In recent days, editorial corruga.expert has received inquiries from industry professionals.
We addressed this question directly to ixs-pal, and here is the response from Robert Karimov, presented in his own words.
«Thank you for your interest. First of all, it is important to understand that ixs-pal®️ is not simply another corrugated pallet, it is a patented modular pallet system designed to optimize the strength-to-material ratio, to ensure stable geometry for automation, and to enable just-in-time production directly at the end of packaging lines. The construction is based on precisely die-cut and creased flat blanks that are folded into modules and assembled into a complete pallet, which allows full four-way forklift entry, excellent compatibility with roller and chain conveyor systems, stable performance in automated palletizing environments, and high load capacity while using a minimal amount of corrugated board.
A typical pallet uses approximately 3 square meters of corrugated board, weighs around 3.3 to 3.5 kilograms, and can reach load capacities of up to 1,000 kilograms within dry supply chains. The most common standard dimensions are 800 × 1200 × 118 mm and 1000 × 1200 × 118 mm, although custom dimensions are possible depending on logistics and application requirements.
One of the key innovations of the system is the just-in-time concept, meaning you do not need to stock assembled pallets, instead you store flat blanks and produce pallets only when required, directly at the end of your packaging line, either manually, semi-automatically, or fully automatically using robotic assembly systems, which dramatically reduces warehouse space and improves logistics efficiency.
It is also important to speak openly about moisture resistance. The ixs-pal®️ system performs best in dry logistics environments, where products are transported in closed trucks, stored in dry warehouses, and handled within controlled supply chains. Moisture becomes critical when pallets are exposed to rain, stored outdoors, placed on wet concrete floors, used in high-humidity conditions, or involved in cold-chain logistics where condensation may occur. In such cases, protective coatings or application adjustments must be evaluated carefully, but in purely dry industrial supply chains the pallet’s performance remains stable and predictable.
For those asking how to begin production, there are essentially two main approaches. The fastest and most secure path is licensing or system integration directly with ixs-pal®️, which provides access to the patented construction, engineering know-how, automation integration concepts, and even fully automated production solutions. Alternatively, converters can begin with an internal pilot production setup, which requires die-cutting capability, precise creasing control, quality-controlled corrugated board grades, optional printing for branding or barcodes, and manual or semi-automatic assembly for initial validation runs. Before scaling, it is strongly recommended to conduct palletizer compatibility tests, conveyor transport trials, stretch-wrapping validation, compression and dynamic load testing, as well as seasonal humidity exposure checks, because testing defines the correct board grade, flute combination, and structural configuration for each specific application.
From a financial perspective, investments in pallet assembly equipment can often be structured through equipment leasing programs, sustainability-linked financing, green industrial loans, or supplier-backed financing models. Today many financial institutions actively support sustainability-driven industrial investments, and corrugated pallet systems align clearly with decarbonization strategies and circular economy objectives.
Strategically, installing pallet assembly systems — even directly at customers’ sites — can create a powerful recurring business model, because you then supply corrugated blanks continuously, secure stable board volume, strengthen customer retention, integrate pallet production into their packaging flow, and effectively transform pallets into a recurring corrugated consumption driver rather than a one-time product.
Finally, sustainability is no longer a marketing slogan but a procurement requirement. By transitioning from wooden pallets to corrugated pallets, companies reduce reliance on tree harvesting, eliminate phytosanitary treatments, simplify recycling streams, enable mono-material logistics, and support circular economy principles. Corrugated pallets are produced from recycled fiber and can typically circulate through 6-7 recycling cycles within the paper loop. Declaring a commitment to sustainable pallet solutions can significantly strengthen ESG positioning, open doors to multinational corporations, differentiate a company from traditional suppliers, and elevate it to a new strategic level in the global market.»
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