Local pallet supplier enters Minnesota market

Local pallet supplier enters Minnesota market
<strong> Courtesy Kamps Inc. </strong>

A national pallet supplier headquartered in Grand Rapids is expanding its out-of-state operations through a new acquisition.

Kamps Inc. now has acquired Northland Pallet, a provider of pallet recycling and pallet manufacturing solutions based out of Hugo, Minnesota. Northland Pallet also has a wooden pellet operation, nationally distributing the product created from compressed wood waste.

Mitchell Kamps, president of Kamps, said the company is excited to move into the Minnesota market with this acquisition.

“Northland has a facility layout that can handle significant growth as we look to make continued investments in this market,” Kamps said. “Northland’s pallet recycling, wood pellet operation and automation investments parlay nicely into providing our customers with a comprehensive product lineup and a relentless focus on continuous improvement — ultimately driving value to our customers.”

Northland currently has 60 employees, 200 trailers and operates out of a 100,000-square-foot facility. All local staff and leadership will stay on board, according to Kamps.

This is the third acquisition Kamps has completed in the last 30 days, following the addition of two Florida-based companies.