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Kamps Releases Comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility Report

By Drew Bedsole / April 26, 2024 / 0 Comments

Kamps, Inc., the nation’s leader in Comprehensive Pallet Life-Cycle Services™ is pleased to announce the release of our 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report. This is the third year in a row we are reporting on our environmental impacts, and the first year we are reporting on our broader impact as an organization in Employee Safety, […]

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What the Published SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Means for The Pallet Industry

By Fuad Hasanovic / March 28, 2024 / 0 Comments

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate Disclosure Rule is a regulation enacted by the SEC. It aims to standardize how publicly traded companies disclose climate-related risks and their impact. The rule was first announced in March 2022. Originally expected to be finalized by December 2022, it has been delayed twice due to feedback and […]

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Supply & Demand Chain Executive Names Kamps Sales Consultant as Recipient of 2024 Pros to Know Award: Rising Stars Category

By Fuad Hasanovic / March 8, 2024 / 0 Comments

GRAND RAPIDS, MI —March 8, 2024 — Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, named Matt Klein, Kamps Sales Consultant, as one of the winners of this year’s Pros to Know award, which recognizes outstanding professionals whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply […]

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Kamps Announces Executive Team Changes

By Fuad Hasanovic / January 4, 2024 / 0 Comments

GRAND RAPIDS, MI, Jan 4, 2024 – Kamps, Inc. (“The Company”), a portfolio company of Freeman Spogli & Co. and one of the nation’s largest pallet companies, is pleased to announce three executive role changes – effective immediately. Mitchell Kamps, 28-year veteran of the company, will be promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Kevin Bailey, […]

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EU Proposal for Packaging | Everything You Need to Know

By Fuad Hasanovic / January 2, 2024 / 0 Comments

In November 2022, the European Commission proposed a new legislation called the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The PPWR’s rules apply to all packaging placed on the EU market – including transport packaging such as wooden pallets. Outline of the Orginal PPWR for the proposal The goal of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation […]

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Kamps EcoVadis Score: Our Sustainability Rating

By Fuad Hasanovic / December 14, 2023 / 0 Comments

Kamps is pleased to be an EcoVadis partner, the world’s most trusted business sustainability rating platform. Our partnership with EcoVadis helps us manage our Corporate Social risk and compliance and meet corporate sustainability goals. Kamps and/or our subsidiaries have been partnered with EcoVadis since 2021 – showcasing our long-term dedication to sustainability and transparency.   […]

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What is a Pallet Broker and what do they do?

By Fuad Hasanovic / November 17, 2023 / 0 Comments

For businesses in retail, manufacturing, distribution, and other related industries, an efficient pallet program is vital. In fact, efficient pallet management has become a requirement for every large-scale enterprise today. Managing these large scale programs can be a difficult task based on how many locations a company has or how many product SKUs are being […]

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Comprehensive Collection of Research Regarding the Sustainability of Wooden Pallets

By Fuad Hasanovic / November 7, 2023 / 0 Comments

Wooden pallets are one of the most sustainable forms of packaging available in the market. This claim is backed by numerous research papers and studies ranging from ones published by reputable industry associations to prestigious universities. The reason for the green nature of the wooden pallet is the product’s rate of recycling, durability, and multiple […]

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Kamps, Inc. Receives Supplier Excellence Award

By Fuad Hasanovic / November 1, 2023 / 0 Comments

GRAND RAPIDS, MI, November 2, 2023 – Kamps, Inc. (“Kamps”, “Company”), the nation’s leader in innovative pallet services, is pleased to announce that its long-standing customer, Kem Krest Corporation LLC (“Kem Krest”), recently presented the company with its Supplier Excellence Award. Kamps will be receiving recognition during Kem Krest’s Customer & Supplier Reception, an event […]

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Kamps Releases 2022 Environmental Sustainability Report

By Fuad Hasanovic / October 25, 2023 / 0 Comments

Kamps, Inc., the nation’s leader in pallet recycling services and pallet sales is pleased to announce the release of our 2022 Environmental Sustainability Report (ESR). This is the second year in a row we have released our ESR. The ESR details our broad environmental impact, from both corporate and operational standpoints. Our ESR is the next […]

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