INKA Pallets

What INKA Pallets does

INKA Pallets Ltd. is a UK-based specialist distributor of plastic pallets, presswood pallets, pallet boxes, and materials handling containers, headquartered in West Horndon, Brentwood, Essex. Operating under the tagline "Moving Things Forward in Materials Handling," the company supplies businesses across food and beverage, industrial manufacturing, chemical, export/logistics, and fishing/seafood verticals in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Its product portfolio spans presswood pallets made from 100% recycled wood waste via compression moulding, plastic pallets manufactured primarily from 100% recycled HDPE via injection moulding, composite pallet blocks sourced from sister brand EUROBLOCK, rigid and folding plastic pallet boxes, small stack/nest containers, insulated containers, fish boxes, fruit picking trays, and rotomoulded spill-control/bunded pallets. Most products carry ISPM15 compliance as standard, removing fumigation requirements for worldwide export, and load capacities range from 250kg dynamic for light presswood to 2,250kg dynamic / 7,000kg static for heavy-duty plastic pallets.

The business runs a sales-led, direct-to-customer model with a website catalog, online quote request portal, phone (01277 811085), and email ([email protected]) channels, supported by large in-country stock holdings and an efficient haulage network that enables next-day delivery on orders from single stacks to full loads across mainland UK. INKA acts as the sole UK and Ireland distributor for EUROBLOCK composite pallet blocks, which are produced at factories in the Netherlands and Germany. The company is a subsidiary of the Vierhouten Group, a diversified materials handling conglomerate that also includes Portex Holland, Mondipal, Westflex, VH Group, and HTH. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with publicly listed unit pricing from £3.31 (F44 Presswood 400x600mm) to over £139 (PDP1212 HYG 3R hygienic 1200x1200mm) excluding VAT, plus bespoke quotes for bulk, custom-size, and spill-control orders. The company employs 11–50 staff and does not publicly disclose financial results. Managing Director Richard Lammerts Van Bueren oversees the UK operation.

Name

INKA Pallets

Legal name

INKA Pallets Ltd.

Website

https://inkapallets.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

INKA Pallets is a UK and Ireland specialist distributor of plastic and presswood pallets, pallet boxes, composite pallet blocks, and materials handling containers, serving food, industrial, chemical, export, and fishing customers. It operates as the sole UK/Ireland arm of the Vierhouten Group and its sister brand EUROBLOCK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pallets and Containers

NAICS

Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing (32192), Paperboard Container Manufacturing (32221), Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Papers & Allied Products (2600)

akta.pro primary industry

Pallets (Wood, Plastic, Metal, Presswood) (IMALAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Material Handling Protective Accessories (Slip Sheets, Corner Boards, Pallet Collars) (IMALAFAN), Wood Pallets, Crates & Industrial Wood Packaging (IMADADAJ), Tertiary Packaging & Unitization (Palletizing, Slip-Sheeting, Strapping) (TLAIAGAC)

Keywords

• Presswood pallets
• Plastic pallets
• Composite pallet blocks
• Plastic pallet boxes
• Spill containment pallets

Headquarters

HQ city

Brentwood

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Plastic Pallets Sales: One-time sale of plastic pallets in various sizes (400x600mm to 1200x1200mm), types (nestable, heavy-duty, rackable, hygienic), and load capacities. Revenue generated from product sales with pricing from £3.31 to £139.77+ VAT per unit.
2. Presswood Pallets Sales: Sale of eco-friendly presswood pallets made from recycled wood waste. Dynamic load range from 250kg to 1250kg. Includes Capacitainer pallet boxes and wooden pallet collars.
3. Small Containers and Crates: Sale of plastic stacking containers, fish boxes, fruit picking trays, stack/nest trays, bale arm crates, and other small containers for food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.
4. Pallet Boxes and Spill Control: Sale of rigid and folding pallet boxes, insulated pallet containers, and spill control/bunded pallets for hazardous material storage. Compliant containment solutions for drums and IBCs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

INKA Pallets is a UK-based specialist supplier of presswood pallets, plastic pallets, pallet blocks, plastic pallet boxes, spill control pallets, and small containers for storage, transport, and logistics operations. The company is the UK's sole supplier of EUROBLOCK composite pallet blocks and is part of the Vierhouten Group. INKA Pallets maintains large UK stock levels for next-day delivery, offering products primarily made from 100% recycled plastic or recycled wood waste and ISPM15 compliant as standard.

Product overview

INKA Pallets is a specialist supplier of plastic pallets, pallet boxes, and plastic containers. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio spanning multiple product lines: (1) Presswood Pallets - lightweight export pallets made from recycled wood waste with load capacities up to 1250kg; (2) Plastic Pallets - available in nestable, medium-duty, heavy-duty, hygienic, rackable, and display variants across sizes from 400x600mm to 1200x1200mm; (3) Wooden Pallet Collars and Capacitainer Pallet Boxes for forming export pallet boxes; (4) Pallet Blocks under the EUROBLOCK brand - the world's largest manufacturer of composite pallet blocks; (5) Small Containers including stacking containers, stack & nest containers, folding crates, fish boxes, fruit picking trays, attached lid containers, and dollies; (6) Plastic Pallet Boxes in rigid and folding configurations; (7) Spill Control Pallets for hazardous material containment; and (8) Freezer Spacers for cold storage optimization. The company is part of the Vierhouten Group and stocks products from UK warehouses with next-day delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EUROBLOCK: World's largest manufacturer of composite pallet blocks; sister company of INKA Pallets and supplier to Europe's major timber pallet producers.

Products and services

• Presswood Pallets Lightweight export pallets made from 100% recycled wood waste, ISPM15 compliant as standard, with dynamic loads from 250kg to 1250kg depending on model. Available in multiple sizes including F44 (400x600mm), F36 (400x800mm), F64M (600x800mm), F76 (760x1140mm), F86 (800x1200mm), F8LF1 (1200x800mm), F10-5 (1000x1200mm), F10M, and F11 (1140x1140mm). Suitable for export shipping and space-saving storage with up to 60 pallets per pallet space.
• Plastic Pallets Reinforced plastic pallets in various sizes from 400x600mm to 1200x1200mm, including nestable, medium-duty, heavy-duty (up to 2250kg dynamic load and 7000kg static load), hygienic (food-approved virgin HDPE), rackable, closed-deck, recycled material, and display variants. Most made from 100% recycled plastic and ISPM15 compliant as standard. Heavy-duty pallets last over a decade with repeated use.
• EUROBLOCK Composite Pallet Blocks World's largest range of composite pallet blocks from sister company EUROBLOCK. ISPM15 compliant and made from recycled materials. Suitable for EPAL pallets, UK-size pooling pallets, lightweight export pallets, and chemical pallets (CP1, CP3, CP4, CP5, CP6, CP9). INKA Pallets is the sole supplier throughout the UK and Ireland, supported by factories in the Netherlands and Germany.
• Wooden Pallet Collars Heat-treated timber pallet collars with galvanised zinc hinges. Available in Euro (800x1200mm), half-Euro (600x800mm), and UK standard (1000x1200mm) sizes. Used together with pallets to form pallet boxes for export and storage applications.
• Capacitainer Pallet Boxes Heavy-duty corrugated export cases available in 0.15m3, 0.35m3, 0.5m3, and 1m3 volumes. Supplied with Presswood pallets and fixing plugs for ready-to-go export solutions.
• Plastic Pallet Boxes Rigid and folding plastic pallet boxes in multiple configurations including closed sided, perforated sided, Dolav style, rotationally moulded, and insulated variants. Range includes Magnum FLCs, sleeve pack boxes, and liquid IBCs.
• Stacking Containers Euro-norm stacking containers in solid and perforated variants ranging from 5 to 76 litres. Includes confectionery trays and dough trays for food applications, plus picking containers. Many are food-contact approved.
• Stack & Nest Containers Space-saving containers that stack and nest including 180-degree stack/nest trays, bale arm crates, and attached lid totes (ALCs). Ideal for return-trip logistics where empty containers nest inside one another.
• Plastic Folding Crates Plastic folding crates with the lowest profile in the world due to air-assisted injection moulding. Fits nearly 25% more empty crates per pallet than other models, reducing return-trip transportation costs.
• Fish Boxes Insulated plastic fish boxes for the UK fishing industry supply chain. Range includes Eco Distribution Range, heavy duty variants, and shellfish baskets. Designed for harsh environments including cold storage and seawater exposure.
• Fruit Picking Trays Innovative fruit picking trays made from UV stabilised materials, available in various sizes for soft fruit and vegetables. Designed for maximum space-saving and efficient transportation in agricultural applications.
• Attached Lid Containers (ALCs) Plastic containers with hinged lids providing secure storage and transportation. Part of the small container range, suitable for industrial and commercial applications where contents must remain contained.
• Spill Control Pallets Bunded spill control pallets and IBC bunds made from rotomoulded polyethylene for hazardous liquid containment. Compliant with UK and European regulations requiring 110% of largest container volume or 25% of total stored liquid. Range includes drum spill pallets (60L and 205L), IBC bunds (single and double, up to 1100L sump and 2000kg load), spill trays, and modular spill decking (up to 1140L sump and 3000kg load for 8-drum units).
• Freezer Spacers HDPE plastic lattice sheets for cold storage that create airflow between stacked boxes to speed cooling and maintain consistent temperatures. Available in Euro and standard sizes.
• Wheeled Dollies Wheeled dollies available in 604x404mm size for transporting small containers, stacks, and trays within warehouses and processing facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Plastic pallets last 10+ years, 3-5 times longer than wooden pallets
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Vierhouten GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINKA Pallets is part of Vierhouten Group. The group includes multiple companies: Portex Holland, PW Container, Mondipal, Euroblock, Westflex, VH Group, and HTH. Vierhouten Group is the parent organization providing manufacturing scale and operational support.
• EUROBLOCKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company relationship. EUROBLOCK is the world's largest manufacturer of composite pallet blocks. INKA Pallets is the sole supplier of EUROBLOCK composite pallet blocks throughout the UK and Ireland. Factories located in Netherlands and Germany support UK operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Goplasticpallets.com: UK and European supplier of plastic pallets, boxes, and containers across food, pharmaceutical, automotive and retail verticals. Closely comparable to INKA's plastic pallet, hygienic, stack/nest and pallet box product lines in the same UK/EU customer base.
• CHEP (a Brambles company): World's largest pallet pooling operator offering reusable wooden and plastic pallets, containers, and IBCs on a shared-user basis. Directly comparable to INKA on product category (pallets, pallet boxes) and target customers (UK and European logistics, food, retail, manufacturing), though competing on a pooling/service model versus INKA's one-time-sale model.
• Schoeller Allibert: European leader in returnable plastic packaging including stackable containers, pallet boxes, folding crates, and dollies. Comparable to INKA across stacking containers, folding crates, plastic pallet boxes and small container categories, particularly for food, automotive and retail customers.
• Smith Packaging: UK-based pallet and packaging supplier offering new and reconditioned wooden pallets, plastic pallets, and timber packaging. Comparable to INKA on UK distribution footprint and pallet/crate product categories, primarily competing in the UK mid-market.
• ORBIS Corporation: Manufacturer of reusable plastic pallets, bulk containers, and stackable bins serving automotive, food and consumer goods supply chains. Directly comparable to INKA's plastic pallet box, stack/nest container, and pallet box product lines for industrial and retail logistics customers.
• CABKA Group: European specialist manufacturer of plastic pallets, pallet boxes, and load carriers made largely from recycled plastics. Closely comparable to INKA in product (plastic pallets, ECO/presswood-style recycled input pallets) and customer base (industrial, chemical, food logistics) across Europe.
• Tosca (Tosca Services Ltd): Pooler and manufacturer of reusable plastic pallets, containers, and crates across Europe and the US. Comparable to INKA in plastic pallet and IBC container categories, competing on a pooling/reusable service model rather than one-time sale.
• Pallet Link (PalletLink UK): UK national pallet distribution network connecting pallet manufacturers and suppliers with end users. Comparable to INKA's UK distribution and pallet supply model, serving similar B2B logistics, manufacturing and retail customers across mainland UK.

Regional players

• PalletBiz: Multi-country pallet manufacturer and supplier operating across Eastern and Southern Europe. Comparable to INKA on presswood-style and wooden pallet manufacturing but primarily serves different geographies with limited direct UK overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Nefab Group: Global engineered packaging provider offering heavy-duty export packaging, ISPM15-compliant wooden pallets, crates, and foam solutions. Comparable to INKA on export-compliant pallets and pallet boxes but operates at broader scale and across more geographies with a wider packaging portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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