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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
Why Kamps’ Reconditioned Pallets are a Viable Option for Businesses Lumberjacks as they existed in the early 1900s are a memory of days gone past. But modern-day lumberjacks live on at Kamps, where we harvest wood, too – used wood pallets, that is. Processing inbound used pallets is an important part of our business. When […]
Q: Will mulch cause a problem for native plants in my flowerbeds? A: Think of what ecosystem the plants came from and what kind of ecosystem you are recreating in your flowerbeds. If it is a northern woodland plant, it would have had a loose soil with lots of debris on top, so bark or […]
97% of all accidents are preventable. The first step in safety is choosing to be safe. Safety is not only important at work but also at home, in the car or anywhere you might be. At Work Wearing your PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Hearing and eye protection, high visibility vest/shirt, gloves, apron, steel or […]
Kamps services customers across a broad spectrum of industries, and we are confronted with this question frequently. In most situations reconditioned or remanufactured pallets with recycled components are your best option for strength and value. There are some sacrifices in aesthetics, but for most industries that isn’t a concern. For those customers who are mandated […]
Great businesses are built with great teams. Building and maintaining great teamwork is crucial to a highly functional operation. Teamwork is important for better problem solving, greater productivity and better use of resources. Working as a team helps in achieving performance goals and helps people grow. The following points are important when building a winning […]
Using wood chips is not only a good gardening habit that provides moisture and nutrients but it benefits the environment because waste wood goes into the garden instead of a local landfill. Wood mulch is economical, readily available, and it’s easy to apply and remove. Unlike some lightweight organic “mulches,” wood chips are more suitable […]
A business in today’s competitive market needs to be able to change and adapt to stay ahead of the competition. One of the key factors is understanding the costs that drive the business and how what we do impacts that cost. In our industry, labor is a significant component of our cost. We recognize the […]
Many people are under the impression that wood pallets are not good for the environment. The argument is that wood pallets are detrimental to forests. This is certainly not the case! As noted in this article posted by Litco International, there is currently an excess of board footage. When a tree is harvested, there are […]
NWPCA recently announced on January 26 that wood packaging federations in the Netherlands and Sweden have promised to use the NWPCA’s Pallet Design System (PDS). Kamps uses this very program to create pallets that will fit every customer’s needs. From the press release: “ALEXANDRIA VA, January 26, 2017 – The National Wooden Pallet & Container […]
As little kids, we have all answered the question that new acquaintances and visiting relatives love to ask: What do you want to be when you grow up? I have asked dozens of kids this question and I have heard a variety of responses. Susan wants to be a doctor because that is what her […]