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Oak Creek, WI — [12/5/2024] — Oak Creek Wood Products (OCWP) and Grupo Lyrba, a leader in Mexico’s recycling industry, have entered a strategic alliance to optimize their wood sector. Through this collaboration, OCWP will now join Lyrba’s established wood division across their eight key locations: Ramos Arizpe, San Luis Potosí, León, Silao, Toluca, Mérida, Cancún, and Chetumal. “Grupo Lyrba is excited to combine our expertise in the wood pallet industry with OCWP to continue growing and delivering high-quality solutions,” said Rodrigo Orozco Montes de Oca, CEO of Grupo Lyrba. “Together, we ...

EU Compliance and Sustainability As sustainability regulations in the European Union evolve, businesses exporting to Europe must prepare for new requirements. One of these changes comes from the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which mandates that all packaging, including pallets, must be reusable or recyclable by 2030. Additionally, the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires businesses to prove the sustainability of their supply chains, focusing on the traceability and legality of their sourcing practices to prevent products from contributing to deforestation or forest ...

OAK CREEK, WI (9/9/24) — Oak Creek Wood Products, a leading pallet manufacturer committed to quality and sustainability, is proud to announce that it is now the only manufacturer in the United States to have attained EPAL (European Pallet Association) 1 certification. This certification represents a significant milestone for Oak Creek Wood Products, enabling the company to expand its distribution into European markets and meet the growing demand for high-quality pallets. The EPAL certification, recognized worldwide, sets the highest standards for pallet manufacturing, ensuring strict ...

OAK CREEK, WI (6/25/24) - Oak Creek Wood Products, a leading industrial wood packaging supplier, and Pallet Bros, a leading pallet manufacturer and recycler based in Austin, Texas, announce their partnership. This partnership marks a significant milestone for both Oak Creek Wood Products and Pallet Bros. In response to growing demand for block-style pallets, Oak Creek Wood Products is extending its specialized services to customers in the southwest market. Integrating expertise will enhance their service offerings and expand their industrial wood packaging footprint. This new venture will ...

OAK CREEK, WI (6/18/24) — Oak Creek Wood Products proudly announces its certification as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). This prestigious acknowledgment recognizes Oak Creek Wood Products as a minority-owned and operated business that meets the rigorous criteria set forth by the NMSDC. The rigorous certification process for attaining MBE status involves meticulous examination of a company's ownership, management, and operational structure to verify its minority ownership and control. This certification not only validates Oak ...

OAK CREEK, WI (11/6/23) — Oak Creek Wood Products announces expansion and has partnered with Marcos Guerrero of Guerrero Pallets to open a facility in León, Guanajuato in the heart of Mexico. The facility, which sits on 22 acres of land, is fully staffed and ready for production with a heat treat chamber onsite. With this expansion, Oak Creek Wood Products is able to better serve its growing multinational customer base along with being able to service any new customers in Mexico. Marcos Guerrero joins the Oak Creek Wood Products family with over 20 years of experience as a pallet company owner ...

Heat treatment plays a pivotal role in the maintenance and preservation of wood pallets and packaging. By subjecting them to this process, not only are they sanitized, but they also meet the stringent standards set for international shipping. This, in turn, facilitates the smooth export of goods across borders. When it comes to the heat treatment of wooden pallets and crating on a nationwide scale, Oak Creek Wood Products stands as the unrivaled choice. But why is heat treatment such a crucial step in the shipping of wooden products? Well, the answer lies in its ability to eradicate insects ...