10/08/2026
When a shipment needs 20 crates, whose work gets put on hold to build them?
For a plant that makes its own shipping crates, that order also means cutting material, assembling boxes, and finding employees to do the work.
If those employees also handle production, maintenance, or shipping, someone has to rearrange the day to get the crates finished. The lumber cost alone doesn’t capture that tradeoff.
Making crates in-house may work when demand is manageable. A larger order can make the time and labor involved harder to absorb.
Service Pallet builds custom wood crates for individual shipments and recurring orders. We can review your current build and quote finished crates, giving you a practical comparison against the work your team handles today.
Contact us to arrange a visit and review your crating requirements.
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