November 2025
What trends or opportunities do you see shaping the pallet industry right now?
There’s definitely change happening with contracts and bids coming up for renewal, which opens opportunities for companies willing to adapt. One challenge everyone’s talking about is finding enough cores—the supply of recycled materials is tight. It’s a reminder of how dynamic the pallet market can be and how important it is to stay flexible and informed.
How can associations like WPA best support companies in the pallet and packaging sector today?
Honestly, WPA is already doing a great job. The regular updates, communications, and access to information are exactly what members need to stay current. As a new member, I’ve felt welcomed and well-informed from the start, and that’s something I really appreciate.
WPM
What trends or opportunities do you see shaping the pallet industry right now?
There’s definitely change happening with contracts and bids coming up for renewal, which opens opportunities for companies willing to adapt. One challenge everyone’s talking about is finding enough cores—the supply of recycled materials is tight. It’s a reminder of how dynamic the pallet market can be and how important it is to stay flexible and informed.
How can associations like WPA best support companies in the pallet and packaging sector today?
Honestly, WPA is already doing a great job. The regular updates, communications, and access to information are exactly what members need to stay current. As a new member, I’ve felt welcomed and well-informed from the start, and that’s something I really appreciate.
WPM
Manny Vazquez, shown above with his family, is a new WPA member, and the owner and founder of Costa Mesa, California- based R&B Warehouse Supplies Inc, a national distributor of warehouse and shipping supplies. To find out more, call (949) 624-3800 or visit www.rbwarehousesupplies.com/