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We people think of shipping a large quantity of something they of course think about all of the boxes first. Anyone knows as they are starting out a business that will cater to shipping to their clients that they will have to have boxes to ship their product. And just boxes will be fine for a smaller business just starting out. But suddenly, the business is booming and the company needs more room to store boxes and an easier way to ship out product.
This most effective and cost efficient way to store and ship large amounts of boxes is pallets. Pallets are strong and durable and can hold many stacks of boxes and packaging supplies. It would be an initial investment, but it is definitely worth it overall. The cheapest option would be to get a bundle of recycled wood pallets. There are many different options of dimensions for pallets. Business owners should start small and then eventually upgrade to bigger sizes.
For bigger businesses that are in need of stronger pallets there are new wood options available. There are even pallets with more or less slats depending on the durability the business needs. Heat treated pallets are an option as well. Or a company could decide to use plastic pallets. These pallets are of industrial strength and are necessary when dealing with extremely heavy boxes and packaging supplies.
The best thing about pallets is they can be reused in so many different ways. People have found all kinds of “do it yourself” projects that are perfect for using old pallets. Most businesses can only use the pallet once or maybe a few limited times before it is not deemed safe enough to use anymore. The company has to ensure that the pallet can handle shipping and stay intact the whole time. So! People have found alternatives for them to make their lives last a little longer and keep them out of the landfills.
The most common project is making furniture out of the pallets. Pallets have made wonderful makeshift bed frames for people. Bed frames can cost upwards of $1000 and people are making beautiful frames for free! Just make sure to sand down the sides and either stain or paint the wood to fit a certain aesthetic. Another type of furniture people use pallets for is a table.