Manufacturing and reuse of timber pallets increased significantly according to the most recent survey commissioned by the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) and the research arm of the Forestry Commission, Forest Research. The UK Wood Pallets & Packaging Market survey showed that UK manufacturers produced an estimated 48.6 million in 2021, up 8.3 per cent from 44.9m the previous year. TIMCON President John Dye said: “This report shows a substantial uplift in the number of new pallets manufactured. While there was a small drop in the reported number of pallets inspected and repaired, this number is still similar to the number of new pallets – and I would expect to see it start to rise again in the months ahead, and also be boosted by the formal implementation of the UK Government’s eagerly awaited reuse incentive in 2025.”
This article was first published in the July 15th 2023 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.
EPAL’s international quality assurance is not only carried out in the production and repair of EPAL pallets by EPAL’s licensees, but also fights the supply and delivery of counterfeit pallets, which are currently being offered by traders as “2nd class pallets”. These pallets not only have quality defects, but there is also an urgent suspicion that illegal wood is being used in the process. EPAL therefore recommends that EPAL Euro pallets should only be purchased from EPAL licensees.
Plastic Mouldings Northern Ltd (PMN) have gained a leading reputation in dealing in reconditioned folding pallet boxes, this operation runs alongside their manufacturing capabilities in creating new and bespoke plastic packaging solutions. Folding pallet boxes have become a crucial part of warehousing and logistics operations throughout many industries and are a key asset to the supply chain, largely due to their unrivalled performance and sustainable benefits. The standard Magnum Classic K975 can be stacked five high each holding 500kg and folds down to a third of its height for efficient storage and return trips when not in use.
Exporta, a carbon neutral supplier, works hard to find new products for its range that align with its sustainability goals. Innovation is vital to the company, and it always strives to bring the latest solutions to its customers. Exporta has introduced an innovative new returnable plastic pallet collar that has the capability to challenge the traditional wooden option on price and performance.
goplasticpallets.com, the responsible plastic pallet company, has expanded its portfolio of robust pallets with the exclusive addition of the Qpall 1212 HR 6R V2 to the UK market. This heavy duty, open deck plastic pallet – manufactured by Netherlands-based Q-Pall – has been specifically designed to handle large amounts of materials and ingredients for manufacturers and other industries, including those transporting and storing chemical drums and bulk bags. Boasting a high rack load of 1,375kg and constructed from 100% recycled polypropylene, the Qpall 1212 HR 6R V2 is not only strong but also a green choice for those businesses committed to establishing sustainable supply chains.
It is encouraging to witness the action being taken by the pallet companies, helping the supply chain become more sustainable.
George Simpson
Features Editor
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