Kamps Pallets Insights & News

Selling your used pallet cores is a great way for a business to generate an extra revenue stream and offset pallet purchase expenses. Especially if your business uses and disposes of standard 48×40, and other popular, pallet sizes. In order to get the most out of your used cores, a relationship with a pallet company […]

What is the Standard Pallet Size?   When individuals refer to the “Standard Pallet Size” in the United States, they are typically talking about the GMA 48” x 40” (seen in the photo below). Specifications for this pallet are 3.5-inch-wide and 1/2-inch-thick deck boards. Around 30% of all new wood pallets produced in the United States […]

As Kamps Pallets continues to grow as a company, we felt it was important that our website also reflected that growth. That is why, for the past couple of months, we have been hard at work crafting a website that does just that. Our new website is packed with educational content, in-depth looks into our […]

While we are living in unprecedented times, it does not mean that we cannot still make smart pallet purchasing decisions based on existing best practices. As your designated pallet experts, Kamps is here to give you advice on the adjustments that your business can (and should) make to your pallet program during COVID-19. Communication is […]

We are proud to announce that our Kamps pallet family is growing. Earlier this week, Kamps Pallets acquired Green Trip Recycling out of Atlanta, Georgia. This will be our 26th physically owned or operated location nationally, and first location in the state of Georgia. Green Trip Recycling has been in business since 2013. The company […]

Recycling is our top priority here at Kamps Pallets; and a large portion of our recycling is performed through our signature pallet repair program. Our pallet repair program is comprehensive, standardized, and spans multiple departments. Below is an in-depth look at all the steps involved to repair a pallet and some key details about our […]

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve world-wide, essential businesses are finding themselves in uncharted territory. As an essential business, Kamps carries the responsibility of supporting our customers, while doing all that we can to ensure our employees stay safe and healthy. This week we sat down with our Vice President of Human Resources, Bill, […]

While some may use the term “Skid” and “Pallet” interchangeably, the two are completely different products and are intended for different purposes. As your pallet experts, we are here to tell you exactly how and why. Quick Pallet History Skids are the oldest type of pallet. In fact, there is some evidence of the Ancient […]

Kamps Pallets is happy to announce that we have finalized the acquisition of D&H Bark, out of Manton, MI. This location will be an addition to Kamps’ Wood Resource Division (WRD) and will our division’s sixth location in Michigan. D&H Bark is a company that has been in business for over 30 years, specializing in […]

At Kamps Pallets, we prioritize continuous improvement in all of our programs – especially our Kamps fleet of trucks. Our nationwide fleet plays a direct role in our customers’ satisfaction and maintaining consistent inventory and pallet pick-ups for Kamps. Earlier this year, we made some groundbreaking updates to our fleet that will allow us to further […]