Engineering consulting, failure analysis, expert witness testimony, laboratory testing
Keywords: Failure analysis, accident reconstruction, litigation support, laboratory testing, human factors, structural engineering, bio-mechanical engineering, engineering, metallurgy, scale models, displays, investigation, expert witness, consulting engineer, building collapse, visual perception
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Packer Engineering was founded in 1962. The company ceased operations in 2012 but in 2013 some of the former employees started up a new company by the name of Packer Engineering Group. Packer Engineering Group continues to focus on the same core services as the old company.
What is your primary product or service?
Engineering Consulting Services
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We differentiate ourselves by offering not only engineering consulting but also scientific consulting, laboratory, library, laser scanning and a variety of other technical and visual services.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We are currently located in the Chicago area but work often in Michigan.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept credit cards and checks.
Which areas do you service?
Packer engineers/technicians travel nationally and internationally. We travel all over the world for our clients.
We are a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting and technical services company, supplies total solutions from the microscopic to the catastrophic. We provide experience and expertise in the areas of failure analysis, accident investigation & reconstruction, origin & cause investigations, structural assessments & performance evaluations, custom & routine testing, and total litigation investigative services. We offer a wide range of services in a variety of areas such as Aviation Safety & Advancement, Bio-mechanical Engineering, Building Construction & Systems, Chemical, Fire & Explosions, Electrical & Electronics, Environmental Management & Industrial Hygiene, Facilities, Firearm Technology, Human Factors & Ergonomics, Machinery & Equipment, Materials & Metallurgy, Mechanical Analysis, Occupational Health & Safety, Product & Process Safety, System Failure Analysis & Recovery, Technology Assessment & Intellectual Property, Oil & Gas, Vehicle & Transportation Systems, Visualization Services, Laboratory Testing, and Library Services.