But the blue pallets were about twice as expensive as traditional pallets. David Lee, an executive at CHEP, says it was a tough sell. DAVID LEE: You had to persuade them - here's a better mousetrap.

Select a pallet that’s in good condition (not broken, rotten, oily or moldy). A visual inspection is usually sufficient to rule out these defects. Inspect the ends of the boards for splits and ...

People have moved stuff on pallets for a long time. And for basically 50 years, no one in the U.S. really improved on it. Until they did.

Pallets don't usually make headlines. But amid fresh controversy around the traditional July bonfires held in Northern Ireland this year, they've suddenly become a talking point. Wooden pallets used ...