The 48x40 GMA Pallet: North America’s Standard, Explained
The 48x40 GMA pallet measures 48 inches long by 40 inches wide and weighs roughly 33–48 lb. Its load capacity depends on…
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Wood vs Plastic Pallets: An Honest Comparison
Wood pallets are cheaper, repairable, recyclable, and best for open or one-way supply chains; recycled wood is usually t…
Read →ISPM 15 & Heat Treatment: The Export Pallet Rulebook
ISPM-15 is the international standard requiring wood packaging used in export to be treated so it cannot carry pests. Th…
Read →The Sustainability Case for Recycled Pallets
Recycled pallets are one of the simpler sustainability moves in logistics. Reusing a pallet avoids building a new one fr…
Read →How Pallet Recycling Works, Step by Step
Pallet recycling follows five steps: collection from your site, sorting by size and condition, repair of fixable units w…
Read →7 Ways to Cut Your Pallet Costs Without Cutting Corners
You can cut pallet costs without sacrificing reliability by switching to recycled stock, matching the grade to the job, …
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What is The Grain?
It is Evergrain’s library of plain-English pallet guides — grades explained, the 48x40 GMA standard, wood versus plastic, ISPM 15 heat treatment, and practical ways to cut pallet spend. Every guide is answer-first and jargon-light.
How is this different from the Evergrain blog?
Resources are evergreen reference guides you come back to when you need a specification or a decision framework. The blog covers shorter, more topical pieces on market conditions, industry trends, and sustainability.
Which guide should I read first?
If you buy pallets, start with pallet grades explained, then the 48x40 GMA guide. If you ship internationally, read the ISPM 15 heat treatment guide. If you are weighing materials, read wood versus plastic pallets.
Who writes these guides?
Evergrain’s editorial team, as general information for pallet buyers and sellers. They are not engineering or compliance advice; confirm specs with the partner supplier that quotes you and check current regulations.
Can I get a quote based on what a guide recommends?
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