Gruber Pallets builds custom pallets in Minnesota for manufacturers, distributors, food and beverage companies, machine shops, and other commercial operations that need more than a standard 48×40 pallet. From our Lake Elmo facility, we design and manufacture wood pallets to match your product, handling equipment, storage system, trailer space, and shipping requirements.
If your current pallet is failing, wasting space, slowing down your dock, or creating damage claims, we can help you tighten the spec. With over 40 years of pallet manufacturing experience, Gruber Pallets can build the right size, strength, material mix, entry style, and heat-treatment option for the job.
Custom Pallets Built Around the Load
Custom Sizes
Not every product fits a standard pallet. We build pallets in the dimensions your operation requires, from compact platforms for smaller parts to oversized pallets for equipment, machinery, and irregular loads. If your product, racking, container, or truck bed demands a non-standard footprint, we can build to that spec.
Load Capacity and Handling
A good custom pallet is more than a different length and width. We consider how the pallet will be lifted, stacked, stored, transported, and unloaded. That includes forklift entry, pallet jack use, racking needs, deckboard spacing, stringer design, fasteners, and the weight distribution of the product being shipped.
Specialty Designs
We build custom pallet designs for specific applications:
- Heavy-duty pallets for loads that exceed standard pallet capacity
- Flush pallets for tight-fit containers, automation, and controlled footprints
- Notched stringer pallets for 4-way forklift entry on stringer-style pallets
- Wing pallets for drum, barrel, and specialty material handling
- Export pallets built to ISPM-15 heat treatment standards
- Skids and runners when a full pallet is not needed but a handling base is
Material Options
We match lumber and construction to the application instead of forcing every customer into one standard design.
- Softwood for lighter, cost-conscious applications
- Hardwood for heavier loads and added durability
- Mixed hardwood and softwood when the pallet needs a balance of strength and cost control
- Heat-treated lumber for international shipping and ISPM-15 compliance
- New or recycled components depending on performance needs, availability, and budget
Industries We Serve
Gruber Pallets builds custom pallets for Minnesota businesses across a wide range of industries:
- Manufacturing — pallets designed for product dimensions, fixtures, parts, and production flow
- Food and beverage — clean, reliable pallet options, including heat-treated pallets when needed
- Aerospace and defense — precise pallet specs for sensitive equipment and specialized loads
- Automotive — pallets for parts bins, assemblies, engines, and recurring production needs
- Agriculture — larger pallets for seed, feed, equipment, and seasonal material movement
- Medical devices and pharmaceuticals — consistent pallet builds for controlled shipping requirements
- Retail and e-commerce — pallets built around packaging, display, and fulfillment requirements
Our Custom Pallet Process
- Review the application — Tell us what you are palletizing, how much it weighs, how it is handled, where it goes, and what problems the current pallet creates.
- Build the spec — We define dimensions, board thickness, stringer style, lumber type, fasteners, entry needs, heat treatment, and any special features.
- Prototype when needed — For new or sensitive applications, we can build a sample run before a larger order.
- Manufacture in Lake Elmo — Once the spec is approved, we build your pallets at our Minnesota facility.
- Deliver and support reorders — We deliver throughout the Twin Cities and Minnesota, and we keep custom specs on file for repeat orders.
Have the dimensions already? Use our pallet design tool to organize the details, or request a quote and we will help finish the spec.
Turnaround and Pricing
Custom does not have to mean slow. Many custom pallet orders can be produced in a few business days after the specification is approved, depending on quantity, lumber availability, design complexity, and production schedule. Rush needs should be discussed directly by phone.
Pricing depends on size, materials, quantity, design complexity, heat treatment, and delivery requirements. We provide a clear quote before production begins, and we keep repeat specs on file so reorders are simpler.
Request a custom pallet quote or call (651) 436-1912 to get started.
Minnesota Service Area
We build custom pallets at our Lake Elmo facility and deliver throughout Minnesota, with core service in the Twin Cities metro:
- Minneapolis and St. Paul
- Bloomington, Eagan, and Burnsville
- Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, and Maple Grove
- White Bear Lake, Maplewood, and Woodbury
- Cottage Grove and Inver Grove Heights
Need standard new pallets, used and refurbished pallets, heat-treated pallets, or pallet recycling? We handle those too.
Frequently Asked Questions
What custom pallet sizes can Gruber Pallets build?
We build pallets to the dimensions the application requires. That can include smaller non-standard pallets, oversized pallets, heavy-duty pallets, skids, runners, and specialty designs for unusual loads.
Can custom pallets be heat treated for export?
Yes. Gruber Pallets can build custom pallets and heat treat them to ISPM-15 standards for international shipping. Heat-treated pallets receive the required IPPC stamp.
Do you help design the pallet spec?
Yes. If you know the product, weight, handling method, and shipping requirements, we can help translate those needs into a pallet specification. You can also start with our pallet design tool.
How fast can you make custom pallets?
Timing depends on the design, quantity, lumber, heat-treatment needs, and current production schedule. Many custom pallet orders can be produced in a few business days after the spec is approved.
Is there a minimum order for custom pallets?
Minimums depend on the design and production setup. We work with repeat commercial customers on both smaller custom runs and larger recurring pallet programs.
Do you keep custom pallet specs on file?
Yes. Once a custom pallet spec is approved, we keep the details on file so repeat orders are easier and more consistent.