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The Board of the European Pallet Association e.V. (EPAL) decided on 10/03/2022 to allow Class C EPAL Euro pallets to be repaired with reclaimed boards and blocks. This encourages the reuse of components made of wood as part of the circular economy and thus serves to protect the climate and wood resources.

The 10th Ordinary General Assembly of EPAL Türkiye, the EPAL National Committee in Turkey, took place on 22/01/2022. The main purpose of the General Assembly was the election of the Board.

EPAL International helps people in Ukraine and supports those who have fled Ukraine.

Several EPAL licensees in Ukraine have started production of EPAL Euro pallets again.

The Board of the European Pallet Association e.V. (EPAL) met in Berlin on 10 March 2022. The discussions focused on the war in Ukraine and its effects. The EPAL Board also made an important decision regarding the repair of EPAL Euro pallets.

EPAL Polska, the National Committee of EPAL in Poland, started actively providing assistance shortly after the war in Ukraine began.

The war in Ukraine and EU sanctions against Russia and Belarus will have a long-term impact on the European pallet market.

EPAL’s major photo contest Snap the Pallet is coming to an end after three successful months and February’s winners have been announced. The first prize for February (€ 1,000) goes to Spain. Runner-up prizes of € 100 each go to participants in Poland, Denmark, Germany and two in Turkey. The selected photos can be seen on the Snap the Pallet website in the winners’ gallery for February. EPAL…