Abstract: An end plate for supporting roll goods incorporating a vertical plate having a channel therethrough, the channel extending from a top edge of the vertical plate to a point separated from a bottom edge of the vertical plate; and a foot member extending from the vertical plate at the bottom edge, the foot member enhancing the stability of the end plate. A packaging system including at least one end plate and a core adapted to be lowered into the channel is also disclosed, as is a method of packaging roll goods using such end plates and packaging systems.

Abstract: A packaging system for transporting an article includes: a base; a pair of opposing side walls resting on the base; a cross member extending between the side walls; and a block removably attached to said base. The removable block has a first portion with an upper surface; a lower surface; a first side surface extending between the upper and lower surfaces; and an aperture extending through the block to accommodate a fastener therein for securing the block to the shipping container. The block optionally include a toe portion extending from the first side surface of the first portion. The toe portion is receivable within a portion of the shipping container. Alternatively, the packaging system could include: a base; a pair of side walls resting on the base; a cross member extending between the side walls; and a bracket removably attached to a notch in a distal end of one of the side walls to receive the cross member therein. The bracket includes a base; and a pair of arms extending from the base.