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[[Image:Ecoduro pic.jpg|frame|thumbnail|50px|[http://www.ecoduro.com EcoDuro's] patented engineered paper shipping pallet has many advantages]] |
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EcoDuro's standard [[pallets]] weigh just 9 to 19 pounds, which us about 1/3 the weight of [[wood pallets]] that are historically used. Lighter weight has advantages for reduced fuel consumption and reduced air and LTL (Less than Truck Load) shipping costs, as well as help with [[OSHA]] compliance. |
EcoDuro's standard [[pallets]] weigh just 9 to 19 pounds, which us about 1/3 the weight of [[wood pallets]] that are historically used. Lighter weight has advantages for reduced fuel consumption and reduced air and LTL (Less than Truck Load) shipping costs, as well as help with [[OSHA]] compliance. |
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The EcoDuro and other |
The EcoDuro and other paper pallets meet the IPPC regulations and are easily recycled and re-pulpable. |
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===History=== |
===History=== |
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The Company was founded in 2001 with the name Excalibur Pallet Group and the patents for its engineered paper pallets issued in major industrial countries. In 2004, the company was reformed with the name EcoDuro, Inc. with an investment from Endurance Ventures, LLC an Ann Arbor Venture Capital Firm. Significant, is that it was one of the rare venture capital backed companies to be moved to Michigan as opposed to being moved from Michigan. |
The Company was founded in 2001 with the name Excalibur Pallet Group and the patents for its engineered paper pallets issued in major industrial countries. In 2004, the company was reformed with the name EcoDuro, Inc. with an investment from Endurance Ventures, LLC, an Ann Arbor [[Venture Capital]] Firm. Significant, is that it was one of the rare venture capital backed companies to be moved to Michigan as opposed to being moved from Michigan. |
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Originally, EcoDuro build its own manufacturing, but after the product was developed, changed its model to contract manufacturing using regional partners who already had paper honeycomb capabilities and expertise. |
Originally, EcoDuro build its own manufacturing, but after the product was developed, changed its model to contract manufacturing using regional partners who already had paper honeycomb capabilities and expertise. |
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*[[Michigan_State_University|Michigan State University School of Packaging]] |
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Revision as of 05:53, 4 November 2005
{{cleanup-date|October 2005]]
EcoDuro, Inc. is an manufacturing, engineering and marketing company that holds patents in the major industrial companies for its unique engineered paper pallets. EcoDuro is a company that is focused on developing products for sustainable business practices.
EcoDuro's standard pallets weigh just 9 to 19 pounds, which us about 1/3 the weight of wood pallets that are historically used. Lighter weight has advantages for reduced fuel consumption and reduced air and LTL (Less than Truck Load) shipping costs, as well as help with OSHA compliance.
The EcoDuro and other paper pallets meet the IPPC regulations and are easily recycled and re-pulpable.
History
The Company was founded in 2001 with the name Excalibur Pallet Group and the patents for its engineered paper pallets issued in major industrial countries. In 2004, the company was reformed with the name EcoDuro, Inc. with an investment from Endurance Ventures, LLC, an Ann Arbor Venture Capital Firm. Significant, is that it was one of the rare venture capital backed companies to be moved to Michigan as opposed to being moved from Michigan.
Originally, EcoDuro build its own manufacturing, but after the product was developed, changed its model to contract manufacturing using regional partners who already had paper honeycomb capabilities and expertise.
Manufacturing Locations
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Partners
- Honeycomb Products of Michigan, Manufacturing Partner
- Endurance Ventures, LLC, Investment Partner
- Clark Hill, Legal Counsel