PrintBARTOW, Fla. (News release) -- PalletOne, the nation's largest single-source pallet manufacturer, has launched an automated pallet assembly machine redeployment program to provide improved pallet solutions to customers nationwide. This initiative will optimize the company's capacity following its coast-to-coast expansion as UFP Packaging's premier wood pallet builder.
"With more than 140 automated pallet assembly machines, PalletOne can provide an estimated capacity eight times more than its competitors," said PalletOne President Howe Wallace. "Our expansion allows us to progress toward providing nationwide pallet and packaging solutions supplied by company-owned facilities. This will allow us to better serve our customers and maintain our position as a leader in the industry."
To optimize this improved capacity, PalletOne has begun an aggressive strategy of redeploying some of its automated pallet assembly machines to growth markets nationwide.
Optimizing Operations with Robotic Pallet Assembly Solutions
PalletOne is leading the way in wooden pallet assembly using state-of-the-art robotics. The pallet company has begun strategically redeploying high-capacity automated pallet assembly machines to locations including Adairsville, Ga., Chandler, Ariz., and Houston, Texas to better serve high-volume customers in high-use regions. Further showcasing its commitment to flexibility and responsiveness in meeting customer demands and seizing emerging market opportunities.
Since its founding in 2001, PalletOne has been a leader in pallet manufacturing, offering services including custom pallet design, unit load consultation, heat treating and pallet recycling and repair programs to ensure maximum safety and effectiveness. After joining the UFP Packaging family in 2020, PalletOne continued leveraging its established supply chain expertise to provide premium products and services to its customers.
"We're thankful for the ongoing support of UFP Packaging as we pursue this strategy," said PalletOne President Howe Wallace. "Our unmatched geographic breadth and extensive resources allow us to adapt quickly to supply chain disruption and efficiently meet the growing demand of our multi-site customers."
For more information about PalletOne products and services, visit https://www.palletone.com/ .
We take great pride in offering annual college internship opportunities within both our U.S. and New Zealand operations. Through our internships, we have the privilege of mentoring and supporting the development of the next generation of leaders, while also cultivating a robust pipeline of talent for future roles. Our internships provide students with a comprehensive introduction to our company, its operations, and its unique culture. Interns gain valuable insights into the wide range of roles and career opportunities available to them, helping them to make informed decisions as they plan for their future.
In 2022, we had a total of 11 students participating in our internship program, with nine based in the U.S. and two in New Zealand. These interns included three underrepresented ethnic and gender-diverse students. Interns held positions within our forestry operations, business development, GIS, technology, portfolio management, silviculture research, and accounting departments. Our interns are provided competitive pay and a number of benefits such as holiday pay, a housing allowance, and phone stipends. Annually, in the U.S., we fund two forestry scholarships through Alabama A&M University, a historically black university, and the University of Florida. These scholarships center on fostering greater inclusion and diversity. In addition, each of our New Zealand interns received a scholarship to support their future studies. We view this program as an important component of our broader efforts to both attract the best candidates and promote diversity in the forestry sector.
Educational Initiatives
Our educational initiatives, which also serve as a resource for recruiting talented and diverse candidates include:
- Funding forestry awareness programs
- Participation in youth educational programs throughout our communities
- Supporting and funding forestry undergraduate and graduate students and programs
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