What is ISPM15?

ISPM15 is a method of heat treatment for wood that prevents the spread of pests. These regulations are encouraged industry-wide. At ITS, we operate under ISPM15 regulations. ISPM15 importantly reduces the spread of pests and diseases. As well as this, we protect ecosystems. By extension, we are also protecting the environment. We ultimately benefit as manufacturers – our transportation and distribution procedures are flawless. 

ISPM15 regulations apply to all wooden packaging throughout the UK. There is also a wide range of countries that uphold ISPM15 regulations. This applies to wooden pallets and crates, which you can buy from Integrated Timber Solutions.

What exactly do Integrated Timber Solutions do?

From our headquarters in Portadown, we manufacture and supply premium wooden pallets and crates. Our production is also regulated under ISPM15 regulations. As well as this, our team at ITS offers additional services. Our additional services include repair, conditioning and recycling.

We have over 25 years of experience in the timber industry. Therefore, we have developed close customer relationships. Additionally, this loyalty is a result of our dedication to customer satisfaction. We aim to be as flexible and reliable for our customers as possible. That way, we ensure they continue to choose ITS as their ISPM15 packaging manufacturer.

Why should I choose ITS as my ISPM15 manufacturer?

At ITS, we offer an array of benefits to our customers. Firstly, we offer bespoke wooden pallets and crates. These are custom-made under your unique size requirements. This means we provide the exact product needed to get the job done right every time. 

We feel it is important to offer a bulk buying service. Through our bulk buying service, we have developed a loyal customer base. This service also permits us to offer extremely competitive prices. Furthermore, our services are tailored to your specific needs. As well as this, ITS use high quality wooden materials. With this quality, our products are durable and stand the test of transport. 

We value the relationships we have with our customers. Therefore, reliability is important to us. We have also developed robust and reliable plant and machinery. It’s because of this that we can manufacture high quantities of orders, whilst maintaining our high standards. We also have the addition of our own distribution fleet. This means we take responsibility for the transport and delivery of our products. At ITS, we do our best to meet our customers’ needs every step of the way.

We are your ISPM15 packaging supplier

Are you interested in finding out more about our wooden pallets and crates? Do you want to know more about ISPM15 packaging? If so, contact us! We are well-known in the local area, offering trusted advice and services for your ISPM15 packaging needs.

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Why do I need to recycle my ISPM15 wooden pallets?

When you recycle, you help the environment. This is what we know. However, we often find that our customers don’t know exactly why we should recycle. Long story short, when you recycle your wooden pallets there is less demand for brand new products. When we produce raw materials such as wood, we reduce the need to cut down trees and use machines to create pallets. Using these machines leads to carbon emissions, and we all know it’s important to reduce our carbon footprint as much as possible.

How exactly can I recycle my wooden pallets? 

It is Summer, after all. That means many of you will be spending more time in the garden, you should make it a nice place to be. There are many ways you can reuse your wooden pallets in the garden. Such as: 

• Build a table. Having a coffee table in the garden is something that you might not think you need, but take it from us: you do. We can’t imagine anything better than having our morning coffee in the garden with a coffee table made from ITS’s wooden pallets. 
• Make a planter. In the interest of helping the environment, the living things around us need somewhere to live. You can use wooden pallets creatively to create a plant pot, and you can even add a screen at the back for climbing plants. Plants need a home, too! 
• Create a corner sofa. For those customers who have a great selection of wooden pallets, this one’s for you. With a helping hand, you will be able to create a brand new seating area for your garden using wooden pallets. With some cushions and comfy blankets, cosy nights in the garden will be your new favourite. 

Bring the natural elements into your home

It’s not all about the garden! You can bring some natural elements into your home to reuse your wooden pallets. We love getting creative with our pallets, so we have many suggestions. For example: 

• Create a bookshelf. This is another one to get creative with! Why not use your wooden pallets to create a bookshelf for your home. As our pallets are ISPM15 certified, you can be sure no insects or larvae will be getting into your home. Creating something from scratch, and enjoying the process of making it into something you can look at every day is extremely rewarding. We recommend you give it a try. 
• Wine storage. As a prized possession, your wine deserves a nice home. Wooden pallets can create a lovely place to store your wine. Here, you can have it on display, and you also get the added benefit of showing off your creation to all your dinner party guests. 

Recycle those pallets

If you are interested in recycling your wooden pallets, there are many options. Many councils highly recommend that you reuse your pallets to reduce any incurring costs. However, many businesses also offer a buy-back scheme for wooden pallets. This means you can return your wooden pallets to a company that can reuse them over again for their original packaging purpose.

Let ITS help!

If you require any further information on the reuse or recycling of your wooden pallets, contact us. We are always on-hand and happy to help our customers, especially when we can help the environment at the same time. 

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Firstly, it’s important to know exactly what kiln drying is. Through this process, wood is dried out by controlling temperature, humidity and air circulation. Then, with the perfect match, we achieve the specific profile required to successfully dry wood. 

The process of kiln drying involves stacking numerous pallets and crates in a kiln oven chamber. Then, temperature, humidity and air are carefully controlled. As Northern Ireland’s experts in heat treatments for wood, at ITS we ensure our kiln dried wood is heat-treated for 30 minutes at 56 degrees.

What are the benefits of kiln drying?

Though artificial, kiln drying is an extremely efficient method of heat treatment. There are many benefits of kiln dying, including: 

1. Lightweight

Kiln-dried wood is lightweight as additional moisture etc. is removed from the product. Therefore, kiln-dried wood is efficient for business use. This makes it easier to move pallets and crates around. Then, they can withstand extra, heavier goods for transport.

2. Kills bugs, mould, larvae, fungi etc.

Extremely high temperatures are used when drying wood in a kiln. Therefore, any insects or larvae are killed alongside any mould or fungi growing on the wood. This also results in higher quality, safer wood products. At ITS, our heat-treated wood products are regulated under the ISPM 15 guidelines. This means our products are not infested by pests and mould, which often result in illness. 

3. Wood is extremely durable

Kiln drying wood increases the durability of the product, giving a longer shelf life. This technique controls the moisture content of the wood. When uncontrolled, materials stretch, shrink and warp. So, with this lower moisture content, our crates and pallets are more durable and less likely to warp over time. 

Why should I choose ITS?

At ITS, we offer the highest quality wooden pallets and export crates. As we are ISPM 15 certified, top quality is guaranteed every time with ITS. From our base in Portadown, we provide custom-sized products tailored to your specific needs. Please contact us for more information. We look forward to hearing from you! 

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ISPM15 is the industry standard regarding wooden pallets. The ISPM 15 standard was created to reduce the risk of transferring beetles, termites and pests via packaged crates and pallets. As per this standard, every wood packaging material (single item or whole packaging) has to be debarked, heat treated, and then stamped with a mark of compliance. 

What does ISPM 15 stand for? 

ISPM 15 stands for International Standards For Phytosanitary Measures No. 15.  International standards are guidelines developed by an organisation for use around the globe. The most prominent organisation that develops international standards is the International Organisation for Standardisation more commonly referred to as the ISO. 

What does it describe? 

ISPM 15 describes a standard that is not intended to provide ongoing protection from contaminating pests or organisms. It describes three approaches to eradicating the potential for pests and contaminants.  These are:

• -Heat Treatment
• -Kiln Drying
• -Methyl bromide (MB) fumigation for wood packaging material

There are strict regulations for each of these approaches which ensures that pests, diseases and contaminants are all eradicated.  

Why do wooden pallets need to be heat treated? 

Heat treatment is essential in order to comply with ISPM15 requirements, which prevent the transfer of pesticides and infestation during the exportation process. Heat treatment is actually considered the best treatment type for ISPM 15. Other treatments such as chemical fumigation have actually resulted in recalls in the food and pharmaceutical industries due to traces of chemicals being found. Chemical fumigation can also leave an unpleasant smell which isn’t desirable. 

At Integrated Timber Solutions Ltd, we ensure that all our products strictly comply with ISPM 15, and use heat treated timber for manufacturing timber crates and pallets. Our services are available throughout Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK. We also repair, recondition and recycle old pallets and cases. Our services are available throughout Ireland and the UK.

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What exactly is ISPM 15 Packaging? 

This standard was created to reduce the risk of transferring termites and pests via packaged crates and pallets. Every wood packaging material (single item or whole packaging) has to be debarked, heat treated, and stamped with a mark of compliance. This regulation was developed to address the global spread of timber pests by regulating the movement of timber packaging used in international trade. The standard describes the phytosanitary measures that are designed to reduce the risk of the introduction and spread of quarantine pests associated with timber packaging material. 

What requirements are needed for ISPM 15 Packaging? 

In order to qualify for ISPM 15 Packaging standards, all wooden packaging to be transported from one country to another must be heat treated. To kill off pests, all packaging must be treated with the following processes:

• Fumigation using Methane Bromide
• Pallets to be heat treated in a dry kiln to a minimum core temperature of 56°c for at least half an hour.
• It’s also recommended that pallet manufacturers should make sure that all bark is removed prior to heat treating, so that only core wood is used to form a pallet.

Heat treatment also helps to dry out the wood, removing some moisture, making the wood more resistant to weather and less likely to rot.

What happens if wood packaging material does not meet the requirements of ISPM 15 is exported? 

If wood packaging material is exported to countries that have implemented ISPM 15 and it is not marked appropriately or shows signs of infestation, then the importing country may order the wood packaging material to be treated or disposed of, or the consignment may be refused entry. 

With our wealth of industry experience, ITS Ltd know it all when it comes to ISPM 15 Packaging. We ensure that all our products strictly comply with ISPM 15. We use heat treated timber for manufacturing timber crates and pallets. Contact us today for more information!

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The main reasons why pallets are so important: 

• Saves time and labor:  loading and unloading using pallets saves an immense amount of labor and time as they can handle tons of goods for transportation. 
• Reduces the costs of manufacture: They allow for more goods to be fitted into a smaller space, such as a container. This means that fewer journeys need to be made. 
• Strong and Durable: not only affordable in price but also strong and durable for carrying loads and long-lasting. They have an average life span of 3-5 years which isn’t a short lifespan for a product that is constantly carrying heavy loads across the country. 
• Reusability:  they are easily recycled and reused. Even when a pallet breaks or cracks, they are sent to the manufacturers for recycling and reuse. Integrated Timber Solutions repair and recondition pallets, with all our products being quality checked before supply. You can be assured that they’re durable and meet your specifications.
• Health and Safety: allows goods to be quickly and effectively transported from trucks on to racks, without the need for any manual lifting. A forklift truck can easily carry the load and move it to wherever necessary. 

 At Integrated Timber Solutions, we manufacture and supply pallets in bulk at your preference across the UK and Ireland, using premium quality materials. It might appear cheap and simple. However, without the pallet it would take considerably longer and be much more expensive for goods to be transported. 

For any enquiries do not hesitate to contact us today! 

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We are proud to manufacture certified ISPM15 heat treated pallets throughout the UK and Ireland. 

We are prepared for the outcomes of Brexit, the Northern Ireland Protocol and any other such measures affecting haulage, the storage and transportation of goods across Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and the UK Mainland.

Our onsite Kiln can produces approximately 1000 Heat Treated pallets per week ensuring there will be sufficient supplies in place to cover demand throughout Brexit and the NI Protocol.

ISPM15 Heat Treated pallets continue to be a sought after product, via our onsite Kiln, we can confidently guarantee our customers will have Heat Treated Pallets as and when they require them.

At Integrated Timber Solutions we have been supplying the UK and Ireland with bespoke timber packaging for over 25 years. During our 25 years experience we have tried and tested all there is to offer. We are glad to say that we attire to the ISPM15 standard to ensure that our timber is of the highest standard.

At ITS, we manufacture and supply premium heat treated pallets, packaging crates, wooden crates and other timber products for all applications.

What is the ISPM15 Standard?

ISPM15 stands for – International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15. This standard directly addresses the need to treat wood materials that are used to ship products between countries. The ISPM15 standard ensures the reduced risk of transferring beetles, termites and pests via packaging crates and pallets.

ITS and ISPM15

Integrated Timber Solutions are proud to say we are an ISPM15 certified packaging facility. Each and every one of our products are of this standard.

ISPM15 standard ensures that we use heat treated timber when shipping freight abroad. This treatment alongside our fantastic repairs, reconditioning and ability to recycle old pallets and crates is the reason we have been able to do what we love for over 25 years.

ITS Customer Promise on ISPM15

As a certified ISPM15 packaging facility, every wood packaging material that comes through ITS will be debarked, heat treated to the highest standards and then stamped with a mark of compliance. We guarantee that all our products strictly comply with the ISPM15 standard.

You can receive further information surrounding ISPM15 here: https://www.timcon.org/ISPM15/ and http://palletlink.com/ispm-15/ispm-15-phytosanitary/ . 

For further clarity on Brexit related issues and current regulations regarding ISPM15 we have also listed a few beneficial links below:

https://www.gov.uk/wood-packaging-import-export

Enquire Now

If you are seeking bespoke pallets and crates made to order with the ISPM15 standard, contact us today. We will be sure to help!

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