PGS Group, the European leader in new and reconditioned wooden
pallets, announces its entry into the Italian market. This
follows the acquisition of Beretta Pallets, a historic
family-owned company based in Mapello, in the province of
Bergamo. This acquisition represents a significant new milestone
in PGS Group’s international development and reaffirms its
ambition to strengthen its presence at the heart of Europe’s
major industrial regions.
A century of industrial expertise, carried forward within PGS
Group
Founded in 1920 in Bergamo by Luigi Beretta, Beretta Pallets has
long been recognized as a key player in the Italian wood
industry. In the 1960s, the company was among the pioneers of
pallet manufacturing, laying the foundations for its current
core activities.
Since 2011, Beretta Pallets has been located in Mapello, in
close proximity to Milan and Brescia, on a strategically
positioned site covering 23,500 mē, including 6,000 mē of
industrial facilities.
Significant investments to triple production capacity
With this acquisition, PGS integrates a site combining the
production of new pallets with the reconditioning of used
pallets, offering both standard and customized solutions.
PGS has already initiated major industrial investments. Two new
production lines, drying kilns and a paint cabin will become
operational from March 2026, significantly enhancing the site’s
capabilities by tripling annual production capacity to 1.5
million pallets.
The location in Mapello also offers space for further expansion.
Valerio Ruspino, Managing Director of Beretta Pallets, has been
appointed to oversee the development of PGS Group’s activities
in the Italian market. The current team of 15 employees will be
gradually expanded over the medium term.
A strategic presence in a high-potential market
“Italy was a logical and strategic step for PGS. Lombardy is one
of Europe’s industrial heartlands, and many of our international
customers are already established there,” said Luc Grauwet, CEO
of PGS Group. “Beretta Pallets stands out for its expertise, its
loyal customer base and its family-driven DNA, values that are
fully aligned with those of PGS.”
Source:
pgsgroup.com
