Custom Packaging for Secure Shipping
At SmartShield we create indestructible protection with advanced custom packaging solutions for your valuable products. Trusted by aerospace, robotics, defence and medical industries, our customized solutions include:
- Engineered to regulatory standards and sustainability goals while improving packing and unpacking efficiency
- Cost savings - right size packaging reduces excess material use and ensures no shipment overcharge
- Improved product protection, decreased damage rates, and reinforced quality and brand confidence
Your products deserve the best—secure them with SmartShield.
Packaging Essentials for Your Industry
We stock a wide range of high-quality, ready-to-use industrial packaging materials designed to deliver the protective packaging performance you require while aligning with your sustainability goals and budget:
- Protective Packaging – bubble / foam / paper packaging / void fill materials / corner edge protectors
- Shipping Supplies – tape / strapping / stretch wrap / shrink film / bags / labels / mailers
- Cardboard Packaging – cartons & wraps / pads & partitions / trays & sleeves / corner edge protectors
Your products deserve the best—secure them with SmartShield.
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Services
Stay stocked, stay efficient. With SmartShield’s VMI services, we manage your inventory, ensuring you always have what you need, when you need it.
- Reduce downtime and stockouts with managed replenishment - enhance operational efficiency
- Free up warehouse space with optimized supply - lower inventory costs
- Enjoy peace of mind with critical packaging always available - never miss a ship date again!
We’ll handle your packaging supply chain so you can focus on your business.
PLANET Conscious Packaging Options
For us, sustainability isn’t just about using recyclable materials, it’s about making smarter choices that reduce waste and improve durability. Our approach ensures your products stay protected, cutting down on damage and reshipping, while also minimizing environmental impact.
- Efficient material use for less waste, and engineered for strength, reducing damage & returns
- Sustainably sourced products made with recycled or renewable materials
- Foam densification and responsible recycling
Choose packaging that protects your products and the planet.
Inside Look: Latest News and Blogs
Discover the latest in packaging innovation, industry trends, and real-world applications. From expert insights to case studies, explore how SmartShield’s advanced solutions enhance protection, efficiency, and sustainability across diverse industries.
- Stay informed on packaging products and innovations, or regulations that could affect your company
- Hear tips and best practices from trusted packaging designers
- Learn how SmartShield have assisted clients reduce damage rates, enhance their brand image, and more
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OUR CUSTOM PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
To discover how to choose the right protective packaging for your needs, explore our industry-specific, custom packaging solutions:

Plastic & SEMI RIGID Cases
Indestructible and waterproof hard shell cases from trusted brands including Nanuk, Pelican and Gemstar, and lightweight, water repellent semi rigid cases by Shell Case, all available with standard or custom foam inserts for enhanced protection.

Foam Sets and Inserts
Foam types including polyethylene, crosslinked polyethylene, polyurethane and polystyrene, with anti static and fire retardant options. Customized capabilities include waterjet cutting, CNC routering, die-cutting and laser engraving.

wooden Crates and Pallets
Reusable wooden crates and pallets designed to your specifications, heat-treat certified for international shipping. With customized hardware, and inserts or liner materials including plywood, foam, felt, rubber, and more.

Shadow Boarding
Available in foam or plastic materials, or a combination of both, with individual compartments to create a protective and highly organised, visually managed storage system for components.

Cardboard Products
Providing eco-friendly packaging including corrugated cardboard cartons, sleeves, trays, sheets, partitions, and edge protection - with chipboard and honeycomb material options also available.

Corrugated Plastic
Lightweight, durable, and resistant to moisture and chemicals, corrugated plastic is a customizable and cost-effective reusable packaging option, commonly used for boxes, dividers and layer pads.
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
AEROSPACE
We deliver the best custom packaging solutions for aerospace components, ensuring safe transport and compliance within industry standards.
MEDICAL
We create custom solutions designed to protect critical medical devices and pharmaceuticals, maintaining their integrity from production to delivery.
DEFENCE
Discover rugged and reliable protective packaging tailored to secure and transport defence equipment under the most demanding conditions.
ROBOTICS & ELECTRONICS
Peace of mind with industry-specific packaging to safeguard intricate robotics parts and systems, ensuring they arrive in perfect working order.
OUR CLIENTS
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
"Its perfect quality, and meets our time lines, I just can’t imagine anything better than that."
Andy - Supply Chain Director
WATERLOO
"SmartShield has become our preferred packaging supplier because of their energetic approach to resolving our packaging headaches."
Carl - President
KITCHENER
"I have always had fantastic customer service and quick replies on inquiries. "
Tracie - Procurement Manager
BURLINGTON
"SmartShield Packaging has been a trusted supplier and partner to BinSentry for many years. We have come to rely on not only their consistent quality and outstanding service, but their ability to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions that meet our specific project needs."
Justine - Sr. Supply Chain Manager
Waterloo
"Fantastic - Thank you so much. You went above and beyond - It is greatly appreciated."
Kathy - PURCHASING
BRANTFORD
"SmartShield team is responsive, knowledgeable, and invested in helping us succeed. Whether it's managing last-minute changes or making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, they always come through. We're grateful for their support and proud to have them by our side. It's a partnership we truly value."
Adrian - Vice President of Operations
BRANTFORD
"Never any issues with placing an order...always very speedy & helpful, a pleasure doing business with!! Keep up the good work! "
Deb - PROCUREMENT
MISSISSAUGA
"I have to say that our SmartShield Representative was extremely professional, hands on and quick with helping us come to a solution for our carton issues. "
Tracie - Purchasing
BURLINGTON
"On-time every time, Service A1 and very flexible, speed and quick response is second to none. "
Steve - Procurement
MISSISSAUGA
"SmartShield is all about service, only a call away and never too busy to answer any questions. A people personal company, when you need something just call and they will try their very best to help you. "
Ruth - PURCHASING
GUELPH
"Very helpful and friendly!! They go above and beyond! "
Judy - Purchasing
OAKVILLE
"SmartShield helped us create amazing travel cases, that made it easy to bring our innovative smart lighting technology wherever we go. Likewise, the team was amazing to work with and was able to turn these cases around in record time."
Purchasing Team
Mississauga
"Your team provided the crate for our landing gear the same day as our request - even better than overnight, which allowed us to get our gear repaired faster and the aircraft returned to service earlier than expected."
WestJet - Materials Specialist
Mississauga
"SmartShield's VMI program has really simplified our packaging process here at PCC Woodbridge. We have great regular communication between our teams and we know we can get what we need when we need it almost every time. SmartShield supply anything from tape to crates - off the shelf to custom solutions on short turn around. Excellent service!"
PCC - Shipping & Receiving Supervisor
Woodbridge
"The team at SmartShield went above and beyond in helping us create sample boxes for our Premlene Sheet Rubber material. They suggested the best approach, used exceptional foam, and did an amazing job incorporating our Premelene logo into the design. The final product looks sharp and professional."
Kim - Marketing Coordinator
Kitchener
"I have had a great experience working with the team at SmartShield Packaging. My goal was to find someone that could create custom cut inserts made from polycarbonate for a custom controls demonstrator and training kit. They were responsive, excellent to work with and made the inserts correctly and on time within a fairly short window. When I got the parts, they were exactly as I needed them to be and made the finished product look great. I highly recommend working with this Canadian company that exceeded my expectations at a reasonable cost."
Bob - Technical Solutions Specialist
Waterloo
"We are excited to be working with a Canadian manufacturer and using a Canadian case (Nanuk)."
Evan - CEO & Co-Founder
Niagara Falls
" The SmartShield team's quick response times, combined with their invaluable expertise on designing custom packaging makes the ordering of our custom crates a seamless process."
Manager - Ardec Group
Ancaster
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At SmartShield Packaging, we’re dedicated to delivering advanced custom packaging solutions that ensure your products are protected, efficiently delivered, and cost-effective. Our commitment to quality and tailored service makes us your ideal partner for all packaging needs.
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