Local manufacturer grows responsively with clients
IN no uncertain terms, K & S Pallets has sustained a remarkable growth trajectory since its inception 23 years ago. A local, family-owned pallet company, the enterprise has not only built a robust network of industry and client relationships but has indelibly integrated itself as an integral part of the region’s manufacturing sector, flexing its diverse capabilities servicing major infrastructure projects like the Snowy Hydro 2.0 along the way.
A vertically integrated business, designing, supplying and delivering pallets and crates principally to exporters, K & S Pallets is focused on responsively evolving with the needs of clients, significantly investing in capital to replicate growth in the market.
Scaling up operations to meet an anticipated doubling of their South Australian sawmill production next year, the business is looking to expand its operations to construct a purpose-built facility. In addition, the company has already invested $400K in a German-made HOLTEC CNC-controlled crosscut system, which offers a variety of precision cuts within ± 1mm of accuracy as well as a new pallet manufacturing machine to keep up with demand. A new kiln to cater to export specification pallets adds to the enterprises’ commitment to capital investment.
A strong family business, with owner Victor Kyriakou’s son and long-time business development manager, Nathan on board, as well as daughter Amy in accounts, K & S Pallets is also steadfastly solidifying its sustainable practice, recycling and repurposing wood with the aid of a new grinder. Cementing their circular, renewable practice, the business is set to expand its operation of grinding waste into boiler fuel and biochar while it continues to supply sawdust for animal bedding.
With an unequivocal, can-do ethos, Victor said, “Our investment is all about improving efficiencies and reducing cost to the client, which is fundamental to the business. We’re passionate about servicing clients and we’re looking at scaling our integrated business to match demand.”
