No Buyers, No Margin: The Residuals Squeeze Hits the Pallet Sector - Jul 22, 2026 


It’s the reality every day for sawmills and pallet operations alike. For pallet operators, that lack of markets shows up directly in tipping fees, hauling bills and shrinking margins on the low-grade fiber recycling generates every day.; 48forty Solutions Selects Logistics and Food Sector Veteran as CEO: Tony Brooks is the new CEO. He follows Dave Russell, who was the interim CEO after Mike Hachtman stepped down earlier in the year. His track record of operational transformation and commercial expansion makes him exceptionally well-suited to lead 48forty Solutions into its next phase of growth.; New Housing Law Could Benefit Pallet Recyclers If Construction Picks Up: Housing policy and pallet economics are linked because construction materials are shipped largely on pallets and in many cases recycled or low-quality, new pallets. Congress passed the bill but it is currently waiting to be signed by President Trump.


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