NWPCA Recycler Conference Offers Food for Thought - Nov 7, 2014
Attendees overwhelmingly agreed that times are good in the pallet industry with most companies reporting being busy even though core supplies remain tight.; 2014 Election Recap: Two major political voices in the industry both offered their quick view of the recent GOP landslide.; Emerald Ash Borer Broadens its Appetite: Signs are that the pest has now begun to spread to another species of tree, the white fringetree.; Forest Service to Award Grants to Expand Wood Energy and Wood Products: Proposals will be evaluated through the Wood Innovations Program to help successful applicants increase or stimulate markets.; Virginia Logging Leader Passes Away: Jim Mooney, the executive director of the Virginia Loggers Association, recently died.; IFCO Releases Report on Microbial Activity Testing: Research conducted has found that reusable plastic containers (RPCs) tend to have less microbial activity than cardboard boxes used to transport fresh produce.; NEWS BRIEFS: High demand for exhibit space has required an expansion of the floor plan for EXPO 2015 in Atlanta. Global paper and board production advanced 0.8% to reach a new record level of 403 million tons in 2013.
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