Pallets
ISPM 15 export, Wine & Food XP, wooden, plastic, crane and cardboard pallets. Every export pallet is heat treated, certified and quality checked before it leaves the floor.
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Australian-made pallets, crates and industrial packaging. Built right. Made to last.
CMTP is a family business that has been building timber pallets, cases, crates, produce bins and industrial packaging for 50 years. Custom or standard, export or local, we get the spec right from the start.
50+
Years in business
11
Manufacturing sites nationwide
250+
Australian staff
100%
Family-owned and Australian
What we make
Packaging built around your freight, not the other way around
Custom-built to a specific load and dimension, or standard and ready to go. Eleven sites means we supply at scale without compromising on quality.
Cases, Crates & Bins
When your freight is awkward, fragile or high-value, a cardboard box will not cut it. Standard wooden crates off the shelf, or custom cases engineered around your product.
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Cardboard Cartons & Boxes
Custom corrugated packaging for demanding industries. The right dimensions, the right flute grade, the right configuration, designed around your product.
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Corrosion Protection
Heat shrinkable foils and films, desiccants and rust inhibitors that protect sensitive goods from moisture damage in any climate, on any route.
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Pallets suitable to your industry
Is the pallet under your product HACCP certified?
CMTP is the only pallet manufacturer in Australia certified by HACCP International, through the Pal-giene manufacturing process. If you supply supermarkets, export food or run a HACCP-certified facility, your pallets can meet the same standard your product does, and stand up to the same audit.
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Services we offer
Services that go beyond the build
From design and engineering to on-site contract packing, we support your product all the way to its destination.
Contract Packaging
Call in the team to pack your products and machinery on site, ready for interstate or overseas transport.
Contract Packaging
Design & Engineering
3D CAD design and engineering for packaging that protects your product and gets more of it on each truck. Involve us early for the best result.
Design & Engineering
Machinery & Capital Equipment Packing
Custom packing for machinery and high-value assets, built so they arrive the way they left.
Machinery Packing
Who we are
Fifty years, one family, one standard
Chris and Marilyn Meade started making pallets in their Colac backyard in 1976. Today CMTP is Australia’s leading timber packaging manufacturer, run by second-generation Managing Director Travis Meade, who started on the factory floor.
Around 250 people across 11 sites, all in Australia, all working to the same standard. We are still family-owned, and we plan to stay that way.
Proof
What our clients say
CMTP have been a key supplier of EOS Defence Systems since July 2017. Their expertise and assistance with our product packaging have enabled EOS Defence Systems to reduce shipping costs by more than a third. Their exceptional product consistency and quality control have provided packaging which both protects and enhances final customer perception. CMTPs customer focus is commendable with agile response to delivery demand. And thanks for the support. EOS would achieve little without support of Suppliers like CMTP.
Dr Warwick Holloway
President, EOS Defence Systems - Australia
We have a very busy business sending expensive and delicate joinery around the world, which needs to be wrapped and crated for maximum protection. We looked around and most crate building companies wanted a minimum 2 week turn around, which we found didn’t always work for us, then by chance we found CMTP group. Not only does Kieran and CMTP go out of their way on customer service, but their turnaround is very obliging, and their prices are competitive as well. Oh, and they only use certified export grade materials, so there’s no quarantine troubles at the other end. We would not hesitate in recommending this company.
Shane Powell
Signaction, Australia
CMTP have developed pallets for the specific use within the wine industry, the wineXP (HACCP Pallet) and being a generic industry wide pallet they hold stock and deliver promptly. Our business is a contract bottler and it is important that our customers have packaging satisfaction. CMTP stand by their product and engage with any issues directly with our customers.
Andrew Torresan
Operations Manager, Torresan Estate, Contract Wine Bottling & Packaging
Who we serve
There is barely an industry we don't supply
Every sector moves freight differently. These pages cover the products, certifications and common packaging problems in yours.
Manufacturing
Repeatable pallets and cases at production volume
Food & Produce
HACCP pallets, produce bins, food-safe packaging
Wine & Beverage
Wine & Food XP, HACCP pallets, held in stock
Defence
Export-compliant casing for sensitive equipment
Mining & Resources
Heavy-duty packing that survives the route
Pharmaceutical
Certified, consistent, clean packaging
Retail & Warehouse
Standard pallets at national scale
Aerospace
Custom cases for high-value components
You're in good company
Just a few of the businesses we work with.
Made near you
Eleven manufacturing sites. Deliveries Australia-wide.
Your packaging is made in Australia, close to where you need it. Find your nearest site for local contacts, capabilities and delivery areas.
Colac VIC
Head office
Derrimut VIC
Melbourne west
Dandenong South VIC
Melbourne south-east
Mildura VIC
Sunraysia
Glendenning NSW
Sydney west
Albury NSW
Albury-Wodonga
Brendale QLD
North Brisbane
Clontarf QLD
Redcliffe Peninsula
Edinburgh SA
North Adelaide
Branxholm TAS
North-east Tasmania
Scottsdale TAS
Dorset
Certified, not claimed
Certifications that protect your supply chain
Compliance is not paperwork. It is the difference between your freight clearing a border and sitting in quarantine.
ISPM 15
Every wooden export pallet is heat treated and certified to international biosecurity requirements. Your freight clears customs, full stop.
HACCP
Food-safe pallet manufacturing through the Pal-giene process, certified by HACCP International. Built for food, beverage and pharma supply chains.
ISO 9001
Certified quality management at Colac and Dandenong. The same build quality on the first pallet and the thousandth.
AWPCS
Australian Wood Packaging Certification Scheme accreditation, audited under JAS-ANZ.
PEFC
Chain-of-custody certified timber from responsibly managed sources.
NATA-Tested Load Ratings
Heavy-duty pallets can be lab tested for a certified safe working load, so your rating is measured, not guessed.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Who is CMTP, and what does CMTP stand for?
CMTP stands for Chris and Marilyn's Timber Processing. Chris and Marilyn Meade started the business in Colac, Victoria in 1976, building potato bins in a backyard shed. Today CMTP is a family-owned Australian manufacturer of wooden pallets, export pallets, cases, crates, produce bins and industrial packaging, with 11 sites across five states.
Do you deliver Australia-wide?
Yes. We have 11 sites across five states: Colac (head office), Derrimut, Dandenong South and Mildura in Victoria; Albury and Glendenning in New South Wales; Brendale and Clontarf in Queensland; Edinburgh in South Australia; and Branxholm and Scottsdale in Tasmania. Making your order close to where you are keeps freight costs down and lead times short, and we deliver nationally.
Are your pallets and crates made in Australia?
Yes. Our timber pallets, crates, cases and bins are made at our own sites in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania. The timber comes from sustainably managed plantations within Australia. The team designs, builds, heat treats and quality checks every order here.
Can you build custom sizes and specifications?
Yes, custom work is a core part of what we do. Our design and engineering team works from your load, product and transport requirements, and can supply 3D CAD designs before anything is built. We also build to the common standard footprints: Australian standard 1165 x 1165mm, Euro 1200 x 800mm and US 1219 x 1016mm.
Is there a minimum order?
The team is set up for volume. Most of our customers order by the truckload or on a regular schedule, and that's where our pricing is sharpest. Custom crates and cases have a minimum order. If you're not sure your order fits, call 1300 531 536 and we'll tell you straight.
How much does a wooden pallet cost?
It depends on the specification. Size, timber thickness, number of boards, load rating, heat treatment and quantity all move the price, and so does delivery distance. Standard 1165 x 1165mm pallets are the most economical. Custom and export pallets are quoted per job. Send us your spec and we'll quote it properly.
How long does it take to get pallets made?
Standard pallets are stocked and ready for dispatch. Our standard lead time is three to four days. Custom builds depend on the design, quantity and treatment required. The quickest way to a firm delivery date is a complete spec, so production can be locked in from the first conversation.
What information do you need to give me a quote?
Start with the dimensions, the weight of your product, how it's moved (forklift or pallet jack, two-way or four-way entry), whether it's stacked or racked, and how many you use per week, month or year. For export, tell us the destination. Not sure on the technical side? That's our job. Tell us what you're moving and we'll work out the spec.
Are your export pallets ISPM 15 compliant?
Yes. Every wooden export pallet is heat treated and ISPM 15 certified to meet international biosecurity requirements, then quality checked before it leaves the floor.
Do you make food-grade or HACCP-certified pallets?
Yes. Our food-grade pallets are certified by HACCP International for use in food and beverage environments, including wineries and food processing. Kiln-dried timber is available where moisture and mould are a concern. The pallets can also be heat treated and ISPM 15 certified for export.
Get the spec right from the start
Cost-effective product protection begins with the right manufacturer. Request a quote, or book an on-site assessment and we will come to you.