Franco-Belgian pallet group PGS expands to Austria

With the opening of a branch in Amstetten, Austria, market leader in new and reconditioned pallets PGS Group is taking the next step in its international expansion. This site can currently process up to 1 million pallets per year, with the ambitious goal of increasing that capacity to 1.5 million. The move caters to the growing demand for sustainable logistical solutions while opening the gateway to the Eastern European market.

Ear on the market

The choice for Austria is based on feedback from customers, highlighting a need for a stronger local presence and support. The outsourcing of pallet logistics and the reuse of pallets fits the mission of PGS like a glove. “Austria offers opportunities for our company”, says Corporate Director REC Operations Julien Di Ruocco. “The Amstetten branch heralds the start of a promising future in a new region.”

Focus on sustainable pallet processing

Situated between Vienna and Salzburg, the reconditioning site focuses on the sorting, repair, treatment and reuse of pallets. After all, ecology and recycling rank among the company’s essential values. At the moment, a seventeen-strong team works at the site and PGS is actively recruiting fresh talent to realise the desired growth. With a current daily output of 4,000 pallets, the site continues to optimise in order to reach the target of 1.5 million processed pallets per year. “This is a crucial step in our pursuit of a circular economy”, says Luc Grauwet, CEO of PGS Group.

Strategic growth aimed at Eastern Europe

The location of this new branch in Amstetten was a very conscious choice. On the one hand there are the important Austrian markets; on the other the surrounding Eastern European regions, such as Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Driven by ecological and financial benefits, the demand for used pallets is very high in those countries. “The region’s growing focus on sustainability is a perfect match with the DNA of PGS”, Grauwet continues. “We are looking forward to deepening our expertise in circular logistics and making a positive impact.”