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What Is a GMA Pallet?

A GMA pallet is the dominant US 48x40-inch wood pallet specification originally defined by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (now Consumer Brands Association) in the 1960s, designed to standardize US grocery distribution around a single pallet footprint.

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A GMA pallet is the dominant US 48x40-inch wood pallet specification originally defined by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (now Consumer Brands Association) in the 1960s, designed to standardize US grocery distribution around a single pallet footprint.

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Definition

A GMA pallet is the dominant US 48x40-inch wood pallet specification originally defined by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (now Consumer Brands Association) in the 1960s, designed to standardize US grocery distribution around a single pallet footprint.

Detailed Explanation

A standard GMA pallet has 7 top deck boards, 5 bottom deck boards, 3 stringers (1.5 inch with 9-inch fork notches), weighs 30-40 lbs, and supports 4,600 lbs static / 2,800 lbs racked under ASTM D1185 testing.

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