UK Pallets Managing Director Terry Richards says UK Pallets is probably the first company in the UK, let alone the first in the pallet industry, to achieve an integrated certification for both standards from one assessment programme.

Preparation started in April 2009 using external consultant Harry Staniforth Associates Ltd in readiness for the external assessment by LRQA in October. Harry Staniforth said afterwards, "In 20 years of consulting and supporting over 110 companies achieving various standards, I cannot remember any company coming under such intense scrutiny - eight days - at all levels, with only minor issues being raised. This is a credit to all at the company."

UK Pallets Managing Director Terry Richards says the accreditation will provide objective and independent assurance to customers that UK Pallets operates to the highest standards in handling their freight. The standards will help reinforce to all involved in the network the need to get the quality and reliability of service right first time every time while encouraging a 'must get through' attitude and behaviour.