Atlas Pallet

What Atlas Pallet does

Atlas Pallet (legal entity Atlas Barrel & Pallet, Inc.) is a fourth-generation, family-owned wooden pallet manufacturer and recycler founded in 1928 and incorporated in 1955, headquartered in Northern Rhode Island. The company designs, manufactures, and supplies new, custom, recycled (Grade 1–3), heat-treated, kiln-dried, remanufactured, combination, plastic, and specialty pallets (including heavy-duty 9-block, skids, deckboards, and crates). Core technology is a traditional wood-pallet production workflow augmented by the Pallet Design System (PDS) — a CAD tool from the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) — and an on-site heat-treating chamber audited monthly by NELMA for ISPM-15 compliance and IPPC certification. Distribution is handled through a captive fleet of 125+ trailers and 8 GPS-monitored tractors supporting direct delivery, drop-trailer staging, and scheduled pallet pickup across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, and southern New Hampshire.

The company monetizes through unit-priced pallet sales (quote-based by grade and specification), ISPM-15 heat-treating services, pallet purchase/recycling programs (where Atlas buys back used pallets at fair market price), drop-trailer freight solutions, and pallet management consulting. Customer segments are diversified across manufacturing, warehousing, export shipping, automotive, aerospace, defense, healthcare, construction, grocery, agriculture, and mining. The company holds Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certification, is a founding member of First Alliance Logistics Management (FALM) for national account reach, and is led by President & CEO Heather Ross with Maxwell F. Ross joining in 2024 as Director of Business Development.

Atlas operates on a 16-acre site with a 60,000+ sq ft manufacturing facility and approximately 50 employees. It is a privately held, bootstrapped business with no external investors, no funding rounds, and no parent company. The GTM motion is sales-led enterprise field sales with personalized regional service; marketing is primarily organic via LinkedIn, Instagram, and the company website. The firm is certified women-owned, holds an audited environmental scorecard, and positions itself around circular-economy and net-zero sustainability commitments.

Name

Atlas Pallet

Legal name

Atlas Barrel & Pallet, Inc.

Website

https://atlaspalletri.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Atlas Pallet is a fourth-generation, family-owned New England manufacturer and recycler of wooden pallets, offering new, recycled, heat-treated, and custom pallet products plus logistics and consulting services to manufacturing, warehousing, and export customers across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, and southern New Hampshire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wooden Pallets & Industrial Packaging

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 industries

Export & Compliance Packaging (ISPM-15, Heat-Treated Wood Packaging) (IMALAFAL), Wood Pallets, Crates & Industrial Wood Packaging (IMADADAJ), Pallets, Bins, Totes & Returnable Transport Packaging (RTP) (IMAHABAG), Tertiary Packaging & Unitization (Palletizing, Slip-Sheeting, Strapping) (TLAIAGAC)

Keywords

• Wooden pallet manufacturing
• Pallet recycling services
• Heat treated pallets
• Industrial packaging supplies
• Pallet design systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Mohegan Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Pallet Sales: Custom-built pallets manufactured to specific operational needs using dense eastern hardwoods and the Pallet Design System. Produced in accordance with NWPCA standards.
2. Recycled/Reconditioned Pallet Sales: Grade 1, 2, and 3 recycled pallets offering cost-effective and eco-friendly solutions. Also includes remanufactured pallets built from recycled boards and stringers, and combination pallets using new and recycled materials.
3. Heat Treating Services: On-site ISPM-15 compliant heat treating services for international shipping requirements. Includes IPPC certification, stamping, and Certificate of Compliance.
4. Pallet Purchase/Recycling Program: Atlas buys and recycles used pallets through their Pallet Purchase Program. They pick up pallets, sort them at their facility, generate a count report, and pay fair market price.
5. Drop Trailer Services: Flexible freight solutions providing secure trailers dropped at customer locations for temporary storage, staging, or shipping. Adds additional warehousing space for pallets.
6. Pallet Management Consulting: Expert consulting services to optimize supply chain and reduce costs. Includes pallet inventory management, delivery scheduling, and comprehensive pallet strategy analysis.
7. Wood Waste Removal: Wood waste removal services as part of sustainability initiatives. Recycles and repurposes scrap materials from manufacturing processes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Atlas Pallet designs, manufactures, and supplies wooden pallets, including new custom pallets built using the Pallet Design System (PDS), ISPM-15 compliant heat-treated pallets for international shipping, and recycled pallets in Grades 1, 2, and 3. It complements these products with services such as on-site heat treating with IPPC certification, pallet design analysis, wood waste removal, recycling programs, pallet management consulting, drop trailer staging, and pallet pickup/inventory management. Customers are primarily regional industrial businesses across New England.

Product overview

Atlas Pallet offers a comprehensive portfolio of wooden pallet products and related services for businesses across New England. The core product offerings include New Pallets (custom-built using PDS software), Heat Treated Pallets (ISPM-15 compliant for international shipping), Recycled Pallets (Grade 1-3), and Custom Pallets. Supporting products include specialty items such as Skids, Reman Pallets, Heavy Duty 9-Block Pallets, Combination Pallets, Plastic Pallets, Deckboards, Crates, and Kiln Dried Pallets. Services include Heat Treating, Pallet Design System Analysis, Wood Waste Removal, Recycling Programs, Pallet Management Consulting, Drop Trailer Service, Pallet Inventory Management, and Pallet Recycling. The company operates a 4th generation family-owned manufacturing facility with 16 acres and 60,000+ sq ft production space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Pallets can be reused up to 10 times

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• First Alliance Logistics Management (FALM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Atlas became an original/founding member of First Alliance Logistics Management (FALM) - a national network of pallet manufacturers offering integrated pallet sourcing, logistics, and recycling solutions. This partnership enables Atlas to serve national accounts while maintaining regional operations.
• International Recycled Pallet Association (IRP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1968Earl E. Handrigan helped form the International Recycled Pallet Association (IRP) in 1968. IRP focuses on standardization, including development of GMA pallet specifications that are still in use today. The association fosters industry growth and collaboration across the region.
• National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlas is a member of NWPCA. All new pallet designs are produced in accordance with NWPCA standards. Atlas adopted the Pallet Design System (PDS) in 1985. Earl E. Handrigan was elected to the NWPCA Board of Directors in 1990, helping further standardize pallet manufacturing practices across the industry.
• NELMA (National Wooden Pallet and Container Association)coreTechnology or IntegrationAtlas is inspected on a monthly basis by NELMA to ensure ISPM-15 compliance. NELMA provides certification audits and verification services for the heat-treating operations, allowing Atlas to stamp pallets with IPPC certification.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ORBIS Corporation: ORBIS is a leading manufacturer of reusable plastic pallets, containers, and dunnage serving automotive, retail, and industrial supply chains. It competes with Atlas in pallet solutions broadly, particularly where customers evaluate plastic and reusable alternatives against wooden pallets.
• CHEP (Brambles): CHEP, part of Brambles, is the global leader in pooled pallet and container solutions, serving major CPG and retail customers worldwide. It competes broadly with Atlas in pallet-based supply-chain solutions, although its model is rental pooling versus Atlas's recycled/remanufactured one-way pallet approach.
• Greif: Greif is a global industrial packaging manufacturer producing containers, drums, and protective packaging including wooden pallets and industrial wood products. It competes broadly with Atlas in industrial packaging, including wood pallet manufacturing and recycling.
• Rehrig Pacific Company: Rehrig Pacific manufactures reusable plastic pallets, bins, and containers for retail, beverage, and industrial customers. It competes with Atlas in pallet solutions where buyers prioritize reusable plastic platforms over wooden pallets.

Direct peers

• 48forty Solutions: 48forty Solutions is one of the largest pallet management companies in North America, providing recycled pallets, pallet recycling services, and lumber solutions. It directly competes with Atlas in the recycled/remanufactured pallet and pallet-recycling pickup services categories.
• Pallet Logistics of America: Pallet Logistics of America (PLA) operates a national network for pallet management, recycling, and reuse, similar in concept to FALM. It overlaps with Atlas in pallet recycling, pallet management services, and core/recycled pallet supply to enterprise customers.
• Kamps Pallets: Kamps is a regional pallet manufacturer and recycler operating across multiple US states with custom pallet design, recycled pallets, and pallet management services. Its product mix and recycling-led GTM closely mirror Atlas Pallet's New England operations.
• PalletOne: PalletOne is one of the largest new and recycled pallet manufacturers in the United States, operating multiple facilities nationwide. It is a direct competitor to Atlas Pallet in custom, recycled, and heat-treated pallet production for similar manufacturing, retail, and logistics end markets.

Emerging players

• iGPS Logistics: iGPS Logistics operates a pool of RFID-tagged plastic pallets for the consumer goods and grocery supply chains. It is an emerging competitor to wooden pallets like Atlas's in industries where hygiene, weight, and tracking are differentiating factors.

Regional players

• Falkenhahn AG: Falkenhahn is a European pallet and container manufacturer specializing in industrial pallets and reusable packaging. It is comparable in product offering and customization capabilities but operates in a different geography from Atlas's New England base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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