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Pallet machinery maker STAKMA says it will demonstrate its PALLETMAX pallet nailing line with robotic stacking during autumn plant tours in Chicago on 22-23 September 2026. Pallet builders assessing automated nailing and stacking capacity can see the line running; the technical claims are the manufacturer's own.
UFP Packaging published details of its investment in a new South Carolina site, covering the plant's role in producing pallets and protective packaging for industrial customers. Figures and timings are the company's own.
A UK plastic pallet supplier launched a lightweight euro-footprint pallet aimed at export loads where pallet weight eats into payload. The "lightest in the UK" claim and the weight figures are the company's own.
Kamps announced enterprise-wide zero-waste certification across its pallet operations, covering how offcuts and unusable pallet material are diverted from landfill. Certification and diversion claims are the company's own.
UFP Industries announced plans for a new South Carolina manufacturing facility to expand structural packaging capacity. The company's packaging arm is a large industrial pallet and crate producer, so added capacity affects regional pallet and heavy-duty packaging supply.
A pallet manufacturer published its reading of what the EU packaging regulation changes for buyers shipping palletised goods into the EU. This is company guidance, not regulatory advice — check the Commission and national texts before acting.
Kamps released its 2026 corporate responsibility report, covering pallet recovery, recycling and waste handling across its network. All figures in the report are the company's own.
Wood-Mizer introduced its HR250 twin-head horizontal resaw for pallet-board and lumber production, describing simultaneous two-board cutting and production-focused controls; these are manufacturer claims.
FEFPEB said Europe’s wooden pallet and packaging sector is strengthening its response to regulatory, environmental and market pressures through research, policy work and industry coordination.
Kamps said its South Charleston, Ohio facility has gained FSC chain-of-custody certification, which allows certified timber claims to be passed through pallet supply. Certification scope is as stated by the company.
Hinton Lumber Products confirmed production has begun at its new Charleston, South Carolina pallet facility, adding output for port-adjacent export customers. Capacity details are the company's own.
UFP Packaging published an update on the expansion of its national pallet manufacturing network, describing coast-to-coast coverage for multi-site pallet supply contracts. The coverage claims are the company's own.
