Monday, 8 April 2019

What Is The Future For Pallet Use In The UK?

In the last three or four years, many more companies have been buying recycled pallets rather than new ones. The obvious answer is the cost, but what are the benefits otherwise? If you search for "pallet distribution near me" You will find logistics companies that can supply either new or used pallets, and there is quite a big difference in the price.

For example, one company is quoting a 1200mm x 800mm four-way three-legged EPAL Euro wooden pallet new at £15.90 with free delivery when you spend £250 or more. This has been heat treated to the strict ISPM15 standard which includes an iron branding stamp on two sides of the pallet which ensures hassle free exporting. The same company offers used pallets of the same size and capacity at £9.90 per unit for A grade and £8.90 per unit for B grade. As you can see, there is quite a big difference in the price which is why the trend has been for recycled pallets recently as opposed to new.

 
Searching for "pallet distribution near me" also produces returns for plastic pallets which can be considerably more expensive as they are produced to food grade standard. For instance, one manufacturer offers a 1200 mm x 1000 mm plastic pallet which is four-way entry and stackable and is ideal for high care and food contact environments. This pallet is priced at £94.80 including VAT. It is described as a favourite among the food manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceutical, and engineering industries, and is made from food grade polyethylene.

In fact, the food and drinks industry are driving growth in the plastic pallets industry as there is rising demand and the need for functional food along with the increase in the disposable income of consumers.

It is also expected that there will be a growth in the use of paper pallets in the next four to six years. These are made from honeycomb, corrugated, and moulded pulp and are very cheap to produce.

One type of pallet that is not so likely to appear if you search for "pallet distribution near me" is the metal pallet. This is because of the niche area of businesses that continue to use this type of pallet.

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