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There\u2019s a risk when you rely on solid-saw, commodity-grade blocks. Howell noted, \u201cIf you\u2019re using blocks that weren\u2019t designed with pallet production in mind, you\u2019re going to see it in your line performance \u2013 downtime, rework, rejects. We work with Euroblock and a few other select suppliers who understand that. They build with our needs in mind, and it makes all the difference.\u201d<\/p>\n
That engineered consistency makes a big difference in production for high-throughput block pallet manufacturers such as Hinton Lumber. \u201cThe quality of Euroblock is always constant, which is a challenge with timber blocks,\u201d he added. \u201cWe run Cape equipment, and we see a considerable increase in production with Euroblock\u2019s product.\u201d<\/p>\n
Euroblock is a joint venture of Pfeifer Holz GmbH (Pfeifer Holz Group) and Presswood International B.V, with manufacturing locations in Germany and the Netherlands. It is the largest supplier of composite blocks for pallet manufacturing in Europe and is positioning itself to serve the growing interest in block pallet production in North America.<\/p>\n
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According to Euroblock, when producing with solid wood blocks, you struggle with knots and cracks, and you have to react fast to keep up with production. But composite blocks can be 100% fully automated.<\/p>\n
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Why Choose Euroblock?<\/p>\n
Hinton Lumber has tested a wide variety of blocks and really likes the quality focus offered by Euroblock. Some of the other suppliers in the sector have focused on the sustainability of the product versus consistency. Howell explained, \u201cA lot of composite block suppliers are coming from the municipal waste or fiber recovery world. They\u2019re not fully invested in the pallet industry, and it shows. The products they produce might check a sustainability box, but they often miss the mark in terms of quality, consistency and adaptability.\u201d<\/p>\n
Howell added, \u201cEuroblock is different. They understand pallets. They\u2019ve invested in the success of our industry\u2014not just in making a product, but in helping us improve automation, drive innovation, and keep pushing for better.\u201d<\/p>\n
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A Proven Solution in Europe<\/p>\n
\u201cIn Europe, about 80% of CHEP pallets are produced with composite blocks,\u201d said Markus Kreutmayr, sales director at Euroblock. \u201cNot only ours; there are other block manufacturers, but composite is the standard.\u201d<\/p>\n
That level of adoption didn\u2019t happen overnight. \u201cThe same situation we had many years ago in Europe,\u201d Kreutmayr recalled. \u201cAlmost nobody was producing a block pallet with composite blocks. It took a lot of conversation with pallet manufacturers to convince them.\u201d<\/p>\n
He believes the same potential exists in North America, where block pallets still represent a smaller portion of the market. \u201cIt\u2019s quite often just a niche product with a few thousand per year. But we see that changing,\u201d Kreutmayr said. \u201cThe market trend in North America will bring more block pallets in the future, most likely required by pallet users.\u201d<\/p>\n
Euroblock\u2019s composite block offers multiple benefits: increased durability, consistent sizing, and higher production efficiency. But the company knows that the key to growth isn\u2019t just about the product \u2013 it\u2019s about listening.<\/p>\n
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With four production sites, Euroblock has built a logistics operation that serves 49 countries, including across North America.<\/p>\n
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Consulting and Customer Focus<\/p>\n
\u201cOne thing we always try to do is understand our customer\u2019s pain points,\u201d said Benjamin Klink, who also supports Euroblock\u2019s international customer base and is area sales manager for North America. \u201cIt might be that they can\u2019t find the right solid wood blocks, or they need to improve output on automated lines. In both cases, we can help.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hinton Lumber has found the customer focus and attention to specific needs a big plus for working with Euroblock. More than just a supplier, Euroblock has been a strategic partner. Howell commented, \u201cEuroblock has tuned in to what our equipment needs, what our customers expect, and where the market is going. That level of engagement brings more value to our company than any generic vendor ever could.\u201d<\/p>\n
Euroblock team members regularly visit customer sites to assess operations and provide recommendations for solutions. While composite blocks enjoy a lengthy list of benefits, the real value proposition can be unique to the customer. \u201cIt\u2019s not easy to give a generic elevator pitch,\u201d Klink said. \u201cThe best approach is to understand what each customer needs, then show how our blocks can solve problems and improve performance.\u201d<\/p>\n
That includes measuring actual results. \u201cSome of our customers tell us they can improve their production output by 20-25% just by using our blocks instead of solid wood,\u201d Klink added.<\/p>\n
Howell agreed with what Klink said. He has seen first-hand how the company helps Hinton Lumber keep up with evolving customer specifications driven by higher levels of automation. Howell pointed out, \u201cWhen we\u2019ve needed to adapt our specs or ramp up production, Euroblock hasn\u2019t just kept up\u2014they\u2019ve stepped up. That\u2019s rare in a supply chain partner, especially when you\u2019re dealing with imported components.\u201d<\/p>\n
When it comes to better engineering and blocks solutions, the key drivers are uniformity and reduced downtime. \u201cWhen producing with solid wood blocks, you struggle with knots and cracks, and you have to react fast to keep up with production,\u201d Klink explained. \u201cOur product is plug and play. It\u2019s 100% automated. One customer making Euro-style pallets went from nine pallets per minute with solid wood to up to 13 pallets per minute with our blocks.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Consistent Quality and Innovation<\/p>\n
Consistency isn\u2019t just marketing; it\u2019s engineered into Euroblock\u2019s process. \u201cIn each production line, we have scale and height control systems,\u201d Kreutmayr said. \u201cEach single block is controlled automatically. If anything is outside our specification, it\u2019s kicked out. That\u2019s how we ensure constant good quality.\u201d<\/p>\n
Composite blocks also make sense for environmental and supply reasons. Euroblock draws raw materials from its parent companies\u2019 wood fiber resources, giving it direct control over input quality. In addition to virgin fiber, the company now also utilizes recycled fiber from the recently completed wood recycling plant installed at the company\u2019s Uelzen location, operated by Pfeifer, one of Euroblock\u2019s parent companies.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe new facility in Uelzen marks a significant milestone for us,\u201d said Kreutmayr. \u201cIt allows us to further optimize our closed-loop raw material cycle. This means we can now specifically recycle waste wood and integrate it into our production process. For our customers, this translates into an even more sustainable and resource-efficient production of our pressboard blocks.\u201d<\/p>\n
The company also sees compliance with the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) as a catalyst for further improvements. \u201cIt\u2019s pushing us toward digital solutions for traceability and chain of custody,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The digitization trend extends to Euroblock\u2019s operations. \u201cWe are working on digitalization of production lines to react fast in unplanned situations, to avoid damage and improve quality,\u201d said Klink. \u201cWe\u2019re also building a B2B online shop for easier purchasing.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Flexible Supply and Global Reach<\/p>\n
With four production sites, Euroblock has built a logistics operation that serves 49 countries, including across North America. \u201cWe are delivering to the polar circle and to the deserts of the Middle East,\u201d Klink noted. \u201cWe\u2019re delivering composite blocks to the U.S., often using 40-foot containers, which are most efficient for logistics costs.\u201d<\/p>\n
That\u2019s an important consideration for U.S. pallet manufacturers evaluating the switch. \u201cIt\u2019s a commodity product, so the transportation cost matters,\u201d Kreutmayr stressed. \u201cThat\u2019s why we have our own logistics department, to optimize delivery options.\u201d<\/p>\n
One key to success is reliability and simplicity. \u201cWe offer Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) service, which means the customer doesn\u2019t need to worry about customs or import processes,\u201d Klink added. \u201cThey just get a call from the logistics company saying, \u2018Can we deliver your blocks tomorrow?\u2019 It\u2019s a full-service approach.\u201d<\/p>\n
Customers typically order on a set schedule. \u201cSome order full containers monthly or biweekly,\u201d he continued. \u201cThat helps with planning and ensures they always have supply on hand.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Consistency isn\u2019t just marketing; it\u2019s engineered into Euroblock\u2019s process. Each production line has scale and height control systems. If anything is outside of the Euroblock specification, it\u2019s kicked out. The company also conducts random sample tests to monitor quality.<\/p>\n
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A Clear Growth Path<\/p>\n
As the North American pallet market evolves, demand for automation-ready solutions are anticipated to grow. And for many pallet manufacturers, composite blocks are becoming part of that equation.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany companies in the U.S. already import other components, like nails,\u201d Klink said. \u201cImporting blocks is not such a big leap, especially if it improves production.\u201d<\/p>\n
What about customers who have previously tried composite blocks but were not sufficiently impressed?\u00a0 \u201cMany of those doubts come from a single bad experience or incorrect usage,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s our job to show how the product really performs. And once people try it, they often come back.\u201d<\/p>\n
Euroblock also supports a degree of customization. While block length and width are standardized due to equipment design, height is flexible. \u201cWe can produce from 53 mm up to 120 mm,\u201d Kreutmayr explained. \u201cIf the volume is there, we can do custom heights.\u201d<\/p>\n
That adaptability, combined with Euroblock\u2019s scale and customer-focused mindset, positions the company well as block pallet demand grows.<\/p>\n
From a U.S. perspective, Howell waxes positively on the product and his company\u2019s relationship with Euroblock. \u201cThe quality and consistency of Euroblock\u2019s product has helped us significantly,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019ve seen better equipment performance and improved production. It\u2019s been a very productive relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n
As more U.S. pallet manufacturers look to boost throughput and reduce operational headaches as the market turns to block pallets, Euroblock\u2019s message to block pallet manufacturers is clear: composite blocks can boost productivity and help you tell an even better sustainability story.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When Hinton Lumber Products first partnered with Euroblock seven years ago, the goal was to improve consistency and…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":51454,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[28,112],"class_list":{"0":"post-51453","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-markets","8":"tag-business","9":"tag-markets"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51453","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51453"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51453\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51454"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51453"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51453"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51453"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}