Bois Ellen

When shipping valuable machinery or specialized equipment, the wrong pallet can lead to damage, delays, extra freight costs and unhappy customers.

If you've ever walked through a warehouse or manufacturing facility, you've probably seen thousands of wooden pallets helping to move or store products in every corner. Take a closer look, and you'll notice something interesting. Many of those pallets are the same standard size: 48 inches by 40 inches. But have you ever wondered why? The answer goes more than 75 years of history behind it and has everything to do with efficiency. The Rise of the Modern Pallet Before forklifts became common,...

Late deliveries, inconsistent quality, poor communication and damaged pallets may be costing your business more than you think.