Sustainability at the heart of everything

Sustainability is at the core of Rotom Portugal’s operations, which for 17 years has contributed to national logistics from Valado dos Frades. Pallets, crates and containers are not just transport supports: they involve planning, cost impact and ESG reporting. The company promotes pallet rental and buy-back, avoiding waste and supporting the circular economy. As the only company in Portugal licensed to repair Europallets, it ensures strict standards that protect workers and extend material lifespan.

Awarded the EcoVadis Bronze certification, Rotom focuses on wood reuse and decarbonisation, aligning with the PRR and the EU Deforestation Regulation. It works only with legally certified suppliers, guarantees traceability and provides FSC® or PEFC™ certified pallets upon request.

The company invests in technology to maximise reuse: biomass shredders, kiln conversion to clean energy, wood recovery machinery and a robot capable of producing up to 400 pallets daily. It is also preparing the migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365 with real-time metrics.

In the market, Rotom Portugal benefits from knowledge sharing within the Rotom Group, which has acquired several companies and maintains horizontal communication. Under interim CEO Frank Weermeijer, the 2025–2030 strategy strengthens the focus on circular wooden pallet solutions, repair and recovery, aiming to become Europe’s leading provider in the sector.

Miguel Correia sees a promising future, with trends such as EPAL pallet QR codes and base expansion. Wood remains the main raw material for its strength and reusability, but demand for plastic and metal is growing. With versatility and environmental commitment, Rotom aims to remain at the forefront of sustainable logistics.