Arnie's Supply Service

What Arnie's Supply Service does

Arnie's Supply Service is a minority-owned, family-operated wooden pallet manufacturer and supplier headquartered at 1501 N. Ditman Ave. in Los Angeles, California, founded in 1972 and operating from a six-acre facility just outside downtown LA. The company produces and sells reconditioned pallets (representing 75% of business), new pallets manufactured from Douglas fir, Hemlock fir, and Spruce lumber, custom pallets built to customer-provided schematics, and ISPM 15/IPPC kiln heat-treated pallets certified for international export. It also offers complementary products including Gaylord boxes, fruit crates, and promotional items, plus delivery and pickup logistics services arranged by phone or email.

The business operates on a direct sales model with no e-commerce channel; customers contact the company via phone (323-263-1696) or email ([email protected]) for quote-based pricing on one-time purchases. Its customer base skews toward small and mid-sized businesses in shipping/logistics and agricultural/food verticals, with disclosed testimonials from Game Over Merch and Realm Media & Promotions. The company maintains a minimal digital presence limited to a WordPress website and a Facebook page, and relies on relationship-driven repeat business rather than digital marketing or institutional sales channels.

From a competitive position, Arnie's Supply Service operates in the highly fragmented, commodity-oriented wooden pallet industry where differentiation is constrained. Its competitive positioning rests on a 50+ year operating history, single-site scale (six acres), ISPM 15 export certification, and the cost-efficient reconditioned pallet model. No funding rounds, M&A activity, leadership changes, patents, partnerships, or strategic alliances are disclosed in the available data, indicating a privately-held, owner-operated business that has grown organically over multiple decades.

Name

Arnie's Supply Service

Legal name

Arnie's Supply Service

Website

https://arniessupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arnie's Supply Service is a family-owned wooden pallet manufacturer and supplier in Los Angeles, founded in 1972, serving shipping/logistics and agricultural SMBs with reconditioned, new, custom, and ISPM 15-certified heat-treated pallets plus delivery services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wooden Pallets & Shipping Materials

NAICS

Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing (321920)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Wood Pallets, Crates & Industrial Wood Packaging (IMADADAJ)

Keywords

• Wood pallet manufacturing
• Pallet reconditioning
• Custom pallets
• Heat treated pallets
• Shipping materials supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Pallet Sales (Reconditioned): Sale of reclaimed/recycled wood pallets. Reconditioned pallets represent 75% of business. Standard sizes include 48x40 hardwood #1s and #2s to 24x24.
2. Pallet Sales (New): New pallet manufacturing using customer-provided schematics. Uses Douglas fir, Hemlock fir, and Spruce lumber. Growing side of business.
3. Custom Pallet Manufacturing: Custom pallet creation using new lumber or combination of new and recycled wood to meet specific budget and application requirements.
4. Heat Treated Pallets: Heat treatment service for export pallets with ISPM 15/IPPC stamp certification for international export eligibility.
5. Gaylord Boxes: Sale of Gaylord boxes to accompany pallets for bulk shipping.
6. Fruit Crates and Specialty Items: Sale of fruit crates and specialty items beyond standard pallets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Arnie's Supply Service manufactures, reconditions, and supplies wooden pallets and shipping materials from its 6-acre facility in Los Angeles. Core products include reconditioned pallets (75% of business), new custom-manufactured pallets, ISPM 15/IPPC heat-treated pallets for international export, Gaylord boxes, and fruit crates. The company operates on a direct-sales model with delivery and pickup services arranged via phone or email.

Product overview

Arnie's Supply Service is a minority-owned and operated family business specializing in wooden pallets and shipping materials since 1972. The company operates on a platform-plus-services model, offering a comprehensive range of pallet products (Reconditioned, New, Custom, and Heat Treated) that constitute the core of the business, complemented by specialty items (Fruit Crates, Gaylord Boxes) and promotional offerings. The company provides delivery and pickup logistics services. Reconditioned pallets represent 75% of operations, while new custom pallet manufacturing using Douglas fir, Hemlock fir, and Spruce is an growing side of the business. Heat treated pallets with ISPM 15/IPPC certification serve international export needs. Operating from a 6-acre facility near downtown Los Angeles, the company serves customers nationwide with both standard sizes (48×40 to 24×24) and custom specifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reconditioned Pallets Reconditioned wooden pallets made from reclaimed and recycled wood, available in standard sizes from 48x40 hardwood #1s and #2s to 24x24. Cost-effective and earth-friendly solution representing 75% of the company's business.
• New Pallets New custom-manufactured pallets built to exact specifications using customer-provided schematics. Produced using Douglas fir, Hemlock fir, and Spruce lumber.
• Custom Pallets Custom-designed pallets created using either all-new lumber or a combination of new and recycled wood, tailored to fit customer budget and end-use application requirements.
• Heat Treated Pallets (ISPM 15/IPPC) Heat treated pallets marked with IPPC stamp indicating compliance with ISPM 15 international export requirements. Each pallet undergoes kiln heat treatment process and is accompanied by a certificate for export eligibility.
• Fruit Crates Specialty wooden fruit crates for agricultural shipping and storage needs. Part of the company's expanded product line beyond core pallet offerings.
• Gaylord Boxes Sturdy gaylord boxes designed to top pallets for bulk shipping and storage applications. Large container boxes used in conjunction with pallets for efficient cargo handling.
• Delivery & Pickup Services Logistics services for pallet delivery and pickup, arranged by contacting the company. Located centrally near downtown Los Angeles with operations across 6 acres.

Named customers2 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

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• CHEP (Brambles): CHEP, a Brambles company, is a global pallet pooling leader operating reusable pallet and container networks across multiple continents. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the wooden pallet supply chain with overlapping export/shipping customer base.

Direct peers

• Millwood Inc. Millwood is a pallet and packaging solutions provider offering new pallets, recycled pallets, custom builds, and industrial packaging across multiple U.S. locations. Directly comparable in product mix and B2B customer orientation.
• 48forty Solutions: 48forty Solutions is one of the largest pallet recycling and reuse operators in North America, focused on reconditioned/recycled pallets — directly competing with the 75% of Arnie's volume that comes from reclaimed wood pallets.
• Conner Industries: Conner Industries is a multi-region wood pallet, crate, and industrial packaging manufacturer with custom manufacturing capabilities — comparable to Arnie's on custom pallet builds and Gaylord/crate offerings.
• Kamps Pallets: Kamps Pallets operates 100+ pallet facilities across the U.S. offering new pallets, recycled/reconditioned pallets, custom builds, and ISPM 15 heat treatment — directly overlapping Arnie's full product portfolio at a much larger multi-state scale.
• Pallet Logistics of America: Pallet Logistics of America operates as a network of pallet manufacturers and recyclers offering new, remanufactured, and custom pallets across the U.S. Directly comparable to Arnie's on product mix and target customers.
• PalletOne: PalletOne is one of the largest wooden pallet manufacturers in North America, producing new, recycled, and custom pallets across a multi-state network. Directly comparable to Arnie's across core product categories (new, reconditioned, custom) and customer base of shippers/distributors.

Emerging players

• ORBIS Corporation: ORBIS is a manufacturer of reusable plastic pallets, bulk containers, and protective packaging — overlapping with Arnie's Gaylord box and pallet offerings through an alternative-material lens for the same shipping/logistics customer base.
• iGPS Logistics: iGPS Logistics operates a pooled plastic pallet network serving FMCG and industrial shippers. Comparable as an alternative-material pallet competitor addressing Arnie's same end-customer logistics use cases.

Regional players

• AAA Pallet & Lumber Co: AAA Pallet & Lumber Co is a regional pallet manufacturer and recycler operating primarily on the U.S. West Coast, comparable to Arnie's product mix and Southern California customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Arnies-Supply-Service-679006622272577
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arniessupplyservice

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Arnie's Supply Service