- Free return service for reusable pallets
- Conserve resources, reduce CO2 emissions and costs
- Important contribution to the circular economy through reuse
Münster – Armacell, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft insulation materials for plant insulation and technical foams, has officially launched a free return service for its wooden pallets on November 1, 2022. The insulation manufacturer has set up a free return service for its wooden pallets in the German market in cooperation with its logistics partner Boomerang Retour. Multiple uses of pallets conserve resources and reduce solid wood waste and CO2 emissions, Armacell notes. With the reusable system, the company’s specialist dealers no longer have to waste time and pay for the disposal of wooden pallets. They also improve their environmental record.
The procedure for the reusable system, which was developed with logistics partner Boomerang Retour, is extremely simple: a phone call, WhatsApp message or email to Boomerang Retour and the pallets marked with an A (for Armacell) are recovered. in place in a few days. Intact and defective pallets are taken back. If necessary, they are then processed and returned to the Armacell factory for further use.
Armacell pallet reuse program saves time and money, conserves valuable resources
“The demand for wood has increased sharply in recent years and prices are still inflated by the energy crisis. Thanks to our new reusable system, we are now putting the wooden pallets back in the cycle and saving valuable resources”, explains Stefan Garmann, Managing Director of Armacell EMEA North. “Our customers benefit from significant savings in time and money thanks to the simple handling. Together with our business partners, we conserve natural resources, reduce CO2 emissions and reduce our costs at the same time.”
According to Garmann, the program has proven to be a complete success to date, already recovering 25% of pallets delivered in October.
Sustainability is at the heart of Armacell’s business strategy and innovation efforts, the company states. Technical insulation with product solutions from Armacell contributes significantly to meeting the challenge of global climate change. The company also continuously strives to save resources and improve energy efficiency when further developing its production sites and processes. The company’s business partners play a key role in sustainability efforts and make a decisive contribution to these goals.
You can find more information about the new reusable Armacell system for wooden pallets here: arma.link/palettenrueckgabe (German language).