Wood Pallets for Europe launches in Brussels as pallet sector strengthens EU policy voice
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A new Brussels-focused alliance, Wood Pallets for Europe, was announced on 17 September 2026 to give the wooden pallet sector a coordinated, evidence-based voice with EU institutions and policymakers. Founders are CJ Sheeran Group, Euroblock Verpackungsholz GmbH, Foresco, PGS Group, EPAL and Woodpack Global.
The launch statement highlights reuse, repair, refurbishment and recycling, and argues that future legislation should recognise wood’s characteristics and the range of circular systems operating across the sector. Foresco’s activities include pallet sorting, repair and reuse, so circular and reconditioned pallet operators are represented alongside EPAL and Woodpack Global.
For UK pallet exporters and suppliers of used or reconditioned 1200 x 800 and 1200 x 1000 pallets, the development gives reuse-based pallet systems a more direct, coordinated voice in Brussels while practical questions around the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation remain unresolved.
The alliance’s launch is not an exemption, conformity decision or compliance ruling. In particular, it does not establish that anonymous or mixed UK whitewood pallets comply with PPWR. Businesses should continue to follow applicable PPWR documentation and conformity requirements and take appropriate professional advice for their own supply chains.
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- Which trade body represents your reuse, repair or reconditioning activity in EU policy discussions?
- Are your PPWR assumptions documented while practical questions remain unresolved?
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- Woodpack Global
- Original date
- 17 Sept 2026
- Published by us
- 18 Sept 2026
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