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Author Bio

Jonathan Haynes
Jonathan Haynes
Regional Sales Manager
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Nelson Company
(919) 924-4232
Areas of Expertise
Plastic Pallets
Wood Pallets
Returnable Packaging
Pallet Design System (PDS)
Lumber Products
Composite Packaging Products
Sales
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Available For
Corporate Sales
​National Sales

Industry Experience and Engagement

Experience
Virginia Tech 2001, B.S. in Forest Products Marketing and Management
17 years of pallet design experience
14 years of experience in the wooden pallet industry

​Jonathan began his work in the pallet industry while enrolled at Virginia Tech in the college of Forestry. He worked as a research assistant for the Sardo Pallet lab in Blacksburg, VA from 1998 to 2001.  After graduating from Virginia Tech he worked in sales for wooden pallets and crates.  Jonathan’s role at The Nelson Company  includes sales, consulting, packaging design, and cost savings assessments.
Conferences & Memberships
East Pack - 2013
NWPCA

Featured Blogs


  • When Should I Choose Screws to Fasten Pallets?
  • Industry Standard Pallet Sizes: A Complete List
  • Should I Choose Recycled or Remanufactured Pallets?
  • A Captive Pallet for the Future
  • Are there products in the marketplace that could extend the life cycle of your pallets?
  • What is the Equivalent Number of Trees Saved by Pallet Recycling?
  • Will your wood pallets survive winter storm Jonas?
  • Case Study: Wood Pallet Mold Solution Required Redesign
  • Stringer Pallet vs. Block Pallet - which is best for you application?
  • 3 Important Pallet Definitions – Dynamic, Static, and Racking
  • How to Assemble Wood Pallets (Part II)
  • How to Assemble Wood Pallets (Part I)
  • 2 Most Common Wood Species for Pallets and Why
  • Understanding Regional Differences in Pallet Wood Supply
  • 3 Factors Contributing to the Lumber Crisis
  • Top 5 Customer Concerns about the Lumber Shortage
  • 5 Reasons PDS is Essential to Designing Custom Wood Pallets
  • 3 Ways Wood Pallets Maybe Affected by a Lumber Shortage
  • Is Wood Pallet Furniture a Good Idea?
  • Where Does Wood Pallet Lumber Really Come From? The Answer May Surprise You.
  • What exactly are green lumber pallets?
  • 3 Ways to Help Reduce Packaging Costs as Wood Prices Soar
  • The 5 W's of the Emerald Ash Borer

Tech Center

The Nelson Technical Center finds savings. Solutions for the design, supply and recovery of transport packaging.
(443) 649-1049

Wood Sales

Custom wooden pallets and crates are our specialty. Ask us about wood manufacturing, repair and recycling.
(410) 477-3000

Plastic Sales

Let our experts match you with the best plastic pallets or containers. Available in new and gently used condition.
(443) 649-5294
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