Woodpacker

What Woodpacker does

Woodpacker is a privately held Dutch manufacturer of wooden transport packaging, headquartered in Drachten, Netherlands, founded in 2000. The company produces new and renovated wooden pallets (including EPAL Europallets and CP1/CP3/CP9 chemical pallets), custom wooden transport crates, export crates, glass and window-frame racks, skids, platforms, dunnage, and associated packaging accessories, operating from a single production facility. Its technology base centers on in-house manufacturing combined with ISPM15-compliant Heat Treatment (HT) and Dielectric Heating (DH) processes; the company holds IPPC registration NL-181 (since 2009), EPAL certification, and EUTR compliance, and was among the first Dutch producers to achieve ISPM15 certification without a drying chamber. Engineering for custom orders is supported by in-house calculation software that determines optimal dimensions and load capacity.

The business model is primarily B2B unit sales via a quote-based, sales-led motion targeting Dutch logistics, manufacturing, construction/facade, agriculture, chemical, and retail/wholesale customers, with international export enabled by ISPM15 certification. Revenue streams include new pallet sales, used/renovated pallet sales (with buyback compensation), custom transport packaging, pallet collection and recycling (minimum 50 units for pickup), and professional packing and container-stuwage services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with responses issued within 24 hours. Distribution is direct from the Drachten facility, with delivery throughout the Netherlands, customer self-pickup, and reverse-logistics for used pallets. Marketing is conducted through an SEO-driven Dutch-language website, direct sales, and LinkedIn/Facebook presence. The company also operates a sub-brand, Mobile Energy, launched in 2024 to develop a large-scale DC charging plaza in Drachten, representing a vertical diversification outside the core packaging business.

Name

Woodpacker

Legal name

Woodpacker

Website

https://woodpacker.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Woodpacker is a Dutch B2B manufacturer of new and used wooden pallets, custom transport crates, and engineered packaging solutions, serving logistics, manufacturing, construction, chemical, and agricultural customers from its ISPM15- and EPAL-certified Drachten production facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Wooden Packaging

NAICS

Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing (32192), Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing (321920), Wood Product Manufacturing (321)

SIC

Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)

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), Pallets (Wood, Plastic, Metal, Presswood) (IMALAFAF), Material Handling Protective Accessories (Slip Sheets, Corner Boards, Pallet Collars) (IMALAFAN)

Keywords

• Wooden pallet manufacturing
• Custom transport packaging
• ISPM15 heat treatment
• Industrial wooden crates
• Pallet recycling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Drachten

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sale of New Wooden Pallets: Woodpacker manufactures and sells new wooden pallets including Europallets (EPAL), CP1, CP3, CP9, display pallets, and custom-sized pallets. Both single-use and multi-trip pallets are offered.
2. Sale of Used/Renovated Pallets: The company purchases, inspects, repairs, and resells used wooden pallets. This circular-economy model extends pallet lifecycle and offers cost-effective alternatives to new pallets.
3. Custom Wooden Transport Packaging: Production and sale of custom wooden transport crates, export crates, flight cases, display crates, exhibition crates, and specialized support structures such as glass racks, window frames, and shelving. Includes options for multiplex, OSB, pine, and plywood materials.
4. Pallet Take-back and Recycling: Woodpacker collects used pallets from customers (minimum 50 units for on-site pickup), sorts and assesses quality, and pays compensation for pallets suitable for reuse. Pallets not suitable for reuse are recycled into raw materials for new wood products.
5. Packing and Logistics Services: In addition to producing wooden export crates, Woodpacker arranges the packing of machines and products, including container stuwen (blocking and loading), shrink wrapping, corrosion-resistant VCI foil, and protective padding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Woodpacker manufactures new and used wooden pallets (including Europallets, CP1, CP3, CP9, display pallets, and custom dimensions) along with custom-built wooden transport crates, glass/window frame racks, and specialized dunnage such as transport saddles, wedges, and stacking slats. The company operates an in-house ISPM15 heat-treatment process so its wood packaging meets international export phytosanitary standards, and it provides complementary services including container stuwage/loading and pallet take-back/recycling.

Product overview

Woodpacker is a wooden transport packaging company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core offering includes custom-made wooden pallets (pallets op maat), standard pallets (Europallets/EPAL, CP1, CP3, CP9, Display pallets), and various transport crates (wooden transport crates, export crates, multiplex crates, moving/storage crates, exhibition crates). The company specializes in transport stands for glass and window frames (glasbok, kozijnbok, transportbokken) and related products like skids, platforms, shelves, stacking slats, wooden crates, transport saddles, and wedges. Supporting products include sheet materials, packaging wood/dunnage, and marking services. Woodpacker provides ISPM15 heat-treated wood certified for international export and offers container loading services and pallet collection/recycling. All products can be customized to specific dimensions and specifications, with ISPM15 certification enabling worldwide export. The company operates from Drachten, Netherlands, with over 25 years of experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mobile Energy: A subsidiary initiative focused on developing large-scale DC charging infrastructure, including a charging station project in Drachten

Products and services

• New Wooden Pallets Manufactured new wooden pallets in standard formats including Europallet, CP1, CP3, CP9, display pallets, and custom-specified dimensions, available with optional ISPM15 heat treatment for international export. Targeted at industrial shippers, exporters, manufacturers, and logistics operators.
• Used and Renovated Pallets Recycled, repaired, and resale-ready used pallets supplied as a lower-cost alternative to new pallets, typically recovered through the company's own take-back collection service. Targeted at cost-sensitive industrial and agricultural buyers.
• Custom Wooden Transport Crates Engineered custom wooden crates including export crates, multiplex crates, moving crates, and exhibition crates built to project-specific dimensions. Targeted at manufacturers shipping heavy or oversized industrial equipment and at exhibition/moving logistics providers.
• Glass and Window Frame Transport Racks Specialized wooden transport racks known as glasbokken, kozijnbokken, and transportbokken designed for safe handling and movement of glass panels and window/door frames. Targeted at facade contractors, glass suppliers, and construction project logistics teams.
• ISPM15 Heat-Treated Wood Packaging ISPM15 / NL-181 certified heat-treated (HT) and dielectric-heated (DH) wood used for pallets, crates, and dunnage to meet international phytosanitary export requirements. Targeted at exporters shipping wooden-packaged goods outside the EU.
• Container Stuwage and Loading Services Container stuwage and loading services including provision of transport saddles, wedges, stacking slats, and dunnage used to secure cargo inside shipping containers. Targeted at industrial exporters and logistics operators needing properly blocked and braced container loads.
• Pallet Take-Back and Recycling Service Collection service that picks up used wooden pallets from customer sites and channels them into the company's used-pallet resale and recycling flow, reducing customer disposal cost. Targeted at high-volume pallet users in logistics, manufacturing, agriculture, and chemical sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pallet delivery within 5-7 working days for standard orders
• +5 more outcomes

Segments6 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

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nedato: Dutch pallet and packaging company operating in pallet trading, repair, and recycling — overlapping directly with Woodpacker's circular economy buy-back and reuse model.
• Falkenhahn AG: German manufacturer of custom industrial wooden packaging, crates, pallets, and ISPM15-treated export packaging with in-house engineering and own production — directly comparable to Woodpacker's custom-engineered, export-certified offering but operating in Germany/Central Europe.
• Millwood: European pallet and wooden packaging manufacturer with operations across multiple countries, producing EPAL and custom pallets plus packaging services — comparable business model to Woodpacker at a larger scale.
• Wepalette: German-based pallet and wooden packaging producer serving industrial customers across Northern Europe with new and recycled pallets — comparable size, product mix, and ISPM15-certified export focus.
• K.H. Brinkman: Dutch pallet manufacturer and trader serving the Netherlands and surrounding markets with new and used wooden pallets — a direct Dutch competitor with overlapping product range and customer segments.
• John Blok Pallets: Dutch pallet producer focused on new, used, and custom wooden pallets with comparable ISPM15 capabilities, competing with Woodpacker for the same regional Dutch customer base in logistics and industry.

Broad incumbents

• CHEP (a Brambles company): Global leader in pallet and container pooling, operating the largest pallet pool in the world. Overlaps with Woodpacker's EPAL/CP pallet lines but competes via a pooling/rental model rather than sale of new or recycled pallets.
• Brambles Limited: Australian-listed parent of CHEP, providing supply-chain logistics solutions including pallet pooling. A broad incumbent in the wooden pallet space that pressures smaller producers on scale and pooling economics.

Others

• EPAL (European Pallet Association e.V.): The licensing and standards body governing Europallet and CP-pallet production in Europe. Not a direct competitor but the central ecosystem participant whose license enables Woodpacker to produce and trade standardized pallets.

Regional players

• PalletBiz: North American pallet manufacturer and recycler offering new, recycled, and custom pallets plus recycling services — highly comparable business model but operating in a different geography (US/Canada) from Woodpacker's Northern European base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/woodpacker
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/woodpacker-pallets-en-kisten

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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