News & Events

Geoff Howard finally retires – after 54 years in the industry! Working at Paneltex in Sales for the last ten years of his working life, Geoff Howard has retired at the age of 71 to spend some time relaxing with family and friends – although we know he will be unable to resist coming along […]

Staff at Paneltex started celebrating the festive season a couple of weeks early and on Friday 12th December dressed up in their finest Christmas jumpers! Donations were collected around the factory and by the end of the day almost £200 had been dropped into the collecting tins. We were pleased to top this up with […]

Hull, UK – 14 November 2025 Dave Hair joined Paneltex on 8 November 1995 and retired 3 days after achieving the milestone of having worked for the company for 30 years. One of the most reliable and conscientious operatives on the shop floor, Dave gained knowledge about almost every build process at Paneltex and was […]

Paneltex joins The Reefer Group Hull, UK, 27 October 2025 – Leading European temperature-controlled vehicle manufacturer The Reefer Group has taken another strategic step with the announcement of its acquisition of Paneltex Ltd in the UK. Paneltex joins the well-known brands Chereau, SOR Iberica and Aubineau as the Reefer Group expands its product range and […]

Carl celebrates 30 years with the Paneltex Group Carl Holmwood, Works Manager at Paneltex Somers in Long Stratton, is the latest employee to have achieved the milestone of working for 30 years for the Group. Carl has earned the respect of his colleagues at Somers and through his many years of experience, he is able […]

Lynn retires from Paneltex Somers Conversions Hull, UK, 17 October 2025 – Lynn Pitcher joined the office at Somers Refrigeration in Norfolk in September 2006 and quickly became a steady and reliable member of the team. Her efficiency and organisational skills have ensured the smooth-running of the office and production areas and she has been […]