T.E.D. Fine Art

A leader in the packing, crating and installation of precious artworks

Traditional art handling techniques, applied with precision.

Overview

Australia's largest fine art packing and crating company

In 2006 IAS Fine Art Logistics acquired T.E.D. Fine Art, the largest fine art packing and crating company in Australia.

T.E.D. are renowned for employing traditional art handling techniques and methods, to safely and securely pack, crate and protect precious artworks, ready for shipment locally or internationally.

Specialising in the design and construction of custom-made crating solutions, for any size of object, however large or small, the T.E.D. range extends from standard one-way crates to the highest museum bespoke specification.

Every custom-made crate is engineered to preserve the unique characteristics of each artwork whilst in storage and in transit. Specialised materials are incorporated into the crate design to protect against the effects of shock and climate, and to ensure the safe and secure transportation and unpacking of any object worldwide.

Senior T.E.D. employees are principally from museum backgrounds and have outstanding technical skills and experience in their field. Whether you have one artwork or an entire collection, T.E.D. staff will consider all packing and crating solutions available, selecting the most appropriate materials, designs and the method that delivers the best value for money.

Part of the IAS group

Engineered packing, worldwide movement

Part of the larger IAS Fine Art Logistics Group, T.E.D. are able to provide domestic and international transportation, along with museum quality, climate and non-climate controlled art storage.

Every custom-made packing solution is engineered to preserve the unique characteristics of each artwork whilst in storage and in transit. Specialised materials are incorporated into the design to protect against the effects of shock and changes in climate, ensuring the safe and secure transportation of any object worldwide.

T.E.D. employees have outstanding technical skills and experience in their field. Whether you have one artwork or an entire collection, T.E.D. staff will consider all packing and crating solutions available, selecting the most appropriate materials, designs and the method that delivers the best value for money.

T.E.D. technician assembling a crate in the workshop
T.E.D. craftsman finishing a fragile-marked timber crate
Custom-built yellow T.E.D. fine art crate
National Gallery of Art façade

Our range includes

  • Museum Crate
  • Touring Crate
  • Travel Crate
  • One Way Crate
  • Lite Crate
  • Travel Frame
  • Stillage
  • Sandwich Pack
  • Tri-wall Box
  • Custom Solution

Select below from our extensive range of quality crates.

Crate 01 of 10

Museum Crate

Designed for
Premier product in all aspects offering optimum physical protection and thermal buffering.
Intended use
Travel local, interstate, international.
Specification
Integrated thermal insulation, durable hi-vis painted exterior, recessed hardware, bolt closures, lid gaskets, moisture barrier and soft-touch rounded corners.
Options
Archival lining and increased insulation.
Base
90mm cleat, suitable for forklift or pallet jack.
Yellow T.E.D. Fine Art Museum Crate

Next step

Before you commit, talk to us.

If you'd like to know more about our packing, crating and installation services be sure to talk to us. Or if you would like to submit a general enquiry or request a quote online, please visit our request a quote page and we'll get back to you soon.

Contacts

Speak with the right office

If you'd like to know more, please contact the relevant IAS professionals listed below: