We were honored to meet Senator Tammy Duckworth on behalf of the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) in Washington DC this week.

Is it really mold? For many companies, discovering black discoloration on your wood packaging products can be troublesome. At first glance it might look like mold fungi, which are a great cause of concern regarding human health, but it might…

BRIEF HISTORY 2580 – 2560 BC:  Wooden sledges, an early form of pallet, are used to build the Great Pyramid in Egypt. 1920’s:  The development of motorized freight vehicles prompts the evolution from sledges to pallets. 1924:  The US grants…

Berry Industrial Attends WBENC’s Summit & Salute Conference in Houston 3 days. 1,800+ attendees. 900+ companies. One mission: Fueling the success of women-owned businesses. Summit & Salute is a signature event from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) dedicated…

2 billion: Number of pallets estimated to be in circulation in the US 80%: Share of all US commerce estimated to be transported on pallets 3 days: Time it took to unload a typical boxcar filled with unpalletized canned goods in 1931 4…

We’ve been bowling them over and horsing around at the Petroleum Packaging Council’s Spring Meeting in Scottsdale!                                

Violets are blue.  We love our pallets and so should you! Congratulations to Debra and Peter’s son, David and his new bride, Barbara!  We wish Dr. and Dr. Berry pallets full of love and happiness!

Thanks to Pasadena Skid & Pallet, Katoen Natie and Wooden Pallets LTD for opening their facilities and sharing their best practices with 200+ members of the NWPCA.  Another benefit for being a part of this strong association.                             …

Our CEO Debra Berry is featured in Pallet Central’s cover story this month! Check out the article here and learn all about ‘The Women Who Move Pallets’! Read the whole article here!

When one of our vendors, John Nisley, shared with us his plan to aid Search and Rescue Teams deployed to the greater Houston and Port Arthur area of Texas, we were happy to help. The Illinois SAR 19 and Arkansas…

We are proud to announce that our CEO, Debra Berry, recently graduated from the Monsanto Supplier Diversity Mentoring Program (MSDMP).  The MSDMP is an extensive development program designed to assist in the growth and sustainability of diverse suppliers.  The program’s…

We are thrilled to announce that Debra and Peter Berry are featured in this month’s issue of Compoundings published by the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA).  If you’ve ever wondered which historical figure Peter would like to meet or if…

The clothes you’re wearing right now, the food you ate today and the computer you’re reading this on all have one thing in common.  They all were on a pallet before they got to you.  Pallets move the world.  (See video…)…

The BIG family wishes you….  

The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) BioPreferred® Program and the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) recently announced that all coated and uncoated wood pallets manufactured with NWPCA’s Pallet Design System™ (PDS) are now recognized by USDA’s BioPreferred® Program.…

Choose the Sustainable Way.  (See video…)