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UFP Industries Announces Results, Recognizes Challenges and Opportunities Moving Forward - Feb 27, 2026
Last year, UFP Industries was focused on share buyback. This year more resources will be put toward M&A opportunities. Company leadership stated that they are looking at opportunities across all segments.; Tariff Uncertainty Continues Despite Supreme Court Ruling: This new global import duty will only remain in effect for up to 150 days unless Congress votes to extend it. But Congressional support is highly unlikely given the contentious nature of trade policy and tariffs in both parties. more...
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The Twelve Laws of Pallet Supremacy – Part 2 - Feb 20, 2026
The 12 Laws of Pallet Supremacy delve into company processes and focuses. It’s about disciplined execution – any small decisions that add up to a competitive edge.; Brambles Faces Consumer Headwinds, Confirms New Business Momentum: New business wins were supported by increased demand for block pallets and quality pallets as supply chains automate and modernize. Brambles expects muted consumer activity for the rest of its fiscal year.; Online Auction: March 3rd - 9 AM EST. This auction offers a unique opportunity to purchase high-quality, fresh cut, notched #1 grade pallet stringers by the truckload. With at least 10 truckloads available, it’s an excellent chance to secure bulk quantities at competitive prices. This virtual absolute auction provides a convenient and efficient way for buyers to meet their lumber needs. Call Jonathon: (574) 821-7530. WoodRing, powered by Bright Star. more...
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The Twelve Laws of Pallet Supremacy - Feb 19, 2026
The 12 Laws of Pallet Supremacy aren’t abstract ideas. They reflect the practical reality of running a pallet business today — balancing technology, people and strategy in a fast-changing market.; Secure Your Copy of the 2026 Pallet Industry Wage and HR Survey: Participation is open to any new pallet manufacturer, pallet recycler, low-grade lumber producer in North America with actual facilities and operational personnel.; Pallet Foundation Seeks Industry Feedback for Residuals Study: By commenting on your real-world experience, you can help shape the solution.; California Packaging Waste Rules Raise Concern for Pallets: The program is overseen by CalRecycle and is being actively managed by the Circular Action Alliance (CAA), a producer responsibility organization (PRO) that will conduct audits and confirm compliance with the new rules.; Recycle Bits: The EU Council’s presidency has reached an agreement on a targeted revision of the EUDR. Greystone Logistics unveiled an initiative designed to transform pallet supply chain management for enterprises nationwide. NWPCA has announced a name change to Woodpack Global. Several groups and companies have recently called for the EPA to modernize the treatment of woody biomass used as liquid fuel. more...
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The Twelve Laws of Pallet Supremacy – Part 1 - Feb 13, 2026
The premise behind the “12 Laws of Pallet Supremacy” speech that I gave last month at the Western Pallet Association annual meeting is that your processes matter. And there are some guiding principles that I am seeing increasingly in successful pallet companies. So, I want to translate those “12 Laws” into a real-world roadmap for pallet leaders.; Forestry Interests Call for Change to Renewal Standard: The aim is for liquid fuels derived from forest biomass to qualify under renewable standard mandates per the national Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). more...
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California Packaging Waste Rules Raise Pallet Concerns - Feb 6, 2026
Passed in 2022, California Senate Bill 54 (SB 54), requires producers to calculate packaging waste impacts, report recycling rates, reduce single-use packaging and potentially pay fees for single-use packaging.; Secure Your Copy of the 2026 Pallet Industry Wage and HR Survey: Every qualified pallet manufacturer, pallet recycler or pallet lumber company that completes a usable survey will receive a FREE copy of the completed survey report. The only other way to obtain a copy is to pay $745.; Online Auction: February 17th - 9 AM EST. This auction offers a unique opportunity to purchase high-quality, fresh cut, notched #1 grade pallet stringers by the truckload. With at least 10 truckloads available, it’s an excellent chance to secure bulk quantities at competitive prices. This virtual absolute auction provides a convenient and efficient way for buyers to meet their lumber needs. Call Jonathon: (574) 821-7530. WoodRing, powered by Bright Star. more...
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NWPCA Announces Upcoming Name Change - Jan 30, 2026
The new name transition will take place officially in late March as all the details are announced to members and the public. The new name will be Woodpack Global. This rebranding seeks to honor the association’s roots while expanding to reflect an evolving membership base.; Secure Your Copy of the 2026 Pallet Industry Wage and HR Survey: Survey participation is open to any new pallet manufacturer, pallet recycler, low-grade lumber producer in North America with actual facilities and operational personnel.; Viking Engineering Announces Partnership with Joutech, Taps New Leader: The goal of this business partnership is to better enable Viking to offer Industry 4.0-level digitalization and automation. TJ Rosengarth is named as its new leader. He brings decades of C-suite leadership in numerous forest products companies. more...
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Hinton Lumber Products Opens South Carolina Facility - Jan 23, 2026
Pallet production will begin this spring at the Summerville plant. Together with hubs in Houston and Tuscaloosa, the plant reinforces Hinton Lumber’s strategy for serving Fortune 500 customers and advanced manufacturing and export logistics clients. This will be a highly automated facility.; 48forty Solutions Announces Financial Restructuring and CEO Transition: Dave Russell has been appointed Interim CEO. At the same time, 48forty announced the completion of a financial restructuring designed to enhance long-term stability, improve operational efficiency, and support ongoing commercial growth initiatives.; Treen Box Endures Major Plant Fire: Nobody was hurt according to local media sources. But the blaze did cause extensive damage.; Greystone Logistics Launches High Tech Cellular-Tracked Plastic Pallets with Innovative Leasing Programs: The new program dubbed “Palletrip,” introduces a lightweight recycled plastic, cellular tracked pallet, designed exclusively for transfers in closed loops.; Oklahoma Pallet Entrepreneur, Thomas “Pat” Hallren, Passes Away: In 1970, he founded Burgess Manufacturing Co., Inc., a pallet and crating manufacturing company in Guthrie, Oklahoma.; Online Auction: February 3rd - 9 AM EST. This auction offers a unique opportunity to purchase high-quality, fresh cut, notched #1 grade pallet stringers by the truckload. With at least 10 truckloads available, it’s an excellent chance to secure bulk quantities at competitive prices. This virtual absolute auction provides a convenient and efficient way for buyers to meet their lumber needs. Call Jonathon: (574) 821-7530. WoodRing, powered by Bright Star. more...
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Publisher’s Soap Box – 2025 Market Review, Outlook for 2026 - Jan 22, 2026
A number of macroeconomic trends suggest U.S. economic activity could strengthen in 2026, including, fiscal stimulus from tax rebates, potential relief from tariff pressures, rebalancing used pallet core supplies, moderating energy costs and improving business confidence and moderated growth in the housing sector. But everybody in the pallet industry knows that the last two years haven’t been easy. And if prices don’t rise, the only way that pallet suppliers can manage is by cutting back on quality or service.; 48forty Solutions Announces Financial Restructuring and CEO Transition: Dave Russell has been appointed Interim CEO. At the same time, 48forty announced the completion of a financial restructuring designed to enhance long-term stability, improve operational efficiency, and support ongoing commercial growth initiatives.; PLA Releases 4th Quarter Pallet Recycling Analysis: Early Q4 signals point to a market shaped by leaner inventories, firm core material costs, moderated imports, and resilient consumer demand. more...
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Proposed Railroad Merger Poses Short-Term Challenge for Hardwood Sawmills - Jan 16, 2026
According to industry sources, some major tie producers have significantly cut orders this month. These recent moves have caused demand to drop and produce some uncertainty in the market.; PalletTrader Survey Suggests Upward Core Pricing Momentum: This semi-annual poll includes responses from both pallet providers and users. Higher core costs should result in higher finished recycled pallet prices and could also benefit new pallet producers who compete sometimes with used.; James “Jim” Reynolds Passes Away: Reynolds was a longtime pallet industry supplier who worked in sales and consulting for both Viking Engineering and Greg Wine Sales. more...
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Publisher’s Soap Box – Part 4: Some Key Economic Tailwinds Suggest Positive Economic Growth in 2026 - Jan 9, 2026
A number of macroeconomic trends suggest U.S. economic activity could strengthen in 2026, including, fiscal stimulus from tax rebates, potential relief from tariff pressures, rebalancing used pallet core supplies, moderating energy costs and improving business confidence.; Hardwood Sector Seeks Relief: The Hardwood Federation continues to push for government assistance from a $1 billion fund to help hardwood companies who are facing unprecedented challenges.; Quarterly Regional Lumber Trends: First quarter lumber price trends are represented graphically for five hardwood cant regions and one western softwood.; Online Auction: January 20th - 9 AM EST. This auction offers a unique opportunity to purchase high-quality, fresh cut, notched #1 grade pallet stringers by the truckload. With at least 10 truckloads available, it’s an excellent chance to secure bulk quantities at competitive prices. This virtual absolute auction provides a convenient and efficient way for buyers to meet their lumber needs. Call Jonathon: (574) 821-7530. WoodRing, powered by Bright Star. more...
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