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48x40 GMA Standard vs Rentable Block Pallets

Standard GMA 48x40 stringer is the US retail default. Rentable block (CHEP/PECO) used for retailer-mandated routes. United States Pallets supplies new, recycled, custom, and ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets to commercial buyers in all 50 states, with a 50-pallet minimum order and a written quote target of under 2 business hours.

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Standard GMA 48x40 stringer is the US retail default. Rentable block (CHEP/PECO) used for retailer-mandated routes.

Recycled pallets in large warehouse inventory

Standard GMA 48x40

GMA 48x40 stringer pallet - purchased outright, owned by shipper. 80%+ of US retail distribution.

Rentable Block

Rentable block pallets (CHEP, PECO) - rented per trip, returned to pool. Required for some retailer routes.

Construction Difference

GMA stringer: 4-way notched stringer with 7 deckboards. Rentable block: 9-block 48x40 with full 4-way entry.

Cost

GMA stringer: $11-18 new (purchase). Rentable block: $3-7 per trip (rental).

Best Use Cases

GMA stringer: general US retail, high-volume FMCG. Rentable block: retailer-mandated, seasonal, lower-volume.

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