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A recent study from The National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) found that the wooden pallet and container manufacturing industry has a direct or indirect impact on more than 173,000 jobs and generates a total economic impact of $31 billion in economic activity.  NWPCA is the largest organization of wood packaging professionals in the world,…

Q: Is there pine or softwood in the landscape mulch? A: No. Our mulch is 100% virgin hardwood. Our mulch is also double shredded, which helps mitigate displacement from wash out or high winds. Q: But don’t you recyle pallets and scrap wood? A: Yes, we do, but that is used for our other products: animal…

Q: How long does one bag of pellets burn? A: According to the Pellet Fuels Institute, a 40-lb bag of pellet fuel can provide up to 24 hours of solid heat. A winter’s supply of wood pellets is about 100-150 bags—depending on climatic and lifestyle variations. Q: Where can I find Hay Creek premium wood fuel…

A few weeks ago, our company President, Tom Gardner, spent two weeks in India. This was his sixth trip to India to visit orphans and widows who are served by Don Shire Ministries. While there, Tom had some time at his hotel to think, and he wanted to share his thoughts with you. It has…

This is the time of year when we have the opportunity to pause for a moment of gratitude. We have a lot to be thankful for, but here are a few things at the top of our gratitude list: Family – We are thankful for our families and the families of those who work for us.…

If you’re wondering what makes Hay Creek wood mulch stand out above the rest, here are a few reasons why you might want to consider becoming one of our mulch distributors: Made on site with quick turnaround We manufacture our own mulch, controlling our inventory and product consistency. This also allows us to offer this premium…

In September, Tom Gardner had the opportunity to attend Rotochopper’s annual Demo Day in Minnesota. Rotochopper Demo Day is a unique experience where guests from around the world gather to see how Rotochopper equipment is manufactured, watch machine demonstrations, and network with other like-minded professionals. While he was there, Tom was invited to give a testimonial…

When you walk into a warehouse full of product, most people don’t notice the pallets holding that product. But without them, the chain of supply would be broken. As a wood pallet manufacturer, we create the pallets that provide the foundation for companies to ship their products all over the world.  “Pallets are so common they’re…

“Pallets Move the World.” That tagline belongs to The National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA), and as wood packaging professionals, we know how important it is to be part of an organization whose mission is to provide an environment for its members to succeed while promoting the wood pallet and wood packaging industry. NWPCA is…

Our mission and purpose at Hay Creek Companies is: Striving to honor God in all we do, helping people develop, pursuing excellence, while growing profitably. Have you ever wondered what it means to “pursue excellence”? Pursuing something is more than just being. We want to pursue excellence, not just be excellent. This means, we will always continue to strive…