Express Pallets and Crates
The Hyne Group is expanding its pallet manufacturing arm following the acquisition of Rodpak in Melbourne by though the acquisition of Express Pallets and Crates (Express), based at Narangba near Brisbane. Source: Timberbiz
Express has been in operation for some 35 years, under the ownership and leadership of Geoff Walton.
Mr Walton will retain ownership of the Pro-Pine sawmilling operation, which will remain an important supplier of timber to the Express business. The acquisition by Hyne only involves the assets and trading business of Express Pallets & Crates.
Express has a very broad and extensive client base, with significant long-term relationships across a range of market segments.
This is compatible with the long-term partnership approach under which Hyne operates, and together with the skills and input from Hyne’s major Scottish shareholder, James Jones & Sons Ltd, Express Pallets & Crates has a great opportunity to continue to be a major supplier of pallets and crates to the Queensland market.
Hyne Group CEO, Jim Bindon said it was pleasing to be able to continue to expand the Pallet Division by acquiring excellent quality businesses with their own legacies and strong market positions.
“Being part of the Hyne Group and the broader James Jones & Sons global business, only enhances Express Pallets capability and credentials as a business partner to their many clients,” he said.
“As was the case with the recent acquisition of Rodpak, it will be business as usual for the Express brand, staff, suppliers and customers, but with the strong backing and support of the Hyne Group.
“The existing general manager, Tim Hoatson, will continue to lead the business, and together with the rest of the management team and indeed all the Express staff, we look forward to all their future contributions, and welcome them into the Hyne Group,” Mr Bindon said.
Mr Walton said the sale of his company to a fellow long-standing Queensland family business was a pleasing outcome after many years of growing and expanding the business:
“With the national and global position that the broader Hyne Group now has, this presents really good opportunities for all my team members, customers and suppliers, and I am confident the business will continue to succeed,” he said.
The acquisition of Express Pallets & Crates will be completed on 1 July 2024 subject to all completion precedents being met.
