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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
There has been some concern within the pallet industry about the increased price of nails and what it means for the future of pallets. So we thought we’d examine the problem. What is this business with nails, and why is it important? First of all, pallets are not manufactured in a vacuum. Pallet construction is […]
Bernie Kamps, owner and CEO of Kamps, Inc. expresses his joy in what he perceives as “harmony in the pallet industry at Kamps.” On his recent plant visits he recalls enjoying the visits because of our fantastic people and what they accomplish. “The plants are in great shape, with outstanding housekeeping, neat and orderly pallet yards, and […]
We at Kamps understand the impact the pallet has on the transportation of goods in today’s global economy. Do you? There are 2 billion pallets in supply in the United States, and 3.2 billion board feet of hardwood is produced every year to maintain this supply. Approximately 80 percent of U.S. commercial goods are shipped on pallets. The […]
Heat treat pallets are required for all wood packaging material used in international shipments. One of the necessary steps for ensuring the safety of not only the product being shipped, but also the environment of the product’s destination, is heat treatment. Wood pallets are made from organic material – trees. Trees do not grow in […]
While the public is only just becoming aware of the dangers facing North American trees from pest infestations such as the Emerald Ash Borer, pallet makers have been waiting to see how this will affect shipping and pallet making for over a decade. ISPM-15, or International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15, is “an international […]
While the average person probably does not often stop to think about pallets, when he does, he probably thinks that pallets are all the same. Obviously this isn’t true, as anyone in the pallet industry knows. Governments, pallet companies, and universities – to name a few – are constantly conducting research to determine the best […]
One of the most important initiatives this year at Kamps is our lumber recycling center (LRC) project. Making use of lumber recycling centers will be an excellent way for Kamps to produce lumber from recycled pallets, and it will enable Kamps to bring new and existing customers much better pricing compared to all-new lumber pallets. […]
While many Americans have heard that their food has traveled, on average, 1,500 miles from the farm to their plate, most people have no idea what this really means, nutritionally or logistically. How can meat and produce travel so far and still be fresh and edible? It’s because of pallets, and some other technological innovation: […]
Pallets, being essential for the global transport of nearly everything, are very useful items. However, it is important to acknowledge that the careful use and handling of pallets should be a priority for all businesses whose employees work with them because manual pallet handling injuries are very common. Earlier in January the results of a […]
Have you ever wondered how long the pallet has been revolutionizing shipping in this country and worldwide? Wonder no more. The pallet and the lift truck are now celebrating 75 years of revolutionary service, and, unlike many other inventions of the 1930’s, they are still recognizable in form and function. In November of 1939, George […]