VALOREC

What VALOREC does

VALOREC SAS is a French wood pallet recycling and reconditioning company headquartered in Saint-Crépin-Ibouvillers (Oise department), France. The company operates exclusively in B2B mode, serving industrial firms, commercial enterprises, and local public-sector bodies across the Île-de-France region and surrounding departments (Picardie, Val d'Oise, Aisne, Eure). It functions as part of the RMS group alongside parent RMS Palettes, which links the two entities through shareholding and shares identical operational expertise.

The technical core of the business is pallet lifecycle management: fine manual sorting on platform by format and condition; repair of damaged units with replacement parts; NIMP15 (ISPM 15) heat treatment for phytosanitary-compliant export packaging; and wood crushing of non-recoverable units into chips for thermal insulation conglomerates and pellets for bio-energy. The product catalog is segmented into three weight classes — light pallets (up to 400 kg), semi-heavy (up to 800 kg), and heavy (up to 1,500 kg) — plus EPAL-licensed Europe standard pallets (Pharma, Premier choix, Second choix grades), CP-series chemical industry pallets (CP1 to CP9, 1,100–1,600 kg capacity), and VMF-format 100x120 cm pallets.

Commercial mechanics are transaction-based and quote-driven, with no public pricing. VALOREC runs an enterprise field-sales motion complemented by integrated in-house logistics: its own truck fleet delivers reconditioned pallets and collects broken ones within a wide radius of Île-de-France, operating across two sites — Saint-Crépin (60) for VALOREC and Étampes (91) for RMS Palettes. Revenue streams split between one-time pallet sales and transaction-fee collection/valorization services, with the company pursuing EPAL license authorization, NIMP15 capability, and an EcoVadis Silver Medal (2023) as commercial differentiators.

Name

VALOREC

Legal name

VALOREC SAS

Website

https://valorec.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VALOREC is a French B2B wood pallet recycling and reconditioning company serving industrial, commercial, and public-sector clients across the Île-de-France region through integrated collection, repair, and supply operations backed by an in-house truck fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wood Pallet Recycling & Supply

NAICS

Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing (32192), Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing (321920), Waste Collection (56211)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Asset Recovery, Surplus & Decommissioning Services (EUAIANAD), Contract Chipping & Residue Recovery Services (AFAMAJAO), Wood Waste Processing & Recycling (Mulch, Biomass Feedstock) (EUAIAHAE)

Keywords

• Wood pallet recycling
• Reconditioned pallet supply
• Pallet collection services
• EPAL pallet repair
• Wood packaging treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Grépin-Ibouvillers

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Pallet sales: Sale of reconditioned wooden pallets including light, half-heavy, heavy pallets, Europe EPAL, and standardized CP and VMF pallets. Transaction-based one-time sales with immediate revenue recognition.
2. Collection and valorization services: Collection of non-reusable or broken pallets from suppliers, providing economic gain while ensuring compliant environmental processing. Revenue generated from collection fees and valorization of materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

VALOREC is a wood pallet recycling company that collects, sorts, repairs, reconditions, and supplies wooden pallets to businesses. It also provides NIMP15 heat treatment for export-compliant pallets and crushes non-recoverable wood into chips and pellets for reuse. The company operates two sites (Saint-Crépin and Étampes) serving the Île-de-France region and surrounding areas with an integrated fleet for delivery and collection.

Product overview

VALOREC operates as a specialized pallet recycling company offering a comprehensive portfolio of reconditioned wooden pallets and related services. The core product line includes "Palettes Perdues" (Lost Pallets) in three weight categories: Light (up to 400 kg), Semi-Heavy (up to 800 kg), and Heavy (up to 1,500 kg), each with various dimensional formats. The company also supplies EPAL-certified Europe standard pallets (available in Pharma, Premier choix, and Second choix grades), CP-series chemical industry pallets (CP1-CP9), and VMF format pallets. Services include pallet collection from suppliers, pallet repair, NIMP15 heat treatment for export, and wood chipping for energy applications. All operations are integrated (teams, facilities, and truck fleet) to ensure quality, pricing consistency, and responsive service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Light Reconditioned Pallets (Palettes Perdues Légères) Reconditioned light wooden pallets designed for loads up to 400 kg, with floor boards, blocks, and stringers of 14–16 mm thickness. Available in multiple formats including 80x120 cm, 100x120 cm, 60x80 cm, and others. Targeted at businesses needing lighter-duty pallet logistics.
• Semi-Heavy Reconditioned Pallets (Palettes Perdues Demi-Lourdes) Robust semi-heavy reconditioned pallets supporting loads up to 800 kg, with components 17–20 mm thick. For industrial and commercial users requiring mid-range load capacity.
• Heavy Reconditioned Pallets (Palettes Perdues Lourdes) Heavy-duty reconditioned pallets with a load capacity up to 1,500 kg, with components exceeding 20 mm in thickness. For heavy industrial logistics applications.
• Europe EPAL Pallets EPAL-licensed Europe standard 80x120 cm pallets, the most widely exchanged pallets globally. Available in Pharma (new appearance), Premier choix, and Second choix grades. VALOREC is authorized to supply and repair these pallets.
• CP Chemical Industry Pallets Standardized chemical industry pallets in nine types (CP1–CP9) with load capacities of 1,100 to 1,600 kg. Formats include CP1 (100x120), CP2 (80x120), CP3 (114x114), CP4 (110x130), CP5 (76x114), CP6 (100x120), CP7 (110x130), CP8 (114x114), and CP9 (114x114).
• VMF Pallets Standardized 100x120 cm pallets designed for a 1,000 kg payload, originating from French Mechanical Glass factories (Verreries Mécaniques de France).
• Pallet Collection Service (Collecte de Palettes) Collection service for broken and non-reusable pallets from supplier sites, providing economic returns for suppliers and ensuring environmentally compliant processing. Targeted at industrial, commercial, and public-sector customers with surplus or damaged pallets.
• Pallet Supply Service (Fourniture de Palettes) Sale and delivery of reconditioned wooden pallets in required quantities and formats, with quality control and internal logistics fleet. Targeted at business customers needing reliable pallet supply.
• NIMP15 / ISPM 15 Heat Treatment Service Heat treatment service for pallets according to ISPM 15 (NIMP15) international standards for wood packaging material, required for export purposes. Ensures compliance with international phytosanitary regulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pallet capacity: Light pallets up to 400kg, half-heavy up to 800kg, heavy up to 1500kg
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RMS PalettescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVALOREC is linked to RMS Palettes through shareholding structure. Together they operate 2 sites (Saint-Crépin 60 and Etampes 91) offering a complete product and service range on a wide radius around Ile-de-France.
• ReforestActionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for carbon offset through reforestation projects. VALOREC invests in environmental projects via ReforestAction to neutralize CO2 emissions from pallet transport operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• PalletBiz: UK-based pallet recycler and supplier of reconditioned wooden pallets, including EPAL and bespoke formats. Comparable in offering reconditioned pallet supply plus collection/repair services to B2B customers, albeit operating in a different geographic market.
• Smith Pallets: Independent UK pallet manufacturer and recycler offering new, used, and reconditioned pallets plus collection services. Closely comparable in product mix (light/heavy/EPAL-style pallets) and integrated collection-to-supply model.
• Falkenhahn AG: German manufacturer and recycler of wooden pallets, boxes, and crates for industrial logistics. Comparable in pallet reconditioning, custom formats, and export-grade (ISPM 15) treatment capabilities — overlapping directly with VALOREC's service portfolio.
• Groupe RM (Roumeau Meyer): French manufacturer and reconditioner of wooden pallets and packaging serving industrials across France. Highly comparable in core offering, geographic market (France), and target customer segments (industrials, commerce, collectivités).
• Kunze Holding: German-based pallet and wood packaging specialist with reconditioning, EPAL participation, and custom industrial solutions. Comparable in integrated pallet lifecycle services and European B2B customer base.

Broad incumbents

• CHEP: Global pallet and container pooling leader (a Brambles company), operating pooled white-wood and block pallet networks across Europe. Comparable in serving industrial pallet-supply demand, though focused on rental pooling rather than reconditioned-pallet resale.
• LPR — La Palette Rouge: Major European pallet-pooling operator headquartered in France, providing rental and reconditioned pallet services to retailers and industrials. Direct overlap with VALOREC's pallet supply and reconditioning activity, but at significantly larger national and pan-European scale.

Regional players

• Pall-Ex Group: European palletised freight distribution network with pallet supply and quality standards. Comparable in the pallet lifecycle management space, though primarily a UK/European freight network rather than a French reconditioner.
• Bierlein & Partner: German pallet recycler and supplier operating in used-pallet collection, repair, and resale. Comparable in service mix and recycling-oriented positioning, though geographically concentrated in Germany rather than France.

Others

• EPAL — European Pallet Association: Governing body that issues EPAL licenses and quality standards for the European 80x120 pallet pool. Highly relevant because VALOREC's EPAL license and quality positioning are anchored in this standard, and many of its direct competitors are fellow EPAL licensees.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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