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USITC Sustains Duties on Softwood Lumber Products from Canada - Dec 8, 2023
As a result, the existing orders on imports will remain in place. Current duties range between 6.61% and 9.25%. But these duties could go up in the future. They had been downward revised recently by the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC).; 48forty Solutions Awarded By Greenly for Its Climate Strategy: The Silver Medal award is a result of the company's strong performance in demonstrating its alignment with international climate goals and the Paris Agreement’s targets.; Fatal Accident at Konz Wood Products: The Grand Chute, Wisconsin Fire Department did not release more details about the injuries, except to say that the deceased employee was not entrapped or entangled in any machinery. more...
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2022/2023 Pallet Industry Wage and HR Survey Released - Dec 1, 2023
Anyone who participated in the survey will receive a free copy. We have emailed out the final copy this week.; EU Parliament Adopts New Packaging Rules: The measures aim to set specific targets to reduce plastic packaging and to encourage more reusable and recycled packing.; Holiday Schedule: Season’s Greetings! Pallet Profile will not be published December 29, 2023, according to our regular schedule. more...
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Kamps Releases 2022 Environmental Sustainability Report - Nov 28, 2023
This assessment is designed to help the company evaluate its progress on key environmental metrics and to inform customers of potential benefits and impacts. Kamps stated that it is “particularly attentive to the role we play in our customers’ environmental story.”; Brambles Appoints New CEO of CHEP Americas: Xavier Garijo will join CHEP in January, and oversee the leadership of the CHEP businesses in the North America and Latin America regions.; Recycle Bits: A recent pallet fire and suspected arson incident in Los Angeles shut down the 10 Freeway. Conner Industries, Inc.has acquired Denver Reel & Pallet Company, a custom wooden crate and pallet business in Colorado.; 2022/2023 Pallet Industry Wage and HR Survey To Be Released: This most recent survey covers impacts of COVID-19 policies, areas of interest in automation technologies, successful methods used to attract and retain employees, demographic data on the industry workforce and much more. more...
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Brambles Appoints New CEO of CHEP Americas - Nov 22, 2023
Xavier Garijo will join CHEP in January, and he will oversee the leadership of the CHEP businesses in the North America and Latin America regions. This change in leadership structure in the Americas region reflects the increasing collaboration and interconnectivity between CHEP’s North American and Latin American operations.; Turnkey Sawmill Opportunities Announced: The mills include all equipment and real estate. All four sites are immediately available for private treaty sale as a complete package or individually.; Washington Roundup: Congress finally passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government through January. The Forest Service recently presented findings of its threat assessment for mature and old growth forests (MOG). The House passed Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Interior and Environment appropriations legislation (H.R. 4821). Some favorable business tax benefit extensions are currently pending on the House floor. more...
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LA Pallet Fire Closes 10 Freeway, Raises Concerns about Arson - Nov 17, 2023
Why should this story be of interest to anyone outside of Los Angeles? The reason is simple. Pallet facilities are enticing targets for arsonists. For example, a series of fires in Fontana, California years ago were eventually tied to an arsonist. According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), arson is the leading cause of fires in the United States, resulting in more than $1 billion in property loss each year.; Conner Industries Announces Joint Venture with Anderson Pallet and Crate: The 20,000 square foot manufacturing facility, located in Sedalia, Colorado, is minutes from I-25, just south of Denver, and comes with a team of twenty employees. With recent investments in new automation equipment for processing lumber and assembled items, the joint venture is expected to be highly successful for both parties. more...
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Interpal Series – Part 1: Could EU Packaging Regulations Affect Export Pallet Requirements to Europe? - Nov 10, 2023
Although the final rules have not been written, the proposed Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) seeks to achieve increased recyclability and recycling by setting fairly strong targets. The PPWR would require all packaging be recyclable by 2030.; Professional Pallets Appoints Jim Schwab as Chairman: Prior to his current role, Schwab is a former chairman of the board of directors for the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association, and served for five years as an officer in the United States Navy. more...
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Kamps Releases 2022 Environmental Sustainability Report - Nov 3, 2023
This assessment is designed to help the company evaluate its progress on key environmental metrics and to inform customers of potential benefits and impacts.; National Pallet Provider Buys Denver-Based Crate and Pallet Manufacturer: Conner Industries, Inc. has acquired Denver Reel & Pallet Company. This latest acquisition marks the company’s first investment in the Rocky Mountain industrial packaging market. more...
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WPA to Celebrate 50th Anniversary at Annual Meeting - Oct 27, 2023
The WPA meeting has developed a reputation as a friendly place to meet new contacts and develop a broader network, especially in the West. This year will be particularly memorable as the association recognizes people who have been integral in the association’s success. If you have never been, consider attending this year.; Tax Law Changes May Favor Buying Equipment Now: Section 179 allows a taxpayer to deduct/write off the full purchase price of certain equipment and/or eligible software acquired and installed during the tax year. This law applies to both new and used equipment.; Brambles Reports Revenue Growth for Latest Quarter: Higher pricing is a major driver for revenue growth as it has successfully passed along and maintained price increases.; Public Auction November 11, Saturday, 10:00 AM: Logging Equipment and Shop Tools; • (2) JD 648G111 • Skidders • Prentice Yard Loader • Camper • Tools • Guns more...
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2023 Holiday Retail Sales Prediction Looks Like a Grinch - Oct 27, 2023
Some in the pallet industry were hoping for a Christmas/holiday bump. But this isn’t going to be much given recent predictions about the 2023 holiday season. Trend looks to be downward as retailers start destocking inventories.; Pallet Book Revised for 20th Anniversary Edition: Pallets: A North American Perspective is ideal for anyone who produces, recycles, buys or uses pallets in their everyday job and wants to know more about how element of supply chains can make materials handling run better.; Brambles Continues Research and Development in Pallet Tracking: CHEP has developed a continuous diagnostics pilot project in North America and has serialized pallets in Chile.; WPA to Celebrate 50th Anniversary at Annual Meeting: This year will be particularly memorable as the association recognizes people who have been integral in the association’s success. If you have never been, consider attending this year. more...
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Housing Sector Challenges Raise Concerns for Short-Term Lumber Markets - Oct 20, 2023
The high interest rates are keeping people in their existing homes, which means that those who do need housing are looking to new construction. That’s good news for the forest products sector.; National Forest Products Week, Federal Government Recognizes Success of CLT Development: The USDA’ s Forest Service is making nearly $50 million in grant funding available for projects that support crucial links between healthy forests, strong rural economies and jobs in the forestry sector. more...
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