About Us

Since 1979, Barco Materials Handling has been a trusted manufacturer of high-quality wooden pallets, skids, crates, and custom material handling solutions. Founded by Edward Baranski as a green sawmill in Fergus, Ontario, Barco has grown from a family-owned business into one of Ontario's leading pallet manufacturers while remaining true to the values that built our reputation: quality craftsmanship, reliability, and exceptional customer service. Today, our team of more than 65 dedicated employees operates from our modern facility in Cambridge, Ontario, serving customers across a wide range of industries. With over four decades of experience, we combine traditional workmanship with continuous investment in equipment, technology, and process improvements to deliver dependable products and responsive service. As part of our commitment to providing complete pallet solutions, Barco Materials Handling expanded its operations in 2025 with the acquisition of Willow Brae Pallets, now operating as Barco Pallet Recovery. This addition strengthens our capabilities in pallet recovery, repair, recycling, and sustainable pallet management, allowing us to offer customers a full-service pallet program from new pallet manufacturing to repair, retrieval, and recycling. Sustainability has always been an important part of our business. Through our manufacturing and recovery operations, we help customers reduce waste, extend the life of their pallets, and support environmentally responsible supply chains. Barco Materials Handling is certified to meet international export requirements and specializes in designing pallet and packaging solutions tailored to each customer's unique needs. Whether you require standard pallets, custom packaging, or a comprehensive pallet management program, our experienced team is committed to delivering quality products, dependable service, and long-term value. At Barco, we don't just build pallets, we build lasting partnerships.