A new method and system for establishing, and optionally maintaining, a
desired atmosphere for perishable or atmosphere-sensitive goods during
their storage and/or transportation. In one embodiment, a conveyor is
used to move a pallet with goods from station to station. A mechanical
arm at a sheeting station lifts goods from a pallet while one or more
sheets are placed between the goods and the pallet. A bottom plate with
fingers having hollow tubes holds the pallet while the pallet is being
wrapped and enclosed. A portable manifold may also be connected to the
hollow tubes and a controller samples and adjusts atmosphere inside the
pallet via the portable manifold.