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Recycled Pallet Shortage?
Is there a nationwide recycled pallet shortage? Depending on the grade or quality of recycled pallet needed, recycled grocery or 48 x 40 pallets can be hard to find in some regions. This is especially true for higher grade pallets. For some years now many pallet users made the switch from new pallets to recycled…
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Pallet Quality Counts!
Pallet Quality Matters According to a September 1, 2019, Modern Materials Handling article summarizing a survey of 259 its subscribers, the biggest issue facing pallet users was the poor quality of pallets – mainly bottom boards – causing handling machine jams or faults. This was true even though only 33% of the respondents use…
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Is that mold on my wood pallet?
Are my Wood Pallets Moldy? Wood is the most common and cost-effective material used to build pallets. It is recyclable and renewable. A good way to think about trees used for wood packaging is that they’re a crop, like corn or wheat. The crop cycle is longer for trees used in wood packaging, but US…
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3 Key Benefits Of Using Wooden Pallets
Wooden pallets are a staple within the shipping practices used across the United States. Their durability and versatility make them incredibly useful for a range of different businesses, but they offer much more to organizations of all sizes. Let’s take a look at the most important advantages of wooden pallets and how your business can…
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5 Qualities to Look for in Wooden Pallets in Miami
Finding the perfect wood pallet for your business takes a little work. You have to figure out the right size, the right materials and find the best price. Depending on your business or product, the right pallet is critical to your business success. Pallets carry around 80 percent of all commerce in the U.S. You’ll…
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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…
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How 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…
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How 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…
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Hardwood 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…
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Moldy 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…
