All Size Pallets - GMA pallets, new and reconditioned in Detroit, MI

One of the common sizes that we work with in the Michigan pallet industry is a 48” x 40”, or a GMA pallet. Here you see a good example of that. Typically, you have a GMA number 1 and number 2, or an A or B. Basically that refers to if it has been repaired. If it is a number one pallet it hasn’t been repaired at all, the runners are basically really nice and uniform, and there is only 1 runner. Here we have a GMA number 2 pallet and you can see that this runner has been shored up (reinforced) with an additional runner or piece of wood to make it structurally sound.

New GMA Wood Pallets

GMA pallets refer to 48” x 40” pallets that are manufactured to specifications set forth by the Grocery Manufacturers Association. There are several key factors that go into manufacturing these pallets:

Stringer dimensions
Stringers with notches making a 4-way pallet.
Deck boards that are 5/8” thick.
Typical construction with 7 top and 5 bottom boards with wider end boards.
Alternate construction with 6 top and 4 bottom boards of equal dimensions.

Repaired GMA pallets

Reconditioned pallets go through a process of sorting and repairing. This includes repairing broken or splintered deck boards and stringers. This repair work results in structurally sound pallets that are very safe for use. The pallets coming out of this process are divided into grades depending on their condition.

GMA Grade #1 or Grade A Reconditioned Pallets

This refers to a used GMA pallet that has original wood with no reinforcement pieces. The most premium of the GMA Grade #1 pallets are considered “food grade” pallets that are reserved for delivery to food and grocery inventory. The food grade pallets may be nearly indistinguishable from new GMA wood pallets. You might have also heard these referred to as “Sam’s Grade Pallets”.

Pallets with discoloration or minor defects in the wood are also sold as #1 grade but typically for less than the premium. They may or may not contain new stringers or recycled deck boards. These pallets are just as sound as the premium reconditioned GMA pallets but are better suited for non-food related shipping like industrial manufacturing.

GMA Grade #2 or Grade B Pallets

These pallets have sustained damage to one or more of the stringers which have been patched with additional wood to make them structurally sound. All Size Pallets reinforces pallet stringers with full length stringers or with blocks that span an entire notch. Many of our competitors will attempt to repair stringers with blocks as little as 6” long, which makes for a very poor repair. As with Grade #1, this grade has various levels and price points. Premium grade #2 GMA pallets will typically only contain 1 patch, while the lesser grades may have patches on all three stringers.

Whether you are looking for new or reconditioned GMA pallets or custom wood pallets in Michigan. You can be sure that we have you covered.

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03:28 25 Apr 17

Excellent customer service, environmentally conscious, affordable price point, quality product. Highly recommend.

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16:27 15 Feb 17

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16:22 15 Feb 17

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23:44 11 Jan 17

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18:22 11 Jan 17

Great service!

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17:37 11 Jan 17

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17:29 11 Jan 17

All Size Pallet has everything that you could need in a manufacturing company. Their recycling program is not only green and earth friendly, but it is progressive and innovative. Being a family owned company they have the personalized touch that makes you feel like family instead of just another customer. I know I will be taken care of properly for any of my manufacturing needs. I would happily recommend All Size to anyone looking for a great manufacturing company.

Greg Rains

21:30 08 Dec 15

Great company to do business with! A good group of people very down to earth and work hard to take care of you. I worked with Mike and he was very helpful and knew his stuff. I would recommend them to anyone. We will continue to do business with them!

Leslie Augst

11:43 18 Aug 15

They take what normally is an inconvenient process of buy pallets and make it easy, affordable and the customer service can't be beat

Jason Marcel

22:07 05 Aug 15

Been working here for about a month love all the people and environment. The pallets that we build here are at the highest quality and we always make sure that the customer gets their order even if it means we have to go to superior lengths. Whenever I need pallets and boxes in the future I will always go to this company first. And have recommended them to all my previous employers.

Dianne Knox

16:33 14 May 15

All-Size Pallets have been more than generous with my fundraising efforts for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3 Day (walking 60 miles over the course of 3 days) by donating pallets to us to make assorted types of flags for us to sell. Mike worked with me with the types of pallets that were needed & has been very pleasant to work with. When it comes to the point where we would need to purchase pallets we will definitely go through this company. It has been an awesome experience!! =D

kayla morse

04:06 19 Oct 13

I've conducted business with All Size for the past two years and I can say without a doubt that they are thee best Pallet company out there. They have amazing customer service, An example, of how great their customer service is that I often find myself in a pinch where I am about to run out of pallets and i have many orders ready to be shipped without pallets to be shipped on, I call All Size and Mike calms any fears I have by reassuring me he will have my order the next day, and he always does and is never late, I can trust this company thoroughly and I have never said that about another business. Not only do they have the lowest prices in the state of Michigan but their quality is superb. I've never had a problem with this company whatsoever and in the world of purchasing and having pallets delivered, problems often occur. You wont regret using this company for your pallet needs.

Danielle Downs

13:50 13 Oct 13

I'm glad I came across All Size Pallets while searching for heat-treated pallets online. I like to support Michigan-based companies if I can. While there are many options to choose from to purchase pallets online Mike was always prompt in answering e-mails and made sure I was going to get exactly what I was looking for with my order, which I plan to use to make furniture. He and the staff were very friendly and professional. They offered me different price and delivery options, so I wasn't forced to buy the most expensive--especially b/c they don't typically work with smaller orders and the pallets are in great condition! I would highly recommend All Size Pallets, the product and sales experience was above and beyond my expectations, which any consumer only hopes for.