Wooden pallets are sustainable and eco-friendly. Wooden pallets in the US now have a certified Environmental Product Declaration, a report that provides transparency into the ways in which a product, throughout its lifecycle, affects the environment. Certified EPDs have been reviewed by a third party to verify that the information is accurate. In this guide, we’ll discuss EPD certification and what it means for pallet providers and customers.  Environmental Product Declaration for wooden pallets […]

What Is Pallet Management? Pallet management controls business’ pallet inventory, offering services designed to increase efficiency, enhance safety, secure supplies and promote environmentally-friendly shipping and recycling initiatives. Pallet management services go above and beyond supplying high-quality wooden pallets. Statistics suggest that there are over 1.8 billion wood pallets in circulation in the US. Pallets provide a safe, effective, eco-friendly means of transporting and distributing goods, providing a solution for clients across several industries. If your business […]

Repairing or recycling your used or broken wood pallets is the answer to saving money and going green. Did you know that when wood pallets get damaged, they can be repaired and used again? If they are no longer useful, they can be recycled. The longer wood pallets stay in use, the better it is for the environment. Why Repair Wood Pallets? What exactly are the benefits of repairing wood pallets? The few advantages discussed […]

How do you prevent mold on wood pallets? It seems like mold should be easy enough to keep in check and it can be with a pallet management company. PalletOne Inc. knows that in order for fungi to attack wood, a combination of oxygen, adequate temperature, a food source (the wood) and free or liquid water are all needed. By controlling moisture exposure, mold problems can largely be held at bay. With that in mind, […]

At PalletOne we don’t just talk about sustainable practices–we incorporate them into every aspect of our operations. Our plant in Livermore Falls, Maine, is a great example of how one company can make a significant difference in optimizing the use of raw materials and minimizing its environmental impact. Responsible Lumber Harvesting The logs we use come from over 7.5 million acres of forest land that surround the Livermore Falls location. We practice responsible purchasing: over […]

BY INDUSTRY PUBLICATION, PALLET ENTERPRISE BARTOW, FL (January 19, 2021) – PalletOne Inc., the largest new pallet manufacturer in the United States, has been recognized as a top-five pallet company for its website design by a well-known pallet industry publication, Pallet Enterprise. An article in the December 2020 issue highlighted PalletOne’s outstanding website design, noting messages focused on its strong environmental performance, manufacturing footprint, and redesigned home page that uses video to highlight leading-edge robotics […]

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UFP Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI) today announced that UFP Industrial, LLC, closed on its agreement to purchase 100 percent of the equity of PalletOne, Inc. for approximately $232 million. This price assumes a cash-free, debt-free balance sheet and an agreement to pay $21 million for PalletOne’s recent capital expenditures and other investments. The PalletOne management team, including President Howe Wallace, will continue to lead the company. […]

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UFP Industries (Nasdaq: UFPI) today announced that its board of directors approved an agreement for UFP Industrial, LLC, to purchase 100 percent of the equity of PalletOne, Inc. for approximately $232 million. This price assumes a cash-free, debt-free balance sheet. UFP also agreed to pay $18 million for PalletOne’s recent capital expenditures. The transaction is subject to a net working capital adjustment and is expected to […]

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. […]

PalletOne More Than Doubles Its Wood Pallet Manufacturing Capacity in Alabama with Acquisition ROBERTSDALE, Alabama (Sept. 3, 2019) – PalletOne, Inc., America’s largest new pallet manufacturer, has purchased Bay Wood Products Inc., a pallet and crate manufacturing business located in Baldwin County on the Alabama Gulf Coast. “In my heart of hearts, I knew PalletOne was the best option for our employees, customers and the community,” said Jimmy Wilson, founder and a former owner of Bay […]