Help Bring Standards To The Pallet Industry

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Pallet Standards is a non-profit organization dedicated to establishing and maintaining industry-wide classifications for used pallets. Our mission is to bring transparency and consistency to the pallet recycling industry through standardized grading criteria that benefit suppliers, buyers, and logistics professionals.

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How You Can Help

Grade A Pallets

Grade A pallets represent the highest quality in used pallet cores. These pallets are suitable for all applications, including automated systems and long-distance shipping.

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Grade B pallets offer reliable performance for general-purpose use while allowing for minor imperfections that don’t impact functionality.

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Grade C pallets represent serviceable cores that require repair but maintain basic structural integrity.

Standard Size

Standard size pallets are 48 x 40 inches. They are typically 4-way entry stringer pallets

Our Mission

Our standardized grading system helps industry professionals make informed decisions about pallet selection and pricing. Each grade represents specific quality criteria that determine a pallet’s suitability for different applications.

Pallet Buyers

Stop wasting money on inconsistent pallet quality. As a member of Pallet Standards, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting every time you order pallets. Our grading system helps you avoid overpaying for quality you don’t need or getting stuck with pallets that aren’t good enough for your operation. Plus, when everyone speaks the same language about pallet grades, it’s easier to get quotes, compare vendors, and keep your operations running smoothly.

Pallet Recyclers & Yards

Make more money and save time on training and sorting. Our clear grading standards help your team work faster and more consistently. New employees can learn the system quickly, and your customers will trust your grading decisions. You’ll spend less time handling customer complaints and more time growing your business. Best of all, you can charge premium prices for premium grades because customers know exactly what they’re getting.

Real Benefits For Your Pallet Yard

Get access to our grading certification program
Use our dispute resolution service when grades are questioned
Network with other professionals at our quarterly meetings
Receive market updates and pricing trends
Display the Pallet Standards certification mark
Get listed in our member directory
Access our photo library of grade examples

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Why Pallet Standards Exists

The used pallet industry has always struggled with inconsistent grading. What one company calls a Grade A pallet, another might call Grade B. This causes headaches, wastes time, and costs money for everyone involved. We’re here to fix that by creating standards everyone can trust and use.

Working Together

When you join Pallet Standards, you’re not just getting a certificate to hang on the wall. You’re joining a community of professionals who face the same challenges you do. Our quarterly meetings aren’t boring presentations – they’re chances to talk with other members about what’s working, what isn’t, and how to do things better.