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CERTIFIED FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
Heat-Treated Pallets
We provide high-quality, heat-treated wooden pallets certified for international shipping. In making these pallets available to our clients, we draw on our production experience and customer focus.
Our quality, heat-treated pallets are manufactured at each of our three locations: Idaho Falls, Idaho; Ogden, Utah; and Three Forks, Montana.
In utilizing our extensive transportation network, heat-treated pallets from Challenger Pallet & Supply are available in most Western states and in other locations.
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Why Order Heat-Treated Wood Pallets
Heat-treating solid wood pallets is a chemical-free way to meet requirements for international shipments.
Over the years, as global shipments among countries have increased, so too has the use of pallets. Foreign species of lumber, which sometimes harbor bugs, have moved across the seas and borders. By heat-treating pallet lumber, manufacturers can help prevent the spread of invasive insect species.
Standards for heat-treating solid wood pallets to be shipped internationally have been put forward by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). This organization has established the ISPM-15, or International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15. Pallets that meet ISPM-15 certification requirements are approved for international shipping.
Heat treatment is an eco-friendly approach to preventing invasive insect species spread as no chemicals are used in the heat-treating process.
How Heat-Treating Works
Each of our facilities has large chambers with industrial propane or natural gas burners and fans. These chambers are used for the heat-treating process and can hold about 400 pallets each.
The thickest part of the pallet, which is generally the 2x4, is heated until the temperature at the center reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit. We then hold the temperature at or above that mark for 35 minutes. This ensures that the pallets are bug-free.
We then stamp the pallets on each side with our ISPM-15 mark, identifying certification for international export.
Application Options
We can heat treat new or repaired/remanufactured pallets, whether they are of standard or custom size.
Our standard-sized new pallets are 48x40 inches. Our custom-sized pallets are made using the Pallet Design System (PDS), a computer-aided tool that brings precision to pallet construction.
Repaired pallets have been used and then refurbished for future use. They are a durable option that costs less than newly constructed pallets. Remanufactured pallets are also a solid option, costing less than new pallets.
For Storage and Display Solutions
In addition to their use for shipping products, heat-treated pallets provide benefits as storage and display solutions.
Within warehouses, heat-treated pallets can help keep pests away from stored goods. Big-box retailers often use heat-treated pallets, which are more durable than pallets treated with chemicals, to display merchandise.
Shipping Use Cases
Following are examples of use cases for heat-treated pallets among different industries:
Transporting canned goods, fresh produce, frozen foods, packaged foods, and beverages in bottles
Sending clothing, home goods, and other products, including for fulfillment of e-commerce orders
Exporting machinery, electronics, plastic goods, and parts for automotive and aerospace use
Shipping medications, vaccines, and supplies
Partnering with Challenger Pallet & Supply
We have a client-focused approach, working to bring high-quality pallets and crates to our business partners. Our team has training and experience, which combine with our industry-leading equipment to meet client specifications. We also take sustainability seriously in our business practices.
Industry-Leading Equipment
In our pallet manufacturing process, we use quality nailing equipment and saws from CAPE, Ultimizer, Storti Machinery, and more.
Attention to Sustainability
Our commitment to sustainability includes partnering with suppliers involved in reforestation efforts. We also offer repaired and remanufactured pallets. Sustainability is also built into our product offerings, with animal bedding created from wood waste and cutoffs from production made available as firewood.
Contact Us for Heat-Treated Wood Pallets
As a wood pallet supplier with over 50 years of experience, we invite you to reach out for information on how we can support your business with sturdy, heat-treated pallets certified for international shipping.
Attention to product specifications and timelines is central to the customized service we offer each of our clients. Allow our customer service, expertise, manufacturing equipment, and reliable transportation solutions benefit your company.
Contact Challenger Pallet & Supply at 1-800-733-0205 or send us a message using our online form. We look forward to working with you.