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2 days agoThe humble aluminum can gets a leak-proof redesign
ReLid USA has developed a resealable, recyclable aluminum can that combines convenience and environmental sustainability.
A Northamptonshire manufacturer of sustainable warehouse storage and packaging solutions is expanding its global footprint after securing £1.6 million in government-backed finance. Pallite Group, based in Wellingborough, has won new export opportunities across Europe, the US, Asia, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand, prompting the need for additional working capital to keep pace with growing international demand. The company has now secured a £1.6 million corporate facility from KBC Bank, supported by UK Export Finance's (UKEF) General Export Facility (GEF).
Structurally, the Velocar is built from water and cooking-resistant birch plywood for the chassis, with canvas used for the body and seat. Additional parts are sourced from standard bicycle components or adapted from semi-finished industrial products. This choice of materials emphasizes recyclability, repairability, and accessibility, allowing the vehicle to be fabricated with basic hand tools, even in a DIY workshop environment.