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'''[http://www.ecoduro.com EcoDuro, Inc]''' is an manufacturing, engineering and marketing company that holds patents in the major industrial companies for its unique engineered [[Paper_Pallet | paper pallets]].


{{Infobox company
[[Image:Ecoduro pic.jpg|frame|thumbnail|50px|[http://www.ecoduro.com EcoDuro's] patented engineered paper shipping pallet has many advantages]]
| name = EcoDuro, Inc.
| logo = Ecoduro.JPG
| industry = {{ubl|[[Manufacturing]]|[[Engineering]]|[[Marketing]]}}
| hq_location_city = [[Ann Arbor, Michigan]]
| hq_location_country = United States
| founded = {{start date and age|2001}}
| former_name = Excalibur Pallet Group (2001-2004)
}}


'''EcoDuro, Inc.''' is a manufacturing, engineering and marketing company in [[Ann Arbor, Michigan]] that holds patents in the major industrial companies for its unique engineered [[paper pallet]]s. EcoDuro is a company that is focused on developing products for [[sustainable business]] practices.
EcoDuro's standard [[pallets]] weigh just 9 to 19 pounds, and can save significantly on air and LTL shipping costs, as well as help with [[OSHA]] compliance. The EcoDuro Pallet can also reduce damage and injury costs due to its 100% top deck coverage and no splinters or nails. EcoDuro pallets contain no risky chemicals and are mass-machined, making for a uniform pallet every time. What’s more, with all the tightening import / export regulations and environmental issues associated with other pallets, staying in compliance is getting tougher every day. EcoDuro Pallets are exempt from IPPC regulations and are easily recycled and re-pulpable.


EcoDuro's standard [[pallet]]s 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 [[Occupational Safety and Health Administration|OSHA]] compliance.


The EcoDuro and other paper pallets meet the IPPC regulations and are easily recycled and re-pulpable.
===Manufacturing Locations===

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==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|Venture Capital]] Firm as its first [[cleantech]] investment. 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 built 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
Grand Rapids, Michigan


===Partners===
==Partners==
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*Honeycomb Products of Michigan, Manufacturing Partner
*Honeycomb Products of Michigan, Manufacturing Partner
*[http://www.enduranceventurs.com Endurance Ventures, LLC], Investment Partner
*[http://www.enduranceventurs.com Endurance Ventures, LLC]{{Dead link|date=August 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, Investment Partner
*Clark Hill, Legal Counsel
*Clark Hill, Legal Counsel


==Third-party testing==
===History===
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The Company was founded in 2001 with the name Excalibur Pallet Group. In 2004, the company was reformed with the name EcoDuro, Inc. with an investment from Endurance Ventures, LLC an Ann Arbor Venture Capital Firm.

Originally, EcoDuro build its own manufacturing, but after the product was deevloped, changed its model to contract manufacturing using regional partners who already had paper honeycomb capabilities and expertise.


*[[Michigan State University|Michigan State University School of Packaging]]
===Third Party Testing===
*[[Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University]]
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==Customers==
*[[Michigan_State_University|Michigan State University School of Packaging]]
*[[Virginia_Polytechnic_Institute|Virginia Polytechnic Institute]]


*[[Amway]]
===Customers===
*[[Consolidated Buscuit]]
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*[[GE Medical]]
*[[Ocean Spray (cooperative)|Ocean Spray]]
*[[Pfizer]]


==External links==
Amway
* {{official|http://www.ecoduro.com}}
*Consolidated Buscuit
*GE Medical
*Ocean Spray
*Pfizer


[[Category:Companies based in Ann Arbor, Michigan]]
===External Link===
[[Category:Companies established in 2001]]
*[[IPPC]]
*[[RESY]]
*[[OSHA]]
*[[USDA]]

Latest revision as of 21:49, 16 September 2021

EcoDuro, Inc.
FormerlyExcalibur Pallet Group (2001-2004)
Industry
Founded2001; 23 years ago (2001)
Headquarters,
United States

EcoDuro, Inc. is a manufacturing, engineering and marketing company in Ann Arbor, Michigan 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

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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 as its first cleantech investment. 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 built 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

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Grand Rapids, Michigan

Partners

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Third-party testing

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Customers

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