New Hardwood and Softwood Pallets in Indianapolis
Need pallets that have never been used? New pallets are the safe choice for food, pharmaceutical and high-value loads. Top Packaging Products sources new hardwood and softwood pallets for operations across Indianapolis and Hamilton County, starting at 50 pallets per delivery.
When to buy new instead of recycled
New pallets cost more, so it helps to know when you actually need them:
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Food, beverage or pharmaceutical products where the pallet's history matters
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Customers or retailers that require new pallets in their vendor guide
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Heavy loads or racking where you want known strength
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Custom sizes that are not available used
For loads that do not need any of that, Grade A recycled pallets will save you money.
Hardwood vs. softwood
Hardwood pallets are made from species like oak, poplar and other mixed hardwoods. Indiana has a lot of hardwood sawmills, so hardwood pallets are common here. They are heavy and stiff, and they handle rough use well.
Softwood pallets are usually southern yellow pine or spruce-pine-fir. They are lighter, which saves on freight, and the lumber tends to be more consistent in size.
Which one is better? It depends on the load. Hardwood takes abuse and heavy weight, while softwood is lighter and often cheaper to ship. We will help you pick.
How to tell them apart
Lift one. A new hardwood 48x40 usually weighs noticeably more than a softwood one. Softwood shows yellow or white grain with knots and often smells of resin. Hardwood is harder to dent with a fingernail and tends to show darker, mixed colors.
Food-grade new pallets
For food and pharmaceutical use, ask for new pallets made from clean, dry lumber with no chemical treatment. Some buyers also want kiln-dried wood to limit mold. Tell us your customer's requirements, and we will source to them.
How to order new pallets
New pallets come from mills and pallet manufacturers, and many of them want big minimums. As a broker, we match your order to a builder that fits your quantity. Call or text Curt at 765-661-3643 with the size, quantity and delivery date. Delivered orders start at 50 pallets.
New pallets can also be heat-treated for export or built in custom sizes. We also source 48x40 GMA pallets in every grade.
Questions about new pallets
How long do new pallets last?
That depends on the load and the handling. A new pallet used gently in a closed loop can make many trips. One dragged around by forklifts every day will not last as long.
Are new pallets treated with chemicals?
Domestic pallets generally are not. Pallets for export are usually heat-treated, which uses only heat and is marked HT on the stamp.
What size are new pallets?
Any size you need. 48x40 is the most common, and other sizes are built to order.