Industry Associations & NGOs

EPAL

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Headquarters: Düsseldorf, DE
Segment: Industry Associations & NGOs
Stories held: 2
Last story: 13 Oct 2026

EPAL is a non-profit industry association based in Düsseldorf that owns the EUR-pallet standard and licenses manufacturers and repairers to produce and repair exchangeable wooden pallets and containers under its quality control system. It operates through national member committees across Europe and coordinates the open pallet pool used across the logistics and packaging supply chain.

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2 stories · 2026

Sustainability & Circularity Regulatory & Legal 13 Oct 2026

Wooden pallet makers form Wood Pallets for Europe lobby alliance

Six European wooden pallet companies and associations, including CJ Sheeran Group, Foresco, PGS Group and EPAL, have launched the Wood Pallets for Europe alliance to coordinate the sector's engagement with EU institutions. The group aims to provide data-based input to Brussels on packaging, sustainability, traceability and recycling rules affecting wood pallets. No budget, staffing or specific regulatory targets were disclosed.

Why this mattersA unified wood-pallet lobby could shape EU packaging and circularity rules in ways that affect cost and material competition with plastic pallets.

Founding members are CJ Sheeran Group, Euroblock Verpackungsholz, Foresco, PGS Group, EPAL and Woodpack Global
The alliance covers pallet production, repair, reuse and management across Europe
Its stated aim is to represent the sector in discussions with EU institutions and policymakers in Brussels
The alliance intends to argue the case for wood as a renewable, recyclable material in EU regulatory debates on packaging, traceability and emissions
Launch announced 13 October 2026

CJ Sheeran Group Euroblock Verpackungsholz Foresco PGS Group EPAL Woodpack Global

Sources romcibex.com

Sustainability & Circularity Regulatory & Legal 23 Sep 2026

European wooden pallet makers form alliance for Brussels advocacy

Companies and associations in the European wooden pallet industry have founded the Wood Pallets for Europe alliance to represent the sector to EU institutions. Founding members include CJ Sheeran Group, Euroblock Verpackungsholz, Foresco and PGS Group, alongside associations EPAL and Woodpack Global. The group plans a data-based advocacy campaign focused on wood's role in circular-economy legislation.

Why this mattersA unified pallet-sector voice in Brussels could shape how forthcoming EU circular-economy rules treat wood packaging materials and reuse systems.

Alliance named Wood Pallets for Europe launched 23 September 2026.
Founding members: CJ Sheeran Group, Euroblock Verpackungsholz, Foresco, PGS Group, plus associations EPAL and Woodpack Global.
Alliance says members manufacture, repair or manage a significant share of wooden pallets used in Europe.
Chairperson is Jan Ponnet.
Focus areas are reuse, repair, refurbishment and end-of-life recycling of wooden pallets.
Alliance aims to influence EU legislation to reflect specific properties of wood.

CJ Sheeran Group Euroblock Verpackungsholz Foresco PGS Group EPAL Woodpack Global

Sources packaging-journal.de