ISPM-15 CERTIFIED
Shipping pallets internationally – including to Mexico or overseas – may require heat treatment to help prevent the spread of invasive insects or pests like the brown spruce long-horned beetle and pine shoot beetle. Alberta Pallet is proud to operate a CFIA-licensed kiln in the area, providing heat-treated pallets Alberta businesses can rely on for applicable international shipping requirements.
Our in-house capability means you don’t have to ship your pallets elsewhere for heat treatment, reducing transportation costs, shortening lead times, and simplifying the process. Our kiln can treat up to 30,000 board feet per day, with treated material appropriately marked for traceability.
COMMON USES
Heat-treated pallets are wood pallets that have undergone a controlled heat treatment process designed to reduce the risk of pests being transported through wood packaging materials.
For international shipments, ISPM-15 establishes treatment and marking requirements for wood packaging used in global trade. In Canada, the CFIA’s heat treatment program requires qualifying wood packaging to reach a main core temperature of at 56°C for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Once compliant treatment is complete, the appropriate IPPC/ISPM-15 mark is applied to identify the treated wood packaging.
HEAT-TREATED PALLETS ARE COMMONLY USED FOR:
For businesses looking for heat-treated pallets that Calgary companies can source locally, Alberta Pallet provides in-house treatment and pallet manufacturing from its Airdrie facility.
ISPM-15 COMPLIANCE
ISPM-15 is an international phytosanitary standard for wood packaging materials used in international trade. It reduces the risk of invasive pests being transported through untreated wood packaging.
For Canadian exporters shipping wood packaging to countries that require ISPM-15, the packaging must meet applicable treatment, debarking, and marking requirements.
Using any form of non-compliant wood packaging can create avoidable problems during shipping, including delays, inspections, repacking requirements, and other regulatory complications.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
ALBERTA PALLET’S COMPLIANCE CAPABILITIES:
Shipping Internationally?
Make sure your wood packaging meets your destination’s requirements before your shipment leaves Canada.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING CHECKLIST
If you’re preparing an international shipment, ask:
Keep in mind:
The requirements can depend on the destination, and exemptions may apply to certain shipments. Always confirm destination requirements before shipping.
Need help sourcing export-ready pallets?
Alberta Pallet provides heat-treated pallets Calgary businesses can access from a local Alberta supplier, with in-house treatment capabilities to help simplify the process.
OUR PROCESS
Alberta Pallet keeps the heat treatment process in-house, helping simplify the path from pallet production to shipment.
01
CONFIRM YOUR REQUIREMENTS
We review your pallet type, dimensions, quantity, destination, and timeline.
02
BUILD OR PREPARE YOUR PALLETS
Your pallets are manufactured, selected, or prepared according to your order requirements.
03
HEAT TREAT & MARK
Eligible wood packaging is treated through our CFIA-licensed process and appropriately marked when required.
04
READY FOR SHIPPING
Once treatment is complete, your pallets are ready for pickup or delivery when you need it.
WHY IN-HOUSE HEAT TREATMENT?
Because treatment is completed at Alberta Pallet’s facility, you don’t have to send pallets to a separate third-party treatment provider. This can reduce additional transportation, handling, and lead time.
For businesses sourcing heat-treated pallets Alberta-wide, in-house treatment provides a convenient way to keep pallet production and treatment under one roof.
OUR PRODUCTS
For more than 50 years, we’ve delivered high-quality, certified pallets to local and international customers, helping them ship safely and efficiently. Using only the finest lumber, each pallet is carefully crafted to meet the highest standards of strength and reliability. We stand by our products and our exceptional customer service.
Proudly Local for Over 50 Years
Built on family values, hard work, and ingenuity, Alberta Pallet has grown from humble beginnings in 1967 to become a trusted industry leader in pallet manufacturing.
Heat Treating Standards
Our CFIA-licensed kiln dryer delivers guaranteed compliance for international shipments, stamping the wood to be traceable to the country of origin and the production facility
High-Capacity Facility Ready to Deliver
Our large-scale operation handles a huge volume of lumber, providing the quantity and reliability you need to meet both domestic and international pallet demands
OUR FACILITY
4 Million Board Feet & Growing: Our Production at a Glance
When demand outgrew our original Calgary shop, we relocated to a massive 50,000-square-foot facility in Airdrie. Today, this state-of-the-art plant produces over 1,000 pallets every day, using more than four million board feet of lumber annually while maintaining a ready stock of one million board feet to meet any order quickly.
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.
INDUSTRIES
Businesses across Alberta rely on wood packaging to move products through domestic, cross-border, and international supply chains. Whether you’re looking for heat-treated pallets Calgary businesses can source locally or larger-volume pallet programs for export operations, Alberta Pallet provides solutions designed around your shipping needs.
MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRIAL
Heat-treated pallets for machinery, components, manufactured products, and industrial shipments.
AGRICULTURE & FOOD
Reliable wood packaging for agricultural products, equipment, and applicable export shipments.
OILFIELD & ENERGY
Pallet solutions for equipment, components, tools, and other energy-sector products moving through demanding supply chains.
CONSTRUCTION
Heat-treated pallet options for building materials, equipment, and specialized construction products.
WAREHOUSING & LOGISTICS
Reliable pallet supply for distribution centres and businesses managing high-volume shipping programs.
INTERNATIONAL EXPORTERS
Export-ready pallet solutions for businesses moving products across borders and into international markets.
HEAT TREATED PALLETS
Our CFIA-licensed kiln can treat eligible new pallets, custom pallets, recycled/used pallets, and other wood products. If you have specific dimensions or export requirements, our team can easily help determine the best option for your specific order.
For applicable international shipments, wood packaging must meet the requirements of the destination country. Alberta Pallet’s CFIA-licensed heat treatment process follows the applicable Canadian requirements, and compliant wood packaging receives the appropriate ISPM-15/IPPC marking.
Custom pallets should generally be designed and built to the required specifications before treatment. Cutting, repairing, or modifying treated wood packaging can affect compliance or marking requirements. If you need a custom pallet, let us know your requirements before treatment so we can help determine the appropriate solution.
Our high-capacity kiln can treat up to 30,000 board feet per day. Actual capacity and scheduling depend on pallet size, quantity, and production requirements.
Yes. Because heat treatment is handled in-house, Alberta Pallet can help reduce the additional transportation, handling, and scheduling involved when pallets need to be sent to a third-party treatment facility.
Many countries require wood packaging used in international trade to meet ISPM-15 requirements. However, requirements vary by destination, and certain exemptions may apply. Always confirm the current requirements for your destination before shipping.
ISPM-15 is an international phytosanitary standard governing wood packaging material used in international trade. It establishes treatment and marking requirements designed to reduce the risk of pests being transported through wood packaging.
Under Canada’s CFIA Heat-Treated Wood Products Certification Program, applicable wood packaging must reach a minimum core temperature of 56°C for at least 30 continuous minutes throughout the wood profile.
The IPPC/ISPM-15 mark identifies wood packaging that has undergone an approved treatment and meets the applicable marking requirements. The mark includes identifying information associated with the country and producer or treatment provider.
Alberta Pallet operates its large-scale pallet manufacturing and heat treatment facility in Airdrie and serves businesses in Calgary and throughout Alberta. If you’re looking for heat-treated pallets Calgary businesses can source from an established local supplier, our team can discuss your order, quantity, location, and delivery requirements.
