OAK CREEK, Wis., Dec. 5, 2024 – Oak Creek Wood Products (OCWP) and Grupo Lyrba, a leader in Mexico’s recycling industry, have entered a strategic alliance to optimize their wood sector.
Through this collaboration, OCWP will now join Lyrba’s established wood division across their eight key locations: Ramos Arizpe, San Luis Potosí, León, Silao, Toluca, Mérida, Cancún, and Chetumal. “Grupo Lyrba is excited to combine our expertise in the wood pallet industry with OCWP to continue growing and delivering high-quality solutions,” said Rodrigo Orozco Montes de Oca, CEO of Grupo Lyrba. “Together, we will advance our resource efficiency, reduce waste, and deliver innovative products that benefit the entire supply chain.”
This alliance further strengthens OCWP’s presence across Mexico and marks the rebranding of Guerreros Pallets, their current Mexico division, to Oak Creek Mexico. The two companies will leverage Lyrba’s strengths, reinforcing their commitment to meeting the needs of a multinational customer base.
“This partnership with Grupo Lyrba represents a significant next step for Oak Creek Mexico,” said Rafael Guerrero, President and Owner of OCWP. “We’re thrilled to join forces with such a well-established network and become a part of Lyrba’s impressive infrastructure. This alliance will amplify our ability to deliver sustainable, high-quality pallet solutions to our customers worldwide.”
Grupo Lyrba: Comprehensive Waste Management
With over 25 years of experience, Grupo Lyrba specializes in comprehensive waste management and industrial maintenance services across Mexico. It operates with extensive infrastructure and a workforce of over 4,000 employees, recycling more than 100,000 tons of non-hazardous and special waste each year. The company operates multiple recycling parks equipped with advanced technologies for processing various materials, including plastics, wood, cardboard, and metals. Their services encompass the collection, administration, and commercialization of recyclable materials, as well as the transformation of these materials into new products. Additionally, Grupo Lyrba offers industrial maintenance services, such as the operation, monitoring, and upkeep of equipment and facilities in the manufacturing and service sectors.
Grupo Lyrba also manufactures high-quality, durable pallets under the brand name “Plastiwood.” This technology, patented in the U.S. and exclusive to Lyrba in Mexico, enables the production of pallets and other products using 100% recycled plastics. By utilizing various types of plastic waste, including materials with little or no market value, Lyrba contributes to environmental conservation and promotes a circular economy.
By focusing on efficiency, quality, and sustainability, Oak Creek Mexico and Grupo Lyrba state they aim to lead the way in transforming Mexico’s pallet production landscape.
About Oak Creek Wood Products
Oak Creek Wood Products, based in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, operates multiple facilities across the U.S. and Mexico, including Slinger and Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Austin, Texas, and León, Guanajuato, Mexico. With over 25 years of experience in the pallet industry, OCWP is committed to providing cost-effective, high-quality solutions. The company continues to focus on improving recycling capabilities and streamlining manufacturing practices to better serve its customers. For more information, please visit www.oakcreekwood.com.
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