GMA Pallets
40″X40″ Pallets
Buy durable 48×40 GMA pallets – the industry standard for shipping and storage. Performance Pallet supplies new, recycled, and heat-treated pallets with fast delivery and competitive pricing. Request a quote today.
Pallet Inventory
Full inventory of 48×40 new and recycled pallets and custom sizes to meet your everyday needs.
Customization
State of the art pallet design system to customize any of your wood packaging which includes crates, pallets, and skids
Sustainable
Zero-waste manufacturer
48×40 GMA Pallets – The Industry Standard
Reliable. Standardized. Ready for Your Supply Chain.
The 48×40 GMA pallet is the most widely used pallet in North America, trusted by manufacturers, distributors, and logistics companies alike. Standardized by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (now the Consumer Brands Association), these pallets are designed for efficiency, strength, and universal compatibility.
Whether you’re shipping food products, consumer goods, or industrial materials, our high-quality GMA pallets keep your operation moving smoothly.
If you need new wooden pallets, call Performance Pallet at (920) 833-7839.
Product Specifications
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Dimensions: 48″ x 40″ (standard footprint)
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Design: 3-stringer base with 7 top deck boards
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Lead Boards: 5.5″ wide
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Interior Boards: 3.5″ wide
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Forklift Access: 4-way entry
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Trailer Fit: 30 pallets fit floor of a 53’ trailer
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Load Capacity: 2,500 lbs+ (depending on grade)
Key Features & Benefits
Universal Fit – Works seamlessly with most racking, conveyors, and forklifts.
Durable Construction – Strong stringer design supports repeated handling and heavy loads.
Efficient Handling – 4-way forklift access saves time in loading/unloading.
Eco-Friendly Options – Available in new, recycled, or heat-treated (ISPM-15) for export.
Cost-Effective – Standardized sizing ensures high availability and competitive pricing.
Grades Available
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Premium/New Pallets – Ideal for food & pharma industries.
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Grade A / #1 – Light use, clean condition, repaired if needed.
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Grade B / #2 – More economical, with minor stringer repairs.
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Custom Solutions – Ask about block pallets, heat-treating, or specialized builds.
Heat Treatment & Sanitation
Other services
Heat Treatment
- Certified heat-treating facility to keep your pallets pest free, reduce moisture and increase safety
- Provisions for treatment of lumber, pallets & skids
- Meets international shipping requirements & global phytosanitary standards.
Sanitation
- Custom built, inline sanitation systems that assures clean & sanitized pallets for critical applications, whether they’re new or recycled
by the numbers
Pallet Packaging
Superior quality and comprehensive programs mean you can focus on your business without worrying about packaging and waste.
3000000
New and Reconditioned Pallets, Skids, and Crates Annually
1300000
Recycled Pallets
275
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Systems That Simplify Your Packaging
Performance has a variety of convenient programs that can make your day-to-day operations easier.
Production CapabilitiesTime-sensitive delivery requirements?
- We have an inventory program for that.
Unusual or specific needs?
- We design and construct specialty pallets, skids, crates & boxes – even in small volumes.
Unwanted or unusable pallets and waste wood?
- Let Performance pick them up, sort, repair, and distribute usable wood packaging products where and when you need them.
Shipping internationally?
- Our certified heat-treating facility meets international shipping requirements and local phytosanitary standards
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What Our Clients Say
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“Performance provides us with critical back-up inventory”
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“2-3-week lead times with other vendors cut down to next day with Performance”
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“Went from 21 vendors down to 1 with Performance.”
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