Pallet Plaza

What Pallet Plaza does

Pallet Plaza (legal entity: Pallethandel Pallet Plaza B.V.) is a privately held Dutch pallet and logistics-equipment trading company headquartered in Almere, Netherlands. Founded in 1999 and operating across Europe, it primarily serves business customers (logistics firms, manufacturers, distributors, industrial buyers) needing EPAL-certified wooden pallets, plastic pallets, hygiene/cleanroom pallets, CP-chemical pallets, crates, Euronorm bins, packaging materials, and material-handling equipment (pallet trucks, stackers, wrappers). A secondary consumer/DIY segment purchases pallets, pallet furniture, cushions, and firewood via the e-commerce webshop or fixed pickup windows at the Almere site.

The company's underlying technology is a standard Dutch-language e-commerce webshop at palletplaza.nl with cart, checkout (iDEAL, PayPal, credit card, bank transfer), and a business-quotation request workflow — no proprietary software, AI/ML systems, or API surface is described. Operational infrastructure is the substantive asset base: an own production facility with more than 600 m³ of wood stock and a 14,000 m² distribution center in Almere support both in-house pallet manufacturing and high-volume fulfillment. Differentiating capabilities are concentrated around EPAL, ISPM-15, HACCP, and food-grade (DIN 55423) certifications, custom pallet manufacturing, and used-pallet resale rather than technology.

Commercially, Pallet Plaza operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model supplemented by a dedicated enterprise quotation channel with a guaranteed 1-business-day response. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time physical-goods sales, with unit pricing starting at €1.50 per standard wooden pallet and a minimum order value of €150 (excl. VAT) on business quotations. Delivery is offered throughout Europe while pickup is available locally in Almere. No funding rounds, M&A, partnerships, patents, or management-team information are disclosed, and the company is independently owned with no parent or institutional investor involvement on record.

Name

Pallet Plaza

Legal name

Pallethandel Pallet Plaza B.V.

Website

https://palletplaza.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pallet Plaza is a privately held Dutch pallet and logistics-equipment trader based in Almere, Netherlands, selling new and used EPAL-certified wooden pallets, plastic and specialty pallets, crates, packaging materials, and material-handling equipment to business and consumer customers across Europe via its own e-commerce platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pallets and Industrial Packaging

NAICS

Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing (32192), Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing (321920), Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Pallets, Crates & Industrial Wood Packaging (IMADADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Export & Compliance Packaging (ISPM-15, Heat-Treated Wood Packaging) (IMALAFAL), Corrugated Packaging (Boxes, Sheets, Pads) (IMALACAA), Warehouse Storage & Racking Systems (Pallet Racking, Shelving, Mezzanines) (IMAHABAD)

Keywords

• Wooden pallets
• Plastic pallets
• Pallet manufacturing
• Logistics equipment
• Industrial packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Almere

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (One-Time): Pallet Plaza generates revenue primarily through the one-time sale of physical goods including wooden pallets, plastic pallets, crates, boxes, packaging materials, and logistics equipment. Products are sold individually or in bulk via the e-commerce webshop. Payments are accepted via iDEAL, PayPal, credit card, and bank transfer. Prices are listed excluding VAT with a minimum order amount of €150 for business quotations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Pallet Plaza manufactures and trades new and used wooden, plastic, and specialty pallets, along with related industrial packaging and material-handling equipment including Euronorm crates, pallet boxes, export crates, pallet trucks, wrapping machines, and stackers. The company operates an own production facility with 600+ m³ of wood stock and a 14,000 m² distribution center in Almere, supplying business customers and individual consumers across Europe via an e-commerce webshop and a dedicated business quotation system.

Product overview

Pallet Plaza is a Dutch pallet and logistics equipment company operating from Almere with over 25 years of experience. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of wooden pallets (new, used, EPAL-certified), plastic pallets, wood fiber pallets, and specialty pallets (hygiene/cleanroom, foam, CP-chemical). Beyond pallets, the product range includes plastic crates and Euronorm stacking bins, pallet boxes, export crates, and packaging materials. The logistics equipment segment covers pallet trucks (manual, electric, scale-equipped), stackers, lift tables, crate carts, dollies, and tipping containers. Supporting products include coil nails, tackers, compressed air equipment, pallet furniture, sheet materials, and firewood/pellets. The company operates its own production facility with 600+ m3 wood stock and serves both business and consumer customers across Europe through an e-commerce platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wooden Pallets (Houten Pallets) Wooden pallets in various sizes including new and used options, EPAL certified, available in standard sizes (40x60cm, 60x80cm, 80x120cm, 100x120cm) and custom dimensions. For businesses and consumers needing pallets for transport, storage, and shipping.
• Europallets (EPAL) Standard European pallets (80x120cm) with EPAL certification, available as new or used, suitable for export within Europe.
• Plastic Pallets (Kunststof Pallets)
• Wood Fiber Pallets (Houtvezel Pallets) Lightweight wood fiber pallets, suitable for reducing transport costs, available in sizes like 80x120cm with dynamic load capacity of 350-1250kg.
• Block Pallets (Blokpallets) Block pallets with 100x120cm dimensions, suitable for heavy loads with dynamic capacity of 600-1500kg and static capacity up to 5000kg.
• CP Pallets (Chemical Industry Pallets) Chemical industry pallets following CP standards (CP1-CP9), ISPM-15 certified for international export, available in sizes like 100x120cm and 114x114cm.
• Hygiene Pallets (Hygiëne Pallets) Cleanroom pallets designed for pharmaceutical and food industries, with closed deck designs and load capacities up to 2500kg dynamic and 7500kg static.
• Foam Pallets (Piepschuim Pallets) Extremely lightweight foam pallets ideal for air freight, with 80x120cm dimensions and load capacity of 1000kg dynamic.
• Display Pallets Display pallets designed for retail presentation purposes, typically in smaller sizes like 60x80cm.
• Crates and Boxes (Kratten en Bakken) Plastic crates and boxes including Euronorm containers, meat crates, fruit/vegetable crates, bread crates, and foldable crates for food-safe storage and transport.
• Plastic Stacking Bins (Kunststof Stapelbakken) Euronorm stacking bins available in multiple sizes (30x20cm to 80x60cm), suitable for storage and transport, featuring ESD, perforated, and closed variants.
• Pallet Boxes (Palletboxen) Large plastic pallet boxes for bulk storage and transport, available in sizes like 80x120cm and 100x120cm, in open, closed, and foldable variants.
• Export Crates (Export Kisten) Wooden export crates and boxes, ISPM-15 certified for international shipping, including cube boxes (kuubskisten).
• Packaging Materials (Verpakkingsmaterialen) Packaging supplies including stretch wrap, pallet wrap machines, air cushion film, protective materials, strapping bands, shrink film machines, and cardboard boxes.
• Pallet Wrapping Machines (Palletwikkelaars) Pallet wrapping machines including automatic, semi-automatic, robot, and mobile wrappers from brands like Synthesi, Lybra-Easy, and Sfera.
• Pallet Trucks (Palletwagens) Manual and electric pallet trucks, scale pallet trucks with weighing functions, available in various capacities (1500kg-2500kg).
• Electric Pallet Trucks (Elektrische Palletwagens) Electric pallet trucks with battery power, models like CBD15-WS Li-Ion 1500KG for efficient warehouse operations.
• Stackers (Stapelaars) Manual and electric stackers for lifting pallets and goods, with various lift heights (1.6m-3m) and load capacities up to 1200kg.
• Lift Tables (Heftafels) Scissor lift tables with load capacities from 150kg to 1000kg, suitable for ergonomic material handling.
• Transport Dollies (Dolly's) Transport dollies in various sizes (60x40cm, 80x60cm) with PU or PA castors for moving crates and containers.
• Crate Carts (Krattenkarren) Mobile crate carts on wheels for transporting Euronorm containers, available in configurations for 4-16 crates.
• Tipping Containers (Kantelbakken en Kiepbakken) Tipping containers and tilting bins for forklift use, available in capacities from 150L to 2000L.
• Pallet Furniture (Pallet Meubels) Pallet furniture including pallet beds, benches, and lounge sets made from wooden pallets for home and garden use.
• Pallet Cushions (Palletkussens) Cushions and lounge cushions designed for pallet furniture, available in various colors and sizes.
• Sheet Materials and Wood (Plaatmateriaal en Hout) Sheet materials including MDF and multiplex boards in various thicknesses (9mm-18mm) and dimensions.
• Firewood and Wood Pellets (Brandhout en Houtpellets) Firewood and certified wood pellets for heating, including oak and beech varieties in various quantities.
• Coil Nails and Staples (Coilnails en Nieten) Industrial coil nails and staples in various materials (blank, galvanized, stainless steel) and sizes for pneumatic nailers.
• Nail Guns (Tackers) Pneumatic tackers and nailers from brands like Senco and Bostitch for industrial fastening applications.
• Compressed Air Equipment (Perslucht en Persluchtgereedschap) Compressed air systems and pneumatic tools for industrial applications.
• Wooden Shelf Boards (Legborden) Wooden shelf boards for pallet racking systems, available in rough spruce in various dimensions.
• Plastic Jerrycans (HDPE) HDPE plastic jerrycans in sizes from 3 to 30 liters with screw caps, UN certified for hazardous materials transport.
• Pallet Borders and Sides (Palletranden en Bakken) Plastic pallet borders and sides that convert pallets into containers, available in sizes like 60x80x20cm.

Quantifiable outcome

• 73 Google reviews with an aggregate 'Good' rating, indicating positive customer satisfaction.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CABKA Group: European manufacturer of plastic pallets and large-container solutions (Euronorm, stackable bins). Comparable on plastic pallets and pallet-box product lines that Pallet Plaza resells, though CABKA is upstream/mfg vs. Pallet Plaza's distributor model.
• Pal-Ex: UK and European pallet distribution network offering new, used, and EPAL-certified pallets with national delivery. Closest direct competitor to Pallet Plaza in business model (multi-channel pallet distribution) and target audience (B2B buyers across Europe).
• Falkenhahn AG: German manufacturer of EPAL-certified pallets, custom wooden pallets, and industrial packaging (crates, boxes). Directly comparable as a European wood-pallet producer and exporter serving similar B2B logistics customers.
• Schoeller Allibert: Major European manufacturer of reusable plastic containers, crates, pallets, and bulk boxes used in logistics and retail. Overlaps with Pallet Plaza's kratten/bakken/palletbox offering, though at much larger scale and with own production rather than distribution.
• EPAL National Licensees (e.g., EPAL Nederland): The European Pallet Association licensees collectively manufacture, repair, and distribute the EPAL-standard pallets Pallet Plaza sells; they are direct supply-side competitors and the canonical comparables in the Dutch/European market.

Broad incumbents

• Smurfit Kappa: European paper-based packaging giant producing corrugated boxes and protective packaging that overlap with Pallet Plaza's cardboard boxes and packaging materials SKUs, plus much broader industrial packaging portfolio.
• Brambles (CHEP): Global pallet and container pooling leader whose CHEP-branded pallets are an industry-standard competitor across Europe. Incumbent in the pallet category Pallet Plaza operates in, but operates a pooling/rental model rather than outright sale.
• iPAL (European pallet pooling): European pallet-pooling network providing rental of EPAL and CHEP-equivalent pallets; competes with Pallet Plaza in the higher-volume B2B pallet category via an alternative commercial model.

Regional players

• Myers Industries: US-based manufacturer and distributor of plastic pallets, material handling, and specialty industrial products; a North American analog to Pallet Plaza's mix of pallet manufacture and logistics-equipment distribution.

Emerging players

• PalletBiz: UK pallet recycling and supply company; smaller and more niche than Pallet Plaza but with overlapping value proposition around used pallets and pallet collection/resale services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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