NAICS 32192 - Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing wood pallets, wood box shook, wood boxes, other wood containers, and wood parts for pallets and containers.
Industry trends:
The Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing industry (NAICS 32192) has been experiencing several notable qualitative trends. A significant trend is the increasing demand for sustainability. Many businesses are now seeking eco-friendly and recyclable materials, which is pushing manufacturers toward the development and adoption of greener production methods. This shift is influenced by regulatory pressures and changing consumer preferences.
Another trend is the growing use of automation and technology. Manufacturers are investing in advanced machinery and software to streamline processes, reduce labor costs, and improve efficiency. This includes implementing IoT (Internet of Things) devices for better inventory and fleet management.
Custom pallets and containers tailored to specific industry needs are becoming more popular. Retailers and companies in sectors like pharmaceuticals and food & beverage require specialized solutions for enhanced product safety and logistical efficiency.
Market consolidation is also evident, with larger companies acquiring smaller ones to gain market share and expand service offerings. This trend is expected to continue as businesses seek economies of scale and competitive advantages.
Looking forward, the industry is poised to benefit from the growth in e-commerce and global trade, which drive the need for robust packaging and reliable shipping solutions. However, ongoing supply chain disruptions and fluctuating raw material costs could pose challenges. Overall, innovation and sustainability will likely be critical drivers of success in the coming years.
This industry is comprised of:
Ammunition boxes, wood, manufacturing
Barrel heading and staves manufacturing
Barrels, wood, coopered, manufacturing
Baskets, wood (e.g., round stave, veneer), manufacturing
Berry crates, wood, wirebound, manufacturing
Berry cups, veneer and splint, manufacturing
Box cleats, wood, manufacturing
Box shook manufacturing
Boxes, cigar, wood or part wood, manufacturing
Boxes, jewelry, wood or part wood, manufacturing
Boxes, wood, manufacturing
Boxes, wood, plain or fabric covered, nailed or lock corner, manufacturing
Buckets, wood, coopered, manufacturing
Cases, shipping, wood, wirebound, manufacturing
Cases, wood packing, nailed or lock corner, manufacturing
Cases, wood shipping, nailed or lock corner, manufacturing
Casks, wood, coopered, manufacturing
Chests for tools, wood, manufacturing
Chicken coops (i.e., crates), wood, wirebound for shipping poultry, manufacturing
Cigar boxes, wood and part wood, manufacturing
Containers, wood, manufacturing
Cooperage manufacturing
Cooperage stock (e.g., heading, hoops, staves) manufacturing
Cooperage stock mills
Coopered tubs manufacturing
Crates (e.g., berry, butter, fruit, vegetable) made of wood, wirebound, manufacturing
Drums, plywood, manufacturing
Drums, shipping, wood, wirebound, manufacturing
Egg cases, wood, manufacturing
Firkins and kits, wood, coopered, manufacturing
Flats, wood, greenhouse, manufacturing
Fruit baskets, veneer and splint, manufacturing
Fruit crates, wood, wirebound, manufacturing
Heading, barrel (i.e., cooperage stock), wood, manufacturing
Hogsheads, coopered wood, manufacturing
Hoops, sawed or split wood for tight or slack cooperage, manufacturing
Hot tubs, coopered, manufacturing
Kegs, wood, coopered, manufacturing
Packing cases, wood, nailed or lock corner, manufacturing
Packing crates, wood, manufacturing
Pails, coopered wood, manufacturing
Pails, plywood, manufacturing
Pails, wood, manufacturing
Pallet containers, wood or wood and metal combination, manufacturing
Pallet parts, wood, manufacturing
Pallets, wood or wood and metal combination, manufacturing
Round stave baskets (e.g., fruit, vegetable) manufacturing
Shipping cases and drums, wood, wirebound, manufacturing
Shipping cases, wood, nailed or lock corner, manufacturing
Shipping crates, wood, manufacturing
Shook, box, manufacturing
Skids and pallets, wood or wood and metal combination, manufacturing
Splint baskets for fruits and vegetables, manufacturing
Staves, barrel, sawed or split, manufacturing
Tanks, wood, coopered, manufacturing
Tobacco hogshead stock, manufacturing
Tobacco hogsheads, manufacturing
Tool chests, wood, manufacturing
Trays, carrier, wood, manufacturing
Vegetable baskets, veneer and splint, manufacturing
Vegetable crates, wood, wirebound, manufacturing
Veneer baskets, for fruits and vegetables, manufacturing
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