Reflecting on 12 years of Precision Pallets and Cases Ltd
January, 2025
On the 18th January 2013 Precision Pallets & Cases Ltd commenced manufacturing, just over 2 weeks after being formed. Director Rick Leach reflects on his time in the business. Click the button to read his story.
Read about Rick’s 12-year journeyCelebrating 10 years of Precision Pallets
January, 2023
In January 2023 we celebrated 10 years of trading as Precision Pallets And Cases Ltd.
Make UK Awards runners-up
December, 2019
We are delighted to announce that we are this year’s runner up in the UK Regional sector of Make UK Awards.
WINNERS of Oldham Business Awards 2019
March, 2019
We are delighted to announce that we are this year’s runner up in the UK Regional sector of Make UK Awards.
Oldham Business Awards Finalist 2019
May, 2019
We are delighted to announce that we are this year’s runner up in the UK Regional sector of Make UK Awards.
International Customers
March, 2018
We are delighted to be working with several International Organisations, manufacturing products for customers in France, Spain, South America and Canada.
HR Employment Law Best Practice Award
October, 2016
Received a Gold Star Excellence Award Awarded by Avensure for HR Employment Law Best Practice in the workplace.
Winner of Start -up Business of the year 2015 (OTC)
May, 2015
We won the Start-up Business of the Year <£1m at The One Oldham Business Awards 2015
Federation of Small Business Member
March, 2015
Joined the Federation of Small Business.
Nominated at The One Oldham Business Award
March, 2014
March brings a nomination for Startup Business of the Year <£1m at The One Oldham Business Awards.
Precision Pallets receives ISO9001 accreditation
November, 2013
We’re pleased to report that we’ve achieved the ISO9001 certification. What this means is that we’ve been recognised as having put in place the management systems and processes, staff training and workflow practices that will allow us to become more streamlined and more efficient. Both of these outcomes will have a direct impact on our customers as it means we will be able to deliver our quality products consistently and economically. At Precision Pallets & Cases, we are committed to ongoing development, with both our management team and staff on the factory floor. We are always looking for ways to improve our processes so that we can continue to streamline our services and work as efficiently as possible.
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
June, 2013
We are delighted to announce that we have become members of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.
New Premises
May, 2013
In May, Precision Pallets And Cases Ltd moves to new premises on Heywood Street in Waterhead.
A new beginning
January, 2013
Precision Pallets And Cases Ltd is formed and The Factory Reconstruction Co (Manchester) Ltd (or Factory Pallets & Cases Ltd as it was then trading) is acquired by way of a management buy-out by Richard Leach. Richard’s skills are learned from a long career in customer service, marketing, international transport and sales. He is committed to providing customers with products which meet exacting specifications and requirements.
A local landmark
May, 1999
Having survived a recession, the company now employs around 60 people, many of whom have been around for 20 years or more. Their client base expands to include businesses from across the industrial landscape: from paper mills, large supermarkets and chemical processors to healthcare institutions. Many household names rely on the service provided by Tim and Bill Mansell.
Sustained growth
May, 1970
The company begins to thrive under the Mansell brothers’ stewardship. During the 1970s it is taken on board as an official supplier to the Ministry of Defence and goes on to provide pallets that move British Forces’ supplies during the First Gulf War.
A new generation
May, 1963
After the death of their father in 1963, Tim and Bill took over the business as a partnership. Mass-produced products were beginning to swamp the market, pushing bespoke joinery aside. The brothers made the decision to move more towards building pallets for industry.
A family business
May, 1950
In 1950, W H Mansell’s two sons, Tim and Bill, were apprenticed into the joinery trade and joined their father in the family business.
A new home in Oldham
May, 1944
After setting up a small joinery workshop in Sale – his hometown – Mansell moved to Oldham in 1944. He had now begun to make packing cases.
Founded
May, 1941
Precision Pallets And Cases Ltd can trace its origins back to 1941, with the formation of The Factory Reconstruction Company (Manchester) Ltd. W H Mansell’s hearing difficulties meant he could not be called up to the services, so he decided to form a company to help rebuild factories damaged by enemy bombs during the Second World War.
