AN innovative product that has captured the imagination of customers across the UK is leading to increased production at a Wellingborough business.
The Alternative Pallet Company Ltd has developed a modern manufacturing facility on the Park Farm North Industrial Estate to meet high volume requirements to meet the growing demand for its Pallite® range, which becomes 100 per cent recyclable after use.
Richard Darlow, Operations Director, said: “When compared to wood and plastic, the customer’s confidence in the performance of our Pallite®, is very important to us.
AN innovative product that has captured the imagination of customers across the UK is leading to increased production at a Wellingborough business.
The Alternative Pallet Company Ltd has developed a modern manufacturing facility on the Park Farm North Industrial Estate to meet high volume requirements to meet the growing demand for its Pallite® range, which becomes 100 per cent recyclable after use.
Richard Darlow, Operations Director, said: “When compared to wood and plastic, the customer’s confidence in the performance of our Pallite®, is very important to us. Assurances are made in terms of using high grade materials, strict process control systems and attention to quality in all areas of the business.
“Production is increasing and we will soon be needing to increase the number operational staff to meet the demand, giving employment opportunities to the local area.”
Made from 80 per cent recycled paper and PVA adhesives, the Pallite® is an environmentally sustainable product made in an environmentally friendly way, with no hazardous materials, to ISO14001 standards.
All the components which assemble into a Pallite® are all manufactured with raw material from sustainable sources. They can be made to any dimension and used in many other ways including, top sheets, boxes, dividers and pallet bearers to name a few.
The benefits of a Pallite® cover many areas,
• Major savings on air freight and fuel costs
• Lightweight – ranges starting from 4.1kg, it helps reduce injuries through ease of handling
• Robust – capability of carrying a tonne with stacking strength of up to 7 tonnes
• Carbon reductions – contributes to commercial savings
• 100% recyclable after use so can provide a source of income from recycling
• Free from nails, splinters, infestation and harmful chemicals which can cause product contamination, so it is suitable for the food and pharmaceutical industries.
• ISPM15 Exempt – reducing import and export compliance costs
• Compatible with automated systems – able to use on existing pallet conveyors
Pallites® are available in UK standard, Euro and bespoke sizes and are engineered using high density honeycomb, laminated with quality Kraft liners which is becoming an increasing advanced alternative to wood or plastic.
To find out more visit the website at www.pallite.co.uk or call 01933 283920.