Working with local business Brackenburn to create super fuel

August 30, 2017

In the Community, Environmental credentials, General News admin

Somerlap Pallets are delighted to have worked with local business Brackenburn to create a new super fuel. A new type of fuel, made in Somerset Brackenburn’s Brackettes are a new type of eco-friendly fuel created entirely from bracken, the large, tough, fern-like plant which can be found across the Mendip Hills. The company’s facility was […]

Bulk recycled woodchip for biomass fuel

June 14, 2017

Environmental credentials admin

At Somerlap Pallets we are always looking for ways to be more environmentally friendly. One way we’re helping the environment is by turning pallets into woodchip for biomass fuel. We even collect old and broken pallets from our customers, saving them the cost of waste skips. How we make recycled woodchip We make wood chip […]

Timber pallets vs plastic pallets: Which is best?

May 23, 2017

General News admin

At Somerlap we can collect and re-sell good quality plastic pallets. We supply businesses like Dewey Waters and Heathcoat Fabrics with plastic pallets who use them for transporting specific freight for their customers. Timber and plastic pallets both have their uses and depending on your industry and supply chain, one might be more suitable than […]

Old pallets heat Somerlap’s workshops

May 4, 2017

General News, Equipment admin

Old pallets can present a major problem for some businesses. To Somerlap they present a unique and environmentally friendly solution. Somerlap are continually looking for new ways to work in a more environmentally friendly and sustainable way. Some of our existing initiatives include: Recycling our lorry curtains into durable bags, used by our lorry drivers […]

Pallet recycling service benefits Yeo Valley

April 28, 2017

General News admin

In the mid-1990s Somerlap expanded their pallet recycling offering so that other businesses could benefit from this pioneering service. Instead of incurring a cost for throwing pallets away, businesses can now sell their broken or unwanted pallets to Somerlap, who will restore them to their former glory for re-use. Pallets which are beyond repair are […]

£250 raised for Wedmore Junior Football Club

December 22, 2015

In the Community admin

On the Saturday 5th December, Somerlap held a Christmas fayre in their showroom with many local companies/crafters selling their wares. Monies from the raffle, stall fees and donations for refreshments soon added up and after a very successful event Kevin Bond (Managing Director) was very pleased to be able to hand over a cheque for […]

Paddington Farm Trust’s pallet classroom

December 11, 2015

In the Community admin

Somerlap is always keen to support local initiatives, and we have been pleased to help Paddington Farm Trust build a temporary classroom out of wooden pallets. About Paddington Farm Paddington Farm is a charitable trust and social enterprise in Glastonbury. In addition to being a working farm, they offer educational activities to promote environmental responsibility. […]

New printer for pallet identification

May 29, 2015

Equipment admin

New printer for pallet identification In order to keep up with demand and offer our customers a better service, we have recently purchased and installed a new Videojet 2360 printer. This machine allows us to customise the identification stamps on pallets to suit each customers individual requirements; we can even now put their logo on [...]

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