Paper & Corrugated Pallet Vendors

This paper and corrugated pallet buyers guide is part of our Pallets Hub and Suppliers Hub. Updated September 2026.

Paper pallets, including corrugated and honeycomb designs, occupy an interesting niche between conventional one-way wood pallets and more durable reusable alternatives. Their biggest advantages are usually low tare weight, custom sizing, clean construction and straightforward end-of-life recycling where suitable paper recovery is available.

They can be particularly attractive in air freight and export shipping, where every pound of pallet weight has a cost and where companies may want to avoid the treatment and marking requirements associated with solid wood packaging. Paper products are excluded from the IPPC definition of regulated wood packaging material, so paper pallets are not subject to ISPM 15 treatment and IPPC marking requirements.

Paper pallets are also useful where reverse logistics are difficult to justify. A company shipping to customers that will not return pallets may prefer a recyclable one-way platform rather than investing in a more expensive reusable pallet that is unlikely to come back. In 2011, IKEA famously introduced paper pallets to eliminate pallet retrieval and management. It did not eliminate pallet reverse logistics but reduced it by redirecting the compacted or baled paper pallets into the OCC recycling stream.

The trade-offs are equally important. Paper pallets vary greatly in construction and performance. Moisture, concentrated point loads, fork impacts, open-rack storage and rough outdoor handling can expose weaknesses that may not appear when a pallet is tested under a uniformly distributed load on a flat floor. For that reason, buying a paper pallet should begin with the application rather than with the material.

Market note: RPN has previously covered forecasts suggesting continued growth in the paper and corrugated pallet market. Market forecasts should be treated as estimates, but the category continues to attract interest as companies look for lighter, recyclable alternatives for export and one-way distribution.

Where Paper Pallets Make the Most Sense

Paper pallets are often associated with lightweight shipments, but that description no longer tells the whole story. Modern designs range from simple corrugated platforms for relatively light loads to engineered honeycomb and multiwall structures intended to support considerably heavier products.

Air freight remains one of the most obvious applications. A pallet that weighs only a fraction of a conventional wood pallet can reduce chargeable shipment weight, particularly when pallets themselves represent a meaningful portion of the total load.

Export is another common use. Because paper pallets do not fall within ISPM 15 wood packaging requirements, exporters do not need to manage heat-treatment certification or IPPC marks for the pallet itself.

They also appear in food, pharmaceutical, retail display and other applications where buyers value a clean, nail-free platform. Custom footprints can be another advantage. Unlike commodity wood pallets, many paper pallets are designed specifically around the product, allowing the pallet dimensions and support structure to be optimized for the load.

One-way shipping is probably the most natural fit. Paper pallets can sometimes make several trips, depending on their design and handling conditions, but they generally compete most strongly where return logistics are limited or nonexistent.

Corrugated, Honeycomb and Other Paper Pallet Designs

“Paper pallet” is an umbrella term rather than a single construction method. Corrugated pallets may use folded corrugated board, laminated panels, corrugated stringers or block-style supports. Heavy-duty designs can use double-wall or triple-wall board and engineered internal structures to increase compression and bending strength.

Other structures include honeycomb or a combination of design features. Honeycomb pallets use a cellular paper core between liner materials. The honeycomb structure can provide good stiffness and compression strength at relatively low weight and is also widely used in protective packaging. Some designs combine different paper-based structures, while others add coatings, adhesives or specialized components to improve moisture resistance, rigidity or handling performance.

That diversity is one reason buyers should avoid assuming that performance claims for one paper pallet apply to another. Two pallets with the same outside dimensions can have very different load capacities and handling limitations.

Paper Pallets and ISPM 15

Paper pallets are frequently promoted as “ISPM 15 compliant.” A more precise description is that paper products are outside the scope of ISPM 15 wood packaging requirements. ISPM 15 addresses wood packaging material made from raw wood that could carry wood-boring pests. The IPPC definition of wood packaging material specifically excludes paper products.

That means a paper pallet does not require heat treatment, fumigation or an IPPC mark simply because it is being used for international shipping. This can simplify export programs, particularly for companies that otherwise have to manage the sourcing and documentation of compliant solid wood pallets. It does not, however, eliminate other destination-country, customs, food-safety or packaging requirements that may apply to the shipment.

Weight Can Be a Major Advantage

The weight difference between a paper pallet and a conventional wood pallet can be substantial. That matters most in air freight, parcel and other transportation modes where shipment weight strongly affects cost. The benefit is less dramatic in a truckload that is limited by cube before weight, although lower tare weight may still increase payload capacity in weight-limited shipments. Lower pallet weight can also make empty pallet handling easier and may reduce manual handling strain.

The exact saving depends on the design. Buyers should compare the actual pallet weights being considered rather than relying on generic claims about how much lighter paper pallets are than wood.

Load Capacity Needs Context

Load ratings are one of the areas where paper pallet buyers need to pay particular attention. A supplier may quote static, dynamic and racking capacities, but those numbers apply only under specific test conditions and load patterns.

A uniformly distributed load of cartons is much easier for a pallet to support than a machine, drum or piece of equipment resting on a few small contact points. Point loads can crush or deform paper structures even when the total weight appears well within the stated pallet capacity.

Static capacity refers to a pallet resting on a supporting surface. Dynamic capacity describes the loaded pallet while it is being lifted or transported. Racking capacity addresses the more demanding condition where the pallet spans supports such as rack beams. These capacities should never be treated as interchangeable.

Some paper pallet designs are engineered for open racking, while others are not. Buyers planning to place loaded paper pallets in a rack should obtain a specific rack rating based on the intended span, load, and orientation.

Moisture Is Not a Simple Yes-or-No Question

Traditional corrugated board and prolonged water exposure are not natural partners, but modern paper pallet designs vary considerably in moisture resistance. Suppliers may use water-resistant adhesives, coatings, treated fiber or design features intended to withstand humidity, condensation or brief contact with water. Some manufacturers specifically offer pallets for humid environments or ocean shipping.

That does not mean every paper pallet should be treated like plastic or metal. A pallet that tolerates high humidity or an occasional wet dock is not necessarily suitable for standing outdoors in rain or sitting on a flooded warehouse floor. Prolonged water exposure can affect paper strength and adhesive performance.

Buyers should describe the actual environment in detail. That includes indoor humidity, refrigeration, condensation, ocean containers, wet floors, outdoor staging and the possibility of direct rain exposure.

Forklift, Pallet Jack and Conveyor Handling

Material handling can be just as important as load weight. Fork tines striking the pallet edge can damage paper structures, especially if operators routinely enter pallets quickly or at an angle. Reinforced entries and edge protection may therefore matter in high-traffic environments.

Pallet jack compatibility should also be confirmed. A pallet that works well with a forklift may have different requirements when small pallet jack wheels concentrate force on the deck or bottom structure.

Conveyor and automated systems introduce another set of considerations. Bottom-deck geometry, runner spacing, pallet deflection and surface consistency can determine whether the pallet works reliably on rollers, chains or transfers. Some current paper pallets are specifically designed for racks and conveyors, but that capability should be verified for the exact product rather than assumed from the material category.

Custom Sizing Can Be an Advantage

Paper pallets lend themselves well to custom footprints. That can be valuable where the product does not fit efficiently on a standard 48 x 40-inch or 1200 x 800-mm pallet. A custom pallet may reduce product overhang, improve carton support or eliminate unnecessary pallet material around a smaller load. Custom sizing can also support retail displays, quarter-pallet and half-pallet programs, air cargo and integrated pallet-box designs.

The pallet should still work with the rest of the handling system. Before moving away from a familiar standard footprint, buyers should confirm rack, conveyor, dock, trailer, pallet jack and customer requirements.

Recyclability Depends on the Complete Pallet

Paper pallets are often promoted as readily recyclable, and many are designed to enter conventional paper or corrugated recycling streams. However, recyclability depends on the complete construction and the recycling system available at destination.

Coatings, plastic components, foam, metal fasteners or unusual adhesives can complicate recovery. Even a fully paper-based pallet may be difficult to recycle if the customer does not have access to commercial corrugated recycling.

For one-way distribution, the relevant question is not simply whether the pallet is theoretically recyclable. It is whether the receiving location can and will actually recycle it.

What to Tell a Paper Pallet Supplier

A good paper pallet design begins with information about the load and the journey it will make. The supplier should understand the total load weight, how that weight is distributed and whether there are concentrated contact points. Forklift and pallet jack handling, racking, conveyor use and stacking requirements should all be discussed before the design is finalized.

Other factors matter as well. Tell the supplier about humidity, refrigerated storage, possible water contact and expected dwell time. Export destination, pallet footprint, height limits and customer disposal requirements should also be part of the discussion.

For a significant program, testing a prototype with the actual product and handling equipment is far more useful than choosing a pallet solely from a published load rating.

Paper and Corrugated Pallet Suppliers: North America

The following companies currently offer paper, corrugated or related fiber-based pallet solutions in North America. Capabilities vary substantially, so buyers should confirm current specifications, manufacturing locations, lead times and suitability for their application.

Litco International

Ohio, United States | Corrugated pallets

Litco International offers custom corrugated pallets for air cargo, export, point-of-purchase displays and other one-way applications. The company emphasizes low pallet weight, recyclability and custom construction around the load.

Casemaker Inc.

Ontario, Canada | Corrugated pallets

Casemaker supplies corrugated pallets alongside plastic, wood and other material handling products. The company serves customers in Canada and the United States.

Corrupal

Quebec, Canada | Corrugated pallets and packaging

Corrupal designs and manufactures corrugated cardboard pallets and other custom packaging products. The company has operated in Quebec since 1991 and focuses on engineered material handling and transportation solutions.

Crown Packaging

United States and Canada | Corrugated pallets

Crown Packaging supplies corrugated pallets as part of a broader pallet and industrial packaging range. Its current corrugated pallet offering is aimed at bundling, unitization and lightweight shipping applications.

GreenLabel Packaging

United States | Ecodek corrugated pallets

GreenLabel Packaging manufactures Ecodek corrugated pallets engineered around the product and handling application rather than a single standard design. The company offers stringer and block-style configurations and has specialized in corrugated pallets since the 1990s.

Hive

Arkansas, United States | Corrugated pallets

Hive produces a modular all-corrugated pallet built around a patented core block. The company positions the design for heavier loads than many traditional corrugated pallets while retaining low weight and recyclability.

Hurst Manufacturing

Illinois, United States | ALL CORR corrugated pallets

Hurst Manufacturing designs and manufactures customized ALL CORR corrugated pallets. Available formats include full-wrap, tray, top-and-bottom deck and pallet-box designs, with optional coatings for particular applications.

KraftPal USA

United States | Corrugated cardboard pallets

KraftPal USA offers several standard corrugated pallet footprints and load classes, including 48 x 40-inch GMA and airfreight designs. Some models are engineered for open-rack storage as well as static and dynamic handling.

Ox Box

United States | Heavy-duty corrugated pallets

Ox Box offers heavy-duty triple-wall corrugated pallets in stringer-style configurations. Current designs include rackable and stackable options for industrial and export shipping.

Planet Protective Packaging

Ontario, Canada | Corrugated pallets

Planet Protective Packaging manufactures custom reinforced-paperboard and corrugated pallets in-house. The company offers engineered designs using moisture-resistant adhesives and heavy-duty support structures for industrial and clean handling applications.

Paper and Corrugated Pallet Suppliers: International

ATTA Paper Pallet

Hungary | Corrugated paper pallets

ATTA Paper Pallet produces an engineered corrugated paper pallet manufactured in Hungary. The design is intended for export, industrial handling and applications where low weight and recyclability are important.

Dufaylite

United Kingdom | Honeycomb cardboard pallets

Dufaylite manufactures honeycomb cardboard pallets in standard and custom footprints. The company emphasizes designing the pallet around the footprint of the load rather than simply duplicating a conventional timber pallet.

Eltete TPM

Finland / International | Paper pallet components and systems

Eltete TPM supplies fiber-based transport packaging products including PallRun paper pallet runners, board components and equipment for assembling paper pallets. Its systems can support local or on-site pallet assembly.

Karton Palet Technologies

Turkey | Corrugated and honeycomb paper pallets

Karton Palet Technologies offers paper pallets in several performance classes, including designs for light one-way shipments, heavier industrial loads and integrated pallet-box applications. Some models are engineered for racking and conveyor use.

Kimmo

South Africa | Honeycomb fiberboard pallets

Kimmo offers wood-free honeycomb fiberboard pallets for export and industrial applications. Its product range also illustrates an important limitation of paper pallets: the company recommends alternatives where heavy point loads or prolonged water exposure are expected.

Mondi

Europe / International | Corrugated pallets

Mondi produces corrugated pallets for transportation and point-of-sale applications. Current designs range from small footprints for lighter loads to larger pallets rated for substantially heavier shipments.

Smurfit Westrock

International | Heavy-duty corrugated pallets

Smurfit Westrock offers heavy-duty corrugated pallets in standard and custom sizes. Its current range includes moisture-resistant and rackable designs as well as flat-top and tray-top configurations.

Tri-Wall

International | Corrugated and other pallet materials

Tri-Wall supplies corrugated paper pallets as part of a broader pallet and heavy-duty packaging portfolio serving multiple international markets.

UPALET

Spain | Corrugated cardboard pallets

UPALET manufactures several grades of corrugated cardboard pallet, ranging from lightweight one-way designs to higher-capacity products intended for industrial, air cargo and racking applications.

YOJ Pack-Kraft

India | Honeycomb paper pallets

YOJ Pack-Kraft manufactures honeycomb paper pallets and related fiber-based protective packaging. Standard and customized pallet formats are available for export, air shipment and industrial applications.

Before Making the Switch

Paper pallets can solve several problems very well, but they should not be chosen simply because they are light or recyclable. The strongest applications combine a reasonably well-distributed load with controlled handling and an environment that does not expose the pallet to abuse beyond its design limits. Air freight, export, retail display and one-way industrial shipments often fit that description.

Applications involving severe fork impacts, extended outdoor storage, standing water or concentrated heavy loads require closer examination. Some engineered paper pallets can handle demanding conditions, but the buyer should verify performance rather than assuming that all corrugated or honeycomb designs behave alike.

The best approach is usually to give the supplier the actual load, handling route and environmental conditions and let the pallet be engineered around the application. A trial shipment can then confirm whether the design performs as expected before the program is expanded.

Supplier Due Diligence

Reusable Packaging News provides this directory as a sourcing resource. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement. Product lines, ownership, manufacturing locations and capabilities can change. Buyers should verify current specifications, load ratings, testing methods, recyclability, warranties and commercial terms directly with suppliers before making a purchasing decision.

Is your company missing from this guide, or is an existing listing incorrect? Please contact RPN.

Last reviewed: September 2026.

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Rick LeBlanc, EMBA, is the founder and editor of Reusable Packaging News (subscribe to the free newsletter) and editor of Western Pallet Magazine. A supply chain journalist with more than 30 years of experience, he specializes in pallets, reusable packaging, material handling and related operations. Rick is co-author of Pallets: A North American Perspective and Pallets & Progress: A Collected History of Pallets and Palletized Handling 1922–1945. He is also an advisory board member of the Virginia Tech Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design. Read Rick’s full bio.