Founded in 1999, Exporta are experts in high-performance reusable transit packaging. Exporta help move, process and store goods through your business safely, securely and sustainably. Exporta do this by providing you with a range of returnable goods handling products, including pallets, pallet boxes, containers and crates, alongside expert advice and industry-leading service.
Daniel Paterson Commercial Director at Exporta speaks to Warehouse & Logistics News.
What are your best-known products/solutions/services?
Exporta is best known for its comprehensive range of plastic pallets, pallet boxes, crates, and returnable transit packaging (RTP) solutions. Our products are designed to improve supply chain efficiency, product protection, sustainability, and operational performance across a wide range of industries.
Which industry sectors are your customers in and which ones are growing fastest?
Exporta supplies customers across a diverse range of sectors, including Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Retail, Manufacturing, Third Party Logistics (3PL) and Automotive. Currently, the Food and Retail sectors are experiencing the strongest growth, driven by increasing demand for efficient, sustainable, and compliant packaging and handling solutions.
What are your most recent products and innovations?
Recent additions to the Exporta portfolio include an expanded range of folding crates, designed to reduce storage and transport costs when empty. A new generation of Attached Lid Containers (ALCs), offering enhanced durability and operational efficiency. Innovative roll cage solutions developed to improve product handling, vehicle utilisation, and supply chain performance.
What are the major trends and developments affecting your category and your customers, and how are you responding?
One of the biggest developments impacting the industry is the growing adoption of returnable transit packaging (RTP), largely influenced by the introduction of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and wider sustainability initiatives. At the same time, food manufacturers and retailers are facing increasing pressure to improve compliance, hygiene, and traceability throughout their supply chains. Exporta is responding by investing in innovative reusable packaging solutions that help customers improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, and meet evolving regulatory requirements.
Can you tell us about any recent customer contracts and how you helped the customer meet their challenges?
We recently worked with a major retail customer that was looking to improve vehicle utilisation and maximise efficiency within its logistics network. The challenge centred around the use of roll cages and optimising available trailer space. By working closely with the customer, Exporta developed a simple yet highly efficient roll cage solution that increased load capacity, improved space utilisation, and delivered meaningful cost savings throughout the supply chain. The project demonstrates the value of close collaboration and customer-led innovation in solving real operational challenges.
How does business in 2026 compare to previous years? What’s your strategy for succeeding in the current climate?
2026 has been another year of growth for Exporta, despite ongoing challenges within the wider market. Our strategy is centred on maintaining high levels of customer engagement, proactively identifying opportunities, and continuously investing in innovative solutions that solve real-world supply chain challenges. We believe success comes from staying close to our customers, understanding their needs, and taking the initiative to deliver value.
What’s the latest news from your company?
Innovation continues to be a major focus for Exporta. We are taking our product development capabilities to the next level by working even more closely with customers to understand their operational challenges and future requirements. This customer-led approach is helping us bring new products and solutions to market that deliver measurable benefits across logistics and supply chain operations.
Can you tell us about any areas where you’re currently making technical advances, e.g., safety, sustainability, environment?
Sustainability remains a key priority for Exporta. We are focused on developing a clearer understanding of carbon neutrality, helping both our business and our customers identify practical ways to reduce environmental impact while improving operational efficiency. Beyond the environmental benefits, we are committed to demonstrating how sustainable practices can also generate commercial advantages through reduced waste, lower costs, and more efficient supply chain operations.
Are you investing in staff training and skills development?
Absolutely. Continuous learning and professional development are fundamental to our culture. Training and development programmes are reviewed on a quarterly basis to ensure every team member has opportunities to enhance their skills, expand their knowledge, and progress within the business. By investing in our people, we strengthen our ability to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions to our customers.
Are you taking part in any major trade shows? Can you tell us what you’ll be exhibiting there?
Exporta regularly participates in leading industry exhibitions and trade events throughout the UK and Europe. Our focus at upcoming shows will be on showcasing our latest range of containers, crates, pallets, and returnable packaging solutions, particularly those developed for the food industry. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore new innovations designed to improve sustainability, efficiency, compliance, and overall supply chain performance.
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