Double celebration for Somerlap’s Nigel

November 25, 2022

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Double celebration for Somerlap's Nigel Technical Administration Manager, Nigel Puddy (left) with Somerlap MD, Kevin Bond A double celebration for Somerlap 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 [...]

New staff for Somerlap Pallets

August 6, 2022

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New staff for Somerlap Pallets From left: Mike (HGV driver), Steve, Bert (Production Manager), Andrius, Valerij and Jozef. Steve, Andrius and Jozef join the manufacturing team. Somerlap Pallets is preparing for Spring by welcoming two new members of staff to its premises in Mark, Somerset. Pallet manufacturing Andrius Lukosevicius and Steven Coulson have joined the [...]

Manufacturing new wood pallets

July 31, 2022

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For nearly 40 years, Somerlap Pallets have been manufacturing and supplying high quality, reconditioned and new wood pallets to customers across a wide variety of business sectors. During that time, we have continually improved our processes and invested in more automated and efficient machinery – including six, high production pallet lines and a newly commissioned [...]

New DAF truck will help Somerlap Pallets meet demand

December 18, 2021

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Somerlap Pallets have recently taken delivery of a new DAF truck to add to our existing vehicle fleet. As a growing business, this addition will help us keep up with increasing demand, allowing us to fulfil more customer deliveries and grow our client base. Increased delivery on demand with the new DAF truck The new [...]

Somerlap Pallets staff are key to business growth

November 16, 2021

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Somerlap Pallets staff are key to business growth When Jeremy Parsons was offered a driving job by his former classmate in 1987, he would never have dreamt that he would still be working for the same firm 30 years later! In 1987 Somerlap (then known as Ubley Sawmill) needed a driver, after purchasing its first [...]

Timber pallets delivered when you need them most

October 31, 2020

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Here at Somerlap, ensuring that the customer is happy is one of our primary goals. We do everything we can to make sure your business runs smoothly – whether that’s getting your timber pallets delivered the same day or going the extra mile to help. Timber pallets delivered the same day Recently one of our […]

Bespoke pallets – fast turnaround

October 25, 2020

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As well as our standard designs, Somerlap Pallets are able to design and manufacture bespoke pallets that meet our customers specific needs. We recently created some new ‘heavy duty’ timber pallets for a long standing customer. They explained that the load weight on the pallets we were already supplying was going to be significantly increased and […]

Working with local business Brackenburn to create super fuel

August 30, 2017

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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 […]

Timber pallets vs plastic pallets: Which is best?

May 23, 2017

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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

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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 […]

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