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Over the last few months, many regional improvements have been taking place on Teesside. These developments include the refurbishment of Steel House as part of the port regeneration at Teesworks, and upgrading Middlesbrough train station to improve transport links to London. With so many positive local changes “repairing” the region, our team has reflected on […]

At RPS, we know how important it is to be aware of the environment and we incorporate sustainability into everything we do. As part of ‘Plastic Free July’, we have compared the advantages of using wooden pallets instead of plastic and how it can benefit your business. For starters, let’s talk money. Despite a worldwide […]

Statistics recently released in the Pöyry index for Q2-2021 have confirmed the price increase of homegrown pallet timber has risen sharply by 19.6%. This means that over the last year, homegrown timber has increased by a staggering 52.2%. There have been a combination of factors including: The demand on timber during the pandemic for renovations, […]

We love building a close relationship with our clients and supporting causes close to their hearts, so when we were approached by Danny Czepiec, procurement manager of Ecofficiency, we were more than happy to back the firm’s upcoming quest to raise money for The Youth Adventure Trust. The charity aims to inspire vulnerable 11 to […]

We collect a variety of pallet specifications and sizes, but not all of them can be repaired and reused. Instead of putting scrap pallets in a skip, which can be pricey, we shred and recycle them in our wood shredder. Our QR1700 Untha wood shredder is capable of recycling 100 tonnes of pallet wood each […]

In the last six months, the cost of timber used for wooden pallets and packaging manufacturing has increased by 25%. This means that the price of brand-new wooden pallets continues to rise. That’s not the only thing escalating. Due to the higher cost of new pallets, the demand for reconditioned pallets has increased as more […]