Acquisition International - Issue 4 2022 23 Pallet Perfection allets are an important part of the way in which logistics operations the length and breadth of North America operate, but the challenge is to maintain the constant supply needed by companies throughout the region. The team at 48forty have made it their business to ensure that their clients are able to operate as effectively as possible, no matter what. Over the years, they have expanded to reach the increased demand and are now North America’s largest and fastest-growing provider of pallet recycling and on- and off-site Total Pallet Management (TPM) services. Handling over 310 million pallets every year, the team at 48forty works with manufacturers, retailers, growers, and shippers to ensure success at all times. To ensure service that meets the increasing demands of their clients, the team has built up a capacity of over 4700 employees over 51Company-owned and operated plants across the U.S. and Canada, 160 Retail Onsite Locations and 12 Reverse Logistics Centers. This impressive reach across North America is what allows the team to ensure that their commitments with regards to providing the essential pallets that keep things moving. Because facilities and fleet are all company owned, as opposed to a network of outsourced contractors, consistency is key for the 48forty team. They are now trusted by over 2,700 customers in a variety of industries that depend on the firm’s ability to offer Just-in-time delivery, nationwide supply and online account management to make the P process of ordering pallets as straightforward as possible. It’s not enough to offer an incredible product, the process of ordering it must be simple too. As a result, the team have proven themselves a vital part of many organisations’ drive for increased efficiency. It’s a network of operations that is unparalleled by any other competitor on the market. Part of the key to the team’s incredible success is the way in which they have put sustainability at the forefront of their efforts. The way in which the business operates puts environmental stewardship first and foremost at all times. This is thanks in no small part to the use of wooden pallets. Whilst many could see the use of this material as old-fashioned, wood is not only an economical choice for your business, it is a sustainable and responsible one, too. By constantly recycling the materials used in the team’s pallets, roughly 14,027,328 trees are saved every year, with nearly 3,000,000 tons of lumber diverted away from landfills. The positive impact of 48forty on the environment has helped many businesses as they have tried to move towards a net zero attitude. When we think of pallets, we don’t often think of the challenge that comes from making sure that they are in the right place at the right time. It’s a major credit to the team at 48forty that their customers don’t have to worry about this, depending on their incredible skill and fortitude to deliver what is required time and time again. It’s little surprise they have achieved such success and become such an invaluable part of the supply chain across North America. When it comes to managing logistics, companies around the world depend on their pallet providers to achieve success. With the team at 48forty Solutions on hand, it’s easy to achieve this than ever before. In Acquisition International’s Global Excellence Awards, the team were named Best Pallet Management Services Company 2022 – USA. We dig a little deeper to uncover the secrets behind this impressive firm’s continued success. Company: 48forty Solutions Name: Natalya Calleja Email: natalya.calleja@48forty.com Feb22542
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