Our History

From a single warehouse in Frankfurt to a pan-European network, discover how EU Pallet Recycling became a leader in sustainable logistics.

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2009

The Beginning

William Carter founded EU Pallet Recycling in Frankfurt with just one warehouse and a vision for sustainable logistics. Starting with local businesses, we began collecting and refurbishing used pallets.

2011

First Major Partnership

Secured our first major contract with a German automotive manufacturer, proving that recycled pallets could meet the strictest quality standards.

2013

European Expansion

Opened facilities in the Netherlands and Poland, beginning our expansion across Europe. Introduced our first automated sorting technology.

2015

Sustainability Certification

Achieved ISO 14001 environmental certification. Launched our comprehensive recycling program, turning damaged pallets into valuable wood products.

2017

Technology Integration

Implemented RFID tracking for pallet lifecycle management. Reached 1 million pallets processed annually.

2019

10 Year Milestone

Celebrated a decade of sustainable growth. Expanded to 8 European countries with state-of-the-art processing facilities.

2021

Carbon Neutral Operations

Achieved carbon neutrality in all operations. Launched electric vehicle fleet for local deliveries.

2023

Industry Leadership

Now operating in 12 European countries, processing over 2 million pallets annually while maintaining our commitment to zero-waste principles.

2024

Looking Forward

Expanding our circular economy initiatives and investing in next-generation recycling technologies to further reduce our environmental footprint.

"When I started this company, many thought recycling pallets was just about saving money. But for me, it was always about saving something far more valuable - our planet. Today, I am proud that we have proven these goals are not mutually exclusive."
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William Carter
Founder & CEO

Key Milestones

30M+
Total Pallets Processed
12
European Countries
500+
Business Partners
150+
Team Members