Proudly Certified by the Association of American Railroads
Sunrise Manufacturing is committed to delivering the best dunnage and packaging solutions for our customers, and to achieve this, we rely on the insights of industry leaders like the Association of American Railroads. With this proud partnership, our products are made according to the top standards set by their guidelines. When you work with Sunrise, you can feel confident in your investment and ensure your AAR-approved dunnage is designed to the highest quality standards.
Read on to learn more about how these guidelines enhance our products, and get in touch today to leverage AAR-approved solutions for your shipping needs.
The History of Our Partnership with the AAR
The Association of American Railroads was developed in 1934 and serves as a world leader in railroad policy, research, and technology for the U.S. freight rail industry. They set standards that promote safe operations, and have multiple divisions to complete specialized research and development, like the Railinc and MxV Rail.
Sunrise holds a longstanding relationship with the AAR and has previously served as a sponsor to AAR DP & FC conferences. Various leaders at Sunrise have participated in AAR functions, while our seasoned Vice President of Dunnage, Lori Funk, has held a committee seat for over a decade. Through this engagement, we’ve stayed on top of the latest industry research and demands, allowing us to stay ahead and develop the right products to serve your shipping needs.
Dive Deeper: Check out the latest set of MxV damage prevention guidelines.
Describing how Sunrise Advances Packaging and Dunnage with the AAR-Approved Practices
At Sunrise, we use the guidelines above, and the insights we gain from our relationship to the AAR, to develop our dunnage and packaging solutions. They set the minimum standards for air bags, strapping, rubber mats, and more for intermodal and boxcar loading, and we use these guidelines to produce our products. We also produce our honeycomb products using their standards for the compression strength requirements. This means our products are AAR-approved and ready to deliver the best results.
In addition to the products we sell, we shape the custom load plans and training we offer to the recommended AAR best practices. When you partner with us, you can count on strategic packaging and dunnage support to protect your products and bottom line with industry leading insights.
Contact Sunrise Today
When you’re ready to enhance your product safety through boxcars or intermodal transit, we’re here to help. We’re proud to support businesses from a wide range of industries and offer five advanced manufacturing facilities to efficiently drive the best results. In addition to our products being AAR-approved, they’re also designed with sustainability in mind, helping to support your products and the planet. Contact our team today to learn more about our AAR-approved solutions.