About Us

A little about us

Power Pallet, located in Amsterdam, New York, is the number one Pallet Manufacturer and the largest Industrial Recycling business in the Northeast. Power Pallet is a multifaceted organization that provides a wide variety of services ranging from Recycling Services to Custom Pallet Design to ISPM-15 Heat Treat, to onsite Pallet Management services to supplying Premium Mulch and Animal Bedding.

Locally servicing companies within a 150 mile radius of Amsterdam NY,12010, with devoted networks allowing us to service our customers nationwide. Power Pallet is a “one-stop shop” for our customers, and one of the industry leaders in our nation.

Our history

Power Pallet is a third generation family owned and operated business that was founded by Greg Donadio Sr. (Gig) in Schenectady, NY in1975. Greg’s sons, Sam, Greg Jr., and Gary later joined him in the business.

Business increased at a steady rate and the Company outgrew its 35,000 square foot facility. In 2004, a new facility was opened, centrally located in Amsterdam NY, situated on 27 acres. In 2015 the Company diversified its business plan to include recycling pallets, building new and custom pallets with advanced technology including robots, handling various recycling streams, including plastic, cardboard, and metal, and producing Premium Mulch for local landscapers. Father and sons proudly built the business into the number one Pallet Manufacturer and Industrial Recycling business in the Northeast.

Today, in 2025, Power Pallet celebrates 50 years in business and continues to grow with the addition of our Animal Bedding Operation.

Our vision and mission

The Power Pallet Team strives to provide superior products at competitive prices while conducting business honestly and ethically wherever operations are maintained. We pride ourselves on being environmentally friendly by responsibly recycling various materials and putting them back into the distribution stream.

Meet the team

Sam
Sam
Donadio
Owner
Sam along with his father Greg Sr. founded the business in 1975 in Schenectady, NY. Sam has been said by many to be a visionary in the pallet business. Sam is the first businessmen in the pallet industry to introduce a nailing robot into the pallet business. Sam also introduced automation into the business which is still prominent today.
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Phone: 1 (518) 843-3100
Ext: 101
Gary
Gary
Donadio
Co-owner, President
Gary has grown up in the family business from its inception. Gary’s leadership style is collaborative and cooperative, and team is of utmost importance. Gary upholds the core values of our Company and carries the legacy of his father Greg, who started Power Pallet. Gary is involved in industry trade groups such as the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) as well as volunteering for multiple causes and charities. Employees, relationships and partnerships are what Gary has always deemed as most important to the success of Power Pallet.
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Phone: 1 (518) 843-3100
Ext: 102
Ryan
Ryan
Donadio
Co-owner, General Manager
Ryan is Sam’s son and the third-generation family member continuing to grow the Power Pallet legacy. After graduating from Utica College, Ryan joined the team in 2011 and spent the next eight years immersing himself in every aspect of operations, becoming a subject matter expert. In 2019 Ryan progressed into the sales side of the business with his focus being on driving and maintaining customer centric relationships. Today Ryan is a senior executive and owner of the company. Ryan is a thoughtful leader and a confident decision-maker, helping our team continuously develop and be productive, while ultimately ensuring our company will grow and thrive in the ever-changing economic climate.
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Phone: 1 (518) 843-3100
Ext: 156

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We have had a great 25 year working relationship with Power Recycling. They have always come through when we have got into a pinch..

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