Stockton-on-Tees has a long-standing tradition in manufacturing that is still very much in evidence today. Through our regular Made in Stockton-on-Tees feature we take a look at some of the Borough’s manufacturing success stories.


Returnable Packaging Services (RPS), based in Eaglescliffe, collects and supplies wooden pallets across the country. As well as supplying new wooden pallets, they also offer reconditioned pallets to help reduce the carbon footprint of businesses.


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RPS looks after the pallet management of many Tees Valley businesses such as Tetley (TATA Global) distributing tea, Venator a global chemical company


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and PD Ports one of the UK’s major port groups. The pallets are used to distribute their products, but RPS also collect unwanted pallets from all industries including construction sites which helps to reduce waste.


RPS was founded in 2002 and currently has 30 employees. In April, they completed their move from their Maltby depot to a new purpose built facility on Durham Lane Industrial Park, Eaglescliffe to handle the wooden pallets.


Gary Hudson (pictured), RPS Managing Director, said: “It’s been an exciting year for RPS, and I’m thrilled to see our new facility up and running.


“We’re looking forward to what the future has in store for RPS. There are lots of things in the pipeline so keep watching this space.”


For more information visit www.rpsltd.com


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