U.S.Art Company, Inc. is known throughout the industry as a driving force in the establishment of accepted crating procedures. We have earned a reputation of building the finest quality crates in the industry. Currently, our crates are being used in worldwide traveling exhibitions for some of the finest institutions in the world. With over fifty years of expertise put into every crate we build, U.S.Art's commitment to excellence allows us to offer our clients the finest products and services available today.

Every U.S.Art crate is marked with the IPPC "bug" stamp certifying that it is built to the current ISPM15 regulation (International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade). U.S.Art is registered with an approved inspection agency and builds all of its crates with treated wood in compliance with the new import/export regulations being adopted by more and more countries. This means that a U.S.Art crate is ideal for international shipments.

U.S.Art's crates are designed for structural integrity and are assembled with the care and detail of a fine piece of furniture. The real "art" of crating however, is in the design of the interior of the box. We understand and utilize the most current materials available through our close association with different manufacturers of packing materials. We take great pride in the ingenuity and experience of over fifty years of packing knowledge that is put into every crate we build.

Beginning in the 1940s with Ellsworth F. Lank Sr., U.S.Art's packing heritage spans more than five decades. Along with current personnel, U.S.Art now has the premier fine arts packing team in the United States. Today we include computer-aided designs to assist in layout and box construction and we constantly assess the latest technology, materials and research to produce the best product for your specific needs.

U.S.Art can handle all of your art packing and crating, as well as domestic and international shipping needs. We are always available to address any questions you may have, and we would be delighted to provide estimates for you or your institution's future activities, from a single object to large exhibitions.