Trump Round 2 – Implications for the Pallet Sector - Nov 15, 2024
A lot will depend on who Trump appoints to head agencies and how quickly then can install lower level appointees and get their agenda moving. Who president-elect Trump puts in charge of key departments will paint a picture. The first 100 day agenda will likely focus on getting Trump’s cabinet-level appointees approved.; Recycle Record Makes Some Changes for the Better: We will be releasing the report at the end of the second week of each month. We will also be changing the listing of our categories from #1 and #2 Hardwood GMA Pallets to A’s and B’s mixed woods species GMA’s.; Lonnie Williams, Recycling Equipment Pioneer Leaves a Big Legacy: The co-founder of PRS Group and pallet machinery innovator passed away last week. Lonnie Williams was the kind of person who his business was his hobby.; CHEP Earns New Business Wins Despite Volume Drop: The new U.S. business wins reflects more aggressive efforts by CHEP and its retail partners to push product manufacturers who have been on white-wood pallets to convert to pooling. One positive driver for CHEP in the U.S. market has been small increases in white-wood pallet prices for premium used pallets.; Could Pallet Quality Be the GMA’s Kryptonite? PECO Pallets recently issued a case study highlighting how it secured a new customer due to concerns over pallet quality connected to automation in the agriculture supply chain. How is your company engaging with customers on conversations about pallet quality? Recycle Bits: The USFS has opened the application process for its wood innovation and market development grant programs.
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