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PalletOne is the Largest New Pallet Manufacturer in the USA.

Plastic pallets are the best choice for many industries, including automotive, chemical, food, beverage, and pharmaceutical suppliers.

TPN is THE Pallet Network

We have award-winning service levels, we're the biggest network by Partner volume, and we are the UK's leading example of collaborative logistics. We prioritise Partner success and excellent customer service.

Pallet size will (usually) have the most impact on the value of your load when selling pallets. Industry standard sizes, such as the 48×40 pallet used in grocery stores or the 48×45 pallet used in automotive, will hold a higher value than odd-size or custom sized pallets.

Most Popular US Pallet Sizes

Below are ways you'll most often see these popular pallet sizes used: 48x40 in Grocery and general warehouse. 42x42 in Telecom; technical coatings and paint. 48x48 in Fits four 55 gallon drums without overhang.

Metal Pallets:

Metal pallets are the strongest, most durable, and yes, most expensive pallets on the market.

Though it may seem random, starting a business picking up and selling used pallets has helped make several individuals serious money. And it can work for you, too. This article will walk you through everything you need to know to get started selling wooden pallets for a profit.

In the past five years total the market size for wooden pallets has increased faster than the pace of the general economy in the U.S. The wooden pallet market was projected to continue to grow at a rate of 9.9% during 2022.

Is flipping pallets a good business? ›

The allure of liquidation pallets lies in the possibility of uncovering undervalued treasures within the contents. Successful flippers turn these finds into profits on online marketplaces like eBay, Amazon, or even through their own online stores, with margins potentially reaching 30–40% or even higher.

Manufacturing and Heavy Industries

Wooden pallets play a pivotal role in this intricate dance of logistics. Their robustness ensures they can handle significant weights, making them ideal for transporting heavy components, machinery, or bulk materials.

In fact, it has two of them: George Raymond, Sr. and Bill House. The pair were granted a patent for pallets on November 7, 1939 on behalf of the Lyon Iron Works, the predecessor to The Raymond Corporation.

Pallet size will (usually) have the most impact on the value of your load when selling pallets. Industry standard sizes, such as the 48×40 pallet used in grocery stores or the 48×45 pallet used in automotive, will hold a higher value than odd-size or custom sized pallets.

The treatment designation that you should be the most cautious of is "MB." This stands for Methyl Bromide. Pallets with an MB stamp have been treated with a highly toxic pesticide which can be necessary in certain regions of the world where there are pests that can't be eliminated by heat treatments.

#2 Pallets are a step down from #1 pallets and have been repaired at some point. Lots of used and re-manufactured pallets fall into this category. Pallets such as these have maybe had a board or two replaced, added reinforcement to stringers, or just general light damage.