Coesia, among the 1600+ exhibitors at LogiMAT, in Hall 8 – Booth 8C21, seeks to respond to this need with an integrated portfolio covering packaging, handling and palletizing, aiming to position itself as a technology partner capable of operating consistently across the entire order fulfillment flow.

“Ecommerce has transformed the warehouse into an environment where every order is a case of its own. Different products, different formats, different timing, and the constant need to optimize every phase,” says Alessandro Parimbelli, CEO of Coesia. “The solutions we bring to LogiMAT come from this context: automation that adapts to the real flow of operations, not the other way around. Every shipment with empty space is a cost that someone ultimately pays — whether the manufacturer, the distributor or the planet. Our goal is to eliminate such costs through packaging that adapts to the product and delivers measurable results from the very day one. Our approach brings together the key elements of mechanical automation, digital integration and modular architecture. In this way, customers can configure lines that closely match their processes, improving operational efficiency and optimizing the use of packaging materials.”

According to recent market analyses,the global market for automated e-commerce packaging solutions is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of over 16% in the next five years, driven by the need to reduce operating costs, increase fulfillment speed and optimize shipping volumes. Warehouses must be able to handle heterogeneous products in terms of size and characteristics while maintaining high standards for traceability, accuracy and speed in order preparation. Automation therefore represents a decisive factor in ensuring operational continuity, cost control and service quality.

Solutions on show

SELECTA is System Digital’s solution — a Coesia Group company — for the automated handling of pre-formed paper bags in ecommerce fulfillment. The system is designed to eliminate one of the most common bottlenecks in packaging operations: the manual selection of the most suitable format for the product.

Once it receives the dimensional data of the product from the customer’s management system or through direct acquisition via incoming scanning, SELECTA automatically selects the correct bag among the formats available in stock. The bag is then picked, opened and presented to the operator in an ergonomic position for quick loading. Once the product is inserted, the system performs the sealing, applies the shipping label and transfers the package to the outgoing line, ready for logistics.

The result is a faster, more precise and more sustainable process. Packaging calibrated to the product means less material used, reduced shipping volumes and a customer experience cared for down to the last detail. SELECTA manages five bag formats — from Small (300×250 mm) to XXL (600×450 mm) — with productivity of up to 530 pieces per hour in a fully automated configuration.

System Digital – ELEVA

ELEVA is System Digital’s modular platform for the automated handling of corrugated cardboard boxes in intralogistics. The system integrates functional modules for box erecting, dynamic height adjustment, closing and labeling. The height-reduction module operates continuously rather than discretely, processing boxes with different bases in sequence without requiring mechanical changeovers between formats. ELEVA reads the height of the inserted product and automatically adjusts the cardboard, eliminating empty space, improving load stability and reducing transport costs. Throughput reaches up to 600 units per hour.

The modular architecture is designed to evolve over time, with each module able to be operated independently or integrated into a complete line, allowing the system to be configured according to the available layout and the desired level of automation. At LogiMAT 2026, ELEVA will be presented through technical materials and dedicated insights at the booth.

FlexLink – RC12 Collaborative Palletizer

Completing the logistics offering, Coesia presents RC12 by FlexLink, a collaborative palletizing system designed for flexible applications in warehouses and distribution centres. RC12 integrates a collaborative robot for pallet handling and re-organization, facilitating transfer operations and load reconfiguration according to operational needs. The configuration interface allows palletizing patterns to be defined quickly, facilitating adaptation to the variable flows typical of e-commerce and modern distribution.

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“I am glad that we now have signed an agreement with Witron for automation in the logistics centre that we will establish. This solution will give us a more flexible, efficient and sustainable logistics chain for product supply to our stores in the southern parts of Sweden, thereby strengthening the entire Axfood family’s competitiveness,” comments Simone Margulies, President and CEO of Axfood.

Logical next step

“It feels very good to have the agreement in place for this strategically important automation solution. With the experience we have built together with Witron in Bålsta, we know that this technology will give us the right conditions going forward, and as a natural step, we feel confident in continuing this journey also in southern Sweden. This investment is fundamental in strengthening Dagab’s and Axfood’s future logistics structure, and for continuing to deliver on our ambition of market-leading efficiency,” says Hans Bax, Managing Director of Dagab.

High level of automation across all temperature zones

In Kungsbacka, products will be stored and picked across three temperature zones: ambient goods (+18 °C), fresh goods (+2 °C), and frozen items (-26 °C). As in Bålsta, the solution relies on standardized Witron logistics modules, including Order Picking Machinery (OPM with a total of 37 COMs), All-in-One (AIO), the Car Picking System (CPS), and a fully automated shipping buffer. Within this shipping buffer, store-friendly picked and consolidated order pallets are buffered and provided just-in-time on heavy-duty lanes, sequenced by delivery route for efficient truck loading. In addition, the Goods-to-Person (GTP) solution enables ergonomic semi-automated picking operations in the frozen food area.

High-performance warehouse management system

The overall material flow includes more than 500,000 storage locations for wooden and plastic pallets, roll containers, totes, and refrigerated containers, 111 stacker cranes, as well as 16+ kilometers of conveyor technology. All processes are controlled by a multifunctional warehouse management system with open interfaces from the WMS to the customer’s supplier systems, route scheduling systems, and sales systems. This enables a high level of end-to-end optimization across Axfood’s entire internal and external supply chain. A Witron OnSite service team of more than 60 employees ensures consistently high system availability in multi-shift operation around the clock – 365 days a year.

Successful omnichannel project

Both companies can reflect positively on a jointly and successfully implemented project. Since early 2025, following a phased ramp-up, one of the most innovative logistics centres in the retail industry has been operating at full capacity in Bålsta, around 40 kilometers northwest of Stockholm. Axfood and Witron designed and realized a cutting-edge omnichannel distribution centre that supplies stores as well as end customers via click + collect and home delivery. The highly automated system handles a product range of 22,000+ dry, fresh, and frozen items.

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Pallets form the backbone of logistics, enabling the transport of goods worldwide in countless processes. Over the course of their life cycle, they often travel hundreds of thousands of kilometers and carry heavy loads — wear and tear is therefore unavoidable. The consequences of damaged pallets can vary greatly depending on the severity of the damage: protruding parts, the possible collapse of loads, or impaired machine capability and transport safety due to severely damaged pallets are risks that can cause major disruptions to logistics processes, complete operational shutdowns, or transport damage. Damage to goods may also lead customers to refuse acceptance. Logistics companies naturally want to avoid financial losses, such as potential penalties, scrap, or costly repairs, wherever possible.

For this reason, empty pallets are repeatedly inspected during pallet exchange — however, this is usually done manually, explains Dr. Michael Kleinkes, one of the founders and Managing Director of breeze innovations GmbH based in Haltern am See: “These inspections are physically demanding and often subjective, which frequently leads to discussions during the handover of inspected and classified empty pallets.”

Kleinkes and his partner wanted to fundamentally change this situation. “Our goal was to develop a classification system that allows the condition of pallets to be assessed fully automatically, fast, reliably, reproducibly, and above all objectively, with minimal effort,” says Kleinkes. With breeze-PAVE, such a solution is now available to the pallet market.

Hybrid Sensor Technology Creates Digital Twins

The innovative system makes it possible to capture key pallet characteristics including the condition of each individual pallet component, color, brightness, and 3D dimensions, thus enabling the best possible assessment of pallet quality. The reliable classification of both colour and brightness is extremely important: many pooling companies mark their own pallet inventory with a dedicated colour to distinguish them more easily from rental pallets operated by competitors. Brightness detection plays a key role in the classification of exchange pallets. When checking component dimensions — deck boards, stringer boards, cross boards, and blocks — breeze-PAVE detects whether these elements comply with the specified geometric dimensions and required positions. If they do not, the corresponding areas are marked, and the pallet’s quality rating is downgraded.

Breeze relies on a multi-sensor system for data acquisition, explains Kleinkes: “Pallets are scanned by breeze-PAVE in motion from all directions: top, bottom, sides, front, and rear using multiple laser sensors, while brightness is checked simultaneously. This combination allows us to achieve complete 360-degree scanning of the real objects, providing a solid basis for assessing the condition of the new and used pallets being inspected.” The system also reliably detects chemical residues and contamination such as oil, paint, or adhering cardboard.

From the captured information, a digital twin is created, which breeze-PAVE then analyzes in detail using software. In this step, deviations from predefined quality characteristics are automatically detected, the pallet is classified, and clearly classified into quality grades A, B, C, or ‘defective.’ The evaluation profiles can be flexibly adapted to the user’s specifications and cover both common load carrier standards such as EPAL, as well as individual, customer-specific requirements.

“In addition, the software enables users to achieve customer-specific pallet classification using configurable parameter sets that are independent of common standards,” explains Kleinkes. “This has the advantage that individual profiles can be created for any customer and selected at the push of a button in the software. This makes it possible to meet customer requirements in the best possible way.”

Over 1,000 Pallets per Hour

Compared to manual pallet inspection, breeze-PAVE offers a range of advantages. The most important feature of the system is the objectivity of the automated process, which significantly increases process reliability. Another major advantage is the system’s exceptional accuracy and speed: during operation, it captures several million 3D measurement points per pallet without impacting cycle time, evaluates them in less than one second, and detects not only obvious damage but even the smallest deviations.

This impressive performance currently enables a throughput of well over 1,000 pallets per hour per system. These pallets can be inspected during normal operation — on the fly, without stopping the load carriers. Especially in high-throughput processes, this results in enormous savings in time and labour.

“Based on the evaluation time, we could theoretically inspect up to 4,000 pallets per hour per system — but this rate cannot be realized with current conveyor technology. The precision and speed of breeze-PAVE are absolutely unattainable for the human eye,” emphasizes Kleinkes.

Another strength of breeze-PAVE is its ease of integration into existing conveyor and sorting systems. It requires only 1.5 meters of installation space above the conveyor technology and a gap of around 25 centimeters in the conveyor line. Alternatively, breeze also offers a complete solution with its own conveyor technology. If required, the system control can also be integrated into existing control cabinets.

Optimized Digital Load Carrier Management

According to Kleinkes, full integration into digital load carrier management systems represents an important milestone toward the digitalization of logistics processes: “For every pallet inspected, breeze-PAVE generates an online report that can be evaluated according to various criteria, such as shipments, quality grades, or locations. If desired, the captured data is transmitted directly to the cloud and made available to the user in real time. This enables transparent, cross-site monitoring of pallet quality and, for example, long-term observation of the quality of a specific customer’s pallets over months. For modern logistics processes, this technology is a central building block and a decisive step toward digitalized load carrier management.”

Moreover, breeze-PAVE is not limited to wooden pallets but can inspect all types of load carriers, such as plastic pallets, mesh boxes, loaded containers or packaged goods. Information such as dimensions, volume, overhangs, or deformations of such objects is precisely captured and digitally evaluated by the system. “In this development, we initially focused on wooden pallets, but based on our many years of experience in automation, we are able to use it as a flexible platform for individual customer solutions and adapt it to the respective requirements,” says Kleinkes.

According to him, the system’s capabilities go far beyond merely classifying empty or loaded load carriers: “With breeze-PAVE, we can digitize virtually anything—from reusable drinking cups to large objects — and are able to detect any kind of geometric shape or positional deviation in virtually any object. At present, however, we are focusing on pallets and are already working on additional solutions in this area, such as automated material monitoring in the repair process. This allows the costs incurred per repaired batch to be automatically tracked and invoiced.”

Economically Attractive Solution

The system developed by breeze innovations has a high technological standard and is based on established sensor and software technologies. According to Kleinkes, the purchase costs of the classification system are amortized within a short time: “Saved staff costs, high availability even during staff shortages, illness, or vacation, reduced misclassifications and avoided returns, as well as the reliable detection of counterfeit pallets — which are increasingly causing problems in logistics — make breeze-PAVE an economically attractive solution. Companies that inspect or sort large quantities of pallets every day benefit enormously from this innovation.”

For employees, day-to-day operations remain almost unchanged: pallets continue to be fed, removed, or routed to repair as usual, depending on the classification result. What is new, however, is that breeze-PAVE fully automates the previously manual inspection of pallet quality and provides an objective classification evaluation in less than one second. For every delivery process, a digital quality report is available via a web server and can be displayed on any device with a web browser. Warehouse staff and truck drivers thus receive an immediate, transparent overview of the load composition and the condition of the pallets at a glance. With the objective results of breeze-PAVE in the form of transparent reports, discussions about pallet quality at the loading dock are now a thing of the past.

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It works with one of Europe’s leading pallet poolers, IPP, to ensure its blooms make it to the supermarket shelves in good time for key events in its peak season, while also reaching key efficiency and sustainability targets.

During this time, it will see the number of pallets transported by IPP increase by 100 per cent – a vital partnership for the business, which has seen a five per cent increase in overall demand for its products year-on-year.

Flamingo supplies hundreds of millions of stems of flowers, plants and produce to UK and European supermarkets and florists. It works with partner growers in 19 countries, with a goal of products reaching the shelves within 96 hours of being farmed.

It relies on IPP to keep its supply chain moving with a reliable supply of pallets, enabling it to move products efficiently from its sites to its retail customers.

Vanuza Machado, UK inbound logistics co-ordinator, said:

We’ve been working with IPP for more than 10 years, building a strong and collaborative partnership over that time. Key events like Mother’s Day bring a significant uplift in volume, so flexibility and responsiveness are crucial. IPP supports us by ensuring pallet supply keeps pace with increased demand, helping us manage peak volumes smoothly and maintain service levels during our busiest periods. This long-standing partnership is built on reliability, open communication and a shared focus on continuous improvement. As our business grows across the UK and Europe, having trusted partners who understand our operations is more important than ever.

Sustainability is a priority for Flamingo as it continues to grow, with its focus on reducing its carbon footprint through renewable energy investment, greater use of sea freight, improved water stewardship, lower chemical usage, biodiversity projects and stronger waste and recycling programmes.

IPP aims to bring innovation and added value to the partnership beyond simply providing pallets, as its use of Internet of Things technology and its advanced forecasting and planning capabilities helps optimise product flows during peak periods, reducing waste and unnecessary miles.

IPP commercial director Demi Crabbe said: “For more than a decade, our partnership with Flamingo has demonstrated the value of reliability and innovation during peak periods. We have a truly collaborative approach to resolving any challenges, which we achieve through open communication. Improving efficiencies and reducing environmental impact is at the forefront of both our agendas. By combining our robust pooling network with our circular approach, we help customers reduce waste, cut carbon and deliver products on time, every time. This Mother’s Day, we’re committed to ensuring Flamingo can meet demand seamlessly and continue delighting consumers across the UK.”

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As an independent company committed to creating easy-to-repair products from recycled materials, gomi has produced more than 10,000 items to date, including speakers, power banks, phone cases, location tracker tags, and cables. Each piece is handmade in Brighton and features gomi’s signature marbled finish, created by blending recycled plastics into unique colourways.

At the end of last year, goplasticpallets sent gomi a shipment of its end-of-life plastic pallets in the company’s orange, blue and white colours. The materials were melted down and repurposed into a collection of premium speakers and wireless chargers.

The values of the two companies are closely intertwined. goplasticpallets is on a mission to create greener supply chains, demonstrated by the launch of its industry-first plastic recycling scheme in 2019. Since then, the company has recycled more than 2,500 tonnes of plastic, at the same time taking responsibility for recycling every pallet and pallet box it supplies once they reach the end of their long working lives.

Tom Meades, Co-Founder at gomi, said: “Our design philosophy is that tech shouldn’t become obsolete. Instead, we design for circular lifespans. Waste plastics and second-life batteries form the building blocks. Modular design allows us to fix what might otherwise have been thrown away. goplasticpallets is a champion of the circular economy in logistics, and their commitment to recycling and reuse aligns strongly with our own values. We were delighted to team up with them on this exciting collaboration.”

Dan Starnes, Sales Director at goplasticpallets, said:

The products we supply, how they perform over many years, and the way they are responsibly recycled at the end of their lifespan all play a part in driving the shift towards cleaner, more efficient supply chains. When we learned about gomi’s mission, and we saw the quality of the products they were manufacturing, we had to have some made for ourselves. They are creative, practical and show what can happen when you look at recycling a bit differently.

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Hutchison has led BITO Storage Systems since 1 January 2001. During his 25-year tenure, the company has grown into one of the UK’s leading providers of innovative storage and intralogistics solutions. As one of the few single-source suppliers in the sector, BITO offers racking, shelving, bins and containers, as well as picking and transportation systems for customers across a wide range of industries.

BITO Storage Systems is the UK subsidiary of BITO-Lagertechnik Bittmann GmbH, the internationally operating manufacturer of storage and order-picking systems. With more than 70,000 customers worldwide, the BITO Group is among Europe’s leaders in its field. Headquartered in Meisenheim, Germany, the family-owned company has been in existence for over 180 years and is guided by strong core values of quality, service and long-term partnership, placing people at the centre of its business philosophy.

BITO established its UK subsidiary in 1999. Following his arrival in January 2001, Hutchison built the business from the ground up, creating a robust and sustainable operating model. This included enabling customers to order via catalogue or online and supplying storage solutions to logistics operations across all UK sectors. Under his leadership, the business achieved consistent growth, recording its highest ever UK sales turnover in 2024 and establishing BITO as a recognised name for innovative storage technology.

In 2016, Hutchison oversaw the company’s relocation to its purpose-built headquarters at Helmsdale Business Park in Nuneaton. The modern facility includes a showroom, experience centre and distribution hub, housing a comprehensive range of intralogistics solutions such as pallet racking and ‘Carton Live’, alongside a wide selection of fast-moving stock items including shelving, bins and containers. The site also provides a high-tech, modern workplace and offers customers the opportunity to experience and test solutions first-hand.

Edward Hutchison commented:

“It has been an incredible 25 years, and I am extremely proud of everything the BITO team has achieved during my time with the company. I would like to thank my colleagues in Nuneaton and the BITO Group management in Germany for their continued support, as well as our suppliers, partners and customers with whom we have delivered many outstanding storage and picking projects over the years. As I approach my 67th birthday, and after more than 50 years in work, I am grateful to be in good health and very much looking forward to the next chapter of my life with my wife and family.”

Winfried Schmuck, CEO of BITO-Lagertechnik Bittmann GmbH, said:

“On behalf of the entire BITO Group, I would like to sincerely thank Edward for his outstanding leadership and significant contribution over the past 25 years. He has built a highly capable and committed team in Nuneaton and has consistently driven growth in the UK business. We are deeply grateful for his dedication and the lasting impact he has had on BITO’s values, vision and long-term success. We wish Edward all the very best and a thoroughly enjoyable retirement.”

The BITO Group has already secured a successor for the UK Managing Director role and looks forward to sharing further details shortly.

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With a low coefficient of friction, the company provides reliable transfer points where items can easily slide from belt to belt or to the transfer hopper to transport packages and cartons safely. Conveyed material frequently accumulates at transfer points and falls to the ground, especially at airports. This can damage the contents of packages. With segmented transfer plates the material can glide smoothly from belt to belt. Flexco Europe offers two transfer plate variants, suitable for belts with widths of up to 1,524 millimeters and gaps of 100–250 or 75–150 millimeters. The bright yellow colour of the segments helps maintenance personnel monitor them and replace them quickly if necessary.

Roller conveyor transfer plates (RCTPs), which can be installed in belt-driven, shaft-driven, chain-driven and motorized roller conveyors, ensure that envelopes, polybags, and small parcels do not get lost between the rollers – a common problem in conveyor systems. The RCTP covers the gap between two rollers. With this solution, conveyors are not only more productive, but also safer. Employees no longer have to reach between the rollers to pull out products, reducing the risk of injury. The transfer plates are suitable for large quantities of packaged products that can differ greatly, ranging from soft and flexible to dense and compact.

Open edges along conveyor lines also allow conveyed goods to fall and slide under the conveyor belt. Product loss and damage to goods, belts, and, in the worst case, the system itself, can result in unplanned and costly downtime. To prevent this from happening, Flexco has developed the Belt Edge Protector (BEP). Made from recycled and wear-resistant UHMW, it covers the conveyor belt edge and prevents packages from getting stuck underneath. The simple and quick installation in individually adjustable lengths makes the BEP even more indispensable.

These three components in combination (STP, RCTP, and BEP) offer the solution for any logistics system to make maintenance work and downtime plannable, keep maintenance costs low, and maintain high safety standards.

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The new facility is powered by 240 autonomous Libiao robots operating across 1,180 square metres, and is capable of sorting up to 9,000 parcels per hour, increasing the site’s previous capacity three-fold. Designed primarily for small and medium-sized e-commerce parcels up to 5kg, the system handles the bulk of both domestic and international parcel flows.

At the heart of the project is the Libiao T-Sort Sorting System, which combines artificial intelligence, advanced sensors and dynamic routing algorithms to deliver high-speed, high-accuracy sortation. Parcels are inducted via 13 workstations, scanned using barcode or QR code recognition, and then transported by Libiao’s distinctive and tried-and-tested ‘mini yellow’ robots to 130 destination chutes, serving 60 destinations across the Buenos Aires metropolitan area and 70 locations nationwide.

“This project demonstrates how intelligent robotics can transform postal and parcel operations, even in large, geographically diverse countries,” said Libiao’s Global Head of Sales Ronan Shen. “We are proud to support Correo Argentino in building a future-ready network that is faster, more accurate and scalable for continued e-commerce growth.”

Speed, Accuracy and Scalability

The Libiao T-Sort Sorting System is specifically engineered for high-throughput parcel and e-commerce environments. Unlike conventional fixed conveyor sorters, the modular robotic design allows customers to scale capacity simply by adding more robots or destinations, without major structural changes. Key benefits include:

• High throughput in compact footprints – ideal for space-constrained urban hubs
• Flexible destination configuration – easy to reassign outputs as networks evolve
• High sorting accuracy – reducing mis-sorts and rehandling
• Rapid deployment – significantly shorter installation times compared to traditional systems
• Lower total cost of ownership (TCO) – fewer mechanical components and simplified maintenance

For Correo Argentino, the installation supports its wider transformation programme, following a strong financial turnaround and continued investment in automation. A second sorter for larger parcels up to 30kg is already planned for 2026, alongside the introduction of RFID tracking, automated weighing and robotic container handling.

Growing Presence

Libiao Robotics is a leading global provider of robotic sorting, picking and material handling solutions for the logistics, e-commerce, post & parcel, retail and manufacturing sectors. The company’s portfolio includes the T-Sort Sorting System, the AirRob Bin-to-Person System, goods-to-person systems, and integrated warehouse control software.

Libiao has delivered hundreds of projects worldwide for major postal operators, 3PLs and retailers, and continues to expand its presence across Europe, the Middle East and the Americas, supporting customers with local project delivery, service and technical expertise.

“European logistics operators are facing the same challenges as their counterparts worldwide: rising labour costs, peak volatility and relentless e-commerce growth,” added Ronan Shen. “Robotic sortation offers a proven, future-proof route to higher productivity and operational resilience.”

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The acquisition comes just six months after the appointment of Ian Truesdale as CEO last July by DX’s parent company, H.I.G. Capital, a leading global alternative investment firm with $70 billion of assets under management. It marks the first step in the company’s next phase of growth and reflects the leadership’s ambitions to scale and evolve DX.

Founded in 2017, HBC Logistics delivers rapid and scheduled logistics solutions, offering warehousing and fulfilment, palletised freight, same-day courier services and international shipping. It is headquartered at Stratton Business Park in Biggleswade, where it operates a 62,000 sq ft. facility, and has additional support centres in Hertfordshire, Cambridge and London. Its footprint spans the South East, West Midlands and East Midlands, supported by a diverse fleet ranging from small vans to articulated HGVs. It is a Platinum-rated member of the United Pallet Network and Palletforce, and partners with a number of global carriers. In recent years, the business has also taken steps to strengthen its sustainability credentials, including partnering with Carbon Neutral Britain, the UK’s leading carbon-offseting initiative.

Ian Truesdale, Chief Executive Officer of DX, commenting on the acquisition said: “We’re delighted to welcome the team at HBC Logistics to DX. They bring valuable operational capability and sector experience as we continue to evolve the business, particularly across our DX Fulfilment and DX SameDay propositions. “This acquisition marks the next phase in DX’s expansion and development. It reflects deliberate choices about where we invest and how we grow, both organically and through future acquisitions. DX turned 50 last year, and we are moving forward with intent, investing in our services, developing our people and delivering greater value for our customers. Bringing HBC into the business is an early example of that direction in action.”

Will Wright, Chief Financial Officer of DX, added: “This acquisition is an excellent fit and natural commercial progression for both DX and HBC. HBC has built a disciplined, high-quality operation that complements our services portfolio and will underpin efficient growth in key regions. This is exactly the kind of targeted, strategic investment we are committed to making as we scale the business.”

Ben Weldon (pictured, above), Director of HBC Logistics, said: “DX is passionately committed to serving its customers’ needs and, culturally, we share the same values. This makes for a very good union. We have been impressed by DX’s growth trajectory and are excited by their ambi􀆟ous plans for expansion. We look to the future with confidence.”

Dave Northfield, Director of HBC Logistics, added: “This next step with DX brings many opportunities for our team, our customers and the future of the business. We’re proud of what we’ve built at HBC and joining DX means we can keep building, now with even greater scale and support behind us.”

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The acquisition, along with the purchasing of the remaining metal stock from their operations, is Palletower’s sixth within the last 18 months and follows the decision of Rotom Cargopak to exit the metal sector and focus their UK strategy within the timber and plastic pallet sectors. Both areas where they have made significant acquisitions and progress in the last 5 years.

Palletower, based in Sale, Cheshire and with warehouse operations in Finland and the Czech Republic, has grown to become a large provider of storage and logistics equipment. Recent acquisitions have helped take the business from an established global turnover of over £40m towards sales of £50m and more than 75 employees.

The company manufactures and supplies over 100 product lines including roll cages, trolleys, racking, stillages and plastic pallet boxes. With a 60-year heritage in the sector, it exports to more than 35 countries and its customers include Waitrose, Walmart, REWE Group and DHL.

Matthew Palmer, owner and managing director of Palletower, said:

Cargopak have been a long established presence within the UK storage and logistics equipment sector. They have an impressive product range and customer base and we are thrilled to have been able to bring this deal together. We are looking forward to working with and developing our expanded customer base over the coming year. This strategic acquisition alongside our recent acquisitions within the industrial racking and shelving industry continues our rapid diversification and growth. We continue to explore acquisition opportunities across the UK to further enhance the services we can provide to our customers across industrial racking and shelving, warehouse design and fit-out, storage and logistics equipment services.

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