Kamps Inc . Acquires Pallet Industries in Florida
Kamps Inc ., one of the nation ’ s largest pallet solutions and recycling providers , has acquired Pallet Industries . The acquisition of Florida-based Pallet Industries builds upon Kamps ’ core mission of providing standardized , bestin-class , pallet solutions on a national scale . The acquisition was finalized on March 17th by both parties . The original owners , Jesus and Jose Rodriguez , will stay on-board to lead the newly acquired locations .
Pallet Industries ( PI ) was established in 2007 and has two locations in Florida : Deerfield ( South ) and Mulberry ( Central ). The strategic locations of the two facilities has allowed Pallet Industries to cover the majority of the state for many years ; including key markets such as Orlando , Tampa , and Miami . The company specializes in reconditioned ( repaired ), remanufactured , and new custom pallets . PI has 115 team members and 150 trailers that service the continuously growing customer base .
“ Jesus and Jose have built a great company ,” says Kamps Inc . President , Mitchell Kamps “ We share much of the same values and characteristics – from having a customer-centric focus to providing opportunities for our team members to experience professional development and advancement . It was just a naturally good fit . The addition of Pallet Industries will certainly help bolster our South-East Region and allow us to better service our overall customer base throughout this region .”
The same sentiments were echoed by both Jesus and Jose , saying “ We have worked with Kamps for a long time as a partner within their pallet network . We have always had a good relationship , and becoming part of the Kamps organization will enable everyone involved to better service the growing customer base in Florida .”
With the acquisition , Kamps now has 25 active locations , over 2,500 active trailers , and over 1,000 employees nationwide . Standardized pallet solutions and service is extremely important in the age of everexpanding e-commerce platforms , national grocery chains , and globally connected supply chains . Kamps ’ continued growth through new location launches and acquisitions strengthens its position to provide customers with the best pallet solutions to meet or exceed their expectations – on a national scale .
To learn more about Kamps Inc ., visit www . kampspallets . com
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