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 […]

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 [...]

New HGV trailer helps Somerlap meet demand

January 15, 2023

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Here at Somerlap we’re delighted that the quantity of pallets we’re supplying to our customers continues to grow – in fact, we currently manufacture over 30,000 new and reconditioned timber pallets each week. The power to deliver For almost 40 years Somerlap Pallets have been delivering to a growing network of nationwide customers – on [...]

Think timber pallets are just for storage? Think again…

December 22, 2022

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Somerlap Pallets supply timber pallets to companies across the UK – it’s what our business was built on. But we’ve also discovered other creative uses for them and that our pallets are being used as patio furniture, as part of a village hall and even walls for a restaurant in the Olympic Village. Pallets are […]

Double celebration for Somerlap’s Nigel

November 25, 2022

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Somerlap’s Technical Administration Manager, Nigel Puddy has twice the reason to celebrate because he’s recently marked both his 60th birthday and 22nd year of working at Somerlap. Nigel began his career as Health and Safety Manager at Somerlap’s former site in Ubley, ensuring the safe operation of the sawmill and overseeing the increasing operations at […]

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