Grade A Pallets
Sound pallets with few or no repairs. Alberta Pallets is a free referral service that passes your request to a partner supplier.
What Grade A Means
Grade A usually describes the soundest used pallets. Exact definitions vary between suppliers.
Typical Specifications
What buyers usually see with this grade. Confirm specifics with the partner supplier.
Why Consider Grade A?
Sound Structure
Few or no repairs, so most boards and stringers are original
Tidy Presentation
A cleaner look suits loads your customers will see
Repeat Handling
Sound pallets tend to suit repeat use better than worn ones
Export Option
Heat-treated pallets carry the ISPM 15 HT stamp
Common Uses
Where buyers often choose Grade A
Export Shipping
Ask for heat-treated pallets that carry the ISPM 15 HT stamp
Retail Display
A tidy look for pallets that customers will see in store
Higher-Value Goods
A sound deck gives cartons and packaged goods even support
How Grade A Compares
Choose the grade that fits your application and load.
Sound pallets with few or no repairs and light wear.
Often chosen for export loads, retail displays and higher-value goods.
Repaired pallets that may have replaced boards or a stringer plate. Cosmetic wear is normal.
Often chosen for everyday warehousing, distribution and manufacturing.
Heavier wear and more visible repairs, for one-way or light use.
Often chosen when appearance is secondary and loads stay light.
Common Sizes
48" x 40" GMA is the common North American size. Availability of other sizes depends on partner suppliers.
GMA size, the common North American pallet footprint.
Square footprint used in some warehousing applications.
Square footprint with added deck space for larger loads.
Oversized footprint for long or bulky products.
Available through partner suppliers. Share your dimensions, load and entry type.
Heat Treatment & ISPM 15
Heat-treated pallets can be requested for export. Check current regulations for your destination before you ship.
ISPM 15 heat treatment brings the wood core to 56 C (133 F) for at least 30 minutes.
Treated pallets carry the HT stamp, which is the mark to look for on export pallets.
Solid wood pallets of stringer or block construction can both be heat treated.
Grade describes condition and heat treatment is separate, so ask for both in your request.
Pickup, Delivery & Related Services
Arranged through partner suppliers. Availability depends on your location.
Pickup
Partner suppliers can arrange pickup in areas such as Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer, depending on availability.
Delivery
We take requests from Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray and other areas. Availability depends on partner suppliers.
Loading
Tell us about your dock and trailer setup so a partner supplier can plan around it.
Repair & Recycling
Partner suppliers can repair damaged pallets and take used ones. Mention it in your request.
Larger Orders
Share your quantity and schedule. Pricing is by quote from partner suppliers.
Common Industries
Sectors where Grade A pallets are commonly used.
Grade A FAQs
Common questions before you send a request.
Are Grade A pallets heat treated?
Not automatically. Grade describes condition, and heat treatment is separate. If you need ISPM 15 pallets for export, say so in your request and look for the HT stamp.
Can I see pallets before buying?
Mention it in your request. Whether you can view pallets or receive photos depends on the partner supplier.
Can pallets be colour coded or marked?
Add it to your request, and a partner supplier can tell you what is possible.
How does a request work?
You send a free, no-obligation quote request and we pass it to a partner supplier, who follows up on availability and timing.
How much do Grade A pallets cost?
Pricing is by quote from partner suppliers and depends on size, quantity and location.
Pricing by Quote
Partner suppliers quote based on your size, quantity and location in Alberta
Request Grade A Pallets
Send a free, no-obligation quote request and a partner supplier will follow up