Milwaukee South News

Oak Creek Wood Products (OCWP) and Grupo Lyrba have formed a strategic alliance to enhance the wood sector in Mexico. OCWP will integrate into Lyrba’s wood division at eight key locations: Ramos Arizpe, San Luis Potosí, León, Silao, Toluca, Mérida, Cancún, and Chetumal.

“Grupo Lyrba is excited to combine our expertise in the wood pallet industry with OCWP to continue growing and delivering high-quality solutions,” said Rodrigo Orozco Montes de Oca, CEO of Grupo Lyrba. “Together, we will advance our resource efficiency, reduce waste, and deliver innovative products that benefit the entire supply chain.”

This partnership enhances OCWP's presence in Mexico and involves rebranding Guerreros Pallets as Oak Creek Mexico. The companies aim to leverage Lyrba’s strengths to meet the needs of a multinational customer base.

“This partnership with Grupo Lyrba represents a significant next step for Oak Creek Mexico,” said Rafael Guerrero, President and Owner of OCWP. “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 collaboration focuses on efficiency, quality, and sustainability in transforming Mexico’s pallet production landscape.

Grupo Lyrba has over 25 years of experience in waste management and industrial maintenance services across Mexico. With more than 4,000 employees, they recycle over 100,000 tons of non-hazardous waste annually. Their operations support the circular economy by reusing waste for new products and raw materials.