GREAT LAKES
Connecting pallet buyers, pallet sellers, and pallet movers
EXPERTS IN DISTRIBUTION OF GMA´S, ODD-SIZED PALLETS, NEW PALLETS, HEAT-TREATING.
PRODUCTS
GMA
GMA pallets measure a standard of 48 x 40, with six top deckboards, and five bottom deckboards. They should have 4-way entry and six inch leads on the top deckboards. These pallets are considered industry standard for food, plastics, packaging, and pharmaceutical companies.
Odd-sized Pallets
Recycled Odd-sized pallet are used in many industries. Many automotive products are shipped on 48 x 45 pallets, while stone and landscaping products are often shipped on 48 x 48s.
New Pallets
Although 48 x 40 New pallets are not uncommon, most new pallets are built-to spec.
If you are interested in getting a quote on a special build, feel free to email us a copy of your specs, and we will gladly provide you a quote for a pallet built to your facility’s specifications.
SERVICES
Heat-Treating
Heat-treating is the most popular treatment available that prepares a pallet for international shipments. Because pallets are made from wood, and therefore created in a non-sterile environment, the existence of pests, especially larvae, are common on wooden shipping pallets. As per government regulation and environmental standards, all internationally shipped products must leave the United States on specially-treated pallets.
A heat-treated pallet should have a stamp on the side, usually a square with HT and a serial number following. These serial numbers specify the pallet yard from which the pallet originated, allowing for tight control over the heat-treating industry, and making sure that any pallet sent oversees has undergone the heat-treating process.
For Drivers
For Mills
Great Lakes Logistics is always looking to expand our business with independent drivers and small logistics
companies. We work with our logistics teams to make sure that they are always getting the most convenient routes for their small business.
If you are interested in doing business with us, please contact our logistics specialists.
We especially like working with small businesses and independent drivers, as we ourselves are small business people!
We currently work with numerous mills in the area, both small and large, to get their product off the yard, and paychecks into their pockets faster. We have a large client base, and tailor our clients to benefit the mills we work with.
If you are interested in doing business with us, please contact our purchasing agent.
Make sure to ask about receiving your payment COD.
ABOUT
As a pallet distributor, Great Lakes Logistics takes care of each step of the logistics process for our customers, so they are ensured a timely delivery of quality goods. We specialize in recycled pallets and new pallets, and are able to offer heat-treating for our customers. Instead of worrying over delays, cancellations, and supply shortages, contact one of our logistics specialists, who have contact with hundreds of mills, logistics teams, and independent drivers.
Pallets drive your industry- each product that leaves your facility does so sitting on a wooden shipping pallet. In the face of shortages and shipping issues, often a team doesn’t realize how important the pallets are- until there are none left. Often, companies will find themselves in the position of having to pay top dollar for emergency deliveries. Our specialists keep track of how often you order, and will always reach out ahead of schedule, to make sure you never come up short.
We serve customers in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Southern Wisconsin, and have close relationships with pallet mills and logistics teams in the area to make sure our customers have access to the best product for their money.
Why Buy Recycled?
Your customers care about their environmental impact. Companies need to take into careful consideration which of their products should be new and which should be recycled, as the world moves toward higher regulations, more demanding customer bases, and ever-changing political climates. Recycled pallets are just as strong and useful as their new counterparts. Buying recycled wood pallets is on step toward a greener world, and your customers appreciate knowing that recycled goods are used in as many applications as possible.
CONTACT
Get a quote
If you would like to get a quote, please reach out to the head of sales via email or phone.
Inquiries
If you aren’t sure which product you are interested in, or if your facility is experiencing problems with their current product, please ask about one of our team members coming to your facility to evaluate your needs.