US-based Silla Automotive introduced a new packaging design for its radiators at the AAPEX Show on 5-7 November 2013.

The new design will protect and support the radiator against damage during shipping and handling and reduce the chance of bending/warping while in transit, according to the company.

Silla president and CEO Mark Hallsman said developing a package that protects radiators & condensers during shipping has been a long-standing challenge in its industry, they believe now they have accomplished the objective without adding significant cost to the product, according to aftermarketnews.com.

The new packaging has the radiator strapped to a cardboard panel with two bands to form a module, which is loaded into the box so the radiator is suspended on the module and firmly secured. Instapak foam is then inserted in each corner to further protect and cushion the radiator.

The new packaging material is said to be more rigid and can withstand transportation damage as Instapak adds a second layer of protection to the cardboard insert.

According to the company it also plans to begin using a similar packaging design for its condenser products by adding a handle on the cardboard insert where customers can grab the handle to pull out the condenser instead of pulling on the condenser tubing.