Canadian Officials Consider HT Program Changes - Oct 4, 2012
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is looking to modernize its existing system and develop more stringent safeguards to prevent violations. It is considering changes to the existing heat treatment programs for lumber and wood packaging under the ISPM-15 standard; Roadless Rule Left Alone by Supreme Court: The management of over 58 million acres of federal forests, roughly 30% of the National Forest System, will remain under the Roadless Rule, which prohibits, with few exceptions, road construction and timber harvesting; Pallet Suppliers Keep Innovating Despite Tough Market Conditions: Three areas of growth over the last few years have been the U.S. auto industry, exports and healthcare. A number of the most recent innovations have targeted those markets; New Housing Starts on the Rise: Increases in new housing starts and existing home sales could signal recovery for the market; News Briefs: Axios Mobile Assets Corporation will begin shipping its new composite pallets in October; A pallet company in Kentucky has received preliminary approval for state tax incentives to help open a new location; A New York pallet company is planning to expand its recycling division.
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