Is MDF sustainable?

February 9, 2024

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MDF stands for medium-density fibreboard. It has become a very popular building and construction material with a wide variety of uses. From doors and cupboards, to flooring, furniture, and shelves, the versatility of MDF is unparalleled. But the key question is: is MDF sustainable? Read on to find out more. What is MDF used for? [...]

What are the benefits of heat treated wood pallets?

January 10, 2024

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If you’re in the market for heat treated wood pallets, it’s important to know what kind of pallets are best suited to your needs. Understanding the difference between heat treated and kiln dried wood helps to inform this decision. What is the difference between kiln dried and heat treated wood pallets? At Somerlap Pallets, there [...]

What are the benefits of heat treated wood pallets?

Investing in our staff

December 13, 2023

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In the same year that Somerlap became an Employee Ownership Trust, we have further invested in our staff with an extensive training programme which is reaping rewards. From job-specific machinery, forklift and sales courses to manual handling, health and safety and first aid, our staff have numerous opportunities to increase and update their knowledge. [...]

Which should you choose: new or reconditioned wooden pallets?

December 12, 2023

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When it comes to buying pallets, there are a few options to consider. One of these is whether you should be buying brand new wooden pallets or reconditioned wooden pallets. We explore the matter in the blog below. Why to choose new pallets There are a number of reasons why buying brand new wooden pallets […]

Somerlap shortlisted for ‘Made in the South West’ Award

October 24, 2023

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We have always been conscious of our environmental responsibilities, and our work in this area has now been recognised by the organisers of a prestigious awards programme. We have been shortlisted for the ‘Sustainable/Ethical Manufacturer Award’ at Insider’s ‘Made in the South West’ Awards. We have a number of initiatives aimed at reducing our carbon […]

A guide to timber treatment: heat treated vs. kiln dried wood

September 5, 2023

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When it comes to timber treatment, there can be some confusions on the differences between heat treated and kiln dried wood. Wooden pallets are used to transport millions of items every day, and damaged wood can be a costly problem. ISPM15 regulations require all wooden forms of packaging are heat treated before they are used […]

Somerlap Pallets team up with Gridimp to kickstart our net zero journey

June 30, 2023

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At Somerlap Pallets, we are passionate about reducing our carbon footprint as a business. To that end, we’ve embarked on a journey towards Net Zero. Since April 2019, we have been working closely with Gridimp, a Somerset-based provider of pioneering sustainable energy solutions. What we wanted to do We approached Gridimp with a set of […]

Somerlap Pallets proudly transition to Employee Ownership Trust

May 10, 2023

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At Somerlap Pallets, we hugely appreciate our valued employees. Our business wouldn’t be the fantastic place that it is without them. In light of this, we decided to show how much we appreciate our staff by transitioning to an an Employee Ownership Trust scheme (EOT). Read on to find out what this is and why […]

Save money and help save the planet with our wood waste recycling service

May 9, 2023

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At Somerlap Pallets, we know that wood is the ultimate renewable material. Most types of wood can be recycled and reused to create new, useful products. We are always looking for new, sustainable ways to recycle and reuse old pallets and waste wood. As part of our day-to-day operations, we offer pallet repair and recycling […]

Lorry curtains have never been so stylish

February 16, 2023

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If you’re a regular reader of our blogs, you’ll know that at Somerlap we always aim to be as environmentally friendly as possible. But you might be surprised to learn that we even have an environmentally friendly (and stylish!) solution for our lorry curtains too. When our lorry curtains become worn and need replacing, they’re [...]

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