Cork is more than Ireland’s second-largest city. It is a manufacturing centre, a tourist destination, and a gateway to international trade. Lying on Ireland’s south coast, Cork is ideally situated to serve as a transit point for goods coming in and going out of Ireland. This allows Cork-based companies to quickly get their products into the hands of their customers, wherever those customers may be.

AIC Plastics is here to assist in that mission by providing our customers with the logistics and handling products they need to effectively run their businesses and move their products around the world.

Cork: Regional Headquarters for Industry

Cork has long served as the headquarters for traditional industries, including some of the largest distillers and breweries outside Dublin, as well as food manufacturing and shipping. In recent decades, Cork has attracted new industries, such as pharmaceuticals and technology manufacturing, and has become a global technology hub.

Anchored by major manufacturing hubs in Cork Harbour and tech campuses in Cork City, international tech and pharmaceutical companies have made Cork home.

Cork continues to be a top tourist destination, making its hospitality industry a major player, with scores of hotels, restaurants, bars, and theatres.

The wider county features intensive dairy farming linked to major dairy production. Specialised consumer goods manufacturing also has a prominent footprint, with local production sites responsible for a large share of global product output.

Cork: International Trade Hub

Shipping/Trade – Ringaskiddy/Cobh ports, Cork Airport, access to Motorways connecting it to the rest of the country

Shipping from Cork to France (via Roscoff) takes about 14 to 15 hours. The southern Cork route saves roughly 4 hours of sailing time compared to the Dublin route.

The AIC Plastics Advantage: Why Cork Industries Rely on Us

Along with the growth of its industrial base comes new challenges for these industries to consistently stay ahead of the curve and compete effectively.

AIC has been a proud partner, offering businesses in Cork and around the country cutting-edge products and effective solutions. Our approved storage boxes and pallets have been thoroughly tested and will effectively protect your goods against damage during transportation and storage. AIC’s packaging solution fulfils the requirements of most European customers and is competitively priced.

Irish-owned
All stock is right here in our West Cork warehouse, ready for fast delivery anywhere in Ireland.
We stock the best products from the world’s leading manufacturers

Eliminate tariffs and import duty costs by buying directly from an Irish firm that’s been in the business as a leading supplier of handling products in Cork and across Ireland since 1994. Prior to this, AIC was developing and selling products through our parent company, Enniskeane Timber Products Ltd, since 1969.

Products To Suit Any Industry
Whether you are looking for plastic pallets in Cork for your new food business or you are a longstanding chemical manufacturer, AIC has a suitable pallet for you. Our range of products includes:

• Liquid storage boxes
  Collapsible metal containers
  IBC’s
  Protective handling solutions
  Traditional plastic pallets
  Plastic storage boxes
  ETP timber products
  Trackable pallets
  Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) compatible pallets
• TECH/pharma
  • Cleanroom
  • Parts bins
    anti-shock/esd, chemical resistant
  • Safe battery storage
• Food service
  • Trolleys, bakery boxes
• Food production
  • Food-safe materials and food-handling
  • fish/insulated
  • Poultry
  • Ag
• warehousing/logistics
  Pallets, boxes, storage

Easy-to-clean

AIC Plastics offers solutions to the many challenges facing Cork-based companies, with an extensive range of products that:

• Streamline production processes
• Reduce storage space
• Safely transport goods
• Provide long-term cost savings
• Cut down on waste

Not just plastics
Aluminium

In addition to our range of high-quality plastic handling goods, we offer aluminium products for those looking for a more durable pallet. Aluminium pallets do cost a little more money, but you will reap the rewards in the long term, as they can be used over and over again. A favourite of the food and pharmaceutical industries for their cleanliness, aluminium pallets are among our most popular in Cork.

This list is not exhaustive, and, as we have explained, we are continually developing new products to meet the demands of a fast-moving shipping industry.

Available in a range of sizes and weights, our pallets can be hired. This gives you the opportunity to try a new product and then invest in the one that works for you.

We are searching for plastic pallets for sale in Cork and look forward to hearing from you. Our team is friendly and professional and can answer all your questions.

Custom and Made-To-Order Solutions

Bespoke Pallets

Can’t find a pallet that suits your needs? We offer a bespoke design service. This means that you will get the handling equipment that you want and need, rather than settling for second best.

Streamline Production
With products that can safely store and transport goods, whether that be by road, air, or sea. No more unpacking and repacking goods in different containers for warehousing and transport. The same sturdy pallet box can be used for storage and for moving product, whether by truck, ship, or aeroplane.
See our products that can store and transport goods [link to category]

PAIN POINT 2: SAVE SPACE
Reduce Storage Space
When storage space is at a premium, AIC’s space-saving solutions can save you time and money. We offer products in every category that fold quickly when not in use.

Nestable Pallets
Nestable pallets allow you to store and transport your goods. Many are made for multi-trip or export purposes and are returnable and recyclable.
Shop Nestable Pallets [link to category]

Collapsible/Foldable Pallet Boxes and Large Volume Crates
Clean up and safely pack goods for long-term storage in sturdy, reusable plastic crates.
When not in use, these boxes can be easily folded, saving space and eliminating the need for additional cardboard storage boxes.
Shop Collapsible Pallet Boxes [link to category]

Space-Saving Handheld Containers
We carry a range of handheld boxes, crates, and trays that are foldable, stackable, and/or nestable, making them ideal when storage space is at a premium.
Shop Space-Saving Boxes [link to category]

PAIN POINT 3: Cork is a transport hub, and international trade requires durable and safe packaging
Safely transport goods
Sturdy pallet boxes
Battery transport

PAIN POINT 4: All companies want to save money
Provide long-term cost savings

Cut down on waste
Long lifespan, making multiple trips
No more single-use cardboard
Recyclable