Wooden Pallets for Commercial Use | Reliable & Durable

To prevent pallet wood from rotting, store pallets off the ground in a dry, well-ventilated area to minimize moisture exposure. Applying a wood sealant, borate preservative, or water-repellent coating helps extend pallet lifespan. For long-term outdoor storage, using new or remanufactured pallets with proper treatment is recommended. Regular inspection for damaged boards also helps prevent accelerated deterioration.

Pallets are marked with an IPPC (International Plant Protection Convention) stamp that indicates their treatment method. Look for the initials: HT (Heat Treated), MB (Methyl Bromide — chemical treatment, generally avoided for food use), or DB (Debarked). Methyl bromide-treated pallets are considered hazardous and should not be used for food storage. If no stamp is visible, the pallet's treatment history is unknown and use with caution is advised.

A GMA (Grocery Manufacturers Association) standard pallet measures 48x40 inches and is the most widely used pallet size in North America. It is compatible with the majority of warehouse racking systems, forklifts, and shipping equipment. GMA pallets are ideal for food and beverage, retail distribution, and general warehousing operations due to their universal compatibility and structural consistency.

New pallets are manufactured to exact specifications with no prior use, offering maximum structural integrity and a clean surface — preferred for food-grade or sensitive applications. Used or recycled pallets have been previously deployed but are inspected and remanufactured to serviceable condition. They offer a cost-effective alternative for general warehousing, industrial shipping, and distribution where pristine condition is not required.

Yes. Skid Management Services offers fully custom pallet design and fabrication to meet non-standard size, weight capacity, or configuration requirements. Custom pallets are ideal for specialized logistics, unique product dimensions, or specific industry applications. Contact our team at 717-202-0304 or Info@SkidManagementServices.com to discuss your specifications and receive a tailored quote.

Commercial wooden pallets are used across a wide range of industries including food and beverage, manufacturing, retail distribution, warehousing, and shipping and logistics. Skid Management Services supplies pallets to clients such as Knouse Foods, Campbell Snacks, Stauffer's, and Nissin, demonstrating capability across both high-volume food-grade environments and general industrial supply chain operations.