Wood is one of the oldest building materials used by humans. Pallets are a prime example of this renewable material’s efficient
use in the logistics business – especially the standardized EPAL (European Pallet Association) pallets. These are produced to precise specifications: each Euro pallet comprises eleven boards and nine blocks held together with 78 certified special nails arranged in a set nail pattern. Only 17 types of wood are approved for the boards, although the blocks may also be made of pressed wood. Most Euro pallets are made from coniferous species like fir, spruce and pine. This is because conifers grow fast and their wood is weatherproof and pest-resistant. Most coniferous woods also have good dimensional stability and are easy to cut.