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(Newswire.net—July 9, 2013) Tampa, FL—Kiln dried southern pine is used and converted into the pallets that we see in the Southeastern U.S., however out West, Douglas firs or spruce is most common. Out West, these are hardwood pallets that are made in Georgia and require an additional step in the manufacturing side since they arrive as logs and must be sawed to make the boards for pallets. The kiln dried southern pine is softer wood that is used to build a pallet that clients export goods on outside of the country.
The kiln dried or heat treatment effect is important for the purposes of killing off any pests that are living in the wood. Much of the wood is foreign imported and depending upon where in the world it has come, requires this process to be done. American grown trees also have pests that are equally treated for exportation to other countries. This process necessitates a certain level of heat (56 degrees Celcius) and a minimum required time of exposure at that level. The kiln is therefore essentially a large oven for wood.
When the wood arrives in 12 foot by 2 x 4 sizes, these are then cut again or re-sawed to make them specifically for the size and strength of the pallet needed. From this wood, the size of the boards can either be 11/16ths or 7/16ths which will make either two boards or three. The sawing process produces a lot of sawdust and is recycled and not put into landfill.
Premier Pallets has seen a lot of changes in their industry whether they be economic oriented or just behavioural changes in their customer base. Remanufactured pallets and recycled pallets has become more popular as eco consciousness in a field where trees are cut and our carbon footprint has become more and more important. Technological advances on production have contributed to the type of pallets, their size, and strength. Robotics and adaptive qualities to forklifts affect these building aspects.
In the pallet industry, there is also a consortium or “cooperative” concept that incorporates a neat integration of industry parties working together. Many green movements are supported through these cooperatives where recycling and efficient uses of the raw materials are maintained.
For more information regarding pallet manufacturing and use, contact Premier Pallets who services the United States with Florida and Georgia locations, principally in Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Atlanta, Columbus, and Savannah and can be contacted at: Premier Pallets (813) 986-4889 5911 Breckenridge Parkway, Tampa, FL 33610 http://www.premier-pallets.com
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