Heat Treated Pallets in Pennsylvania

Heat treatment (HT) is a process where wood pallets are heated to a core temperature of 56°C (132.8°F) for a minimum of 30 continuous minutes, as required by ISPM-15. This process eliminates insects, larvae, and pathogens within the wood, making the pallets safe for international trade and food-related applications.

Yes. Under the ISPM-15 standard mandated by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), all wood packaging materials — including pallets — used in international trade must be heat treated or fumigated with methyl bromide. Heat treatment is the most widely accepted and preferred method due to its environmental and safety advantages.

Skid Management Services offers heat treated pallets in the standard GMA 48x40-inch size, which is compatible with most warehouse and logistics systems. Custom sizes are also available for specialized applications. Both new and used/remanufactured options are stocked to suit varying budget and operational requirements.

Heat treated pallets are widely preferred for food and beverage applications because the HT process uses no chemicals, leaving no toxic residues in the wood. Skid Management Services supplies HT pallets to major food brands including Knouse Foods, Campbell Snacks, Stauffer's, and Nissin, demonstrating their suitability for food-grade environments.

New heat treated pallets are built from fresh lumber, offering maximum strength and a clean appearance — ideal for food-grade or high-visibility applications. Remanufactured pallets are inspected, repaired, and re-certified used pallets offering a cost-effective alternative. Both options from Skid Management Services meet heat treatment standards and are available nationally.

Yes. Skid Management Services provides fully custom pallet design and production services tailored to your exact dimensions, load requirements, and industry specifications. Whether you need non-standard sizes, block pallet configurations, or specific wood grades, their team will develop a solution and provide a competitive quote upon request.

Skid Management Services supplies heat treated pallets to a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, manufacturing and distribution, warehouse and logistics, and retail and consumer goods. Their ISPM-15 compliant pallets support operations from production lines and distribution centers to retail supply chains and international shipping.