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The Missing Link for Developing Better Pallet Standards: What Deflection Rate Is Ideal for Automated Warehouse Systems? - Nov 26, 2025
Pallet deflection is the bending or sagging of a pallet under a load. A deflecting pallet can increase the risk of product damage by causing pressure points and deforming the top deck of the pallet. This can also make it difficult to remove the pallet from a rack.; In Debt for Equity Swap, Private Lenders Assume Equity Control of 48forty Solutions: This agreement is likely to close by the end of the year and will result in the new owners taking board positions to guide the overall company direction. The good news for 48forty is that this move would clear off a substantial amount of debt while providing some capital for ongoing operations. more...
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Housing Market Shows Stresses; NAR Predicts Growth Ahead in 2026 - Nov 21, 2025
The latest results remain in the negative area of the index pointing to continued negative market sentiments. Overall, housing starts for single-family units have declined this year. The U.S. housing market is predicted to finally turn the corner in 2026, with a double-digit increase in home sales supporting a 4% increase in home prices.; American Lumber Interests Criticize Additional Canadian Sawmill Subsidies: In response, the U.S. Lumber Coalition and the American Loggers Council are both encouraging President Trump to increase tariff measures on Canadian lumber. This heightens the pressure on the Trump administration to maintain its strong stance on Canadian lumber imports.; NEWS IN BRIEF: Hampton Lumber broke ground on its first sawmill in the East Coast.; Premium Lumber Absolute Auction: December 2nd, 9 AM EST. Seller: Various Consignors. Online and phone bidding only. No minimums! No reserves! 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 at various locations. Call Jonathon: (574) 821-7530. Bright Star Auctions. more...
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Cutting Edge Technology and Best Practices on Display - Nov 19, 2025
The NWPCA tours visited a Relogistics reusable packaging center, Neopal and Hinton Lumber all located in or near Houston, Texas. Key focuses for the tours included high-speed nailing machines, pallet inspection, AI Vision and quality control processes.; Brambles Continues to Focus on Serialization and Asset Tracking in North America: The pallet rental giant sees its investment in data generation and digital technology as critical to its future success. Tracking will help CHEP provide data about supply chain movements to customers, reduce waste and improve asset utilization that will change the nature of tough audit conversations with customers and distributors.; Dallas Pallet Fire Tied to Incinerator: Only the pallets and the incinerator were damaged according to various media reports. Investigators determined that sparks from an incinerator used to destroy old pallets ignited nearby stacks.; AI Poses Problem with Pallet Sales and Billing Scams: So, what red flags should you look for? One thing to be careful of is companies using the names of other recognizable players as a way to develop a false sense of credibility. Check references and be sure that new contacts are indeed credible. more...
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UFP Industries Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results, PalletOne Sales Down Slightly - Nov 14, 2025
Gross profit declines were primarily due to PalletOne because of price competition as the pallet manufacturer executes its strategy to increase market share. Long-term the company hopes to achieve 7-10% unit sales growth annually with at least 10% of all sales coming from new products.; Plastic Pallet Manufacturer Greystone Logistics Lays Off Almost 40% of Its Workforce: A major customer putting a halt to orders demonstrates the difficulty in the current market. Sluggish demand is not only affecting wood pallet companies. It is also a challenge for plastic producers.; EU Decides Not to Delay EUDR Implementation: Even though full enforcement won’t occur until next year, regulators may issue warnings to shippers and guidance on compliance in some cases. The EUDR does not cover pallets under load going into the EU. more...
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Fall Plant Tours – Part II: Neopal, A Masterclass on Quality Control and Precision - Nov 7, 2025
This location in Houston, Texas was designed from the ground up to fit Neopal’s mission and vision of the future to employ more advanced technologies and new approaches beyond what is seen today. This is the second facility in the company’s history. Jeff Krug, owner, opened up this facility to the industry even as he is planning the next generation of manufacturing at a new plant to be built in 2-3 years.; U.S. and China Reach Trade Deal: China agreed to buy more American agriculture products (including hardwood and softwood logs). In addition, the Trump Administration has initiated a 301 investigation of China’s Implementation of the Phase One Trade Deal, which did require hardwood lumber purchases.; Crosstie Demand Holds Steady Despite Sluggish U.S. Economy: Some positive drivers for railroad activity this year have been moving coal to power data centers, new manufacturing facilities and cryptocurrency mining. The potential for a recession could affect this outlook as well as railway mergers if they occur.; Auction: Premium Lumber Absolute Auction, November 18th, 9 AM EST. Seller: Various Consignors. Online and phone bidding only. No minimums! No reserves! 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 at various locations. Call Jonathon: (574) 821-7530. Bright Star Auctions. more...
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Cutting Edge Technology and Best Practices on Display – Part 1 - Oct 31, 2025
The Relogistics Houston facility tour showcased how the Pallet-Track™ ERP is used in combination with AI software and cameras. It is a test center for trying new technologies. This facility has a Robotic Dismantler from Alliance Automation, IVISYS pallet inspection system, Pallet Track Vision AI and robotic sorters tied in with a legacy Universal Logistics inspection system.; AI Poses Problems with Pallet Sales and Billing Scams: The pallet business has been very tough this year. So, it is easy to see how someone would get excited about the phone ringing for unexpected orders. But it can be difficult to get any legal help if you do get scammed.; NEWS IN BRIEF: Inbound sea container traffic for major U.S. ports dropped 6.6% in September. PECO Pallet, Inc. recently named Eric Sobanski, Ph.D. as the new chief operating officer. more...
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Hardwood Industry Seeks Trade Assistance Amidst International Turmoil - Oct 24, 2025
The letter was sent to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutkin, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Over 430 hardwood mills, manufacturers, yards, logging companies, and suppliers signed on to the letter explaining the dire situation.; Brambles Continues to Focus on Serialization and Asset Tracking: The pallet rental giant sees its investment in data generation and digital technology as critical to its future success. Audit reconciliations have been a touchy area with customers in the past due to the fact that most of the flows are tracked in batch mode. Serialization gives unique IDs to each pallet asset.; Auction: Premium Lumber Absolute Auction, November 4th, 9 AM EST. Seller: Various Consignors. Online and phone bidding only. No minimums! No reserves! 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 at various locations. Call Eugene: (574) 622-8190. Bright Star Auctions. more...
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Retail Forecasts Suggest Holiday Season Could Be First Drop Since COVID - Oct 21, 2025
Given the rough economy and some news of layoffs at major employers, concern has arisen over what type of holiday sales retailers can expect. Of course, the holiday season is usually a big driver of non-grocery retail pallet demand for the second half of the year.; NWPCA Survey Reveals Split Opinion on Short-Term Industry Outlook: According to the survey results, members overwhelmingly cited tariffs as the biggest threat to stability in the coming months. Looking to the future, most predicted relative stability.; PECO Pallet Commits to Net Zero Emissions by 2050, Strengthens Sustainability Program: PECO has announced a number of ambitious environmental targets. The company hopes to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Also, the company plans to divert 35% of its waste from landfills by 2035.; Recycle Bits: The tensions between China and the United States intensified. Job openings remains depressed as manufacturing activity slows. more...
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PECO Pallet Commits to Net Zero Emissions by 2050, Strengthens Sustainability Program - Oct 17, 2025
Also, the company plans to divert 35% of its waste from landfills by 2035. One key aspect of this has been developing grinding operations and waste markets for non-reusable pallets and boards at many of its facilities.; Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic Agree to Merge: The deal creates the second-largest publicly traded timber and wood products company in North America.; NEWS IN BRIEF: The Canadian lumber industry and its employees indicate that they have not received any of the financial relief promised by Canadian officials. The tensions between China and the United States intensified when China announced sweeping restrictions on rare earth exports. more...
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Promote the Industry During Forest Products Week - Oct 10, 2025
Now is a great time to stop and think about how you might celebrate the industry and recognize its economic and environmental contribution in your social media, website and customer communications. Wood is green. Wood is good. Trees are the answer.; Pallet Profile Website Fixes: Most of the issues have been resolved. But if you are having difficulties accessing or using Pallet Profile pages, please do the following first. Try to clear your cache. We apologize for any inconvenience.; Auction: 2 Day Virtual Only Sale. Complete Lumber Stacker, Planer,Dry Kilns, Complete Pellet MFG Facility,Complete Cooper Scragg Operation & Rolling Stock. Multiple Consignors & Locations. Thursday & Friday, October 16th & 17th, 2025 9AM CST. Bid In-Person or Online; Premium Lumber Absolute Auction: Seller: Various Consignors. October 21st, 9 AM EDT. Online and phone bidding only. 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. more...
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