Cargopak

What Cargopak does

Cargopak Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of storage and logistics equipment, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Nottingham. The company produces roll containers, mobile racks, and plastic folding boxes, and has been acquired by Palletower, a larger UK-headquartered group that describes itself as Europe's largest provider of storage and logistics equipment. Within the Palletower portfolio, Cargopak's product and service scope now spans over 150 SKUs across roll pallets and roll cages, stillages, collapsible and rigid plastic box pallets, hypacages, box and cage pallets, retention units, parcel cages, plastic pallet collars, and a full suite of merchandise and warehouse trolleys.

The company's technical foundation rests on in-house UK manufacturing capabilities for plastic boxes, roll pallets, and stillages, which the group markets as having a lower carbon footprint than imported alternatives. Its equipment catalog is supported by 500,000+ units held in stock at UK and European warehouses, with exports reaching 30 countries. Beyond handled equipment, the business has extended into fixed warehouse infrastructure, including pallet racking, narrow aisle, drive-in, cantilever, and automated/live storage systems, as well as shelving solutions, mezzanine floors, and SEMA-approved racking inspection and repair services.

Cargopak operates a sales-led, direct go-to-market model with three primary revenue streams: one-time equipment sales, recurring rental and lease of key product lines (roll pallets, stillages, hypacages, cage pallets, plastic box pallets and collars), and professional warehouse design and installation services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Named customers include Walmart, DHL, Nissan, Carrefour, Waitrose, and Watsons, spanning retail, logistics, and automotive verticals, with food distribution, postal services, and retail/e-commerce identified as primary segments. The company now functions as a product and brand line within the Palletower group rather than as an independent operating entity.

Name

Cargopak

Legal name

Cargopak Ltd

Website

https://cargopakltd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cargopak, now part of Palletower, manufactures, sells, rents, and repairs roll containers, mobile racks, and plastic folding boxes, alongside a broader storage and logistics equipment catalog. It serves enterprise and mid-market customers across retail, logistics, food distribution, postal, and automotive sectors in 30 countries, primarily through direct sales and rental/lease contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Handling and Storage Equipment

NAICS

Transportation and Warehousing (48-49), Packing and Crating (488991)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Container Rental, Delivery & Servicing (Carts/Bins) (BPALAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compactor, Container & Roll-off Services (Rental, Service & Logistics) (EUAIAGAC), Dumpster Rental & Roll-Off Container Services (HSAKALAL)

Keywords

• Storage and logistics equipment
• Roll containers and cages
• Plastic box pallets
• Warehouse racking systems
• Material handling equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Nottingham

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. Equipment Sales: Sale of storage and logistics equipment including roll pallets, stillages, plastic box pallets, hypacages, trolleys, pallet collars, and warehouse racking systems. One-time purchase model for equipment ownership.
2. Equipment Rental and Leasing: Rental and lease options for key equipment including roll pallets, stillages, hypacages, cage pallets, plastic boxes and collars. Allows customers to rent equipment during warehouse upgrades to maintain operations.
3. Warehouse Design and Installation Services: Expert warehouse design and installation services including pallet racking, shelving solutions, mezzanines, and storage systems to optimize warehouse space and capacity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cargopak manufactures, sells, rents, and repairs roll containers, mobile racks, and plastic folding boxes. Operating as part of Palletower, the company supplies a full range of storage and logistics equipment including roll pallets, stillages, plastic box pallets, hypacages, trolleys, pallet collars, and warehouse racking and shelving systems, complemented by warehouse design, installation, inspection, and rental services. UK-based in-house manufacturing underpins the product offering.

Product overview

Cargopak (now part of Palletower) offers a comprehensive storage and logistics equipment portfolio spanning over 500,000+ products. The core product lines include Roll Pallets and Roll Cages, Stillages, Plastic Box Pallets (rigid and collapsible), Hypacages, Box & Cage Pallets, Retention Units, and Parcel Cages, complemented by Merchandise Picking Trolleys and Warehouse Trolleys for material handling. Pallet Collars provide modular container customization. The company operates as both a product provider and manufacturer with UK-based Plastic Box, Roll Pallet, and Stillages manufacturing capabilities. Warehouse optimization services include Racking Systems (Pallet Racking, Narrow Aisle, Drive In, Cantilever), Shelving Solutions (Long Span, Short Span, Carton Live), and Mezzanine floors, supported by professional design, installation, inspection, and repair services. Equipment rental options enable flexible short-term access to key products. The portfolio serves industries including Food Distribution, Postal, Retail, E-commerce, Automotive, and Warehouse Storage sectors across 30 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Roll Pallets and Roll Cages
• Stillages Stackable metal frame containers used for bulk storage and transportation of goods, available for purchase or rental, with in-house UK manufacturing capability.
• Plastic Box Pallets Comprehensive range of plastic box pallets including rigid, wheeled, and collapsible options for various storage and distribution needs.
• Collapsible Plastic Box Pallets Space-saving collapsible storage containers made from plastic, designed for efficient return logistics, UK manufactured with lower carbon footprint.
• Hypacages Heavy-duty collapsible cage pallets available in Standard, Heavy Duty, and Jumbo configurations for industrial storage and transport applications.
• Box and Cage Pallets Rigid and collapsible box and cage pallet options combining structural stability with space-saving collapse functionality.
• Storage and Parcel Cages Secure storage and parcel cages for handling and protecting goods during storage and transit.
• Retention Units Specialized storage units for liquid retention applications, available in stackable and non-stackable configurations.
• Plastic Pallet Collars Modular plastic collar systems that attach to pallets to create customizable container heights for flexible storage and distribution.
• Merchandise Picking Trolleys Display and picking trolleys for retail and warehouse merchandise handling, including display picking trolleys, cash and carry trolleys, warehouse stock trolleys, and supermarket shopping trolleys.
• Warehouse Trolleys and Stock Trolleys Industrial trolleys designed for warehouse operations, stock handling, and internal logistics movements.
• Racking Systems Warehouse storage racking solutions including Pallet Racking, Narrow Aisle, Drive In, Galvanised Outdoor, Carpet and Textile Racking, Cantilever Racking, and Automated and Live Storage Systems with shuttle and FIFO capabilities.
• Shelving Solutions Warehouse shelving systems including Long Span, Short Span, Carton Live, Under Racking, and Mobile Picking shelving for optimized storage density.
• Mezzanines Intermediate floor systems installed within warehouses to double or triple usable floor space without permanent construction.
• Warehouse Design and Installation Services Expert warehouse design and installation services to optimize storage capacity and operational efficiency, including racking, shelving, and mezzanine floor installation.
• Racking Inspection and Repair Services SEMA-approved rack inspection services and repair solutions to maintain warehouse safety compliance.
• Equipment Rental Flexible rental and lease options for Roll Pallets, Stillages, Hypacages, Cage Pallets, Plastic Box Pallets, and Collars to support temporary needs and warehouse transitions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ products in stock ready for immediate despatch
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Troax Group: Swedish-based manufacturer of mesh panels, machine guarding, and warehouse storage systems including racking. Comparable as a European specialist selling storage equipment into industrial and warehouse customers, with a similar product positioning to Palletower's racking line.
• Cabka Group: Specialist manufacturer of plastic pallets, box pallets, and large containers produced primarily from recycled plastics. Directly comparable to Cargopak's plastic box pallet and collapsible container product lines serving logistics, retail, and industrial customers.
• BSS Industrial: UK-based distributor and manufacturer of material handling and storage equipment including roll containers, sack trucks, and warehouse solutions. Directly comparable as a UK-headquartered supplier serving the same enterprise and mid-market customer base in storage and logistics equipment.
• Stokvis Group: European manufacturer of roll containers, roll pallets, and custom metal storage products headquartered in the Netherlands. Closely comparable to Cargopak's roll pallet and stillage lines, serving similar retail, postal, and logistics customers across Europe.
• Mecalux: Spain-based manufacturer of warehouse racking systems, shelving, and automated storage solutions including pallet racking, cantilever, and mezzanines. Directly comparable to Cargopak's racking, shelving, and mezzanine product range and end-to-end warehouse design services.
• Nedstaal (Nedcon): Dutch-based manufacturer of pallet racking and storage systems for warehouses, distribution centers, and retail. Comparable to Cargopak's racking and shelving range and serves similar end markets in Europe including retail, logistics, and manufacturing.

Broad incumbents

• Dexion (Constructor Group): Long-established European racking and storage equipment brand now part of the Constructor Group, offering pallet racking, shelving, and automated warehouse systems. Comparable as a racking competitor with deeper scale and an established European installed base overlapping Cargopak's customer verticals.
• SSI Schaefer: Global provider of intralogistics, warehouse racking, shelving, and automated storage systems headquartered in Germany. Overlaps with Cargopak on racking and shelving, but operates at a much larger scale and offers a broader portfolio including highly automated systems.

Emerging players

• Zhenjiang Huazhu Industry: Chinese manufacturer and exporter of roll containers, stackable stillages, and metal storage cages serving global retail and logistics customers. Comparable product portfolio to Cargopak's roll pallets and stillages but competes primarily on price, representing the import threat to UK-based manufacturers.

Regional players

• K.H. Stapleton & Son: UK family-owned manufacturer and supplier of roll containers, roll pallets, and metal storage products. Highly comparable product line to Cargopak's roll pallets and stillages, though with a more UK-centric distribution focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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