Kamps Pallets Insights & News

Grand Rapids, MI, Oct. 14, 2024 — Kamps, Inc. (“Kamps”), one of the nation’s leading pallet companies, is excited to announce that it will be a featured speaker at the Reusable Packaging Association (“RPA”) Learning Center during PACK EXPO International in Chicago, IL. The title of Kamps’ learning center session is “The Impact a Comprehensive […]

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’ vast national business units. This includes leveraging Kamps’ unique comprehensive capabilities to create […]

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 was a way to address these issues on a crucial, yet sometimes overlooked, aspect of your supply chain – pallets? […]

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 innovative pallet services. The G75 award program honors organizations demonstrating exceptional commitment to environmental sustainability throughout their supply chains. […]

In 2023, Kamps partnered with OneTreePlanted, a non-profit 501(c)3 environmental tree planting charity that plant trees in countries around the world, to donate funds to plant 1,000 trees in the Appalachian forest. The primary goals of the Appalachia 2023 – Mine Site Rehabilitation and Restoration project were to restore and enhance degraded public forestlands through underplanting […]

Kamps, Inc., the nation’s leader in Comprehensive Pallet Life-Cycle Services™ is pleased to announce the release of our 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report. This is the third year in a row we are reporting on our environmental impacts, and the first year we are reporting on our broader impact as an organization in Employee Safety, […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate Disclosure Rule is a regulation enacted by the SEC. It aims to standardize how publicly traded companies disclose climate-related risks and their impact. The rule was first announced in March 2022. Originally expected to be finalized by December 2022, it has been delayed twice due to feedback and […]

In late June, Kamps finalized the acquisition of Buckeye Diamond Logistics, Inc and its family of companies. These companies include: BDL Supply, H&S Forest Products, Palnet USA, and Easy Heat Wood Pellets. As a result of the acquisition, Kamps is now one of the largest wooden pallet recyclers and manufacturers in the United States. More […]

GRAND RAPIDS, MI —March 8, 2024 — Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, named Matt Klein, Kamps Sales Consultant, as one of the winners of this year’s Pros to Know award, which recognizes outstanding professionals whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply […]

In Supply Chain Management, effective inventory management is crucial. It impacts everything from budget allocation and warehouse capacity to order fulfillment and customer satisfaction. Some businesses struggle with holding a large inventory on-site, due to the substantial initial investment and the space requirements it entails. Another issue businesses might face is the fact that self-managing […]