Choosing the Best Pallet for Your Project
There are over 2 billion pallets in use at any given time. But that doesn’t mean that it’s easy to find a pallet when you need one. Looking through pallets for purchase can get overwhelming and confusing when you realize that there are a ton of different options for wood, quality, build, and size. To…
Read MoreHow to Find the Best Used Pallets in Georgia: 3 Buying Tips
You need a pallet to help you with your latest project. Of course, you don’t want to have to go out of your way to buy a brand new one, so instead you opt for getting a used one for cheap that can still do the job. Sounds like a good plan, right? Well…maybe. The…
Read MoreHow Used Pallets in Georgia Can Get Your Startup Business off the Ground
According to recent research, there are 1.8 billion wood pallets in circulation every day in the US. While this number continues to rise, it’s evident that small business owners are relying on pallets in order to run their business. Whether you’re planning on shipping your product worldwide or own your own warehouse – you’re going to want to consider…
Read MoreHardwood lumber is getting hard to come by
A good many new pallets, especially in the eastern US are made from hardwood lumber. They’re built from “low grade” hardwood, i.e., hardwood lumber that would not be suitable for furniture making or cabinetry applications due to aesthetic reasons. Pallets however are not the only use for low grade hardwood as the railroad and construction…
Read MoreMoldy Pallets?
Mold can be a problem for new pallets made from “green”, or recently felled and sawn lumber. Mold spores exist everywhere and require just air, a food source, and moisture to grow. Green lumber has stored sugars and proteins that mold can feed on and all green lumber contains moisture with varying levels depending on…
Read MoreFork Lift Pallets: How to Pick Them Up Safely
Improper forklift use is responsible for 85 deaths and close to 100,000 injuries each and every year. This is an alarming stat, but one you need to remember so that you’re always careful when lifting forklift pallets. There are some safety rules of thumb to remember that will keep your workplace safe each day. If you use…
Read MorePallet Safety and Fire Codes
Model safety codes are stronger when they accurately reflect proven best practices. The NWPCA worked with fire safety experts to develop sections in the fire codes typically used in the USA to address outdoor pallet storage that applies specifically to the wood packaging industry. The new provisions mandate the use of effective safeguarding procedures in…
Read MoreThe Pallet Size Your Business Needs: Your Guide to the Average Pallet Weight
The pallet market creates over 800 million new and recycled pallets every year. These pallets come in different sizes, have different weights, and can carry different amounts. So how do you find the pallet that’s right for you? Keep reading to learn about pallet weight and why getting the right pallet size is important. Why Is the…
Read MoreRick LeBlanc explores the relationship between pallets and tracking technology in a world where the Internet of Things is becoming a reality
[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-12″] By Rick LeBlanc RFID Continues to Remain Relevant Pallet user guru, Rick LeBlanc explores the relationship between pallets and tracking technology in a world where the Internet of Things is becoming a reality. Are the traceability rules changing? Pallet Enterprise has been reporting on RFID and pallets for almost 20 years, and…
Read MoreWatermelon Season Leans on Pallets
[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-12″] June is here and it’s time for watermelons to be arriving by the truckload at the Cordele State Farmers Market. Cordele is known as the Watermelon Capitol of the World because not only of the quantity but also the quality of the Watermelons grown in Crisp County and surrounding areas. The melons…
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