Experts in Custom Pallet Design & Manufacturing

Quality Pallets and Custom Wood Packaging,
Made Right in Pella, Iowa

Rooted in Iowa

From our home base in Pella, Iowa, we provide timely delivery and dependable service to businesses across Central Iowa and nearby communities.

Why Choose Skunk River Block & Pallet?

Skunk River Block & Pallet offers custom pallets and wood packaging solutions. Built by owners.

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Frequently Asked Questions

As an employee-owned company, we believe in doing things the right way—starting with clear communication. Here are answers to the most common questions about our process, products, and timelines.

What types of pallets do you manufacture?webapps2026-04-20T12:34:26-05:00

What types of pallets do you manufacture?

We offer a wide range of custom and standard pallets and other wood packaging. We develop new only – we do not recycle or refurbish pallets nor do we use them. We also specialize in HeatTreat for IPPC.

Do you offer fully custom pallet designs?webapps2026-05-07T14:44:59-05:00

Do you offer fully custom pallet designs?

Yes, pallets can be designed to fit individual sizes.

What industries do you serve?webapps2026-05-07T14:45:10-05:00

What industries do you serve?

We proudly serve a variety of industries including Manufacturing, Infrastructure (roads), and Agricultural.

What information do I need to request a quote?webapps2026-05-07T14:45:19-05:00

What information do I need to request a quote?

We would need to know the dimensions of the item, the weight of the item, and whether it is being shipped internationally or domestically.

How quickly can I get a quote?webapps2026-05-07T14:45:27-05:00

How quickly can I get a quote?

We can usually turn around a quote within 24 hours.

How do I determine the right pallet size and design?project.team2026-05-07T14:45:40-05:00

How do I determine the right pallet size and design?

If you have dimensions for the product you are looking to ship, it’s weight, and can share a picture with us, then we can help you determine the correct size, once we know whether the product is being shipped domestically or internationally.

Can you help engineer a pallet for my product?project.team2026-05-07T14:45:57-05:00

Can you help engineer a pallet for my product?

Yes, absolutely we can. Just give us a call and our team will be happy to work with you to engineer something to fit your needs.

What’s the difference between stringer and block pallets?project.team2026-05-07T14:46:12-05:00

What’s the difference between stringer and block pallets?

The main difference is the number of points of contact. A stringer pallet has 3 points of contact while a block pallet has nine points of contact.

What wood species do you use?project.team2026-05-07T14:46:21-05:00

What wood species do you use?

We use Southern Yellow Pine, along with a wide variety of Spruce, Pine, and Fir wood species.

Can pallets be designed for automation or racking systems?project.team2026-05-07T14:46:33-05:00

Can pallets be designed for automation or racking systems?

Yes, we can work with you to develop a pallet that works within your system.

Do you offer CAD drawings or prototypes?project.team2026-05-07T14:46:42-05:00

Do you offer CAD drawings or prototypes?

We do offer prototypes upon request for a new design.

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