GRAND RAPIDS, MI – June 23, 2026 – Kamps, Inc., a leading national wooden pallet and reusable packaging management company, has achieved the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Chain of Custody certification for new pallet manufacturing at its South Charleston, Ohio facility (FSC-C226220). This milestone underscores the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, responsible sourcing, and providing transparent services to its local and national customer base.
An FSC CoC certification provides credible assurance that materials sold originate from well-managed forests or reclaimed sources. The chain of custody tracks the wood fiber through every stage of production—from forest to consumer. Kamps’ South Charleston facility serves as a flagship for this initiative, perfectly exemplifying the company’s capabilities in integrating large-scale manufacturing with the highest global standards for forest management. This certification allows the South Charleston facility to offer products that meet the most rigorous environmental and social standards in the industry.
“We are thrilled to announce this FSC certification for our South Charleston location, as it underscores our unwavering commitment to the stewardship of our planet and the responsibility we have as industry leaders,” said Tim Eppinga, Chief Commercial Officer, Kamps, Inc. “By offering FSC-certified products, we are empowering our customers to meet their own sustainability goals and ensuring that our wooden packaging products contribute to a more sustainable economy.”
“FSC CoC is widely considered the global gold standard in forest product chain of custody certification for a reason, and we are excited to be championing the principles it stands for,” said Emma Condet, Corporate Social Responsibility Coordinator of Kamps, Inc. “From FSC’s strict thresholds for biodiversity preservation to rigorous controls on ‘controlled wood’ accounting, we are thrilled to provide this additional layer of transparency and assurance to our South Charleston-based customers.”
By achieving this milestone, Kamps enables customers purchasing new wood pallets from its South Charleston facility to demonstrate a clear commitment to green procurement policies, while reinforcing its own position as a forward-thinking leader in the packaging industry. As one of the largest pallet management companies in the United States, Kamps plans to continue to invest in certifications and processes that reduce environmental impact, support safe and transparent operations, and maximize the lifespan of wood materials to encourage a circular model of repair and reuse.
About Kamps
Kamps, Inc., based out of Grand Rapids, MI, is a full-service national pallet company delivering innovative pallet and packaging services to customers since 1973. Kamps specializes in supplying high-quality wood pallets, comprehensive pallet recycling services, and total pallet management services to diverse supply chains across the nation, as well as select national customers in Canada and Mexico. Kamps has over 400 locations in its national network, which includes over 50 asset-based manufacturing and recycling facilities.
To learn more about Kamps visit: www.kampspallets.com
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