WPA Meeting Touches on Key Themes - Jan 31, 2013
Speakers covered key issues including legislative news, the changing dynamic on the West Coast lumber market, the future of the white-wood pallet industry, the U.S. heat treatment program, transportation challenges, the economic outlook and more.; Pallet Industry Labor Survey Deadline Extended: The deadline has been extended until February 25.; Pallet Company Closed for Non-Compliance: A pallet company was among several businesses in Detroit that were recently closed by city officials for operating without proper licenses and permits.; Delay Requested for Trucking Rule: Some members of the trucking industry are hoping that the compliance date of the new hours of service (HOS) rule will be delayed.; Pallet Industry Church Service Scheduled for NWPCA Meeting on February 17: This year the service is scheduled for 6:30 a.m.; NEWS BRIEFS: International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) is expanding into the Southeast with the acquisition of Rayonier Inc.’s wood products business.; Trees across the Midwest are continuing to die due to the widespread drought.
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