Heavy-Duty Wood Pallets for Breweries

While exact counts depend on case footprint and stacking height, a standard 48x40 GMA pallet is the recommended platform for brewery distribution of 12-pack cases. Because 12-pack cases are smaller and lighter than 24-count cases, you can typically fit more layers per pallet while remaining within the GMA pallet's safe load capacity of 2,500–4,600 lbs. Consult your logistics team to confirm the optimal stacking configuration for your specific 12-pack dimensions.

A standard 48x40 GMA pallet can typically accommodate 50 to 60 cases of 30-pack beer, depending on the exact case footprint and stacking height used. 30-pack cases are generally wider and heavier, so breweries should confirm total pallet weight does not exceed safe load capacity, typically 2,500–4,600 lbs for GMA-grade wood pallets.

The 48x40 GMA standard pallet is the most widely used size in brewery and food & beverage distribution. It is compatible with most forklifts, pallet jacks, and racking systems. For breweries with non-standard keg sizes or specialty packaging, custom-size wood pallets can be designed to exact specifications.

A GMA (Grocery Manufacturers Association) pallet is an industry-standard 48x40-inch wood pallet designed for compatibility across warehouses, retail, and distribution networks. Breweries favor GMA pallets because they fit standard racking systems, truck trailers, and loading docks, reducing handling complexity and ensuring smooth distribution from production to retail.

New wood pallets are recommended for direct product contact, sensitive loads, or food-grade compliance requirements. Used and remanufactured pallets are cost-effective for internal warehouse movement or secondary shipping where pristine condition is not required. Skid Management Services offers both options with consistent availability.

Yes. Skid Management Services offers custom-designed wood pallets built to your exact dimensions and load requirements. Whether you need non-standard sizes for kegs, brewing equipment, or specialized export packaging, our team provides consultation and fabricates pallets to precise customer specifications with reliable, uninterrupted supply.

Skid Management Services serves customers nationally across the United States. Lead times vary based on order volume and configuration. Through our own inventory and expansive supplier network, we maintain uninterrupted supply to meet brewery production schedules. Contact us at 717-202-0304 or Info@SkidManagementServices.com for current availability and delivery timelines.