London – September 15, 2026 -- KraftPal Holdings Ltd has completed construction of the KP25039, a new semi-automatic paper pallet production machine capable of producing up to 100 pallets per hour, as the company accelerates its licensing-based manufacturing network.
KraftPal cuts entry costs to speed licensing partner adoption
The KP25039 is designed as a lower-cost, entry-level alternative to KraftPal's existing production lines, aimed at lowering the barrier for businesses to become licensing partners and manufacture lightweight corrugated pallets locally. The machine requires greater manual labor to operate than KraftPal's fully automated systems, but its faster engineering build cycle allows the company to produce more units and enable quicker in-country production start-ups.
Yaskawa robotic arms automate core production steps
Robotic arms from Yaskawa handle key stages of the production process at full capacity, according to KraftPal.
EU packaging rules add regulatory pressure on pallet suppliers
KraftPal points to the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2025/40, as a driver of demand for sustainable pallet alternatives across the packaging supply chain. The company argues that wider access to efficient production technology will be necessary to meet compliance timelines tied to the regulation.
CEO Paul Williams said the company needed a lower-cost machine option to scale faster and help strategic partners respond to market demand, noting the trade-off between higher labor requirements and faster machine deployment.
Slovenia engineering base runs parallel build cycles for expansion
KraftPal's engineering operations in Slovenia are running multiple production cycles simultaneously. The company plans to expand its international footprint over the next three months, with a strategic focus on the United States, mainland Europe, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.