The rules set for shipping may seem trivial to an outsider, but in the industrial world the regulations are understandable. Can you imagine the frustration of receiving plastic pallets loaded up with product and having to weigh them in a different measurement system then they were weighed in before they arrived, which means that the possibility of getting lost in translation is large? Not to mention the fact that without a Continue reading
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Drum Pallets: Large and In Charge
When you are a plastic pallet, there are a couple of specific characteristics you have regardless of any specialized details that may have also been incorporated into your design. You are made from a sturdy, chemical and corrosion resistant material such as HDPE, which is high-density polyethylene, and Continue reading
Cleanable Pallets: A Pharmaceutical Industry Dream
The plastic pallets used to ship and store goods all across the nation have a variety of characteristics to suit the needs of the industry utilizing them. The pharmaceutical industry has some of the highest standards for Continue reading
FDA Approved Pallets: Keeping Things Clean
There are times when the restrictions of government organizations or too stringent and incredibly annoying with no real solid reason for existing. I am sure this is true for a great number of restrictions that get ignored in industrial, commercial and residential contexts everyday. Personally, I think that a complete stop at a stop sign is Continue reading
Dairy Pallets: A Major Need
Mobilizing milk is not an easy task. This is true of any liquid substance being moved in containers that are not as sturdy as metal. However, the dairy industry has a particular need because milk and the products made from milk are in such high demand on a daily basis in our society. Ensuring that there are no spills or Continue reading
Plastic Pallets Manufacturers: The Plastic Process
For the manufacturers creating the plastic pallets that storage and shipping industries, as well as those industries that store and ship items themselves depend on, there are quite a few options for forming pallets. Which method is chosen by each plastic pallet manufacturer depends on a variety of factors, including style, cost and Continue reading
Spill Containment Pallets: When Moving Hazardous Materials
Pallets must be designed to hold a vast amount of weight while also being easily maneuverable for the workers transporting them; in addition, they must be compact enough to store easily when not in use. We expect a lot from pallets in the storage and Continue reading
Used Plastic Pallets: A Penny Saver
With the state of the economy these days, every penny counts for companies as well as individuals. This is partly why online companies such as Ebay and Amazon are doing so well, because they allow people to buy and sell used products, which helps everyone involved save some cash. In the industrial world, buying used goods can be a good way to save some Continue reading
What Fun! With Stackable Pallets

Stackable Pallets Photo Courtesy of PDQ Plastics, Inc.
Although pallets are generally used in industrial settings, and are therefore not expected to be playful or attractive, an association regarding contact with color affecting a person’s emotional state has been proven. It therefore stands to reason that colorful pallets, such as stackable pallets that are utilized in warehouses, factories and Continue reading
Nestable Pallets: The Ultimate Space Saver

Nestable Pallet Photos Courtesy of TMF Corporation.
Of all the pallet options, of which all are designed to save space in warehouses, shipping companies and similar industries, why would a company invest in nestable pallets instead of euro pallets or stackable pallets? The answer is simple; the nestable pallets save even more space, particularly for companies, such as food processing or Continue reading