with contractual obligations, or adhering to strict regulatory requirements, we are here to help.

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Design & Testing

Foam Cutting & Conversion

Timber Cutting & Conversion

Bespoke Cutting Services

Injection Moulding

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Consultancy

Our packaging designers offer an accessible expert consultancy style, listening to your requirements and ensuring you get the results you need. Our consultants can visit your premises and offer bespoke packaging advice for your organisational needs. Our expert packaging team are on hand to help support you at short notice. We can offer video calls or site visits to suit your needs. Our professional team of experts will guide you through the process to create a bespoke packaging service to meet your needs.

Design & Testing

We design and supply robust, bespoke packaging that safeguards equipment from harsh conditions. Accredited under MPAS, we comply with rigorous standards and provide tailored, expert support, ensuring secure transport, reliable long-term protection, and total peace of mind throughout every project.

Foam Cutting & Conversion

Routed foam is widely used in our internal packaging solutions, complementing our timber, plastic, and metal containers, and is one of our most popular products. Our dedicated CNC routing machines, equipped with high-quality tooling, extended gantries, and large machining beds, allow us to process a diverse range of materials and sizes to precise specifications. Leveraging our in-house design and programming expertise, we streamline and refine each step of the manufacturing process.

Timber Cutting & Conversion

Our skilled team crafts precision packaging solutions from timber, all compliant with the ISPM15 UK Wood Packaging Material Marking Programme. We offer high-quality timber cases that can be customised with bespoke routed foam inserts, ensuring your products and equipment are protected and organised for any application. From small workshop aids to large-scale transport solutions for global travel, our engineers are ready to provide expert advice and support, tailoring solutions to your specific needs.

Bespoke Cutting Services

We offer a bespoke cutting service, utilising our high-quality CNC routing machines. We can source the materials ourselves from our extensive list of approved suppliers, or alternatively work with free issue materials supplied by you.

Injection Moulding

At Portsmouth Aviation Dereham we have the knowledge, experience and equipment to machine, fabricate and injection mould products for a range of applications.

Products

We offer bespoke packaging solutions, ranging from rugged plastic cases to sophisticated metal containers, designed to protect and preserve. Our expert team uses advanced materials and technology to create watertight, crushproof cases, precise foam inserts, and sustainable card and fibreboard options.

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