European firm acquires UK pallets leader

With the acquisition, Rotom is expanding its load carrier services in the UK and further strengthen activities in Europe. GPP and AP are privately owned companies located in Eastbourne and New Haven.

The operations of both companies will be gradually integrated with Rotom and the owners Jim Hardisty, Chris Adam and Denzil Davies will continue to lead the companies and support further business development within the Rotom group.

GPP is the leading plastic load carrier distributor in the UK, and All Pallets is a specialist in new and used wooden pallets, cases and crates.

GPP/AP co-founder and managing director Jim Hardisty, says: “Both companies have been growing very rapidly in recent years and we are ready for the next phase of growth. We are very enthusiastic to have found a great match with Rotom in terms of complementary activities, business culture and ambitions for the years ahead. We see clear opportunities to expand our client services with the product and service portfolio of the Rotom group and are very excited about the potential of the combined companies in the UK and Europe.”

Rotom Group turnover exceeds €220 million in 2022 and the number of employees is over 500. It supports companies with sustainable circular solutions for load carriers in 11 countries in Europe.

Rotom Europe CEO Arjan Kuiper says: “GPP/AP’s extensive product/service portfolio and best practice business model in plastic load carriers will create a leading position in the UK and greatly strengthen our market approach in neighbouring EU countries. The activities in load carriers of recycled plastic and reused wooden pallets are furthermore a perfect fit with the sustainable mindset of Rotom.” 

For more information, visit:

https://www.goplasticpallets.com/

https://www.allpallets.co.uk/

https://rotom.co.uk/