PALLETWICHITA

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Industry-leading certifications, a 5-tier partnership program, and proven success stories built on trust

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Certifications

8 Industry Certifications & Standards

Our certifications reflect our commitment to quality, safety, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance at every level of our operations.

ISPM-15 Heat Treatment

International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)

Our facility is certified for ISPM-15 heat treatment, the international standard for treating wood packaging materials used in international trade. Every heat-treated pallet receives an official IPPC stamp verifying compliance. This certification is audited annually by an accredited third-party body to ensure ongoing compliance with treatment protocols, temperature recording, and documentation standards.

Core temperature of 56 degrees Celsius maintained for minimum 30 minutes
Official IPPC/ISPM-15 stamp applied to each treated unit with unique facility code
Full documentation and certificates of treatment provided with every batch
Annual audit and re-certification by USDA-accredited inspection body
Chemical-free process safe for food, pharmaceutical, and consumer product packaging
Digital temperature logging with archived records for full traceability
Batch tracking system links every treated pallet to its treatment cycle data

NWPCA Membership

National Wooden Pallet & Container Association

As a proud member of the NWPCA, we adhere to the highest industry standards for pallet manufacturing, repair, and recycling. Our membership demonstrates our commitment to best practices, continuous improvement, and industry leadership. The NWPCA represents over 600 companies across North America and sets the standard for quality in the wood packaging industry.

Access to industry-leading Pallet Design System (PDS) software for engineered designs
Compliance with NWPCA Uniform Standard for wood pallets (quality benchmarks)
Participation in annual safety and quality improvement programs
Connection to the largest pallet industry network in North America (600+ companies)
Ongoing education, conferences, and professional development opportunities
Access to industry benchmarking data and market intelligence reports
Legal and regulatory compliance support for evolving industry standards

OSHA Compliance

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Our facility maintains full compliance with OSHA workplace safety standards. We conduct regular safety audits, provide comprehensive PPE to all team members, and invest in ongoing safety training. Safety is not just a requirement — it is a core value that protects our team, our customers, and our business.

Regular safety audits and inspections (internal monthly, external annually)
Comprehensive employee safety training program with annual refresher courses
Full PPE provided to all warehouse and production staff at no cost
Documented incident response procedures and emergency action plans
Zero tolerance policy for safety violations with progressive discipline
Safety committee with employee representatives meeting monthly
Forklift operator certification and annual re-certification program

Sustainable Forestry Sourcing

Responsible Sourcing Standards

When we source new lumber, we prioritize suppliers who practice sustainable forestry management. Our recycling-first approach means the vast majority of our material comes from reclaimed pallets rather than virgin timber, but when new wood is needed, we ensure it comes from responsibly managed sources.

Priority given to reclaimed and recycled wood materials (80%+ of our volume)
New lumber sourced from suppliers with documented sustainable forestry practices
Chain-of-custody documentation maintained for traceability from forest to product
Support for reforestation initiatives in Kansas (100 trees per 10,000 pallets processed)
Annual sustainability reporting on wood sourcing origins and volumes
No old-growth or protected forest lumber accepted in our supply chain
Supplier audits conducted annually to verify forestry management claims

Zero Landfill Operation

Self-Imposed Environmental Standard

Our zero-landfill commitment is a voluntary standard we hold ourselves to: 100% of wood material that enters our facility exits as a product (reused pallet), a byproduct (mulch, bedding, biomass fuel), or recovered energy. Nothing goes to landfill. This standard is tracked monthly and reported annually.

100% of wood material is reused, repaired, recycled, or recovered for energy
Monthly tracking of material flows: incoming, outgoing products, and byproducts
Annual third-party verification of zero-landfill status
Waste stream analysis identifying all material destinations and volumes
Metal from pallet nails and fasteners sent to scrap metal recyclers
Continuous improvement program targeting increased reuse rate year over year
Public reporting of environmental impact metrics on our sustainability page

Kansas Business Registration

Kansas Secretary of State

Pallet Wichita is a registered Kansas business operating in full compliance with all state and local regulations. We maintain all required business licenses, tax registrations, and insurance coverages. We are a local company committed to the Kansas business community.

Registered with Kansas Secretary of State as a domestic business entity
Current business licenses and permits maintained with Sedgwick County
Kansas sales tax registration and compliance
Workers compensation insurance through Kansas-approved carrier
General liability and commercial auto insurance in force
Kansas Department of Revenue compliance for all tax obligations
Better Business Bureau member in good standing

DOT Compliance

Department of Transportation

Our delivery fleet operates in full compliance with federal and state Department of Transportation regulations. All vehicles are maintained to DOT standards, all drivers hold appropriate CDL licenses, and all loads are secured per federal regulations.

All delivery vehicles maintained per DOT inspection standards
Pre-trip and post-trip inspections documented for every route
All drivers hold valid CDL with clean driving records
Load securement per FMCSA regulations (straps, chains, load locks)
Vehicle maintenance logs and DOT inspection records archived
Hours of service compliance for all commercial vehicle operations
Drug and alcohol testing program per DOT requirements

Food-Safe Pallet Standards

Industry Best Practice

For customers in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, we offer pallets processed and handled according to food-safe standards. While wood pallets do not require FDA registration, our food-safe program goes above and beyond basic requirements.

Dedicated clean storage area for food-grade pallets separated from general inventory
No chemical treatment — heat treatment only for ISPM-15 compliance
Visual inspection for contamination, staining, and foreign material
Clean transportation — food-grade pallets loaded on clean, dry trailers
Documentation of pallet handling chain from receipt to customer delivery
Staff training on food-safe handling procedures and contamination prevention
Compatible with FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) supplier requirements

Trusted By Businesses Across Kansas

We serve companies in manufacturing, agriculture, retail, logistics, and more

Manufacturing Co.
Farm Supply Inc.
Midwest Logistics
Plains Grocery
Wichita Auto Parts
Central Distributors
Heartland Foods
Prairie Chemical
Sunflower Retail
Flint Hills Mfg.
Great Plains Ag
Air Capital Freight
5-Tier Partner Program

Become a Preferred Partner

Our tiered partnership program rewards your loyalty with better pricing, priority service, and dedicated support. The more you work with us, the more you save. Five tiers accommodate businesses of every size.

Starter

50-99 pallets/month

  • Standard pricing with no commitment
  • Email and phone support during business hours
  • Next-day delivery on standard sizes
  • Access to all pallet grades and sizes
  • Monthly invoicing with net-15 terms

Bronze

100-499 pallets/month

  • Everything in Starter, plus:
  • Dedicated account representative assigned
  • Priority order fulfillment over non-partners
  • Volume pricing (5% discount on all orders)
  • Monthly account statements with detailed reporting
  • Standard delivery scheduling with route optimization
  • Net-30 payment terms
Most Popular

Silver

500-1,999 pallets/month

  • Everything in Bronze, plus:
  • Enhanced volume pricing (10% discount)
  • Free scheduled pickups for used pallets (buyback)
  • Quarterly business reviews with your account team
  • Priority delivery windows (choose your time slot)
  • Dedicated inventory reserve at our facility
  • Sustainability impact reporting for ESG
  • Net-30 terms with 2% early payment discount

Gold

2,000-4,999 pallets/month

  • Everything in Silver, plus:
  • Best-in-market pricing (15% discount)
  • Custom pallet programs and specifications
  • On-site inventory management option
  • Same-day emergency fulfillment at no surcharge
  • Annual sustainability impact report with your branding
  • Executive-level account management
  • Custom payment terms negotiable
  • Co-marketing opportunities

Platinum

5,000+ pallets/month

  • Everything in Gold, plus:
  • Custom pricing negotiated per your volume
  • Embedded on-site team for pallet management
  • Guaranteed same-day fulfillment 365 days/year
  • Dedicated truck and driver assigned to your account
  • Quarterly executive strategic reviews
  • Integration with your ERP/WMS systems via API
  • Joint sustainability marketing initiatives
  • First access to new products and services
  • Annual strategic business planning sessions
Success Stories

Partner Results That Speak for Themselves

Real results from real Kansas businesses. Here is how our partnership programs deliver measurable value.

Gold PartnerWarehouse & Logistics

Midwest Distribution Center

2,500 pallets/month

$165,000
Annual savings
-60%
Cost per pallet
$0
Disposal costs
30,000/yr
Pallets diverted from landfill

The Challenge

Was purchasing 100% new pallets at premium prices and paying a waste company to dispose of used pallets. Annual pallet spend exceeded $375,000 with additional disposal costs.

Our Solution

Implemented a combined supply and buyback program: replaced new pallet purchases with inspected Grade A used pallets at 60% lower cost, and converted their disposal expense into buyback revenue.

Switching to Pallet Wichita was the best supply chain decision we made this decade. The savings are real and the service is better than what we got paying premium prices for new pallets.

Silver PartnerAgriculture

Kansas Agricultural Cooperative

1,200 pallets/month (seasonal)

0 since partnership
Stockout incidents
99.8%
Delivery reliability
100%
Export compliance
-35%
Cost vs. previous supplier

The Challenge

Seasonal demand spikes during harvest created pallet shortages. Rural delivery was unreliable with previous suppliers. Needed ISPM-15 pallets for grain export and could not find a local source.

Our Solution

Designed a seasonal supply program with pre-positioned inventory before harvest, guaranteed rural delivery on weekly routes, and on-demand ISPM-15 treatment for export shipments.

They understand farming. They know harvest season means we need pallets now, not next week. The rural delivery service and ISPM-15 capability changed our export operations completely.

Silver PartnerManufacturing

Wichita Aerospace Manufacturer

800 pallets/month

-95%
Automation jams
-80%
Production downtime
<0.5%
Pallet quality rejections
99.5%
JIT delivery accuracy

The Challenge

Needed precision-tolerance pallets compatible with robotic palletizers and AS/RS systems. Previous supplier could not maintain consistent dimensions, causing automation jams and line stoppages.

Our Solution

Developed a custom pallet specification with +/- 1/4" tolerance, block pallet construction for full 4-way entry, and a JIT delivery program synchronized with their production schedule.

Our automated systems demand perfect pallets. Pallet Wichita delivers exactly that — every time, on time. The JIT program eliminated our on-site pallet storage problem completely.

How the Partner Program Works

Getting started is simple. Here is the path from first contact to preferred partner status.

01

Get in Touch

Contact our sales team to discuss your pallet needs, volume expectations, and any special requirements. Email, phone, or walk-in — whatever works for you.

02

Needs Assessment

We evaluate your pallet requirements including sizes, grades, volumes, delivery frequency, and any industry-specific needs (heat treatment, automation compatibility, etc.).

03

Onboarding

Meet your dedicated account representative, set up delivery schedules, establish pricing based on your tier, and configure any special programs (buyback, custom specs, JIT delivery).

04

Grow Together

As your volume grows, you automatically unlock higher tiers and better benefits. We review your partnership quarterly and proactively recommend upgrades when you qualify.

Integration

System Integration Capabilities

For Gold and Platinum partners, we offer technology integration options that connect our systems with yours for seamless ordering, inventory visibility, and reporting.

ERP Integration

Connect your enterprise resource planning system with our order management for automated purchase orders, delivery confirmations, and invoice matching.

WMS Connectivity

Link your warehouse management system to our inventory for real-time pallet stock visibility, automated reorder triggers, and delivery tracking.

EDI / API Access

Electronic data interchange and RESTful API options for automated order placement, status updates, and inventory queries. Standard EDI documents (850, 856, 810) supported.

Sustainability Dashboard

Real-time dashboard showing your environmental impact: pallets reused, CO2 saved, trees preserved, and water conserved. Embeddable widget for your own internal reporting.

Co-Marketing

Co-Marketing Opportunities

Gold and Platinum partners are eligible for joint marketing initiatives that highlight your sustainability commitments and supply chain excellence.

Joint Case Studies

We create professional case studies documenting your partnership success — cost savings, sustainability impact, and operational improvements. Great for your website, sales materials, and investor communications.

Sustainability Badges

Partners receive digital badges and certificates for their sustainability achievements ("Pallet Wichita Certified Sustainable Partner") for use on websites, marketing materials, and ESG reports.

Social Media Features

Featured partner spotlights on our social media channels, website, and newsletter reaching businesses across Kansas. Cross-promotion that builds your brand and ours.

Trade Show Representation

Joint presence at Kansas business events, trade shows, and chamber of commerce activities. We promote your business as a sustainability leader in your industry.

Ready to Partner With Us?

Join dozens of Kansas businesses who trust Pallet Wichita as their preferred pallet supplier and recycling partner. Our 5-tier program ensures there is a perfect fit for every business size.