Pallet Report

Demand for pallets is running high, as reflected by pallet use trends from our 2021 survey. However, there was a sharp rise in respondents having issues with availability and cost with used wood pallets, and a modest rise in readers using semi- or fully-automated pallet wrapping equipment.

The results of Modern's annual survey of pallet users shows they are highly motivated to find savings and more sophisticated services from their pallet providers. In this exclusive Webcast, we'll examine how Modern's readers are revisiting their assumptions about pallet usage and pallet providers’ offerings.

Amid the reshaping of manufacturing and distribution supply chains, Modern’s annual survey suggests that pallets remain critical to efficient and timely operations.

Modern’s annual reader survey shows just how critical the pallet continues to be in the smooth running of warehouses and DCs nationwide.

From wood to plastic to pallet pools, our readers tell us what’s important in pallets.

This brand-new facility leverages the PECO team’s extensive depot experience to create a true center of excellence.

Food safety regulations and automation are driving the plastic pallet market.

New president and CEO takes the helm of NWPCA

New software program extends the capabilities of PDS. Targeted at end users.

Sure, conveyors, AGVs and AS/RS systems are the stars of ProMat. But wooden and plastic pallet companies were also exhibiting the latest innovations in unit load handling with pallets. Here’s a look at some of what was on display at the show. For plastic pallet manufacturers, regulatory compliance is among the drivers.

A shortage of used pallets is driving prices through the roof.

CHEP, a indus­try leader in pal­let and con­tainer pool­ing solu­tions, has joined with the Coun­cil of Sup­ply Chain Man­age­ment Pro­fes­sion­als (CSCMP) and other indus­try mem­bers to develop and test a new qual­i­fi­ca­tion for man­agers.

Greener Office delivery service implements reusable plastic containers

A round-up of packaging news from the recent materials handling tradeshow, Modex 2012.

When mold happens, it isn’t pretty. Here are some tips for pallet users.