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Since installing the new Storti Freedom nailing machine, our crew has been working on building up to the rate the machine is capable of. On a great day, that machine can make up to 300 pallets per hour, which means Hay Creek Pallet can meet the needs of customers even faster than before. Storti Freedom…

Pellet stove or wood stove. If you’re considering both for your home, you may be looking for some concrete input to help with your decision. Overall there are good reasons for both, and your situation will determine which is best for you. If you don’t have access to standing wood to cut and split, or…

They eat the same curry and rice every day, they own only a handful of possessions, and they sleep on a concrete floor with a thin sheet-like blanket for covers. Many don’t have shoes, and they have only a few clothes. Yet, they are grateful beyond words for having it, and they are some of…

We’re proud to be part of the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA). The wood pallet industry is working to advance the health and resiliency of forests. This video from the NWPCA demonstrates how the wood used for pallets and containers is part of an overall focus to support healthy forests and strong local communities. The North American wood…

It’s the end of the winter heating season, a time when many home owners are eager to get outside and begin yard work. As the weather warms up and spring fever hits, it’s easy to forget to give your pellet stove an end-of-season cleaning, especially if you live in Wisconsin and you’ve been waiting in case…

We’re excited to introduce a new, state-of-the-art machine to our customers. We have added a Storti mechanical nailing machine to our pallet production line and we’re thrilled with the opportunity to continue to provide the latest technology to serve our customers better.  Our team at Hay Creek Companies is committed to solving the material handling needs…

There are more than 1.8 billion pallets in service in the United States each day. Ninety-three percent of these pallets are made from wood.

Ever wonder why some pallets have a code and a wheat stamp on the side? Some Hay Creek Companies pallets have that stamp, too. Here is a little more information about why. The international transport of solid wood packaging material is regulated by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), which is a subdivision of Food…

Sometimes, a little information can help consumers make a decisions about their heating needs. Often, people picture companies going into the forest and harvesting fresh trees to make wood pellets. The truth is quite the opposite! Wood pellets must be made from extremely dry wood, and the most efficient way to dry it is to use…

According to the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association, the use of wood for making pallets is helpful for the environment.