40 x 48 in (GMA)

Wooden pallets offer strong, cost-effective support for heavy loads, and are easier to repair and recycle than plastic or metal options.

Yat Guan manufactures pallets to widely used standards (EUR/EPAL, GMA, ISO), with optional ISPM-15 export treatment and PEFC-certified timber. Automated production lines deliver consistent quality at monthly volumes of up to 110,000 pallets.

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Description

Also known as the GMA pallet, this 40  x  48 in (≈ 1016  x  1219 mm) 4-way wooden pallet format is the North American standard recommended historically by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (now the Consumer Brands Association). It’s the go-to for FMCG, beverage, produce, and automotive lines – easy to handle, cube-efficient, and widely compatible with racking, conveyors, and trailers. From Singapore, we supply GMA-spec wooden pallets for domestic use or ISPM-15 export.

Non-standard 2-way options available, built to the same footprint to optimise your internal warehousing systems.

Materials options

  • Kiln-dried softwood or mixed hardwood; (target moisture 18–22%)
  • Sustainable options: Acacia / PEFC chain-of-custody timber
  • Engineered tops: plywood/LVL for flatter, snag-free decks
  • Anti-mould treatment for humid lanes; screw-shank nails for high holding power

 

Compliance options

  • ISPM-15 heat/fumigation treatment (export-ready); IPPC stamp on treated lots; Batch-level HT/MB certificates (on request)
  • QA documentation and load test reports on request
  • Identification: optional paint banding and stencilled IDs for fleet control

 

Design options

  • Entry: 4-way block design, 4-way notched stringer, or 2-way stringer style depending on your handling flow
  • Deck: light / standard / heavy; board thickness and spacing tuned to your load profile
  • Base: open/closed/perimeter base, 3-/5-stringer, or conveyor / pallet-truck-friendly skids
  • Additional features: chamfered block corners or stringer edges, stencil branding
  • Additional reinforcement: anti-slip strips, edge/corner guards, cleats/tote stops, strap notches