Load carrier
Standardised load carriers are indispensable in logistics
Wooden load carriers, such as Euro pallets, are widely used in logistics. They are robust, versatile and comparatively inexpensive. Wooden pallets offer a high load-bearing capacity and are suitable for transporting goods in various industries. Their availability and recyclability make them a sustainable option.
Independent quality assurance
The international pool of EUR load carriers is subject to independent quality assurance by external inspection organisations.
The accredited inspection organisations ensure the consistently high quality of EUR load carriers by checking strict compliance with the construction and repair standards in all EUR-licensed production and repair facilities. The inspections take place independently and without prior notification.
Phytosanitary treatment of Euro pallets
Untreated pallets can cause great ecological damage by introducing pests.
To prevent this, the UN sub-organisation IPPC (International Plant Protection Convention) has developed the ISPM 15 standard for global protective measures.
Since 2010, this standard must be complied with by all licensed manufacturers and repairers of Euro pallets. This is achieved by heat treatment of the pallets, in which the wood is heated to at least 56 °C for 30 minutes to eliminate all pests.
Compliance with the ISPM 15 standard can be recognised by the marking in the centre block of the Euro pallet.