Be part of a greener future
Extruwood, a division of South Africa’s leading PET recyclers
Extruwood, a division of South Africa’s leading PET recyclers, Extrupet, is a company dedicated to creating high quality wood alternatives, made from 100% recycled plastic. Established in 2013, the company is forging ahead with its goal to provide durable and environmentally friendly products across various industries, but with a focus on pallets.


Leading PET Recyclers
Why Plastic
With dwindling wood reserves and the high costs of wood importation, South Africa needs an alternative to natural wood for the manufacture of pallets. Using recycled plastic not only creates a superior product; it allows for a big reduction of carbon emissions and supports recycling. Although more expensive to produce than wood, the longevity of the plastic product counters the initial capital outlay, with considerable savings over time – a real value for money product!
Recycled Plastic
Longevity
Value For Money
Longevity
Advantages of using plastic pallets over wood
Longer life span – in some instances, 20 times longer than wood
More durable – it doesn’t splinter, warp or damage easily
Maintenance free – reduces labour costs
Impervious to bacterial, fungal, chemical and insect contamination
Waterproof and resistant to any sort of weather
Easily sanitised and odour resistant – perfect for food industry and cold storage
Customisable sizes to suit specific spaces
Drastically reduces the size of a company’s pallet pool
Pallet and its components are fully recyclable back into new pallets