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Art Collecting 101: Here’s a Crash Course for Everyday People
Art collecting may seem like a hobby reserved for Manhattanites with private jets and a taste for caviar, but there is a growing trend in the accessibility of the art world. Thru online sellers anyone with a desire for high-quality art can start a collection.
Craters & Freighters of SW Florida Celebrates 13th Anniversary
On January 29th 2017, Gary & Evelyn McKinley celebrate the 13th anniversary of the purchase of Craters & Freighters of SW Florida in Cape Coral, Florida. Craters & Freighters provides expert packaging, crating and shipping services from its network of...
Craters & Freighters of SW Florida Introduces A New Style Knockdown Crate That Is Reusable For Consumers and Manufactures
During the first quarter of 2016 SW Florida Craters & Freighters will introduce a new style knockdown crate that is reusable for consumers and manufacturers. The crates will be delivered to the customer for loading on-site and then picked up by the Craters &...
Craters & Freighters Provides Stress-Free Moving Solutions for Senior Move Managers
Craters & Freighters attended The National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) annual conference at the La Cantera Hill Country Resort San Antonio last month, February 25-28. For the fourth straight year Gary McKinley, owner of Craters & Freighters of...
Shipping a Neon Sign – Getting a Neon Light from Here to There
Decorating a new restaurant is a big job. Finding just the right pieces requires more than just going down to the local discount store and buying off the shelf. As such, old neon lights, like a unique ‘Open’ sign, and related memorabilia pieces have a premium attached...
Businesses and residential clients rely on Craters & Freighters of SW Florida
Businesses and residential clients rely on Craters & Freighters of SW Florida's expert packaging, crating, and shipping services. Craters & Freighters is the only crating company with all the details covered and can provide quotes that include pick-up,...
Crating Services in SW Florida
Having a company that is knowledgeable in safely transporting your goods from one place to another is key when there are sensitive items involved. There are a number of packing solutions available, and getting assistance on how to ship large items and choosing an...
Difficult Shipping Situations: How To Safely Transport Seniors’ Irreplaceable Treasures
One of the most frequently asked questions we heard directly from Senior Move Managers during the National Association of Senior conventions was, “Where do I turn when my clients have fragile, high value and irreplaceable items to move?” In this blog series, we’ve...
Difficult Shipping Situations – How To Safely Move & Ship A Grandfather Clock
When you’re faced with a difficult shipping or moving situation, where do you start? What are the differences among a moving company, parcel shipping companies, and a specialty shipping company? Are there companies that will handle oversized, heavy, valuable and...
Craters & Freighters of SW Florida to Exhibit at 2014 “Made in SWFL” Manufacturing Show
Award-winning crating and Logistics Company and Southwest Regional Manufacturing Association member will exhibit at the first manufacturing show in Southwest Florida. Craters & Freighters of SW Florida is announcing its participation in the new “Made in SWFL”...
SW Florida Resources for Moving Senior Parents
As the Baby Boomer generation heads into their Golden Years more and more families are faced with the challenge of moving a senior parent. According to the Administration on Aging, by 2040 there will be 79.7 million people in the U.S. over 65 years old, which is twice...
Craters & Freighters SW Florida Ships US Senator’s Office Artwork
Recently Marco Rubio (R Senator Florida) selected Clyde Butcher’s work from Venice Gallery to display in his office in Washington, DC. Butcher has been honored by the state of Florida with the highest award that can be given to a private citizen, the Artist Hall of...
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