RM2. International

What RM2. International does

RM2 International is a vertically integrated designer, manufacturer, and operator of composite pallets serving enterprise supply chains. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, with US manufacturing relocated to North Carolina in 2025, the company produces the BLOCKPal pallet family — pultruded glass-fiber and polyurethane-resin composite pallets engineered for 150+ trip lifespans, dimensional uniformity (0.025 inch tolerance), and FM4996 fire certification without chemical retardants. Embedded ELIoT sensors with LTE-M connectivity transmit location, temperature, vibration, and shock data to a cloud-based analytics platform, while ERICA manages pool planning, restocks, and invoicing.

The commercial model centers on a reusable pallet pooling/rental program supported by 30+ US service depots and three pallet-washing facilities (Birmingham AL, Northwest Arkansas, and a third), with direct purchase and managed washing services as secondary streams. Customers include certified retailer ecosystems (Walmart, Sam's Club, Loblaw), large food manufacturers (Tyson Foods), and industrial buyers (PPG Industries' 250,000+ pallet commitment). Quote-based rental, lease, or purchase pricing is offered directly via field sales, with pallet washing as a hygiene-focused managed service.

Capital structure and corporate history reflect an evolving platform: a 2022 business combination with ARC Group Worldwide took the entity public on OTC Markets (ticker RMTO); a July 2023 $150M strategic investment from Orion Infrastructure Capital funded US fleet expansion; January 2025 saw Wayne Cochran promoted from COO to CEO. A prior Zhenshi Holding Group manufacturing agreement in China (2016) opened Asian capacity and supply access. RM2 competes against pooled wood and plastic pallet incumbents on lifecycle cost, hygiene, automation compatibility, and IoT-enabled visibility.

Name

RM2. International

Legal name

RM2 International, Inc.

Website

https://rm2.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

RM2 International designs, manufactures, and pools composite BLOCKPal pallets with embedded ELIoT IoT sensors, serving enterprise retailers, food manufacturers, and industrial buyers through direct sales, a US depot network, and pallet washing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Composite Pallets and Pallet Pooling

NAICS

Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing (32192), Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing (321920)

akta.pro primary industry

Pallets (Wood, Plastic, Metal, Presswood) (IMALAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tertiary Packaging & Unitization (Palletizing, Slip-Sheeting, Strapping) (TLAIAGAC)

Keywords

• Composite pallet manufacturing
• Pallet pooling services
• IoT supply chain tracking
• Reusable industrial pallets
• Smart logistics solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Pallet Pooling / Rental: RM2 operates a reusable pallet pooling model providing a nationwide network of strategically located depots. Customers access pallets through a rental program, eliminating ownership, storage, and disposal burdens. The pooling model ensures consistent pallet availability across customer networks with flexible acquisition options.
2. Pallet Sales: Direct purchase option for pallets. Available alongside rental/lease programs, allowing customers to buy pallets outright based on operational preference.
3. Pallet Washing Services: High-volume pallet washing using Electrolysed Water (Ewater) process achieving disinfection with reduced environmental impact. Operated at strategically located facilities (Birmingham, Alabama; Northwest Arkansas). Hygienic cleaning supports food, pharmaceutical, and cold chain customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

RM2 designs, manufactures, supplies, and manages composite fiberglass BLOCKPal pallets with embedded ELIoT IoT sensors for real-time supply chain visibility. The company operates a nationwide pallet pooling/rental program and pallet washing services, targeting enterprise retailers, food manufacturers, cold chain operators, and automated distribution centers that require hygienic, dimensionally consistent, automation-ready pallets.

Product overview

RM2 International is a pallet pooling and logistics company offering a unified platform centered on its proprietary BLOCKPal composite pallet, which is powered by the embedded ELIoT IoT sensor technology. The BLOCKPal pallet integrates hardware (sensors embedded in the pallet), software (RM2 ELIoT cloud intelligence platform and ERICA asset management system), and services (pallet pooling, pallet washing facilities) into a single total pallet solution. The Gen5 pallet represents the latest generation manufactured domestically in North Carolina.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BLOCKPal: RM2's proprietary composite pallet featuring ELIoT IoT technology for real-time tracking, temperature monitoring, and supply chain visibility. Engineered for durability (150+ trips), automation-ready, and hygienic for food/pharmaceutical applications.

Products and services

• BLOCKPal Composite Pallet (including Gen5 generation)
• Pallet Pooling Service
• Pallet Washing Services
• RM2 ELIoT (End-to-end Logistics Intelligence Optimization & Tracking)
• ERICA Asset Management Software Proprietary asset management software (Equipment Reconciliation Invoicing and Control Application) that manages pallet pool planning, customer restocks, equipment collection, and invoicing, providing real-time data sharing across multiple network users.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pallet lifespan of 150+ trips vs. ~30 for pooled wood pallets and ~100 for pooled plastic pallets
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Zhenshi Holding Group Company LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2016Strategic manufacturing agreement with Zhenshi, a major shareholder of China Jushi Co. Ltd (largest fiberglass manufacturer globally). Enables mass production of BLOCKpal pallets in Tongxiang, China, targeting 1.5 million pallets per annum initially, growing to 5 million. Zhenshi also opens access to vast Chinese and Asian markets for RM2 pallets.
• Loblaw Companies LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2016Canada's largest retailer ( Loblaw Companies Ltd, TSX: L) began accepting RM2 pallets in its supply chain network. RM2 working with Loblaw vendors to deploy pallets across the network as part of a sustainability and efficiency initiative.
• PPG Industries, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2015PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG), an S&P 500/Fortune 200 company, committed to deployment of over 250,000 RM2 BLOCKPal pallets across various business units and geographies. PPG cited exceptional strength, durability, and handling characteristics, along with sustainability goals.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brambles (CHEP): Brambles operates CHEP, the world's largest pallet pooling company with a global network of reusable pallet and container pooling serving major retailers and manufacturers. Most directly comparable to RM2's pooled composite pallet model and enterprise customer targeting.
• iGPS Logistics: iGPS operates a pooled plastic pallet fleet with embedded RFID tags for asset tracking across retail and CPG supply chains. Closest direct competitor to RM2's IoT-enabled pooled pallet offering.
• PalletOne: One of the largest pallet manufacturers in North America, producing wood pallets and operating pallet recycling and pooling services across multiple US facilities. Competes for similar enterprise customers with wood and recycled pallet alternatives.
• Kamps Pallets: Major US pallet recycling and pooling operator with over 400 locations nationwide, providing pallet rental,回收, and supply services to similar enterprise retail and manufacturing customers. Comparable scale and depot-network model to RM2.
• Rehrig Pacific: Manufactures reusable plastic pallets, crates, and bulk containers with significant focus on retail, food and beverage supply chains. Operates pooling and asset management services for major grocers and CPG companies overlapping with RM2's customer base.
• Cabka Group: Public European plastic pallet manufacturer producing durable, reusable pallets including nestable and stackable designs for industrial logistics. Competes in the durable reusable pallet category serving similar supply chain applications as RM2.
• Litco International: US manufacturer of wood pallets including export pallets (ISPM-15 compliant) and molded presswood pallets. Competes in the supply chain pallet category with both standard wood and engineered alternatives to RM2's composite pallet.

Broad incumbents

• ORBIS Corporation: Menasha-owned manufacturer of reusable plastic pallets, bulk containers, and returnable packaging serving automotive, retail, and industrial supply chains. Broader product portfolio than RM2 but operates in the same reusable handling equipment space.
• Schoeller Allibert: European-based manufacturer of reusable plastic pallets, large containers, and returnable packaging systems for retail and industrial logistics. Incumbent in the reusable handling equipment category with overlapping customer base.

Regional players

• Falkenhahn AG: German pallet pooling company operating a reusable wooden pallet rental network primarily in European markets. Operates a comparable pooling business model with regional depot networks similar to RM2's US depot strategy.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rm2-s-a-
• Xx.com/rm2pallets

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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