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What is a Heat Treated Pallet?

One of the most common types of pallets is the heat-treated pallet, which is treated with heat to reduce the…

Paper Pallets ­- A Threat For Wood?

Are paper pallets a threat for wood? There is a lot of buzz in the industry at the moment about…

How Do I Get Rid of Unwanted Wooden Pallets?

Wooden pallets are an essential tool in many industries for the transportation and storage of goods. However, they can also…

How much do pallets cost in the UK?

The costs of wooden pallets can vary depending on the type, weight and dimensions of the pallets. Additionally, at Associated…

How to build a wooden planter box easily?

Did you like our tutorial on making a wooden planter but don’t have the tools to separate wooden pallets safely?…

How To Make Wooden Planters From Pallets

Wooden pallets can be used for a whole host of different uses beyond their average storage and transportation uses. As…

How To Recycle Wooden Pallets

Here at Associated Pallets, we are committed to leaving a positive mark on the environment. That is why we are…

Pallet Wraps Southampton

Pallet wrap can be a cost-effective but valuable tool to help keep your products safe during transport to or from…

Second Hand Wooden Pallets For Sale

At Associated Pallets, we have all sorts of second hand wooden pallets for sale! All our second hand wooden pallets…

Tips For Disassembling And Reassembling Wooden Pallet Collars

Are you interested in purchasing new or used wooden pallet collars to transport your goods safely and securely?  Then check…

Understanding The Implications Of ISPM 15

If you’re new to the wooden pallet or shipping industry, understanding the implications of ISPM 15 can be challenging, but…

What are the advantages of using pallets as storage?

With wooden pallets, you can expect plenty of storage benefits. Wooden pallets are one of the cheapest storage methods available.…

What can I do with old pallets UK?

Avoid having old, damaged or unwanted pallets from going to a landfill by using our UK recycling service. Here at…

What can pallet collars be used for?

Wooden pallet collars can be used for various services, including storing, packing and shipping valuable goods. Ensure the goods you…

What is the Benefit of Heat Treated Pallets?

Heat treated pallets are a type of pallet that offers several benefits over other types of pallets. The heat treatment…

What is the lifespan of a pallet?

What is the lifespan of a pallet? Curious to know what the lifespan of a wooden pallet is? On average,…

What Size is a Euro Pallet in Plastic?

The Euro pallet, also known as the EUR pallet, is a popular type of pallet used for the transportation and…

Where Can I Buy a Container Box?

At Associated Pallets, we sell a wide variety of wooden pallets, collars, crates, and container boxes!  Companies across the UK…

Where To Buy A Container With A Lid?

At Associated Pallets, you can get a range of storage containers, pallets, wraps, and more, all under one roof. If…

Where To Buy A Wooden Pallet?

If you’re looking to buy a wooden pallet or need a large order of wooden pallets, look no further than…

Which To Choose New Or Used Wooden Pallets?

With so many wooden pallets available to choose from, it can be challenging to understand what the best option is…

Who collects used pallets?

Who collects used pallets? Here at Associated Pallets, we collect a range of wooden pallets. Should you have pallets that…

Wooden or Plastic Pallets?

When it comes to transporting goods as a business, one of the most critical decisions to make is the type…

Wooden Pallet Collars For Home Organisation

At first glance, it might seem strange to use wooden pallet collars for home organisation, but these robust, easy to…

Wooden Pallets Birmingham

At Associated Pallets, we specialise in delivering both new and used wooden pallets for customers in Birmingham and the surrounding…

Wooden Pallets Leeds

If you’re looking for high-quality pallets in the Leeds area, stop right here! You’ve come to the right place. With…

Wooden Pallets Liverpool

Are you looking for wooden pallets for your Liverpool home or business? Associated Pallets and our broad array of timber…

Wooden Pallets London

We supply a wide range of high-quality wooden pallets for customers in London and the surrounding region. Our premium timber…

Wooden Pallets Manchester

Wooden pallets are essential in your business’ handling of shipping and logistics, and you need them to move goods safely…

Wooden Pallets To Make Furniture

Did you know that wooden pallets can be repurposed in all sorts of creative ways? As they are constructed with…

What Are The Benefits of Used Wooden Pallets?

The benefits of used wooden pallets are numerous, and they could be the perfect choice for your personal or business…

HOW CAN PALLET ACCESSORIES PROTECT YOUR SHIPMENT

When it comes to shipping goods, pallets are a crucial tool in the logistics industry. They provide stability, ease of…

A Complete Guide to Wooden Pallets

Introduction For countless years, wooden pallets have been a pillar of the shipping, transporting, and storing industries across the globe.…

Choosing The Right Type Of Wooden Pallet

Wooden pallets serve as the backbone of the global logistics industry, aiding the movement of goods across the world. They…

How Are Wooden Pallets Constructed?

Wooden pallets may seem like simple platforms for shipping and storage, but their construction is far from elementary. In this…

How Big Are Wooden Pallets?

How big are wooden pallets? This question is difficult to answer as how big wooden pallets are depends on a…

Discover The Creative Uses For Wooden Pallet Collars

Do you have many wooden pallet collars left over from a recent shipment and are unsure of what to do…

Are Wooden Pallets Waterproof?

As standard, wooden pallets can resist a small amount of water without taking any long lasting damage. However, as they…

Are Wooden Pallets Treated?

Are wooden pallets treated? What goes into treating them? Understanding how wooden pallets are treated to meet modern safety and…

Does Anyone Collect Used Pallets?

It’s never a good idea to throw out used pallets, as both wooden and plastic pallets can be reused and…

Euro Pallets Prices Portsmouth

Euro pallets are the perfect choice for Portsmouth businesses looking to transport their goods overseas to Europe. Associated Pallets can…

Are pallets environmentally friendly?

Wooden pallets are a great option if you want to be environmentally conscious. The wooden pallets we manufacture from our…

Pallet Collars Leeds

Pallet collars are an excellent addition to any Leeds facility. They make storing and protecting your goods easy. The pallets…

Pallet Collars Manchester

Order your pallet collars for your Manchester facility using our easy checkout system. The pallet collars we have available come…

Pallet Collars Birmingham

Do you require pallet collars for your facility in Birmingham? Then use Associated Pallets! We have a wide variety of…

Pallet Collars London

Pallet collars can meet your London packing and storage demands. Pallet collars are becoming more and more well-liked as a…

Pallets Wolverhampton

Do you require pallets and reside in the Wolverhampton area? Then get in touch with us today. From new and…

Pallets Sunderland

Pallets Sunderland  We provide new and used pallets throughout Sunderland and surrounding areas. With us, you’ll be able to order…

Pallets Newcastle Upon Tyne

At Associated Pallets, we specialise in offering both new and used wooden pallets to our clients in Newcastle upon Tyne.…

Wooden Pallets For Sale

If you are looking for outstanding, high-quality, versatile wooden pallets for sale, look no further than Associated Pallets. We are…

Recycle Wooden Pallets Near Me

At Associated Pallets, we offer a wooden pallet recycling service available all across the United Kingdom. If you have unwanted…

Pallets Liverpool

At Associated Pallets, we specialise in providing our Liverpool clients with new and used wooden pallets. Our products are made…

Pallets Bradford

Do you need wooden pallets for your Bradford business? You’ve arrived at the ideal location. At Associated Pallets, we have…

Pallets Leeds

In Leeds, we provide a large selection of pallets. Whether you require more storage or secure shipping, our pallets have…

Pallets Manchester

We provide a wide range of pallets in Manchester. Our pallets are utilised in a number of applications, whether you…

Pallets Birmingham

In Birmingham, we provide a large assortment of pallets. Whether you require additional storage or secure shipping, our pallets are…

Pallets London

We provide a wide selection of pallets in London. Our pallets could be used for a wide range of purposes,…

Wooden Pallet Guide

Use our wooden pallet guide to find out which wooden pallets would work best for your business. With so many…

Pallet Collection Winchester

We offer a pallet collection service to businesses all across Winchester. At Associated Pallets, we know how important it is…

Pallet Collection Bournemouth

At Associated Pallets, we supply Bournemouth businesses with a pallet collection service. Our goal with the service is to help…

Used Wooden Pallets Near Me

Are you looking for used wooden pallets near you? Then look no further here at Associated Pallets; we supply used…

Pallet Collection Southampton

Are you looking for a pallet collections service in Southampton? Then look no further! Here at Associated Pallets, we can…

Pallet Collection Eastleigh

Located in Eastleigh and not sure how to arrange a pallet collection for your wooden pallets? Associated Pallets can take…

Pallet Collection Fareham

Have an unused wooden pallet in need of collection within Fareham? At Associated Pallets, we can arrange for a collection…

Pallet Collection Portsmouth

Did you know? Associated Pallets have a pallet collections service for Portsmouth businesses’ unwanted wooden pallets in need of recycling.…

Wooden Pallets Petersfield

Are you looking for wooden pallets for your Petersfield home? No need to look any further! Here at Associated Pallets,…

Wooden Pallets Hythe

Are you looking for wooden pallets for your Hythe home? You have come to the right place! Here at Associated…

Who Sells Wooden Pallets Near Me?

Here at Associated Pallets, we sell wooden pallets across the UK. You can choose your preferred pallet style and size…

Where To Buy Wooden Pallets UK?

Here at Associated Pallets, we sell a wide variety of different pallets to suit a range of needs. If you…

Where To Recycle Wooden Pallets?

Here at Associated Pallets, we are fully committed to helping the environment, and that is why you can use us…

What Do Wooden Pallets Cost?

Here at Associated Pallets, our new wooden pallets can cost anywhere between £4.95 to £24.95 per unit, and our used…

What Size Are Wooden Pallets?

Here at Associated Pallets, we have a wide range of wooden pallets varying from small to large in size. The…

Wooden Pallets Bishop’s Waltham

Bishop’s Waltham customers can buy a range of wooden pallets for a selection of storage, design and transportation needs. Manufactured…

Wooden Pallets Romsey

We supply a diverse range of high-quality wooden pallets for customers in the Romsey region. Our pallets are available in…

Wooden Pallets Fleet

At Associated Pallets, we specialise in delivering both new and used wooden pallets for customers across the Fleet region. Our…

Wooden Pallets Farnborough

We supply a versatile range of wooden pallets for customers across the Farnborough area. Whether you are looking for a…

Wooden Pallets Aldershot

We offer a versatile range of new and used wooden pallets that deliver outstanding functionality for customers across the Aldershot…

Wooden Pallets Andover

Wooden pallets are a versatile purchase for our Andover customers. Whilst they are commonly used to transport and store goods,…

Wooden Pallets Basingstoke

We specialise in delivering both new and used wooden pallets for customers across the Basingstoke region. This range of high…

Wooden Pallets Shaftesbury

We specialise in both new and used wooden pallets for customers in the Shaftesbury region. These timber pallets are manufactured…

Wooden Pallets Alton

We supply a stunning selection of wooden pallets for customers across the Alton region. Whether you are looking for a…

Wooden Pallets Ringwood

At Associated Pallets, we specialise in supplying both new and used wooden pallets for customers across the Ringwood region. Our…

Wooden Pallets Chichester

Our wooden pallets offer a wide range of uses for our Chichester customers. Whilst primarily known for being used in…

Wooden Pallets Brockenhurst

We offer a versatile range of new and used wooden pallets that our Brockenhurst customers use for a range of…

Wooden Pallets Lymington

Wooden pallets offer a versatile selection of uses for our Lymington customers. Whilst wooden pallets are primarily known for being…

Wooden Pallets Totton

We supply a range of premium wooden pallets for customers around the Totton region. They come in a range of…

Wooden Pallets For Sale Near Me

Wooden pallets have a range of use and are on sale near me. Our wooden pallets have a range of…

Wooden Pallets Havant

We supply high quality wooden pallets for customers across Havant. Our range of pallets comes in a selection of different…

Wooden Pallets Waterlooville

Wooden pallets offer a wide range of use for our customers in Waterlooville. Whilst is primarily known for being used…

Wooden Pallets Gosport

For Gosport customers, we supply a bespoke range of high-quality wooden pallets. Our pallets come in a variety of shapes…

Wooden Pallets Salisbury

At Associated Pallets, we specialise in both new and used wooden pallets for customers across the Salisbury region. Our wooden…

Wooden Pallets Bournemouth

Bournemouth customers can purchase a range of wooden pallets for all storage and transportation needs. Crafted using sustainable timber, these…

Wooden Pallets Winchester

We supply a fantastic selection of wooden pallets for customers across the Winchester region. Whether you are looking for additional…

Wooden Pallets Fareham

We offer an adaptable range of new and used wooden pallets that offer outstanding functionality for your Fareham customers. From…

Pallets Winchester

Our range of new and used pallets offer great functionality for our customers in Winchester. From transportation to DIY, there…

Pallets Basingstoke

We supply an excellent range of pallets in Basingstoke. Whether you are looking for additional storage or secure transportation, our…

Wooden Crates Eastleigh

We supply an excellent range of wooden crates for both residential and commercial use in Eastleigh. Our products are completely…

Euro Pallet Dimensions

Euro pallets are the most popular pallet type in Europe and are widely known for their dimensions, 1200mm x 800mm.…

Pallets Bournemouth

Pallets offer a wide range of use for our customers in Bournemouth. Whilst primarily known for being used for storage…

Wooden Pallet Collars Eastleigh

As a replacement for traditional wooden boxes, pallet collars are a superb product for customers in Eastleigh. They are expertly…

Euro Pallets Eastleigh

We supply a wide range of Euro pallets in Eastleigh and nationwide. Euro pallets are the standard sizing of pallets…

Standard Pallets Eastleigh

Standard size UK pallets come in 12000 X 1000mm, which makes them ideal for transportation and storage in Eastleigh. We…

Pallets Fareham

Pallets offer excellent functionality, whether it’s for storage or transport around Fareham. Made from naturally sourced timber, we provide our…

Heat Treated Pallets Eastleigh

For your Eastleigh storage or transportation needs, choose our heat-treated wooden pallets. Heat treatment involves heating up a pallet to…

Used Wooden Pallets Eastleigh

Choose used wooden pallets to save money and help the environment in Eastleigh. Once wooden pallets can no longer be…

New Wooden Pallets Eastleigh

Transport and store goods efficiently in Eastleigh with our high quality new wooden pallets. These come in a range of…

What Are Wooden Pallets Treated With?

For those looking to transport their goods between countries, wooden pallets have to be heat treated. This is part of…

5 Alternative Uses For Wooden Pallets

People have been using used wooden pallets in a variety of DIY projects for a long time now. Pallets are…

Wooden Pallets Eastleigh

Eastleigh customers can purchase our wooden pallets for their storage or transportation needs. With timber from sustainable forests, we are…

Pallet Collars Eastleigh

Pallet collars are a solution to your packaging and storage needs in Eastleigh. Pallet collars are increasing in popularity thank…

Pallets Eastleigh

Pallets can help you with your storage or transportation requirements in Eastleigh. Wooden pallets are expertly constructed for structural integrity,…

What Are Wooden Pallets Made For?

Wooden pallets are made for storage and transportation, for protective and efficient usage. They can even be used for DIY…

Wooden Crates Portsmouth

Portsmouth customers can purchase high quality wooden crates on our website. Here at Associated Pallets, we specialise in both new…

Why Are Wooden Pallets Heat Treated?

Wooden pallets are heat treated to conform to hygiene standards. Here at Associated Pallets, we supply a wide range of…

How To Dispose Of Old Wooden Pallets

Part of our service involves disposing of old wooden pallets. Our ethos has a sustainable focus, where it’s more important…

How To Buy Wooden Pallets

You can buy wooden pallets here at Associated Pallets. We supply pallets for your storage and transportation needs. Our expansive…

Wooden Pallet Collars Portsmouth

What Are Wooden Pallet Collars? Wooden pallet collars are an ideal replacement for traditional wooden boxes, which we supply to…

Euro Pallets Portsmouth

Euro pallets are an effcient solution for moving and storing goods in Portsmouth. Euro pallets are a standard sizing option…

Standard Pallets Portsmouth

Standard pallets are recognised as the sizing of pallets, which we supply to Portsmouth customers. Our standard pallets are made…

Differences Between Wood and Plastic

Wood and plastic come with a variety of differences. There are a plethora of benefits that come with each pallet…

What is the difference between Euro and standard pallets?

The main difference between Euro and standard size pallets are their size. Standard pallets refer to the UK size of…

ISPM15 Pallets Portsmouth

We supply a range of ISPM15 pallets to customers in Portsmouth and nationwide. You won’t have to worry about the…

Heat Treated Pallets Portsmouth

Heat treated pallets are the perfect solution for customers in Portsmouth. We offer a wide range of wooden pallets, which…

Pallet Collars Portsmouth

Our wide range of pallet collars is the ideal solution for Portsmouth customers. Pallet collars work to a high standard…

Pallets Portsmouth

We specialise in both new and uses wooden pallets for Portsmouth customer. These are manufactured from a combination of hardwood…

Used Wooden Pallets Portsmouth

Choose used wooden pallets for your business or project in Portsmouth. Our popular pallets can help you save money over time,…

New Wooden Pallets Portsmouth

For customers in Portsmouth, we supply a range of new wooden pallets. We have a variety of shapes and sizes…

Wooden Pallets Portsmouth

For Portsmouth customers, we supply high-quality wooden pallets. Our pallets come in a variety of shapes and sizes, suited to…

Standard Pallets Southampton

Here at Associated Pallets, we supply a wide range of standard pallets in Southampton and nationwide. The robust construction and…

Wooden Crates Southampton

We supply high-quality wooden crates in Southampton and nationwide. Crates are an incredibly versatile product for customers and businesses. Here…

Euro Pallets Southampton

We sell Euro pallets to Southampton customers. These are recognised as the standard-sized pallet across Europe. They can be utilised…

Wooden Pallet Collars Southampton

What are Wooden Pallet Collars? Southampton customers can purchase wooden pallet collars here at Associated Pallets. Wooden pallet collars offer…

ISPM15 Pallets Southampton

We offer ISPM15 pallets to our Southampton customers. When purchasing wooden pallets, it’s fundamental to know the guidelines. Since the…

Pallet Removal

As part of our service in the industry, we offer pallet removal. Once they reach the end of their lifespan,…

Pallet Recycling

Our pallet collection recycling service is essential to promote sustainability. We believe in all areas of our work we must…

Pallet Collars Southampton

Wooden Pallet Collars the perfect solution for Southampton customers. They are the ideal solution for storing, packing and shipping products…

Heat Treated Pallets Southampton

We supply a wide range of heat treated pallets in Southampton. These include our wooden pallets, pallet collars, pallet boxes…

Wooden Pallet Recycling

We are incredibly environmentally conscious here at Associated Pallets. Our wooden pallet recycling system is a fundamental business practice. We…

Pallet Collections

Use our pallet collection service to sustainably remove your unwanted wooden pallets. At Associated Pallets, we are dedicated to helping…

Pallets Southampton

With a variety of uses, pallets are an incredibly versatile product for Southampton customers. Here at Associated Pallets, we specialise…

Buy Wooden Pallets

For your storage and transportation needs, why not buy wooden pallets? Our expansive range of sizes are perfect for a…

Buy Wooden Pallets For DIY

For your storage, DIY, and transportation needs, why not buy wooden pallets? Our expansive range of sizes is perfect for…

Used Wooden Pallets Southampton

Used Wooden Pallets Southampton What Are They? Used wooden pallets are the first choice for many of our customers in…

New Wooden Pallets Southampton

New Wooden Pallets Southampton What Are They? We offer new wooden pallets, ideal for a range of uses. These can…

Wooden Pallets Southampton

What are they? Wooden pallets have a range of uses, mostly for storage or transportation, but can also be used…

Wooden Pallets Manufacturer

Wooden pallets are designed for an extensive range of uses. They are mainly used in both storage and transportation of…

How Much Do Wooden Pallets Cost?

New wooden pallets can cost from £3.90 to £15.90 per unit, and used wooden pallets cost between £4.50 to £10.90 per…

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What Wood Is Used To Make Wooden Pallets?

There are literally hundreds of types of wood, which are suited to a range of purposes. Hardwoods such as mahogany,…

5 Frequently Asked Questions About Pallets

If you are involved in moving goods, then you may be in need of wooden pallets or have to calculate…

The Ultimate Guide To Oriented Strand Board (OSB)

Introduction Often in construction projects there’s a need for some sort of material. A material suitable for load-bearing construction applications,…

Why Do You Need To Heat-Treat Pallets

Wooden pallets are a natural product. But nature isn’t always on our side – moulds, fungus’s, bacteria and insects such…

What are the Standard Sizes of Euro Pallets?

There are many different types of standard Euro pallet sizes. This is due to the amount of different industries that…

Things To Know For Wooden Pallet DIY Projects

Wooden pallets are ubiquitous and versatile, making them perfect for rehashing into new items such as furniture. For the DIYer…

Improve Your Warehouse Pallet Storage With These 7 Pallet Storage Methods

Introduction Storing wooden pallets in a warehouse is a lesson in efficiency and logical thinking. You need to ensure you…

How Are Wooden Pallets Made?

How Are Wooden Pallets Made? Wooden pallets are commonly used worldwide. They play an important part in storage and transportation…

Ultimate Guide to Wooden Pallet Collars

Introduction Pallet collars are a modern and efficient replacement for traditional wooden boxes. This is your ultimate in depth guide…

Wooden Pallets: The Ultimate Guide To Safely Upcycling

Introduction Just because a wooden pallet has reached the end of its life transporting goods all around the world doesn’t…

The Benefits of Bespoke Wooden Pallets on the Wine Industry

Many organisations have long praised the benefits of bespoke wooden pallets. As with anything which is custom made, bespoke wooden…

Bespoke Wooden Pallets being driven by Innovation

If you were to sit and reflect on the history of the wooden pallet, it wouldn’t take long to realise…

What is Driving Growth for the Wooden Pallets Market?

Recent industry reports have shone a light on the wooden pallet market as one which is experiencing noteworthy growth. In…

Advice For Handling Broken Pallets

There are a number of different reasons as to why unwanted or broken pallets can begin accumulating. Whether it’s the…

Wooden Pallets: How Can They Help Your Business?

Supply chains are becoming increasingly more complex. This is partly due to the expansion of global markets, product storage keeping…

A Guide To Presswood Pallets

In recent years, global warming and climate change have been the subject of much debate and controversy. It has often…

Why Should Your Business Invest In Sustainable Packaging?

The global climate is changing, and will continue to change, in ways that affect the planning and day to day…

What Is A Pallet Collar and Why You Should Use Them?

Pallets and pallet collars are two of the most important solutions that are used to fulfil all of the requirements…

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Packing Solutions For An Environmentally Friendly Business

In recent years, global warming and climate change have been the subject of great debate and controversy. It has often…

Will The UK Face Pallet Crisis If There Is A No-Deal Brexit?

The closer we get to Brexit, the further away it seems. Meaningful defeat after meaningful defeat, slowly parliament seems to…

Global Transit Packaging A $148 billion Industry by 2024

More good news for the packaging sector, as a recent report has found that the global transit market is projected…

4 Ways To Make Your Pallets More Durable

In an uncertain economy when every penny counts, even the smallest reduction in costs can have a significant impact on…

A Guide To Packaging Waste

In 1997, the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations were introduced, with the aim of reducing the amount of packaging…

A Step-By-Step Guide To Selling Your Pallets

Are you looking to sell your used pallets? Here’s our step-by-step guide to selling your surplus inventory. It is now…

Industrial timber treatment regulations

Natural wood needs protection from the elements and from infestation whether it is used in construction, building panels, playground, kitchen…

Wood Pallets Role In The Healthcare Packaging Market

A recent report has highlighted the importance of medical and pharmaceutical companies taking into account the technical considerations around the…

Wooden Pallets Give Boost To Employment

Recent reports featuring The National Wooden Pallet & Container Association have instigated praise for the wooden pallet and container manufacturing…

US Wood Market on Upward Growth Trend

It will come as no surprise that industries such as architecture, furniture and logistics are considered just a handful of…

The Heat Treated Wooden Pallet Market Is One The Rise

A recent and well respected industry report has revealed some incredibly promising forecasts and trends for the heat treated wooden…

The Key Common Pallet Delivery Terms

When organising your pallets for delivery, there are common pallet delivery terms that could make the process more difficult if…

Prepare Your Wooden Pallet

The process of delivering a pallet when choosing a pallet courier pick up is a fast one, so it is…

Prohibited Items For Shipping Pallets Overseas

There are many different guidelines when it comes to transporting alcohol and meat products across the borders, if you are…

Shipping Palletised Freight Into Europe

Shipping palletised freight into Europe is relatively simple these days but it is worth doing some prior research and taking…

Caring For Wooden Pallets During Winter

Winter care for your wooden pallets is vital because the adverse weather conditions can have severe impacts upon your pallets.…

Important ISPM 15 Requirements

ISPM 15 is a standard that is being progressively implemented throughout the world. There are already 28 countries that have…

The Do’s And Don’t’s For Pallet Delivery

Pallet delivery is an excellent way to ensure your business delivers the goods. Pallets are sturdy, stable platforms on which…

Increasing The Lifespan Of Your Wooden Pallets

The pallet remans the workhorse of the warehouse, so increasing the lifespan of your wooden pallets will save you costs…

6 Must Knows About Pallet Delivery

Pallet delivery can be daunting if you are new to the business, so it may be a good idea to…

Upcycling Wooden Pallets To Halloween Decorations

Decorating your home for a festive period can be more exciting than taking a trip to your local supermarket to…

Your Guide To Choosing The Correct Pallet Sizes For UK and European Delivery

It’s important that a business chooses the correct pallet sizes for UK and European delivery. There are several reasons why…

6 Steps To Correctly Packing Your Pallets

It may seem like a logical and easy task when it comes to packing your pallets for delivery, however there…

The Impact Supply Chain Management Can Have On Your Business

Supply chain performance and business success are tied together. 79% of businesses with high-performing supply chains achieve higher than average…

The History Of The Wooden Pallet

If you asked the average person what they know about wooden pallets, they probably wouldn’t have much to say. But…

Lifecycle Of A Wooden Pallet

People have been using wood in packaging and for moving goods for hundreds of years, and that doesn’t look like…

Environmental Impact On Recycling Wooden Pallets

Recycling wooden pallets can have a hugely positive impact on the environment. This can help to save millions of trees…

The Most Sustainable and Durable Material For Pallets

Any business involved in transporting or shipping goods will be using pallets of some type. As concerns for the environment…

Repairing Your Wooden Pallets

Wooden pallets are common in a huge range of applications that need to transport produce, including agriculture. The pallets have…

Protecting Pallets From Forklift Damage

Pallets are a fundamental tool in the effective movement and shipment of goods. Pallets, of course, are subject to wear…

Current Wooden Pallet Industry

Without pallets, most fulfilment facilities, warehouses and factories would not be able to receive, dispatch or move products and raw…

6 Tips On Safely Handling Wooden Pallets

Unfortunately, pallets are the cause of numerous injuries in warehouses and workplaces every year. These injuries can be serious and…

Everything You Need To Know About ISPM 15

The new ISPM 15 standard is currently being rolled out around the world. Not heard of it? Unless you are…

Protecting Your Shipment With Pallet Accessories

If you own a warehouse and use pallets as one of your main forms of packaging, you may want to…

Why You Should Choose A Wooden Pallet For Your Goods

Pallets came into popular use just after World War II and have done much to revolutionise the distribution industry in…

Preparing Your Wooden Pallets For Upcycling

Upcycling wooden pallets can result in a wide variety of excellent new items, from garden furniture to picture frames and…

How To Work Safely With Wooden Pallets

Pallets may appear to be one of the more benign objects in a warehouse or storage facility, but they can…

How To Maximise The Life Expectancy Of Your Wooden Pallets

If you own a warehouse, it is likely that you are interested in maximising the life expectancy of your wooden…

4 Ways To Prevent Damage When Transporting Pallets

If you run a transportation company, it is likely that preventing damage when transporting pallets is a priority for you.…

What To Consider Before Purchasing a Wooden Pallet

In many businesses the moving and storage of goods produced are critical elements of the process, and choosing the most…

10 DIY Summer Garden Pallet Ideas

A pallet is something used by manufacturers, distributors and companies to transport various types of goods and equipment. Old pallets…

Why People Are Choosing To Recycle Their Wooden Pallets

Recycling is big business at the moment. The media is playing a huge part – recycling is always in the…

Way To Prevent Growth of Mould on Wooden Pallets

Mould can take a variety of forms, and there are some so tiny they cannot be seen without a microscope.…

Choosing The Right Euro Pallet

The European Pallet Associated (EPAL) lays down strict regulations governing how Euro pallets are made and their sizes. Although most…

Using Euro Pallets for Shipping

Two sets of standards apply to pallets that are going to be used in Europe. First of all, the International…

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Wooden Pallet Ideas to Increase Space in Your Home

Space saving in the home is a key concern for many a young flat-owner or renter, especially when your floor…

Playful Ideas for using Pallets in School

You may have never considered using a wooden pallet as a creative and useful resource for an early childhood setting…

Requirements for Shipping Wooden Pallet Packaging

When exporting or importing wooden pallets, there are strict regulations to prevent the pallets, contents, padding or dunnage providing a…

Keeping Pallets Safe This Winter

Winter can take a heavy toll on wood pallets if you do not take the necessary precautions and make the…

Wooden Pallet Bar

In Halifax, an enterprising pub landlord has built an entire bar out of wooden pallets. The opportunity to run this…

Treating Pallets for External Use

Brand new outdoor furniture can be pretty expensive, especially if you want to kit out your whole garden. Thankfully, it…

Top Tips To Improve Your Warehouse

With space at a premium in both urban and industrial areas, warehouse space is becoming more expensive. That means that…

How To Clean Wooden Pallets

Wooden pallets normally begin their journey as a form of transportation that can be used on forklifts, ships and trucks,…

Top 3 Wooden Pallet Myths

Wooden pallets are a common sight in many workplaces, from retail to warehousing, and they play a crucial role in…

Packaging Goods For Import and Export

If you run a packing service, you must make sure that every wooden pallet that you send out is up…

Uses for Wooden Pallets

Wooden pallets are incredibly useful for shipping goods efficiently, keeping them safe and protecting them from damage. Even better, they…

How to Properly Store a Stack of Empty Pallets

Wooden pallets are such everyday objects in warehouses and logistics operations that businesses sometimes assume they’re not much of a…

Greener Use of Pallets

Although pallets made from wood have been around for years, the trend for environmentally friendly wooden pallets and pallets made…

Using Painted Wooden Pallets to Create Artwork for Trail

We rely on wooden pallets to bring food to the supermarket and goods to our stores, but hardly notice them…

Using Pallets for Art

Wooden pallets have revolutionised the storage and transport of many heavy goods and are often regarded as items to dispose…

Wooden Pallets and Containers Market Due Steady Growth Through 2026

Packaging is a huge industry, although many people do not realise it. Packaging is an essential form of transportation and…

Pallets on the Town

With pallet recycling becoming such a popular activity for hobbyists and DIYers all over the world, it only seems natural…

Wood Panelling with Wood Pallets

Wooden pallets have done much to revolutionise the transport industry, making it easy to transport and store loads using mechanical…

Using Wooden Pallets as a Building Material

Upcyclers have long been a fan of the wooden pallet, seeing it as a versatile resource for building. They are…

Building Blocks of a Pallet

The pallet has been described as the most important unit of domestic and international commerce, as it facilitates the efficient…

4 Summer Garden Pallet Project Ideas

Summer is a great time to work on some garden projects, especially now when we all have a bit more…

Protect Your Shipment by Following These 5 Pallet Stacking Rules

Are you preparing for a shipment and want to ensure that your shipping pallet reaches its destination safely? Here are…

How To Secure Your Pallet with Pallet Wrap

Wrapping a pallet correctly can be tricky to achieve, especially if you are doing it manually. Here is a quick…

How To Make Your Own Wooden Pallet Swimming Pool

As the summer heats up, many of us will start to dream of a garden swimming pool, or at least…

The Best Way to Dismantle a Wooden Pallet

Buying used wooden pallets instead of new wood for DIY and craft projects is a great way to save money…

ISPM 15 | International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15

ISPM 15 is an international standard that is slowly but surely becoming an international requirement for phytosanitary measures. While more…

Crucial Considerations when Purchasing Recycled Pallets

As with most items, when purchasing used wooden pallets it pays to be aware of potential issues. These days value…

Copenhagen Based Artist brings Wooden Pallets to Life

Creative people can take almost any material and come up with ways to make something useful, beautiful or both. While…

The Life Cycle of an Average Wooden Pallet

There are a number of factors that impact on the durability of wooden pallets, so the life of a standard…

Creative Ways to Upcycle Wooden Pallets

If you are moving into a new home or are considering renovating your house or apartment, then the chances are…

Benefits of High Quality Wooden Pallets

Pallets are common equipment in the manufacturing industry, with one of their main uses being to enable heavy goods to…

Pallet Palace Wins Shed of the Year

Murray Lehndorf’s ‘Pallet Palace’ has been named as Shed of the Year in a contest run by paint manufacturer Resene.…

Young Farmers Boost Education At Pallet Factory

Young farmers have been learning about the wooden pallet industry during a tour of an agribusiness focussed on building, rebuilding…

Pallet Playground for Local Goats

Used wooden pallets have a variety of uses when they reach the end of their lives in the warehouse. Used…

Architectural Zen with Wooden Pallets

Some people have filled a couple of rooms with furniture made from wooden pallets, such as a pallet desk, pallet…

Creating a Business from Wooden Pallets

There are business opportunities all around us: all it takes is the right attitude and mindset to pick up on…

Survey Demonstrates Scale of UK Wooden Pallet and Packaging Market

An overview of the British packaging and pallet market has been revealed in the form of the results of a…

A Guide to Export Pallets

Pallets have become an almost universal way of handling deliveries, allowing for ease of loading and unloading and convenient mechanical…

Time For Some DIY?

Used wooden pallets are an immense gift to creative people who love DIY projects. Whether it is on your own,…

Global Trends; Plastic Packaging Pallet Stretch Wrap Market

The plastic stretch wrap market has come along in leaps and bounds in recent years. Prior to this modern packaging…

Is My Wooden Pallet Safe To Reuse?

Reusing wooden pallets is incredibly popular these days, largely because they can be used to make so many things, from…

The Evolution of the Half-Pallet

Barely noticed by most consumers, half pallets are part of a supply chain revolution, often carrying goods directly from the…

Updates to ISPM15

Pallets made of wood, metal or plastic are used to ship goods both nationally and internationally. In order to be…

Hardwood vs Softwood Pallets

The pallet industry is a growing one – more goods are being moved around the world, and more deliveries are…

Greener and More Attractive Packaging

Once packaging just had to protect goods as they made their way along the supply chain. But today’s successful wrapping…

Abstract Art Meets Discarded Wooden Pallets

What is art, except the production of something that expresses imaginative and technical skill, and something that creates beauty or…

The Global Wooden Pallet Market

After the sluggish world economy of the past five years, the upturn in manufacturing will see global sales in the…

FEFPEB Meeting Highlights Central Role for Wooden Pallets and Packaging in Circular Economy

The 67th Congress of the European Federation of Wooden Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) was held this year in Brussels.…

Cost Effective Pallet Recycling

Many businesses use wooden pallets to help with the handling of materials. They make moving and transporting goods much easier,…

Nature’s Packaging

Nature’s Packaging is an initiative which has been launched to promote the environmental benefits of wood pallets and packaging over…

Pallets Contribute To Climate Change Conference

Marrakesh in Morocco was the venue chosen for the 2016 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP22) held between the 7th…

Wooden pallets are a top choice among upcyclers

Upcycling is the term used to describe the activity of turning old and tired objects into a new item. It’s…

Analysis of Pallet Demand in Germany

Olaf Oczkos, the managing director of Paletten Report, a monthly market report sent to subscribers in Germany, observed recently that…

The Dangers of High Moisture Levels in Wooden Pallets

Wooden pallets are favoured for both transportation and storage solutions by a variety of industries. They are lightweight in comparison…

Has Brexit had a Long Term Impact on the Pallet Industry?

As the country begins to look beyond Europe for more of its trading relationships, it will certainly be the case…

Pallets are a Crucial Part of the Warehouse

A recent survey by Modern Materials Handling magazine found that, even after a number of decades, pallets still occupy a…

3 Top Facts About Environmentally Friendly Pallets

Pallets play a huge role in the handling industry and are used throughout the supply chain in warehouses and for…

How To Choose the Right Pallet Size

Amazingly, despite the feeling we all have that the world is getting more standardised, there are no global sizing standards…

Pallets Play Large Role in Logistics

Logistics is the key to the smooth and seamless running of a variety of businesses. The process ensures efficiency in…

Stretch Wrap Helps Shipping of Abnormal Shaped Items

It seems that you can get almost anything delivered these days. More and more people are ordering goods to be…

World Pallet Market Growing at 4.9% CAGR to 2020 Driven by Wooden Pallets

A surge in manufacturing is having a positive impact on the pallet industry, especially those pallets made from wood. Experts…

Is My Pallet Safe For Reuse?

Around the world it’s estimated that around two billion pallets are used every day, and that’s not counting the ones…

Export Pallets – A Guide

When you’re exporting goods, there’s a lot you have to know about. This guide will give you a briefing on…

Creating Versatile Vertical Plant Holders

Whatever size or style of garden you have – large and laden with flower beds or a tiny balcony with…

Cheaper Ways To Recycle Clean Wood Waste

Huge amounts of clean wood waste accumulates across the world every day from a huge variety of industrial and commercial…

How Our Heat Treated Wooden Pallets Prevent Pests

Wood-boring beetles (including longhorn beetles, bark beetles and weevils) are responsible for most of the damage done to wooden pallets…

Wood Pallet Recycling: Be Creative

The global financial crisis of 2007-08 had a significant effect on many areas of life. People’s attitudes to money and…

Using The Right Pallets Helps Improve Profits

While wood is still the most popular material used for pallets and is probably what most of us think of…

How To Reuse Old Wooden Pallets To Create A Rustic Garden Feature

Wooden pallets are created to support many types of transported goods as they are moved around the world. Once the…

Is It Time To Stock Up On New Pallets To Reduce Your Rejection Rates?

Following the news that a food manufacturer in Spalding stocked up with 400,000 wooden pallets to meet strict deadlines for…

Pallet Industry; More Than Just Manufacturing

Today’s pallet industry is more than just about pallets. As time has evolved, there has been a real shift in…

Pallet Market Analysis 2016-2020

Over the next four years the demand for pallets is expected to rise, which is good news for pallet manufacturers…

BLOCKPal – the new pallet on the block

The use of plastic to create returnable and reusable pallets has delivered numerous benefits to certain sectors, such as food…

EPAL Work To Fight Counterfeit Pallets In Europe

One of the most frequently used items in the freight and logistics industry is the humble pallet. It is used…

Heat Treated Wooden Pallets From Associated Pallets

Associated Pallets is a one-stop shop for companies that want to buy wooden pallets. There are a multitude of choices…

One Woman Uses Pallets To Help Her Local Community

Pallets are commonly used for shipping a wide variety of goods and have done much to revolutionise the transport and…

Where do Wooden Pallets sit when it comes to Sustainability?

When it comes to deciding which type of pallets to choose to ship items, many consumers are now taking environmental…

Industry Launches New Initiative – ‘Nature’s Packaging’

The National Wooden Pallet and Container Association, in conjunction with a couple of other industry trade groups, launched in March…

Pallet Materials – how do they stack up?

Pallets are everywhere. Even when you don’t see them, most of the goods you buy will have been transported in…

FEFPEB’s Hold Wooden Pallets and Packaging Conference in Ireland

Late 2015 saw the 66th congress of the European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) in Cork, Ireland.…

Pallet DIY Projects

Pause for a moment and consider the life of the humble wooden pallet. It has its moment of glory in…

The Eco-Friendly Pallet Industry

With a wide range of pallets on the market, the choice can be overwhelming. A new initiative, however, could make…

Trouble In Pallet Paradise

The logistics industry is often criticised as being one of the worst polluters of the environment due to the amount…

The Wooden Pallet House

Pause for a moment to consider the life of the humble wooden pallet. They’re often seen as disposable, as they…

Predictions for the Pallet Market 2016

The future of the humble pallet has been the centre of much discussion over the past year. There are many…

Comparing Pallets

When thinking of something as ubiquitous as the pallet, the two materials that spring to mind are wood and plastic.…

How To Store Wooden Pallets Correctly

Storing wooden pallets correctly when they are not in use should not only lead to improved on-site safety but will…

The Art Of The Wooden Pallet

The wooden pallet has long been considered an indispensable item and is used worldwide in a variety of industries. In…

Palletising Your Shipment

When shipping goods overseas, ensuring the safe and complete arrival of your shipment is of paramount concern. Several factors, including…

The Benefits of Heat Treated Pallets

When you’re choosing a pallet manufactured from wood, it’s vital that you understand the benefits of using heat ­treated pallets.…

Paper Pallets ­- A Threat For Wood?

Are paper pallets a threat for wood? There is a lot of buzz in the industry at the moment about…

Pallet Winter Safety Checks

The run-up to Christmas is a particularly busy period for distribution companies and one that will produce a heavy demand…

Remote Controlled Distribution Networks

As the technology surrounding driverless cars and drones advances, there is a growing likelihood that these will become much more…

Half Pallets: What Does this Growing Trend Mean for Retail?

The growth during the past few years of the logistics and distribution sector has, of course, been accompanied by an…

Cost Benefits of Expert Unit Load Design

The logistics and distribution industry has experienced an unprecedented spell of growth during the past few years. Market commentators largely…

Everything You Didn’t Think You Needed To Know About Pallets

The humble wooden pallet is one of the most indispensable components of the global economy. It’s a simple fact that,…

Warehouse Games

South Brunswick, New Jersey, a rapidly growing e-commerce distribution centre in the United States, has recently hosted the LogistXGames. Conceived…

Pallet Market Booming in Spain

It is official. The boom in using pallets by businesses is continuing to flourish. To prove this point, FEDEMCO conducted…

Dairy Company Invests £8 Million on New Logistics Centre

Based in Northern Ireland, Lakeland Dairies has recently capped many years of growth with an £8 million investment in a…

The Humble Wooden Pallet – Recycling, Re-training and Raising Funds

Used wooden pallets have long been recycled as a base for DIY projects. They provide a practical way of creating…

India and China to Increase Demand for Pallets in the Global Market

The demand for pallets is growing and predicted to continue growing until at least 2017 or 2020, depending on which…

A Guide to Improving the Storage in your Home

Creating a tidy and organised environment at home can often prove challenging. No matter how much space you have or…

Counterfeit Pallet Crackdown

Since its inception in 1991, the European Pallet Association has been an umbrella organisation covering licensed companies which produce and…

Maintaining your Pallet Specifications

Whatever type of supplier you’re working with, it can be easy to ignore a decline in quality or the level…

Pallet Building and Loading is an Art

The simple wooden pallet has a wide range of uses and can be essential for the storing and transporting of…

Predictions for the Global Pallet Market 2015-2019

A recent in-depth study conducted by Research and Markets, one of the world’s largest and most respected market research companies,…

Top Tips for Utilising Pallets in Your Garden

With summer now well and truly under way, the thoughts of many will be turning to the subject of the…

The Importance of Pallet Testing

Wooden pallets are such a common sight in our everyday lives – supporting stacks of goods at discount supermarkets, garden…

The History and Evolution of Wooden Pallets

The pallet has played a crucial role in the handling of various materials ever since it was first introduced during…

Pallet Optimisation: Key Considerations for Manual Handling

Pallets can be moved and stacked by hand as well as through the use of equipment such as fork lifts.…

Fyffes Bananas: Overview of their Optimised Pallet Process

Fyffes, the leading international banana distribution company, has optimised processes for moving and ripening bananas at its depot in Normanton,…

Best Used Pallet Creations of 2015

Upcycling, whereby people use materials to create something new and unique, is becoming ever more popular. This phenomenon means that…

Used Wooden Pallets – Buying Guide 2015

Used wooden pallets can be a cost-effective option for both businesses and consumers. In many cases they are just as…

Preparing Wooden Pallets for Upcycling

After a working lifetime of use as a frame to ship and stack loads ranging from toys to bags of…

New Corrugated Pallets Hit the US

The majority of pallets that are used across the globe are manufactured from wood or plastic. These materials still dominate…

Exploring Coca Cola’s Inhouse Pallet Process

Coca-Cola has a production and distribution process on an extremely large scale. They have thousands of products leaving the production…

Combatting ISPM 15 Mark Fraud

ISPM15 is the industry standard regarding wooden pallets. The regulations state that all wooden pallets must be heat-treated prior to…

The EPAL Academy

In 2014, the European Pallet Association (EPAL) launched the EPAL Academy. The aim of this is to promote better relationships…

Summertime Pallet Ideas

Wooden pallets are not just useful as a practical method of storage and transportation. They are also great to use…

British Pallet Industry Increases Turnover to £279m

As the economic recovery is starting to have an impact on industry in general, figures released recently have also shown…

Temporary Housing Prototype Survives Ultimate Test: Cyclone Marcia

Last year, three students at CQ University in Queensland came up with the idea of a flat-pack shelter made from…

Wooden Pallet Industry Shares Insights

Biomass energy is still considered an emerging giant by the general public, as well as by many in the pallet…

Pallets market assessment; wood still on top!

Pallets are used to support and stabilise a huge variety of goods during transportation. They are also incredibly versatile, designed…

How an entire community grew out of old pallets

An astonishing number of wooden pallets are used worldwide for storage and transportation of goods. According to the National Wooden…

BAG Transforms Wooden Pallets into Temporary Space Observatory

BAG have masterminded the most ambitious attempt at recycling used wooden pallets yet, transforming them into a temporary space observatory.…

BAG Transforms Wooden Pallets into Temporary Space Observatory

BAG have masterminded the most ambitious attempt at recycling used wooden pallets yet, transforming them into a temporary space observatory.…

Shared Space for 10,000 Pallets Available on the M25

One of the great advantages of using the classic wooden pallet for transporting a particularly large number of items is…

Identifying ISPM15 Demarcation

The ISPM15 standards are an important way of ensuring that all wooden pallets you use have been correctly heat-treated before…

UK Mail Closing Pallet Arm

For many years now, the UK Mail Group has been a highly recognisable part of the logistics landscape in the…

Wooden Pallets Still Booming in Europe

Over the past few years, plastic pallets have increased in popularity. However, the latest data shows that this isn’t necessarily…

Inspection and Mark Removal Process Altered in the US

The issue of pallet hygiene is a well documented one. Pallets are inspected – especially when they are heat treated…

Wooden Pallet Manufacture Continues to Grow

We reported earlier in the year that wooden pallet use was as strong as ever and that the industry looked…

The “Pallet Truck” 75 Years Old

Today, we pay homage to a sight likely very common for those among you who regularly handle pallets. Wooden pallets…

TPN Upgrade Their Tracking Systems

The Pallet Network (TPN) is well known among transport companies as a centralised network handling pallet distribution. Now TPN has…

US Pallet Manufacturer In Hot Water Over Quality Control Violation

Philadelphia-based Atlas Wood Products, a family-owned industrial wood products manufacturer founded in 1974, has been accused of violating wood quality…

Falling Fuel Costs May Not Equal Smaller Transportation Budgets

The cost of diesel fuel has fallen recently. While this is certainly good news for those involved in the transportation…

Tough Sanctions Set to Control Pallet Health & Safety

Health and safety should be a primary area of concern for all businesses, but it is particularly crucial within the…

Eco-Friendly Pallet Solutions for Winter

Even the best pallets have a limited lifetime. They may be made of the best heat-treated wood, conform to national…

TPN Upgrade Their Tracking Systems

The Pallet Network (TPN) is well known among transport companies as a centralised network handling pallet distribution. Now TPN has…

TIMCON’s AGM Highlights Itself as World-Leader

At the annual general meeting of the Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON), a number of new best practices and…

Huge Successes for the Euro Pallet

The Euro pallet is going from strength to strength, with the latest figures showing a further increase in the numbers…

Fake EPAL Pallets Investigated by Brepal

The European Pallet Association’s success in introducing a standardised pallet, the Euro pallet or EPAL pallet, has triggered the inevitable…

Pallet Barns

Timber pallets are well known for their benefits in the storage and logistics industries. However, they don’t have an infinite…

TIMCON defends the Pallet Industry

Recently, the wooden pallet industry has had to defend itself against some negative comments from those in competing pallet industries.…

The New EPAL Half Pallet

The 800mm by 1200mm EURO pallet has become a reliable and favourite workhorse for European businesses. If well made and…

Performance Pallets

Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium is an extraordinary achievement of modern architecture. It contains 40,000 tonnes of concrete and 16,000 tonnes of…

The Lumber Selection Process for Wooden Pallets

Within the pallet industry, wood is still the number one choice for the majority of customers. It provides a cost-effective…

Does Heat Treatment Kill Mould?

Mould is a term that means many things to pallet users. It could be a fungus growing on the surface…

How to Deal With Mouldy Wooden Pallets

Any wooden pallet used to export goods will eventually become mouldy. It will be kept in a ship or aeroplane…

How to tell if your Wooden Pallet is Safe to Reuse

Wooden pallets are highly durable items and can be re-used on a multitude of occasions. On average, a wooden pallet…

The World’s Five Tallest Buildings in Pallets

Earlier this year, the US government revealed its plans to further promote the idea of building skyscrapers predominantly made of…

The Role of Wooden Pallets in Urbanisation

The global population recently hit the seven billion mark, and the United Nations has predicted that by 2015, 67% of…

7 Tips to Working Safely with Pallets

Pallets are a highly efficient means of storing and transporting goods across the world. However, it’s important to ensure you…

Best Practices for Kiln Drying Wooden Pallets

Any business that deals with moisture-sensitive goods, and food products for export, is obliged to follow specialised packaging standards. The…

No evidential proof that food contamination is caused by wooden pallets

Wooden pallets have long been used for all manner of things. Most notably, they are used to transport and store…

Most Eco-Friendly House in Britain to be torn down

A couple who have built the most eco-friendly home in Britain have been told by the local council that they…

Taking goods abroad? What documents and equipment do you require for your international journey?

If you intend to transport goods outside of the UK, then you will require a certain number of documents for…

Pallet Terminology Explained!

A pallet may look like a simple construction that supports goods, but anyone who tries to order one soon realises…

White House pushes ‘wooden skyscrapers’ as a solution to global warming

The US was perhaps the first country to become famous for its skyscrapers. When you picture New York, you picture…

To Buy or Rent Pallets? That is the question!

If your business needs pallets, and most businesses dealing with stocks and products do, is it better to buy pallets…

ISPM15 – International Phytosanitary Standard for Wood Packaging

Also called the starry sky or the sky beetle, the Asian longhorn beetle is a species native to China, Korea…

Tools to make pallets

Wood is still the most popular type of material for pallet production. It is simple and cheap to manufacture them…

Why are pallets made of wood?

Wood is still the most common material used to make a pallet and accounts for 46% of all timber used…

Pallet price buying guide

The cost of a pallet can have a significant impact on a business’ overall costs and its eventual profit. The…

How to build a shed using pallets?

Buying a garden shed can be expensive, but there are a number of cheaper options. One potential way in which…

Pallet gardens

Each year, millions of wooden pallets end up discarded in land-fill sites. Re-using them for garden projects is a great…

Pallet branding

Brand image has always been important for manufacturers and retailers. In the past this did not always extend to the…

UK trade gap between goods exports and imports narrows in 2013

It is welcome news for the economy that the gap between imports and exports has been reduced to its smallest…

Top pallet using countries

Across the globe, the simple pallet is one of the most important elements of the shipping and distribution industries. There…

Wood packaging material import controls

When you go on holiday, you are subject to a reasonably strict set of criteria about what you can pack…

Health and safety regulations for pallet manufacturer

Health and safety regulations for the manufacture of pallets cover a wide range of processes, tasks, equipment usage and behaviours.…

Global Shipping Industry in 2014 – Forecast, Trends & Opportunities

Over the past few years, the global shipping industry has suffered from a degree of overcapacity. Freight companies had increased…

Timber Packaging Survey Results

A regular timber survey is vital for the industry in a number of ways. Firstly, it allows business owners to…

Pallet market set to reach over 1 billion units in 2017

A new report into the US pallet market is forecasting that sales will reach more than one billion by 2017.…

Changes to the world of logistics

The world of logistics has changed rapidly over recent years and this transformation looks set to continue in the years…

Necessity: The Mother of Forklift Invention

The history of humankind has always involved hard labour – until the innovations of the industrial revolution everything was done…

Quick guide to pallets sizes

Should you use wooden or plastic pallets? There are pros and cons for both, so it really depends on your…

What is the EUTR and how does it affect pallet manufacturer?

The EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) is a European Union regulation that came into force under British law in March 2013.…

Pallets: The World-Moving Unstoppable Force

In today’s global economy, when goods from literally every country on earth are traded on the world’s markets, the pallet…

What can you put on pallets?

For heavy, bulky and volume items, transportation on pallets is ideal, whether you’re moving goods domestically or sending them overseas.…

Way of sterilising pallets

If you need to buy wooden pallets or other types of packaging materials, then it’s essential that they comply with…

How many pallets can I get on my van?

Millions of pallets are moved around the UK every day, helping commerce and industry function effectively and keeping the lifeblood…

How can I dispose used and damaged pallets?

Businesses that take in or distribute physical goods often find that they end up with an accumulation of wooden pallets.…

How pallets make beautiful walkways?

Wooden pallets are a valuable source of reclaimed wood, making them perfect for environmentally friendly projects with a focus on…

Why aren’t all pallets equal?

A pallet is one of the most important components in the global shipping industry. They enable goods to be moved…

What is involved in pallet heat treatment?

The International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM15) is one of a number of international standards that regulate wood…

The story behind Euro Pallet

Necessity, they say, is the mother of invention and all too often it’s the utilitarian things, which we often overlook,…

Pallet manufacturing process explained

Pallets may appear to be simple structures that support loads but their design and manufacture is a sophisticated process. They…

Alternative uses of pallets

You may never have thought of using used wooden pallets in your home, but there is a huge range of…

Pallets – one of the most important objects in Global Economy

Many of us don’t consider how important the humble pallet is in terms of handling, storing and shipping goods. They…

Pallet Racking Health & Safety – Stacking the Odds

Pallet racking is an effective storage solution for warehouses, but it needs to be used safely and effectively. Here is…

The Creativity of Pallets – A World Outside Logistics

If you have ever wondered what use an old pallet could have then prepare to be amazed and inspired by…

TIMCON reports on positive approach to industry challenges

Though the economy continues to present difficulties to the industry, The Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) found some gloom…

What is ISPM15 and what does it mean to you?

ISPM 15 is an important regulation for any company that imports or exports between specific countries. Failure to comply with…

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