In the past many businesses faced a difficult choice when treating pallets to control pests: heat treating or methyl bromide? While both methods are effective at eliminating pests, there are several compelling reasons why heat treatment is the better option. Today we’ll explore why heat treating is superior to methyl bromide and how it can help your business save time and money while significantly improving sustainability. The Dangers Of Methyl Bromide Methyl bromide has long […]

What is a Heat Treated Pallet? Heat treated pallets are often referred to as HT pallets, yet the concept remains the same: Heat treatment is a method of sterilizing the wood to remove all hazardous materials, thereby making the pallets safer and better suited for shipment. The process involves heating the pallet to a minimum core temperature of 56°C (132.8 °F) for at least 30 minutes. ISPM 15 Wood Pallets HT pallets are regulated by […]

B.J. Kirby, now general manager of Industrial Recycling Services, retired from the U.S. Navy in 2012 as a Chief Petty Officer and highly decorated member of three SEAL teams, the Navy’s principal special operations force. He is among many of PalletOne Inc.’s employees who have served and continue to serve our nation through roles in the military. “Veteran’s Day is about remembering everyone who actually served, no matter how much time or where,” Kirby said. […]

Livermore Falls, ME  – October 20, 2017 – PalletOne of Maine recently earned top honors from The Maine Wood Products Association for their contributions to innovation in the local forest-based economy. The annual “Pine Tree Award” was presented to managers of the Livermore Falls, ME facility, whose recent sawmill expansion project has significantly increased their productivity and efficiency. The Livermore Falls mill is specifically designed to turn low grade hardwood logs into high grade pallet […]

Spring is the seasons for showers and flowers, but if you’re in the pallet business it’s also the time of year that you’re thinking hard about mold. At PalletOne, we’ve been experimenting to try and develop better ways to keep your pallets free of mold for as long as possible. Mold needs three things to grow: oxygen, a food source and moisture. Remove one of those from the mix and mold won’t grow. We’re not […]