History

  • 1940s-50s
  • 1960s-1980s
  • 1990s
  • 2000s
  • 2010s - Now

1940s-50s

  • 1942 - 1957

    1942

    Founded by the Labouska, Taylor M, Cook and Coy families, the company is registered as LTC

    1952

    LTC pallets are branded using hot irons, without the use of paint.

    1955-57

    LTC commences the manufacture and hires of wooden pallets from its Port Melbourne premises.

  • 1957

    LTC is renamed to Loscam Trading Pty Ltd, using the initials of the founding members’ surnames. The pallets are coloured with a rich reddish-brown and a white logo.

1960s-1980s

  • 1962 - 1987

    1962

    First depots open in Sydney and Brisbane.

    1975

    Operations are extended into South Australia. Loscam’s hire network is further expanded with the acquisition of premises in Dandenong, Victoria.

    1987

    Loscam is listed as a public company.

1990s

  • 1993

    Loscam invests in Plastic Pallet sourced from an Australian Manufacturer.


    Loscam first Asia ECR Pallet is launched.

    1993

    Loscam first Asia ECR Pallet is launched.

  • 1994

    Loscam enters the Asian market with its first operations in Singapore and Malaysia.

  • 1995

    Loscam enters Thailand.


    Product range expands into Plastic Bin and Collars & Lid solutions.

  • 1996

    Loscam enters the Indonesia and Hong Kong markets.

  • 1997

    Loscam Gpak stillage unit explores into the automotive aftermarket industry

2000s

  • 2001

    Loscam expands into the Philippines.

  • 2006

    Loscam purchases 2 pallet rental service providers - DEPCO in Thailand and Tawi in the Philippines.

  • 2007

    Loscam enters Vietnam in April and enters China in the same year as a wholly owned foreign entity.

    2007

    Enters China as a wholly owned foreign entity.


2010s - Now

  • 2010

    China Merchants Group (CMG) acquires Loscam.

  • 2011

    Loscam's Corporate Office relocates to Hong Kong. The company starts to develop retail-ready solutions.


    In November, Loscam achieves 1 million pallets in its China pool.


    Loscam's new Super Depot in Truganina, Melbourne West is officially opened in December.

    2011

    In November, Loscam achieves 1 million pallets in its China pool.

    2011

    Loscam's new Super Depot in Truganina, Melbourne West is officially opened in December.

  • 2012

    Loscam celebrates its 70th anniversary, and commences operations in New Zealand.


    Trans-Tasman pallet rental service launches between New Zealand and Australia.


    The new IBC I6 launched in June to provide a best-in-class bulk-handling solution.


    Plastic pallets are introduced to the China market.

    2012

    The new IBC I6 launched in June to provide a best-in-class bulk-handling solution.


    Plastic pallets are introduced to the China market.

  • 2013

    Loscam becomes the largest wooden pallet service provider in the Asia-Pacific region.


    The Active Lock Foldable Produce Crate is launched in the New Zealand market. This year also witnesses Loscam Australia achieving 50% waste reduction, a three-year environmental protection target that was set in March 2010.


    Plastic Display Pallet and Beverage Tray solutions are launched in partnership with Aldi.


    Plastic Pallets are introduced to the China market.

    2013

    Plastic Display Pallet and Beverage Tray solutions are launched in partnership with Aldi.

  • 2014

    Pallet Cage and Beverage Trays are launched into the China and Australia market respectively.

  • 2015

    Loscam completes internal restructuring to support innovation. Mr. Sirin Limpaitoon is nominated the new Loscam's President.


    New Super Depot in Thailand opens in May.


    The new Loscam IBC I8 is launched.


    The new brand, Loscam Fresh, establishes in New Zealand in September.

    2015

    New Super Depot in Thailand opens in May.


    2015

    The new Loscam IBC I8 is launched.

    2015

    The new brand, Loscam Fresh, establishes in New Zealand in September.

  • 2016

    Loscam enters Myanmar in Jan.


    In mid-2016, Debut Pink Pallet Campaign is launched Loscam partners with a Australian retailer and develops the first Foldable Plastic Bin.

    2016

    In mid-2016, Debut Pink Pallet Campaign is launched Loscam partners with a Australian retailer and develops the first Foldable Plastic Bin.

  • 2017

    Loscam enters Taiwan and official launch in Taipei on 26 April 2017.

  • 2018

    In Feb, the 3 Loscam regions are expanded into 4: Australia & New Zealand, Greater China, New SE Asia and Emerging Market.


    In May, Loscam Malaysia New Depot opens.


    In Dec, Loscam introduces new strategic shareholders.

    2018

    In May, Loscam Malaysia New Depot opens.

    2018

    In Dec, Loscam introduces new strategic shareholders.

  • 2019

    New Super Depot in Greater China officially opens in Jun.

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