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Pallet Treatment That Protects Products and Supply Chains
Certified pallet heat treatment that eliminates pests and ensures compliance with global ISPM-15 regulations. Export-ready, chemical-free and eco-friendly.
Prevent contamination with PalletGuard™ and other mold prevention solutions. Protects food, pharmaceuticals and consumer goods from moisture-related risks.
What Makes Millwood Pallet Treatment Different?
Millwood has been a trusted partner in pallet and packaging protection for decades. Our pallet treatment programs are designed not only to meet compliance standards but to deliver peace of mind for exporters, manufacturers and logistics providers. Every solution we offer is tested, documented and supported by a team that understands the complexity of wood packaging requirements.
Through our ISTA-certified lab and vertically integrated operations, we validate each treatment method to ensure durability, safety and global acceptance. From ISPM-15 heat treatment to proprietary mold prevention, every process is built for performance, reliability and sustainability.
Key Advantages of Millwood Pallet Treatment:
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Certified Compliance: Meets all ISPM-15 standards for international shipments
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Mold Protection: PalletGuard™ system prevents contamination from moisture and bacteria
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Sustainable Practices: Heat treatment without chemicals for eco-friendly performance
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Nationwide Reach: 37 facilities and 250+ partners ensure consistent availability
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Proven Expertise: Decades of packaging innovation and export compliance experience
When you partner with Millwood, you gain more than a supplier — you gain a team committed to protecting your products and your reputation.
3 WAYS MILLWOOD MAKES BUYING PALLET TREATMENT EASY
We Listen & Understand
Every supply chain faces unique risks. We take time to understand your compliance, export and product safety needs.
We Test First & Build Right
Our ISTA-certified Millwood Lab validates pallet treatments under real-world conditions—ensuring long-term reliability.
We Deliver Consistently
With nationwide treatment services and a growing partner network, Millwood ensures compliance and prevention solutions wherever you operate.
Leveraging Our Experience to Serve You
We know customers expect more than a stamp—they need consistent quality, reliable availability and competitive pricing across all packaging solutions. Millwood delivers on this with three guiding principles:
Source and Supply
With 37 strategically located manufacturing and repair facilities, 250+ strategic partners across North America and 1.5 million square feet of manufacturing and distribution space, Millwood controls its supply chain from the forest to the finished product. We handle more than 200,000,000 pallets and process over 100,000,000 board feet of lumber per year. Our vertically integrated operations ensure quality and reliable supply for our customers.
Exceptional Service
Serving others is our highest aim. Our dedicated customer support team delivers personal attention, not automated replies, with the care, integrity and expertise you deserve. We prioritize people by listening to your questions and concerns to provide the best support. When you connect with Millwood, you can expect an experience marked by professional care and genuine responsiveness. Trust us for consistent, customer-focused service that truly exceeds your expectations.
Sustainable
Operating under a culture of Perfect Stewardship, Millwood is committed to efficiency without compromise to our environment. From the way that our trees are harvested to our innovative line of sustainable packaging products and numerous recycling programs, we will work with you to reduce waste and meet your sustainability goals. Partner with us for sustainable solutions that support your business while protecting our planet.
Providing Comprehensive Wood Treatment Solutions That Scale as Your Business Grows
LET’S BUILD TOGETHER
Building strategically with Millwood means having a partner who can grow with you—no matter your size or goals. Whether you’re operating two locations or two hundred, choosing Millwood is a smart move because we are built for scale. We serve some of the nation’s largest brands and know how to support growth at every stage, from startups expanding rapidly to industry leaders adding facilities nationwide. That scalability ensures your packaging and pallet supply stays reliable and efficient as your business evolves.
We make scaling simple because we understand multi-location needs and service them with one integrated solution. Our nationwide reach and proven processes mean you don’t have to manage different suppliers for each region—we take care of it all. When time is critical and your business is growing fast, our ability to deliver consistently, at scale, across multiple facilities makes us a strategic partner you can count on.
Millwood is more than a pallet supplier—we’re a one-stop packaging solutions partner. From pallets to load securement, recycling solutions and strategic sourcing, we help optimize your supply chain and support your sustainability goals. Whether you buy 500 pallets a month or 5 million, we have the infrastructure, expertise, and flexibility to scale with you. Partnering with Millwood means you gain a reliable ally who helps you focus on your growth while we handle your packaging needs. We would look forward to talking with you to see how we can help serve you.
As part of our Load Securement & Protection product line, Millwood’s Corner Protectors are designed to protect products from dents, strapping abrasions and shipping and handling damage.
Millwood Lab
Our ISTA-certified test lab gives customers confidence that their wood pallets and packaging solutions will perform in real-world conditions. By simulating shipping and handling environments, we test, verify and optimize designs to reduce product damage, minimize waste and improve supply chain efficiency.
PalletView
Track the quantity and condition of various managed assets such as pallets, tier sheets, plastic dunnage and airbags with PalletView, our proprietary web-based application.
Pallet Recycling
Millwood offers complete pallet recycling programs to retrieve, inspect, recover and remanufacture or repair pallets. Our recycled pallet and recovery programs include green recycling processes that complement corporate sustainability initiatives.
See How We've Helped Others
When a leading restaurant brand discovered a packaging error just weeks before launching its new automated distribution center, we acted fast. Working alongside their engineering and operations teams, our Packaging Science Lab redesigned, tested and validated new pallet configurations to keep the project on schedule.
Through collaboration and verified design, we prevented product loss, protected their investment and ensured the launch happened on time.
- Developed and tested three verified pallet designs under tight deadlines
- Prevented loss of 136,000 boxes of product per rotation
- Enabled an on-time launch with zero delays
Reliable. Available. Local.
We understand it is important to know that your pallets will be delivered on time, every time. That's why we are where you are.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pallet treatment protects wood packaging from pests, mold and moisture while ensuring compliance with global shipping standards.
ISPM-15 heat treatment and mold prevention make pallets safe for international and domestic use. These processes eliminate invasive pests, prevent contamination and meet regulatory and customer expectations for safety. Treated pallets keep products protected, avoid costly customs delays and maintain quality through every stage of transport.
It’s a regulated process that eliminates pests by heating wood to 140°F (56°C) for 30 minutes.
ISPM-15 requires this heat exposure to sanitize pallets for international shipping. The treatment kills all wood-boring insects and pathogens without chemicals, ensuring compliance with global phytosanitary standards. Certified pallets carry the ISPM-15 stamp, recognized worldwide as proof of safe, compliant packaging.
It ensures your pallets meet international shipping regulations and prevents customs delays or rejections.
Without the ISPM-15 mark, pallets can be quarantined, destroyed or denied entry. Certified pallets keep shipments moving efficiently and protect against penalties. Compliance also supports sustainable trade practices by preventing the spread of invasive pests across borders.
Millwood uses PalletGuard™, an eco-friendly mold prevention treatment that protects wood from moisture damage.
By controlling humidity and applying a protective barrier, PalletGuard™ prevents fungal growth and odor contamination. This treatment is ideal for food, pharmaceutical and retail shipments that require strict hygiene standards. Combined with proper storage and airflow practices, it keeps pallets clean, dry and ready for safe handling.
Food, beverage, pharmaceutical and consumer goods industries benefit most from mold-free pallets.
These sectors require contamination control and consistent product quality. Millwood’s PalletGuard™ system provides peace of mind for businesses shipping moisture-sensitive products, ensuring safety, compliance and reduced risk of rejected loads.
Yes. Millwood offers ISPM-15 heat treatment and mold prevention across 37 facilities and 250+ partner sites in North America.
Our integrated network ensures consistent quality, quick turnaround and dependable delivery wherever you operate. With certified processes and nationwide reach, Millwood provides the reliability and scalability needed for modern logistics operations.