OUR HISTORY
It all started with a simple forklift. Back in 1963, brothers Armin and Hans Pagenkopf purchased a forklift to help move produce for their Calgary-based business. What they didn’t realize at the time was that this one decision would spark the beginnings of one of Alberta’s largest pallet manufacturers.
When the brothers struggled to find reliable wooden bases to transport their goods, they took matters into their own hands—literally. Evenings were spent sawing, hammering, and nailing pallets together by hand. By 1967, Armin and Hans had sold their produce operation, invested $500 each, and launched Alberta Pallet Co. Since then, they’ve continued to grow and adapt, eventually moving to a large manufacturing facility in Airdrie.
OUR FACILITY
As demand grew, Alberta Pallet expanded beyond its modest Calgary shop and relocated to Airdrie, where it purchased a 50,000-square-foot plant. Today, that facility produces over 1,000 pallets every single day, consuming more than four million board feet of lumber annually while maintaining a steady stock of one million board feet at any given time.
50,000 sq. ft
Facility in Airdrie, Alberta
Processing more than 4 million board feet of lumber/year, we supply businesses with everything from new and custom builds to recycled pallet solutions.
1,000,000
Board feet of wood on hand
At any time, we carry over 1,000,000 board feet of stock in our massive facility to ensure no order is too big, saving you lead time and downtime.
30,000
Board ft/day in production
Our in-house DFIA-licensed kiln treats 30,000 board ft/day, producing pallets that are affordable, fully compliant, and meet international standards.
OUR VALUES
Our values drive us every day, shaping the way we work with our customers, partners, and team. We operate with honesty and transparency to deliver high-quality products and an exceptional customer experience. We’re here to provide reliable solutions that improve business operations and give our customers peace of mind.
Integrity
Every product that leaves our facility is produced in compliance with regional, national, and international transport and environmental standards, so you can count on products that deliver reliability and responsibility.
Quality
Our facility operates at the highest standard, producing top-quality pallets that are built to endure, including new, re-manufactured, recycled, and custom-designed pallets through the Pallet Design System (PDS).
Confidence
Because we rigorously adhere to certified standards, you get pallets that meet all regulatory and logistical requirements. After over 50 years, we bring experience, stability, and a legacy of service you can rely on.
