Baltic Block

Baltic Block is a Latvian family-owned manufacturer of composite wood blocks and boards used by pallet manufacturers. The company produces the BBlock® composite block, the BBoard® pallet board, and BBrikete® burning briquettes, and describes itself as one of the most advanced and largest plants of its kind in Europe. Its products are made from coniferous trees rich in natural resin, giving them high load capacity, resistance to deformation, and durability. The blocks comply with IPPC phytosanitary standards and are certified under FSC, PEFC, EPAL, ISO 50001:2018, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and HT. Baltic Block exports to 32 countries worldwide, delivering 15,000 m³ of products per month via 375 trucks, with nine production lines and around 150 employees. The company operates a sustainable, no-waste production model: bark leftovers generate heat, a self-built solar power plant supplies energy, and 100% green electricity produced in Latvia is used daily. It holds a category B polluting activity permit, monitors dust and noise, and complies with EU packaging waste regulation. Baltic Block is a major employment tax payer in its region and donates monthly to local community health and education. It has received an A-rated company assessment from the State Revenue Service, a Silver Award in the Sustainability Index in 2023, and a Bronze Award in 2022. The company is led by Managing Director Andis Skele and Head of Sales Gatis Skele.

Baltic Block is a Latvian family-owned business that has operated for fourteen years, according to its official website. Over that period it has grown into one of the most advanced and largest plants in Europe for composite pallet blocks and boards, delivering 15,000 m³ of products per month to more than 30 countries. The company operates nine production lines and employs around 150 people, shipping via 375 trucks. Its BBlocks® are currently exported to 32 countries worldwide. The company emphasizes sustainability: 42% of Latvia is covered by forests, and Baltic Block uses only local and sustainably grown coniferous trees rich in natural resin. It has built its own solar power plant and uses 100% green electricity produced in Latvia, with bark leftovers generating heat in a no-waste production process. It holds certifications including FSC, PEFC, EPAL, ISO 50001:2018, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and HT, and complies with EU Regulation 2025/40 on Packaging and Packaging Waste. Baltic Block has received an A-rated company assessment from the State Revenue Service, a Silver Award in the Sustainability Index in 2023, and a Bronze Award in 2022. It is a major employment tax payer in its region and donates monthly to local community health and education. The company is led by Managing Director Andis Skele and Head of Sales Gatis Skele.

• 2026

  A-rated company — highest assessment by the State Revenue Service

• 2023

  Silver Award in the Sustainability Index

• 2022

  Bronze Award in the Sustainability Index

Reliable foundation for pallet manufacturers; sustainable, family-owned European producer of high-capacity composite blocks and boards.

• BBlock® composite block

  Composite block with exceptional load capacity, resistant to deformation, 2% swelling in width and 4% in height after water contact, average extraction resistance 5.5 kN, average resistance to transverse tensile force 0.25 N/m².

• BBoard® pallet board

  Reliable pallet board capable of moving toughest loads on longest routes.

• BBrikete® burning briquettes

  Premium quality burning briquettes, a powerful, clean, and sustainable heating solution.

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