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Grand Rapids, MI, Oct. 8, 2024 — Kamps, Inc. (“Kamps”), a leading national pallet company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Eppinga as Executive Vice President of Sales. Mr. Eppinga’s primary role will be to oversee the growth of Kamps’…
The global pandemic exposed the vulnerabilities of traditional supply chains. Disruptions, labor shortages, and lagging technological adoption are just a few of the lingering challenges businesses face in the post-pandemic economy. But what if there…
Kamps, Inc. (“Kamps” or “Kamps Pallets”) is proud to announce a fourth consecutive G75 Green Supply Chain Partner award (G75) from Inbound Logistics Magazine. This prestigious recognition supports Kamps’ position as the leader in sustainable and…
Recent Stories
While we agree that feedback from our customers is important, we all dislike hearing a customer complaint. A customer complaint can be a real gift, if we listen and promptly resolve the issue. I have recently reread a book titled “A Complaint is a Gift”, and I will share a few highlights with you. When […]
Article by Dr. Mary Kay Have you ever presented a potentially unpopular idea to your team, and the reaction you received across the board was, “this will never work!”? If you are like most of us you forget your leadership skills and try to convince your team members right away why the change is a […]
I know Thanksgiving is now over, but the power of thankfulness and its potential to drastically change your day-to-day life is still in full effect! Check out this article from Kevin Eikenberry on the power of gratitude and the way that it could really change your life. “If I could offer you a magic potion […]
A special greeting this Thanksgiving to express to you our sincere appreciation for your great confidence and loyalty. We are deeply thankful and extend to you our best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season.
The professional skills, abilities, and experience of an individual are all critical components of achieving success – however, the attitude of an individual is just as important as all of these other attributes. The ability to execute can be helped or hampered based on our attitude – a positive one will contribute greatly to success […]
Our society often bombards us with messages in television commercials and in magazine articles and billboards, telling us to be healthier, get in shape, and lose that last 10 pounds. However, do they actually tell us the long-term benefits of exercise? In this article found in The Grand Rapids Press entitled “Make Your Heart Work Harder,” […]
Kamps has always set ourselves apart from our competition by continually striving for excellence in service. From a transportation point of view, it all starts with core pickup and ends with finished pallet delivery. To make this happen, it takes a significant investment in both dollars and man hours. We service multiple industries that have […]
In order to support our continued company growth and customer requirements, Kamps is actively upgrading and developing its IT systems. These investments include upgrading hardware for networks, servers, and storage. On the software side, we are investing in systems to improve our customer experience and internal efficiencies. The Kamps IT team recently completed a major […]
Kamps Pallets has been contributing to recycling since 1973. Our founder and CEO, Bernie Kamps, started Kamps in 1973 by collecting and selling sawdust and wood shavings throughout West Michigan. He soon realized that pallets in good condition were being thrown into landfills. Bernie started collecting these pallets, repaired any broken pieces and resold them. […]