Our Journey
Emtez, as a company, has existed since 1986 with a number of acquisitions contributing to the growth of the brand and company. Initially launched as Empteezy alongside the Empteezy recognised patent - Auto Tipping Skips.
Now, with over 35 years of experience, Emtez has come a long way to be the strong presence it is today.
Today, Emtez stands as a global leader in providing premium, accredited products that address a wide range of industrial and environmental challenges.
Its dedication to innovation and excellence, rooted in the visionary spirit of its founder Bruce Wishart, has transformed a single patent for an auto-tipping, empty-easy skip (Empteezy) into a remarkable success story.
The story of Emtez
1986
Empteezy Ltd is founded, starting its journey with the support of a local steel fabrication company for manufacturing.
1989
Empteezy takes a significant step by establishing its own workshop near Livingston, demonstrating its commitment to growth and self-reliance.
1991
Empteezy moves to its current site in Livingston, solidifying its position and expanding reach in the industry.
1999
A major milestone occurs as Empteezy acquires Delahaye Industries in Nantes, France, leading to rapid expansion and a move beyond a single-site operation.
2001
Empteezy collaborates with its Belgian distributor to form Empteezy Benelux, fostering mutual success and broader market presence.
2002
The innovative Romold is born, using rotational moulding to create cutting-edge plastic spill pallets.
2002
Empteezy takes another step into the international arena, launching Empteezy Iberica, a new manufacturing facility and sales office in Barcelona, Spain.
2003
Empteezy's expansion continues with the acquisition of Schoeller Industries from the German company Schoeller & Hoelch, which is later renamed Schoeller Industries.
2008
Empteezy partners with the Messina family to establish Empteezy Italia, forging a fruitful joint venture in the Italian market.
2016
Schoeller GmbH was established in Dusseldorf, Germany, as a pivotal component of Empteezy's strategic commitment to seamlessly deliver top-tier spill solutions to our valued customers.
2017
Empteezy Italia experiences change as the Messina family moves on to new ventures, exemplifying Empteezy's embrace of change and evolution.
2020
Empteezy's adaptability shines through with Empteezy GmbH, a web sales company operating from its warehouse, embracing the digital landscape.
2023
Emtez is created
Empteezy embraces a fresh chapter, rebranding itself as Emtez, symbolising its growth, dynamism, and continued dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction. Now working as one unified group, Emtez are able to offer; enhanced expertise, improved manufacturing processes, an expanded product range as well as reduced shipment and ordering costs to it's customers.
2023
Empteezy Iberica takes a bold leap, moving into a new location and expanding its warehouse to twice its size, hearing up for greater capacity and more manufacturing offerings.
Today
Welcome to Emtez
Emtez UK, with over 37 years of experience, is manufacturing solutions at the forefront of British engineering to provide results that many "standard" options don't offer.
Our Vision
To make tomorrow's world and working environment safer and cleaner than today's.
At Emtez, our commitment to quality, safety, and the environment is at the core of our operations. We take pride in the fact that more than 80% of our products are expertly designed, engineered, and manufactured in-house. And, to ensure top-tier quality and safety for our valued customers, we prioritise sourcing of premium European materials.
Comprehensive lifecycle analysis is part of our development process. This program commences with the efficient procurement of raw materials, incorporates environmental considerations throughout the manufacturing process, and includes responsible waste recycling practices. We rigorously enforce stringent measures to prevent any harm or contamination of local land and aquatic environments. And continuously enhance our occupational health and safety standards, holding certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
Emtez is fully committed to not only delivering exceptional products but also safeguarding the world we call home.
Our Mission
To drive the industry forward we guarantee we are your one-stop shop for the highest quality, industry-compliant, innovative design and manufacture of both bespoke and standard safety and storage solutions.
Our commitment to delivering on our promises means that our products are guaranteed to be there by the agreed lead time.
Customer Testimonials
Used this company for the first time. Very impressed with customer service and the products were of high quality.
— Kerry Gorman
Great customer service and fast delivery. Products are exactly as recommended. Will use again for our future orders
— Zoe GCM
Product exactly as described, helpful service via on line chat, item arrived at promised date.
— Norm
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