Heat Treated Pallets
Select the Right Pallet Size for U.S. Shipping
In the US, the 48 x 40 4 way pallet is by far the most common pallet in circulation. Originally standardized by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (renamed Grocery Manufacturers of America later) after World War II, the standard was needed because grocers, distributors and producers needed a uniform pallet size to optimize forklift handling and…
New Versus Recycled Versus Remanufactured Pallets
Here’s a clear side-by-side comparison of new, recycled, and remanufactured wood pallets — useful for both cost and sustainability discussions in your industry. 1. New Wood Pallets Definition:Brand-new pallets built from fresh lumber to exact specifications. Advantages: Considerations: Best For: Summary: New pallets, while the most expensive pallet option, can provide a consistent shipping platform…
Wood Pallets: A Smart, Sustainable Choice for Your Business
At Premier Pallets, we know that your shipping and logistics decisions aren’t just about efficiency—they’re about responsibility. As more businesses look for ways to reduce their environmental footprint, wood pallets have become a key part of the sustainability conversation. And for good reason. Here’s why wood pallets—especially the ones we provide at Premier Pallets—are an…
What’s So Great About Wood Pallets? A Lot!
Key Factors That Influence the Price of Wooden Pallets
Online stores and e-commerce have been disruptive forces in the retail sector, even before the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Previous estimates showed global retail sales were to reach $27.7 trillion by 2020, with the figure later revised down $23.4 trillion by Business Insider. Shipping plays a critical role in the recovery of different sectors…
What Is The Pallet Design System Software?
Coming up with pallet designs by hand or using a CAD system is a time-consuming task. Apart from that, it’s prone to over-design or errors. Once you are done designing the pallet, you will need to test the hand-drawn or CAD-designed finished product to ensure it meets your client’s needs. However, this process is somewhat…
What to Know When Buying a Wood Pallet
Wood pallets are an inexpensive, sustainable, and easy-to-source solution for storage, shipping, and many other needs. If you’re thinking of reaching out to a pallet supplier, there are a few things you first need to know. This is because as versatile as wood pallets are, they may work great for one need but not for…
6 Ways to Prevent Damage to Your Wooden Pallets
The pandemic continues to spur a radical shift from brick-and-mortar retail to e-commerce. Online retailers saw sales increase by 14.8% between February and April 2020 as compared to a similar period the previous year. The surge spills over to the pallet industry as companies strive to meet the increased demand in shipping. Your business needs…
A Brief History of Wooden Pallets
Pallets have been such an important staple of the modern material handling and transport industry that it’s easy to assume they’ve always been in use. In reality, wood pallets as we know them today are less than 100 years old. In your search for the best heat treated pallets Tampa has to offer, why…
Why are Pallet Prices Rising in Tampa and Atlanta?
If you buy new or recycled wood pallets you’ll surely have noticed an upward price trend over the last year. Depending on whether it’s new or recycled pallets some prices have nearly doubled! You may be wondering what’s causing the rise in prices in Tampa and Atlanta. First, if you’re buying new pallets they’ll typically…