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

PDQ Plastics, Inc. 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

TMF Corporation Nestable Pallets

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

The Hygienic Rackable Pallets

Polymer Solutions International Rackable Pallets

Plastic Pallets Image Courtesy of Polymer Solutions International.

If you are in the food processing or pharmaceutical industry and in need of a clean and efficient pallet system to transport your products from manufacturer to warehouse to commercial venue, then this series of plastic pallets is perfect for you. Hygienic pallets are available now in a variety of styles, including the rackable pallets featured here. All pallets are utilized in warehouses and Continue reading

The Flame Resistant Plastic Pallets

Rehrig Pacific Company Plastic Pallets

Plastic Pallet Photo Courtesy of Rehrig Pacific Company.

The pallet industry has been necessary for the storing and shipping of goods for many years, and one would think there isn’t much that can be improved on when a design as simple as a pallet is involved. However, the material used to create a pallet can make all the difference in the world. The development of plastic pallets considerably altered the safety and Continue reading

Shipping Pallets Built for Employee Safety

Litco International, Inc. Shipping Pallets

Plastic Pallet Photo Courtesy of Litco International, Inc.

Plastic has become the preferred material for all sorts of pallet construction, including that of shipping pallets. Although wooden pallets are still around, there are some major issues that make them less desirable to warehouses and shipping companies utilizing them. A major factor that has turned the tide in plastic pallet favor is the risk of Continue reading

Recycled Pallets: A Frenzy for the Earth

Our society is happily in the process of developing a very health obsession, to the point of making the concept into a national lifestyle; recycling. To reuse what is no longer useful in a new state that is useful is a vital aspect of protecting our environment for future generations as well as Continue reading

Plastic Skids: The Sustainable Pallet

Robinson Industries Plastic Skids

Plastic Skids Photo Courtesy of Robinson Industries.

There is one particular item that is a serious necessity for the warehouse and shipping industries; the plastic skid, which is more commonly know as plastic pallets. These heavy duty support trays come in a variety of styles and sizes to best suit the products that will be transported on them as well as fitting the type of storage facility they will Continue reading

Euro Pallets: A History

The pallets known as EURO or EU pallets, which are the product shipping support system for product transportation to, from and within Europe, have a rich history. A European Pallet Association was even established in 1991 to monitor the standards set for Euro pallets, a design that American pallet makers must follow if Continue reading