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Association des manufacturiers de palettes et contenants du Québec inc. | AMPCQ Association des manufacturiers de palettes et contenants du Québec inc. | AMPCQ

Quebec Pallet and Container

Manufacturers Association

We promote the use and manufacture of wooden pallets according to environmentally friendly standards.

Quebec Pallet and Container

Manufacturers Association

We promote the use and manufacture of wooden pallets according to environmentally friendly standards.

Our Mission

To unite companies involved in the manufacturing and distribution of wooden pallets, with the goal of promoting their use and production in line with industry standards that respect both customer needs and environmental sustainability.

Who We Represent

The AMPCQ welcomes all key players in the industry, including wooden pallet and container manufacturers, as well as suppliers of goods and services related to the sector.

Regular members Associated members
Palettes en bois | AMPCQ
Fabricant et fournisseurs de l’industrie | AMPCQ

Who Is This Site For ?

  • Users of wooden pallets and containers
  • Manufacturers of wooden pallets and containers.
  • Raw material suppliers.
  • Transportation companies.
  • Government authorities.
  • The general public.

What Are the Objectives ?

This guide is designed to assist buyers in selecting pallets that meet minimum construction standards, which AMPCQ. member manufacturers have voluntarily committed to.

It also serves as a decision-making tool for buyers, manufacturers, and suppliers in the industry, helping them choose appropriate materials and understand the acceptable tolerances for those materials.

Wooden Pallets and the Environment

Contrary to popular belief, trees are never cut down specifically to produce wooden pallets. For over 50 years, the pallet industry has used value-added wood that would otherwise be destined for fuel or as input for the pulp and paper industry.

Wooden pallets comply with key environmental standards, following the 4 R’s:

Renewable | AMPCQ

Renewable

Wooden pallets are made from a renewable raw material — wood sourced from sustainable forestry practices.

Reusable | AMPCQ

Reusable

A well-constructed, standard wooden pallet can be reused for over 100 trips. We strongly encourage the use of returnable, standardized pallets to extend their lifespan and reduce waste.

Repairable | AMPCQ

Repairable

Wooden pallets are easy to repair at a fraction of their original cost, making them an economical and sustainable option.

Recyclable | AMPCQ

Recyclable

When a wooden pallet can no longer be reused or repaired, it can still be recycled in several ways: Disassembled for parts to create refurbished pallets, ground into wood chips for use as fuel, compost, or decorative mulch

Associations and Organizations

CFIA

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

inspection.canada.ca

CIFQ

Quebec Forest Industry Council

www.cifq.com

Planet Pal

www.planetpal.net

CWPCA

Canadian Wooden Pallet & Container Association

www.canadianpallets.com

NHLA

National Hardwood Lumber Association

www.nhla.com

FPInnovations

www.fpinnovations.ca

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