There are currently some well documented issues facing the European timber market. For pallet users, sourcing a pallet is becoming increasingly difficult as the prices rise, and the stock levels drop. There is a solution available to businesses in the UK that can bypass these problems, Plastic Pallets.
Why is plastic a better option?
There are a number of advantages to choosing plastic over wood when it comes to picking a pallet at any point in time, in the context of the timber supply chain problems, the pros are even stronger. Plastic pallets are readily available in huge quantities just now. In our warehouse we have over 30,000 at any given point with containers full of plastic pallets arriving all the time. So, if you needed 1000 pallets urgently for your warehouse operation, and you’re based in the UK, we could deliver them to you tomorrow.
There are several other key benefits to switching, but which benefit suits you the most really comes down to the type of operation you run, and what you need your pallet to do for you. For example, you might need a lightweight pallet for distribution that needs to be affordable but strong, or you might need a heavy duty, food grade pallet for a complex automation or food processing operation.
Some key benefits that cover the plastic pallet range include,
-Return on investment, plastic pallets don’t get mouldy as they’re impervious to moisture.
-Cleanliness, plastic pallets are easy to clean.
-Durability, plastic pallets are strong and consistent in their design.
-Safety, your warehouse team won’t suffer any splinters from a plastic pallet.
-Regulations, plastic pallets are exempt from ISPM15 regulations and if you go for a recycled pallet, you won’t pay any plastic tax extras.
Hang on, plastics bad for the environment?
Single use plastic is bad for the environment, that’s undeniable. These pallets are not single use. 98% of our plastic pallet range is made from 100% recycled plastic, plastic that was destined for landfill or another harmful disposal method. These pallets are durable and reusable, the average lifespan of a plastic pallet is ten years. When the pallet is ready to be disposed of, the beauty is that it can be recycled again and made into new pallets.
I’ve heard plastic is far more expensive?
This is another common misconception with plastic pallets, depending on what you need your pallet to do for you, it can be far more economic than you think. Especially when you look at the return on investment over time thanks to the longevity of a plastic pallet.
Get in touch with Exporta who can guide you through the transition from wooden to plastic pallets. We’re rated Excellent on Trustpilot with unrivalled industry service and guidance.
You can call us on 0800 294 4394, email us directly at sales@exportaglobal.co.uk and visit www.exportaglobal.co.uk
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