James Jones & Sons completes acquisition of UK Pallet Collars

LARBERT-based James Jones & Sons, a provider of pallet and packaging solutions and owner of Billington (International), has announced the acquisition of UK Pallet Collars.

Peter McKenzie, MD of James Jones & Sons pallet and packaging division, said, “We are very pleased to have completed this acquisition and are delighted that the existing management team will stay within the business to ensure a seamless transition and provide continuity to long term and valued customer relationships.

“Karen Rick, managing director of UK Pallet Collars, brings a wealth of experience in this market and will be an asset to the wider team and day to day operations of the business. The acquisition will also mean we can offer customers a broader spectrum of products and services from a wider geographical base.”

Karen Rick added, “I am delighted that UK Pallet Collars will become part of the James Jones & Sons Group, which is also a family company and has obvious synergies with our own and will allow long term strategic growth.”