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Viking Engineering Announces “Viking by Delta” Partnership to Expand Automated Block Pallet Production in North America
Blaine, Minnesota — March 9, 2026 — Viking Engineering & Development, a global leader in automated wood fastening solutions, proudly announces a new strategic equipment partnership with Delta Srl of Italy. The collaboration will introduce a new family of automated block pallet nailing systems to North American manufacturers under the banner “Viking by Delta.”
This partnership significantly expands the Viking product portfolio — bringing advanced block pallet manufacturing solutions to customers while providing the service, application expertise, and long-term support Viking is known for.
Expanding the Viking Family — Into Block Pallets
For more than five decades, Viking has built its reputation on high-performance stringer pallet nailing automation. With the addition of Delta technology, Viking customers can now access integrated block pallet production solutions designed for operations requiring:
- Higher load capacity pallets
- Export and ISPM-15 driven markets
- Automation-friendly pallet designs
- Reduced lumber variation challenges
- European-style and GMA hybrid production strategies
Delta has specialized in pallet nailing systems since 1995 and has installed more than 800 systems worldwide. Whether you are looking for an efficient lower volume block pallet machine to augment your stringer pallet production or a highly automated, high volume machine, Viking by Delta can deliver! This equipment focuses on flexible, high-quality pallet assembly with competitive production costs — aligning closely with Viking’s core mission: delivering reliable automation that drives measurable ROI.
More Than Equipment — A Technology Exchange
While this focus is on block pallet automation, the collaboration also opens the door for future fastening innovations by leveraging the strengths and equipment of both companies.
Traditional Viking machines utilize a compensating stitch-nailing process — driving one nail at a time through independently controlled nail chucks. This approach provides a critical advantage: automatic compensation for deck board thickness variation, ensuring consistent fastening quality across inconsistent lumber.
Incorporating Delta’s portfolio introduces alternative fastening architectures including:
- Beam nailing
- Cluster nailing
- Multi-nail simultaneous drive technology
These methods allow multiple nails to be driven at once, offering potential advantages in cycle speed and wear reduction in certain pallet applications. The partnership creates a technology bridge — allowing Viking to explore where each fastening philosophy performs best and apply the right solution to the right manufacturing environment.
The result: Viking customers gain access not just to another machine — but to a broader fastening strategy while knowing Viking is there to service their needs.
“This partnership is about expanding possibilities for our customers,” said Jeff Stoddard, Director of Sales of Viking. “As demand for block pallet production continues to grow in North America, Viking by Delta allows us to support our customer with proven automation solutions while also exploring new fastening technologies that can help shape the future of pallet manufacturing.”
All Viking by Delta equipment will be sold, installed, and supported directly through Viking Engineering in North America, ensuring customers maintain a single trusted automation partner.
“We are so excited to partner with Viking to bring the innovative pallet machinery solutions of both companies to Viking’s customers,” said Giuseppe Reggiani, CEO of Delta. “Viking’s reputation for engineering excellence and customer support makes them an ideal partner to introduce Delta’s leading-edge block pallet technology to the North American market,” added Paolo Malavasi, Sales and Operations Manager at Delta.
About Viking Engineering & Development
Viking Engineering & Development designs and manufactures automated wood fastening solutions for pallet and industrial wood product manufacturers worldwide. Since 1975, Viking has helped customers increase production, reduce labor dependency, and improve consistency through reliable automation and unmatched service support.
About Delta Srl
Founded in 1995 in Italy, Delta Srl designs and manufactures pallet nailing and woodworking machinery, exporting systems worldwide. With more than 800 installations globally, Delta focuses on flexible, high-quality pallet production solutions built to optimize manufacturing efficiency.