(MEP) is located in the majestic rolling hills of Holmes County, where the pride of quality workmanship of a time gone by exists today. We began in 1991 when a local Amish man, Dwain Schlabach, got into the business since “he didn’t have anything better to do.” We began producing quality hardwood pallets each one by hand, one customer at a time. Since then, MEP has grown to not only service small
and moderate size businesses, but has also added Fortune 500 companies to its customer base. At MEP we value our customers and strive to be more than just a supplier. For over 30 years MEP has made a reputation for quality, environmentally sound practices and never being afraid to innovate. This same commitment to quality and innovation has driven the relationship we have with our suppliers, especially Kiln-Direct. The pallet company has been the test site for the next generation of heat treatment chambers produced by Kiln-Direct and is elated with the results. In 2016 Nathan Miller began at the company as the COO (Chief Operating Office). He served Dwain and his family and their vision, and when Dwain decided to sell the company, it became clear that it was a natural move for Nathan to purchase the business he had helped build for eight years. Nathan is also from Amish heritage and proud to have been raised with the values and culture of the community here. Nathan plans to continue the history of quality and value, and also has plans to grow the company. MEP has supported this philosophy by their commitment to producing new, quality hardwood pallets customized to meet the customer’s needs. MEP was the 1st ISO 9001-2000 Certified Pallet Manufacturer in Ohio and the 1st Certified “No Bug” Hardwood Heat Treated Pallet manufacturer in Ohio and meets all the the ISPM-15 International Standards. In addition, Mt. Eaton Pallet, a Certified PQ-80 Applicator in Ohio, can provide customers with Pallet Design System (PDS) reports detailing their customized pallet specifications. We also provide back-up stock, next day shipment, and new pallets that are more sanitary, promote safety, and help reduce warehouse/shipping labor costs. For years, MEP successfully marketed pallets exclusively through a network of pallet brokers. However, in 2000, Mt. Eaton Pallet developed strong, long-term, direct business-to-business relationships with a select number of quality businesses. Now, when you buy pallets, you can buy them directly.
