The Key Element - The Pallet
The Nelson Company manufactures and distributes pallets for a wide variety of uses. But we don't simply supply the pallet without regard to its application, we consider the pallet to be the key element to all transport packaging systems.
The main elements of a transport packaging system are the product being shipped, the primary and secondary packaging, the pallet, platform or crate, and the method of handling the entire package. The pallet is key because it is the interface between the unit load (product and packaging) and the material handling equipment (forklift, palletizer, etc.).
Our knowledgeable sales staff can analyze your packaging requirements to determine your specific pallet needs. Whether it be wood, plastic or metal; stringer or block; standard or custom; new or used, we are able to supply the pallets & platforms ideally suited to your application.
Wooden Pallets
With our manufacturing facilities we are able to offer a wide range of customized wooden packaging products such as pallets, skids, boxes, crates, cradles, blocking and top frames.
As one of only a limited number of exclusive licensees, we use the latest "PDS" (Pallet Design System) computer software to analyze customers' specific needs and design custom wooden pallets to meet requirements for strength, durability and economy. Utilizing modern machinery minimizes our labor costs, providing you reduced product cost to maximize your investment.
At Nelson, our large inventory of lumber allows us to meet any volume requirements you may have, while operating our own fleet of trucks assures delivery when you need it.
GRATE Pallets
The Nelson Company offers a complete line of returnable packaging solutions featuring:
Custom Designs
Plastic Pallets
The Nelson Company has vast resources for all types of plastic pallets. Plastic pallets are available in a range of standard sizes and designs, or can be custom molded from polyethylene and polypropylene, and can be reinforced with steel or wood if necessary. Plastic Pallets are engineered for longer life, improved efficiency, and environmental friendliness. View our full inventory of ISPM 15 exempt pallets at our new Plastic Pallets page.
Presswood Pallets
Presswood pallets are molded from a mixture of wood fiber and synthetic resins making them versatile and economical. They are strong, solid, and nestable. In addition, they require only a fraction of the storage space of conventional pallets and help to reduce handling and unloading costs.
Slipsheets
Slip Sheets are an alternative to pallets for transporting unit loads. They are constructed of hardwood veneer permanently bonded on both surfaces with moisture-resistant kraft paper. Slipsheets are reusable, light-weight, and space-saving and they can significantly reduce your overall shipping expenses.