aaa pallet & lumber

What aaa pallet & lumber does

AAA Pallet & Lumber Co. is a family-owned wood pallet and lumber manufacturer founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 1982 by the Althoff family and currently operated by second-generation owners Andrew Althoff and Matthew Althoff. The company designs, fabricates, and supplies new softwood pallets and skids (assembled with 2 1/4 inch screw shanked diamond blunt nails), sells inspected and reconditioned used and recycled pallets, and produces ISPM 15-compliant heat-treated export pallets via an on-site kiln certified to a 56°C core temperature for 30 minutes with IPPC stamps. Complementary offerings include custom cut-stock lumber, dunnage, and wood crates, plus pallet management services covering pickup, inspection, repair, rebuild, and end-of-life recycling into mulch, boiler fuel, pellet fuel, and animal bedding.

The company is headquartered at a single yard at 3401 West Harrison Street, Phoenix, with 11-50 employees, public walk-in access during limited yard hours, phone-based quoting, and free valley-wide delivery on orders of 50 or more pallets across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria, Tempe, Mesa, and Gilbert. Revenue is generated through one-time unit sales across new, used, recycled, and export pallets, custom lumber/crating, and ancillary professional services for repair and pallet management pickup. Customers are primarily regional manufacturers, distributors, and warehouses needing shipping and storage pallets, with secondary exposure to export shippers requiring ISPM 15 documentation and to sustainability-focused buyers seeking green disposal. The company is a member of the Western Pallet Association and has no institutional investors, parent company, or subsidiaries disclosed.

Name

aaa pallet & lumber

Legal name

AAA Pallet & Lumber Co.

Website

https://aaapalletco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AAA Pallet & Lumber is a family-owned Phoenix, Arizona manufacturer founded in 1982 that designs, fabricates, and recycles new, used, and ISPM 15 heat-treated wood pallets, custom cut-stock lumber, and crates for regional manufacturers, distributors, and export shippers across the Phoenix metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wood Pallet Manufacturing

NAICS

Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing (32192), Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331)

SIC

Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), 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
• Used pallet sales
• Export pallet supply
• Heat treated pallets
• Pallet recycling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New Pallet Sales: Sale of custom-manufactured new wood pallets and skids fabricated from softwood lumber. Custom sizes and specifications available. Assembled with 2 1/4 inch screw shanked diamond blunt nails for maximum strength.
2. Used and Recycled Pallet Sales: Sale of inspected, reconditioned, and rebuilt used wooden pallets. Includes combo pallets made from new and recycled materials. Inventory changes daily.
3. Export Pallet Sales: ISPM 15-compliant heat-treated export pallets for international shipping. Includes dunnage, blocking, and bracing materials. Heat treatment certification and stamps provided.
4. Pallet Repair Services: Repair and reconditioning services for existing customer pallets. Custom programs available for regular business needs.
5. Cut Stock Lumber and Dunnage: Custom cut lumber for packaging, crating, construction, and manufacturing applications. Offerings include 2x4, 2x6, 4x4, 4x6 and custom cuts, dunnage, and strap notch boards.
6. Pallet Pickup and Recycling: Free pickup service for used pallets in greater Phoenix metro area. Recycling programs with green disposal processes aligned with corporate sustainability initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

AAA Pallet & Lumber manufactures and supplies new, used, recycled, and custom wood pallets, skids, crates, and cut stock lumber for shipping, warehousing, and industrial applications. The company also offers heat-treated export pallets with ISPM 15 certification, pallet repair services, and free pickup and recycling of used pallets throughout the Phoenix metro area.

Product overview

AAA Pallet & Lumber Co. is a family-owned pallet and wood products manufacturer operating since 1982, offering a comprehensive portfolio of new, used, recycled, and heat-treated pallets and lumber products for industrial and shipping applications. The core product line centers on New Pallets & Skids (custom-manufactured from western softwood), Used Pallets and Recycled Wood Pallets (quality-checked and reconditioned inventory), and Export Pallets/Heat Treated Pallets (ISPM 15-compliant for international shipping). Complementary offerings include Cut Stock Lumber & Dunnage and Wood Crates, which share the same manufacturing capabilities and customer base. The company serves the Phoenix metro area with on-site heat treatment facilities, free delivery on orders of 50+ pallets, and same-day pickup availability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Pallets & Skids Custom-designed new pallets and skids manufactured from softwood lumber sourced from the western United States and Canada, assembled with 2 1/4 inch screw shanked diamond blunt nails for maximum strength. Available in custom sizes with short lead times, typically shipping within two business days. For manufacturers, distributors, and warehouses in the Phoenix area.
• Used Pallets Wide selection of quality-checked used wood pallets and recycled wood pallets available for immediate sale and delivery throughout the Phoenix area, including 48"x40" GMA standard sizes and other common dimensions. For businesses seeking cost-effective pallet solutions.
• Recycled Wood Pallets Reconditioned and rebuilt pallets from the company's pallet management and recycling programs, including removal, inspection, repair, and green disposal processes aligned with corporate sustainability initiatives. For sustainability-focused businesses seeking reused pallets.
• Export Pallets ISPM 15-compliant heat-treated export pallets and dunnage for international shipments, meeting IPPC global shipping requirements with heat treatment stamps as evidence of compliance for customs clearance. For companies shipping goods internationally.
• Heat Treated Pallets Heat-treated wooden pallets processed to achieve minimum core wood temperature of 56 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes, stamped with ISPM 15 certification and accompanied by heat treatment certificates for export compliance. Available in sizes from 25"x32" to 60"x60". For export shippers needing certified pallets.
• Cut Stock Lumber & Dunnage Highest quality custom-cut lumber for packaging, crating, construction, and manufacturing applications, including 2x4, 2x6, 4x4, 4x6 and other sizes, as well as dunnage and strap notch boards. For packaging, crating, construction, and manufacturing buyers.
• Wood Crates Custom wood crates manufactured to order alongside pallets, designed for shipping products with the same quality construction and short lead times as the company's pallet products. For businesses requiring crated shipping solutions.
• Pallet Repair Services Repair and reconditioning services for existing customer pallets, with custom programs available for regular business needs. For companies with ongoing pallet reuse requirements.
• Pallet Pickup and Recycling Service Free pickup service for used pallets in the greater Phoenix metro area, with recycling programs and green disposal processes aligned with corporate sustainability initiatives. Materials beyond usable life are converted to yard mulch, playground cover, boiler fuel, pellet fuel, and animal bedding. For businesses seeking sustainable pallet disposal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Softwood pallets support loads up to 1,200 lbs; hardwood pallets available for heavier loads
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Western Pallet AssociationminorOthersAAA Pallet & Lumber Company is a member of the Western Pallet Association, an industry organization for pallet manufacturers and suppliers in the western United States.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CHEP: Global pallet pooling and supply-chain services company whose rental and managed pallet services overlap with AAA's full-lifecycle (new, used, recycled, repair) offering. A much larger incumbent that competes primarily with national accounts and export shippers.
• 48forty Solutions: National pallet management company providing pallet pooling, recycling, and recovery services that directly parallel AAA's pickup, repair, and rebuild offerings. Operates at a much larger footprint across the US.
• Greif: Global industrial packaging producer whose containerboard and pallet-related products overlap with AAA's wood packaging line. A much larger incumbent serving diversified industrial customers.
• PalletOne: Largest US-owned new pallet manufacturer with multi-site operations across the Southeast and beyond. Directly comparable to AAA on new pallet manufacturing, custom specifications, and pallet recycling, but operates at materially greater scale and geographic reach.
• UFP Industries: Public holding company with substantial wood packaging and pallet operations through subsidiaries including Pallet USA. Overlaps with AAA on new pallet manufacturing, custom design, and treated wood products, but at national scale with industrial diversification.

Emerging players

• iGPS Logistics: Operator of a plastic pallet rental pool used by major shippers. An emerging alternative to wood pallets in segments AAA serves (export, food, retail), representing substitution risk rather than direct same-product competition.

Direct peers

• Cox Pallets: Family-owned regional pallet manufacturer serving the Southwestern US with new, used, recycled, and custom pallets — directly comparable in product breadth, customer profile, and family-operating model to AAA.
• Pallet Logistics of America: Network-driven pallet recycler and supplier offering used and recycled pallet pooling across multiple US regions. Closely comparable to AAA's recycling, repair, and reverse-logistics capabilities.
• Kamps Pallets: Multi-region US pallet manufacturer and recycler offering new pallets, pallet management, recycling, and custom solutions. Closely matches AAA's product mix and service model at a larger but still regionally-anchored scale.

Regional players

• Salem Pallet: Family-owned pallet manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest offering new pallets, recycling, and custom wood packaging. Comparable product mix and operating model to AAA, but serving a different US region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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