As you reach up to the supermarket shelf, have you ever thought about the number of “touches” or handlings involved in getting your favorite products from the production plant in another part of the country all the way to your shopping cart? It might startle you to realize that
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When pallet providers manufacture pallets, they will often provide various hardwood and softwood materials to choose from. Although some may not understand how different species factor into pallet function and price, hardwood and softwood species can affect the use and specifications of pallets. To learn more about the properties
One of the largest growing trends in the pallet industry is the use of recycled wooden pallets. In fact, over a thousand US pallet companies recycle pallets. Recycled pallets have gained popularity for a variety of reasons. With sustainability at the forefront of many supplier models and the increasing
All suppliers must decide between building new or recycled pallets. Each of these pallet types comes with different manufacturing processes. While new pallets are incredibly capital intensive—with more significant investments requiring businesses to quickly pay the cost of lumber—recycled pallets are highly labor-intensive with more necessary hands-on refurbishing techniques.
Let’s set aside the current international pallet shortage for a moment. It is fair to say that most of the time, pallet buyers have many options when it comes to selecting a provider in a highly competitive pallet market. However, a critical first step in their selection process is
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Wooden pallets were one of the earliest models of material transportation, so it’s no surprise that the demand for them has drastically changed with time. Today’s pallet demand is dependent on multiple evolving trends, environmental elements, and industry developments. In this blog, we’ll discuss the factors that play into
The price of pallets constantly changes with the supply and demand of the market. However, pallet costs mainly depend on major factors such as lumber, labor, transportation, overhead expenses, nails, and profit. In this blog, we’ll discuss each of these factors that affect pallet pricing to better understand what
Typically, a pallet’s cost is based on labor, the grade of lumber, and the type of wood it’s made from. However, the hardwood and softwood markets contribute to variability in pricing. It’s safe to say that a lot has changed within the lumber space recently. So, with all the
Warehouses are busy environments filled with many potential hazards. Employees must not only practice safety for themselves, but also for the product. Unfortunately, products can get damaged very easily in warehouses. Damaged products will resort in serious money loss and unsatisfied customers. Learn how warehouses can prevent damaged stock
Wooden pallets are one of the best options for pallet solutions for a number of reasons. It will be important, however, to know the telltale signs a wooden pallet is safe for use. This involves things to look for when you first purchase the pallets and after you’ve been
