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Pallet C e nt ral May -Ju ne 2 0 24
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n the heart of the Northwest,
within the corridors of
Idaho Falls, is a witness
to the spirit of American
ingenuity and perseverance:
Challenger Pallet & Supply.
Recently given the honor of
hosting Representative Mike
Simpson, this third-generation,
family-owned enterprise had
the opportunity to share the role
of the wooden pallet industry.
Challenger Pallet's President,
Justin Hegsted; Vice President of
Operations, Justin Karoly; and
Chief Financial Officer, Cole
Hegsted, led the recent tour.
Since its establishment in 1969,
Challenger Pallet & Supply has
been a beacon of success in the
Northwest's industrial landscape.
Starting in Idaho Falls, this
family business has blossomed
into a regional powerhouse, with
operational facilities in Idaho,
Utah, and Montana. e Idaho
Falls facility, proudly established
in 1972, stands as the foundation
of their expanding operations.
Representative Mike Simpson's
visit to Challenger Pallet &
Supply highlights the fundamental
relationship between industry
and governance. As an advocate
REPRESENTATIVE MIKE SIMPSON
VISITS CHALLENGER PALLET & SUPPLY:
A Testament To Family Legacy And Industry Resilience
BY GABRIELLA YBARRA
PLAY POLICY
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