James Jones & Sons Ltd has announced the acquisitions of Pallet & Bin Pty Ltd in Australia and United Box Ltd in the UK to provide an expanded product portfolio for farming and food processing end users.
United Box Ltd was originally formed as a joint venture in 2003 by James Jones & Sons Ltd and Scott Group Ltd. United Box manufactures and distributes agricultural boxes and is a valued supplier to the food industry across the UK and Ireland.
In parallel, James Jones & Sons’ Australian subsidiary, Hyne Group, has announced the expansion of its Hyne Pallets division through the acquisition of Pallet & Bin Pty Ltd, based in Shepparton Victoria. Pallet & Bin manufactures a range of products for some of Australia’s largest food producers, including a significant amount for the export markets.
Tom Bruce-Jones, Chairman of James Jones & Sons Group, said “Our recent acquisitions, combined with a progressive investment philosophy, are part of our disciplined global strategy and these two additions to our Group demonstrates our strong support of the rural and farming communities in the UK and Australia.This broadens our product portfolio and provides confidence to all our end users of our vertically integrated local supply chains, particularly given the current global trade war.”
James Jones & Sons Ltd is a family owned and managed forest products company, operating from 26 locations strategically located across the UK.
