Matt Propson Plant Manager | Oak Creek Wood Products LLC
Matt Propson Plant Manager | Oak Creek Wood Products LLC
Oak Creek Wood Products (OCWP) and Grupo Lyrba have announced a strategic alliance aimed at enhancing the wood pallet industry in Mexico. This collaboration will see OCWP integrate into Lyrba’s wood division across eight key locations: Ramos Arizpe, San Luis Potosí, León, Silao, Toluca, Mérida, Cancún, and Chetumal.
Rodrigo Orozco Montes de Oca, CEO of Grupo Lyrba, stated, “Grupo Lyrba is excited to combine our expertise in the wood pallet industry with OCWP to continue growing and delivering high-quality solutions. Together, we will advance our resource efficiency, reduce waste, and deliver innovative products that benefit the entire supply chain.”
The partnership will also result in the rebranding of Guerreros Pallets to Oak Creek Mexico. The companies aim to leverage each other's strengths to better serve a multinational customer base.
Rafael Guerrero, President and Owner of OCWP said, “This partnership with Grupo Lyrba represents a significant next step for Oak Creek Mexico. We’re thrilled to join forces with such a well-established network and become a part of Lyrba’s impressive infrastructure. This alliance will amplify our ability to deliver sustainable, high-quality pallet solutions to our customers worldwide.”
The focus on efficiency and sustainability is expected to transform Mexico's pallet production landscape.
Oak Creek Wood Products operates facilities across the U.S. and Mexico and has over 25 years of experience in the pallet industry. Grupo Lyrba specializes in waste management services across Mexico with an extensive infrastructure supporting the circular economy.