Wood Pallet Suppliers Guide: How to Find Manufacturers, Recyclers and Pallet...
This article is part of our Pallets Hub and Suppliers Hub. Wood pallets are by far the most widely used pallet type, but finding the right supplier is often more complicated than it looks. Unlike...
View ArticleCan Loaded Pallets Be Double-Stacked?
Can loaded pallets be double-stacked? Yes, provided the lower load and pallet can safely support the additional weight, and the combined stack remains stable. Product and packaging strength, pallet...
View ArticleWhy Do Pallet Loads Shift During Transportation?
Why do pallet loads shift during transportation? Pallet loads shift because braking, acceleration, cornering, vibration and road impacts put forces on the load that aren’t present when it is sitting on...
View ArticleWhy Is My Pallet Load Leaning?
Why is my pallet load leaning? A pallet load can lean because of a damaged or uneven pallet, off-center weight distribution, weak or crushed cartons, an unstable stacking pattern or inadequate load...
View ArticleHow Much Pallet Overhang Is Too Much?
How much pallet overhang is too much? Ideally, a palletized load should not unintentionally extend beyond the pallet footprint. There is no single amount of overhang that is acceptable for every load,...
View ArticleDo Heat-Treated Pallets Expire?
Do heat-treated pallets expire? No. Heat treatment does not expire simply because an ISPM 15 pallet gets older. A properly treated and marked pallet can remain compliant through repeated trips without...
View ArticleCan a Damaged Plastic Pallet Be Repaired?
Yes, some damaged plastic pallets can be repaired, but it depends on the pallet design, the location and extent of the damage, and whether the manufacturer provides an approved repair method. Some...
View ArticleWhat Should I Do With CHEP, PECO or iGPS Pallets That Arrive at My Business?
What should I do with CHEP, PECO or iGPS pallets that arrive at my business? Set them aside and contact the appropriate pallet pool provider to arrange collection or return. These are pooler-owned...
View ArticleIs My Used Pallet Worth Money or Just Scrap?
Is my used pallet worth money or just scrap? It depends on the pallet. A used pallet has value when there is a local market for that particular size and style and the pallet is reusable or economically...
View ArticlePECO Pallet Returns to EcoVadis Silver Rating for 2026
PECO moved back to Silver after two years at the Bronze level, with a 58% improvement in Sustainable Procurement among the gains reported in its latest EcoVadis assessment. PECO Pallet file photo. PECO...
View ArticleDoes a Repaired ISPM 15 Pallet Need to Be Heat Treated Again?
Does a repaired ISPM 15 pallet need to be heat treated again? It depends on where the repair is made and how extensive it is. In Canada, a limited repair carried out through the authorized...
View ArticleCan a Broken Wood Pallet Be Repaired and Safely Reused?
A wood pallet is almost new, but a forklift entered it with tilted forks and popped one of the top deck boards loose. Otherwise, the pallet is sound. Does it really need to be discarded? Probably not....
View ArticleWhen Should a Wood Pallet Be Taken Out of Service?
A wood pallet should be taken out of service when damage, contamination, or the wrong pallet specification creates a reasonable risk that it will no longer safely support, protect or move the load...
View ArticleWood Pallets for Europe Launches to Strengthen Industry Voice in Brussels
New alliance brings together leading pallet manufacturers and associations to promote the sustainability credentials of wooden pallets and engage European policymakers on emerging legislation. A new...
View ArticleKraftPal Introduces Lower-Cost Production Line for Corrugated Pallets
KraftPal has introduced a lower-cost semi-automatic production line for its corrugated paper pallets, aiming to make localized manufacturing more accessible to licensing partners as the company expands...
View ArticleWoodpack Global Launches Crate Design System for Industrial Wood Packaging
Woodpack Global has launched a new software platform for wooden crate and industrial packaging design, extending some of the engineering concepts behind the Pallet Design System into another major...
View ArticleBrambles Reports First-Year Progress Under 2030 Sustainability Programme
CHEP parent highlights land regeneration, emissions reductions, circular materials and growing customer sustainability engagement At a Glance 10,000 ha Additional land under regeneration 36% Scope 1...
View ArticlePalletBiz Builds PPWR Compliance Documentation Into Every EU Invoice
For European packaging suppliers and their customers, PPWR is beginning to move from regulatory planning into the paperwork of everyday business. PPWR compliance for pallets is starting to become...
View ArticleEPAL QR Pallet Production Reaches 10 Million
The European Pallet Association has reached a significant milestone in its push to bring digital identification to the open Euro pallet pool, with 10 million EPAL Euro pallets now carrying individual...
View ArticleSTACKED: Skidding Is Ancient. The Shop Skid Isn’t.
Wooden runners helped people move heavy objects for thousands of years. The portable load platform that helped launch modern unit-load handling was something distinctly different. Spend a little time...
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