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Metal Pallets Engineered for Strength, Safety and Longevity

Metal pallets are among the most durable pallet alternatives available, designed to perform under the heaviest industrial demands. Whether you need a steel pallet for tool and die equipment that moves only a few times a year, or a returnable pallet solution for high-volume manufacturing, Millwood builds reliable, long-lasting designs that deliver strength, safety, and value across your supply chain.

Why Choose Metal Pallets Over Wood?

Traditional wood pallets can struggle with insects, fire risk, and shorter service life. A metal design eliminates those issues, offering consistent performance in harsh environments.
Steel pallets can support up to twenty times the weight of wood and last 10–15 years or longer — reducing replacement costs and supporting sustainability goals.

Use Cases for Steel and Aluminum Pallets

These durable pallet solutions excel in heavy manufacturing and closed-loop systems where reliability is critical.
Automotive suppliers use steel pallets and racks for glass and components, while manufacturers depend on aluminum designs for lighter, corrosion-resistant transport. Each material option offers long-term performance that supports high-value, high-demand operations.

Key Advantages:

→ Superior load capacity vs. wood pallets
→ Resistant to pests, fire, and moisture
→ Long-term savings through 10–15 year lifespans
→ Ideal for closed-loop and returnable systems
→ Fewer replacements, stronger ROI

Custom-Engineered for Every Requirement

No two operations are the same. That’s why our design engineers use data-driven modeling at the ISTA-certified Millwood Lab to tailor each pallet to your specific load and handling requirements.

Our approach ensures the right balance of performance and cost:

  • Avoiding under-engineering that can lead to pallet failure

  • Preventing over-engineering that adds unnecessary expense and freight weight

  • Delivering a just-right solution optimized for your product and process

Why Choose Millwood as Your Pallet Supplier?

  • Customer Centric Approach: We collaborate closely with customers, providing personal service and responsive support to meet your unique needs.

  • Industry Expertise Since 1985: With over four decades of experience, Millwood understands the complexities of pallet design and supply chain logistics.

  • Innovative Design & Testing: Our in house ISTA certified lab and Pallet Design System (PDS) enable tailored, optimized pallet solutions
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  • Manufacturing Experts: From sawmilling, resawing, assembly, heat treating and mold prevention, we have the experience and knowledge to serve you.

  • Sustainability Commitment: We are committed to efficiency without compromising our environment.

Proven Solutions that Complement our Stringer Pallets​

We will work to understand the problems you are having and as a team to provide solutions.

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.

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.

More than just a pallet supplier

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Hand and machine stretch wrap options that contain loads, prevent shifting and protect against dust and moisture with cost-efficient application.

Turntable, overhead and robotic stretch wrapping machines engineered to reduce film use and provide consistent, reliable load stability.

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