Custom pallets play a vital role in addressing the unique demands of a customer’s supply chain. Regional Business Development Manager Andy Farris shares how 48forty approaches custom pallet design to optimize logistics, protect products, and improve operations.
Designing a custom pallet starts with understanding the customer’s specific challenges. Andy emphasizes the importance of collaboration, saying, “We determine what their need is and how we can provide that solution. Sometimes, we show them a better approach than they initially thought.” This involves testing samples and conducting trials to ensure the pallet aligns perfectly with their operations.
48forty evaluates every detail of the supply chain to create the best-fit pallet. Andy explains,
“We ask questions like: What product is on the pallet? How is it being moved? What type of truck or trailer is involved? Who handles the pallet?... Maybe they need an extra inch to avoid damage, or the pallet needs to handle multiple movements in and out of trailers. Our expertise helps us design for these exact needs.”
By tailoring dimensions and materials to these specifics, the team ensures the pallet meets the demands of frequent handling, storage, and transportation.
Once the design is finalized, 48forty validates it by testing real-world conditions. “We create samples and test them with the customer’s product,” Andy explains. The team works closely with customers to address all variables, such as heat treatment requirements or specific material preferences.
This proactive approach ensures customers receive not just what they want, but what they truly need. Andy adds, “We even guide them to ask their own customers the right questions, ensuring the entire supply chain is aligned.”
For Andy, helping businesses optimize their operations is the most rewarding part of the job. “There’s always a need in the supply chain, whether nationwide or worldwide,” he shares. “Providing solutions that meet those needs is exciting.”
48forty goes beyond building pallets—we craft solutions tailored to each customer’s unique requirements. Through collaboration and expertise, we help businesses improve efficiency, protect products, and strengthen their supply chains. Get in touch today.