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2 Most Common Wood Species for Pallets and Why

10/30/2014

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The two most common wood types used for making pallets are southern yellow pine (SYP) and oak. 
 
A former study done by the USDA and Virginia tech determined that SYP made up 18.9% of all woods used while oak made up 17.1% (by volume).  Both oak and SYP actually contain several species that make up the woods classification which is based on the density of the wood.  
Southern Yellow Pine Pallet
Pallet made of Southern Yellow Pine

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Free Pallet Festival Defines Upcycling in Denver

10/23/2014

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You can practically make anything out of pallets - so why not a festival?

Pallet Fest was held at the Sculpture Park at the Performing Arts Complex in Denver, Colorado over the weekend of Saturday, October 11 & Sunday, October 12th. Pallet Fest was Denver's first certifiably green event showcasing the versatility of materials usually considered waste. 

Picture this - a weekend of events centered on pallets. Events featured live music and an upcycled fashion show on a pallet stage. Local food trucks and craft breweries served up libations. Local artists performed live art demonstrations. The Alpine Movement parkour team did flips and tricks off a pallet obstacle course. Oh - and a giant maze made completely out of pallets!

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What do Pallets have to do with the World Series?

10/16/2014

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I must admit, I am having a little trouble staying focused on pallets during the baseball playoffs.

There is nothing like the feel of a fall playoff game when your team is in the hunt. True to form, this year’s games have provided loads of excitement already.
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Famous Dodger Dog... ever think about how it got to the stadium?

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How to get 100 trips out of a plastic pallet

10/9/2014

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100 trips… that’s a lot of trips. Think about it. If you could get an average of 100 trips out of a plastic pallet, what would that pallet cost you on a per-trip basis?

Say for example, you pay about $80 for a brand new, heavy duty, plastic pallet and you send it out the door on 100 trips.  That pallet would end up costing you only 80 cents per trip. That’s right, only 80 cents per trip. That is a great value!  

With that in mind, there are several plastic pallets on the market that will last for several trips. However, we feel like we have found the best pallet for extended life-span: the PM4840FP-ULTRA 
Ultra Pallet Trip Comparison

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Protect your Basement Storage with Plastic Pallets

10/2/2014

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Do you have storage in a basement or shed with a cement floor?

Do you worry about moisture damage from minor flooding? Give your storage boxes a raise with plastic pallets! 
Plastic Pallet Raiser
Full perimeter plastic pallets give basement storage a lift.

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