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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
How hauling trash led to a nationwide company Back in 1973, Bernie Kamps had an idea. More importantly, he acted on that idea. At 17 years old, he had already begun his first business – hauling garbage to the local landfill. The spark of an idea flourished in this unlikely place. What if all the […]
Getting Your Product from Point A to Point B Safely For manufacturing companies, production is just the first step. Getting that product to its next destination safely and intact is a make or break moment for your manufacturing business. Manufacturers of sensitive goods – like pharmaceuticals, precision parts or even glass – can’t afford an […]
Keeping our team in tip-top shape for the daily slalom With the 2018 Winter Olympics just around the corner, all eyes will soon be on the elite athletes of our country. But every day, we’ve got our eyes on the industrial athletes at Kamps. While there are no gold medals for our team members, their […]
Various Options Available from Kamps Pallets Maintaining high quality products and competitive prices is a challenge many of our customers can understand. The pallet industry is no different! Particularly over the last few years, we’ve seen a strain on the lumber supply that has resulted in new options for Kamps Pallets and our customers. […]
The cost-savings associated with partnerships instead of vendor relationships With Black Friday in the rear view and Christmas still to come, many people are focused on the price of the products they need. Will it go on sale? Can I get a better deal? What’s the catch? But when it comes to your operations, it’s […]
Being Thankful for Challenges That Lead to Innovative Solutions November is a great time to pause and reflect on the year so far. Kamps has experienced tremendous expansion recently – and the growing pains that come along with it. But when we look back on it, we’re thankful for every challenge and each innovative solution […]
Are You Making the Most of Your Supply Chain Partnerships? As Ben Gomes-Casseres wrote in his Harvard Business Review article, “Setting up an external partnership as if it were a PO [purchase order], at best, leaves value on the table. At worst, it leads to conflict and value destruction.” That’s exactly why Kamps team members […]
How Many Different Pallet Partners Does a Large Enterprise Actually Need? You need to receive an exact quantity of pallets and shipping materials on time– no more, no less. Multiple pallet providers may initially provide the peace of mind that your supply chain will always operate smoothly, but consider this: instead, you could be working […]
Simple Machines and Advanced Software to Maximize Efficiency How much could a simple product, like a pallet, have advanced in the last 80 years? At the end of the day, wooden pallets are made of just lumber and nails. But each evolution of the pallet was motivated by improving efficiency for businesses all across the […]
Next Generation Wood Product for School, Church and Public Playgrounds For many schools, summer is perfect for property improvement projects, including upgrades such as resurfacing the playground. The federal government sets minimum requirements for playground surfacing material and the CushionWood product from Kamps is certified to meet them. Requirements Above all, new playground surfacing material […]