Brian Martin Pallets speeds up production with a SuperPush 200

Brian Martin Pallets, trading as B & M Pallets, has built its business on hard work, reliability and doing right by its customers. Based in Thrapston, Northamptonshire, the company supplies new, reconditioned and bespoke timber pallets for commercial and industrial customers across sectors including logistics, warehousing, distribution and manufacturing.

The business was started by Brian Martin in 1986, originally buying and selling pallets before growing steadily into the operation it is today. From small beginnings, the company now employs a team of around 30 people and has developed a strong reputation for quality, service and dependable supply. For Brian, that reliability is central to the way the business operates. Pallet supply is often time critical, and customers need to know that if a delivery has been promised, it will arrive.

As the company moved further into new pallet manufacture and settled into larger premises in Thrapston, it became clear that one part of the production process needed to work harder. Timber cutting was becoming a bottleneck. The business had previously relied on a more manual setup, including a crosscut saw and bandsaw, but this limited the speed at which boards could be processed. Cutting pallet timber is repetitive, high volume work, and when boards are being cut in smaller batches, the process can quickly become slow and labour intensive.

Following discussions with Daltons, the business invested in a Salvador SuperPush 200 automatic crosscut saw, supplied with a 6100mm infeed to suit the long timber lengths used in pallet production. The machine was available from stock, which meant delivery and installation could happen quickly rather than the customer having to wait several weeks for a new machine to be sourced or built.

The Salvador SuperPush 200 was a strong fit because it addressed the job Brian Martin Pallets needed it to do: cut timber quickly, accurately and safely, while making repeat work easier to manage. For a pallet manufacturer, where many jobs involve repeat lengths and set quantities, the ability to store programmes and recall jobs through the machine software has been particularly useful.

Operators can enter the required dimensions and quantities into the control system, allowing the machine to process each job automatically, improving production accuracy, reduced the risk of over-cutting or under-cutting and helped the business make better use of its timber stock.

The machine has also changed the pace of production. Where the previous setup limited how quickly timber could be processed, the Salvador allows the team to cut multiple boards more efficiently and keep work moving during busy periods. The SuperPush 200 has become a major support when demand is high, helping the business process pallet boards far more quickly than before.

Kyle, Sales Manager at Daltons, comments:

“The Salvador S200 was a perfect fit for Brian Martin Pallets. It provides the speed, accuracy and safety needed for high-volume pallet production, while remaining simple to operate and offering excellent value for money.”

The machine is straightforward for operators to learn, helping the business maintain flexibility across the team. Brian Martin Pallets can run the machine with one operator, or add a second person when the business wants to speed the process up further, with one person loading and another unloading and stacking. This flexibility is valuable in a busy pallet manufacturing environment, where keeping production moving is essential and the business cannot afford to be reliant on one individual operator.

Since installation, the Salvador SuperPush 200 has become a key part of the company’s production setup. Used mainly for cutting pallet boards, with the flexibility to process blocks when required, it has helped increase speed, improve accuracy, reduce waste and create a more consistent workflow.

Daltons supplied the machine with installation, commissioning, operator training and ongoing technical support, helping the team become operational quickly and confidently.

For a business built around reliability, the Salvador SuperPush 200 has strengthened one of the most important stages of production. Faster cutting, safer operation and more controlled output all support Brian Martin Pallets in delivering the consistent service its customers expect.Brian’s verdict on the machine is simple:

“If anyone is out there looking to get Salvador, that’s definitely the way forward. I would definitely buy another one. Use B & M Pallets and use Daltons. Simple as that.”

For more information on the Salvador range of crosscut saws contact Daltons on 0115 9865201 or email info@daltonsmachines.com