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PalletOne Moves Forward with New Concierge Service Made Possible by Largest National Network - Jun 2, 2023
This service provides customers a dedicated pallet solutions expert to streamline procurement and resolve supply issues nationwide through the first wholly-owned, coast-to-coast pallet supply network. Rather than being forced to contact several vendors, customers can supply multiple plants and locations with one provider and contact.; WPA to Offer Economic Analysis in June Webinar: The webinar is free to any WPA member. On June 22nd at 1:00 p.m. (PDT) Chaille Brindley will speak about the health and short-term future of the U.S. economy. Millwood, Inc. Opens First Location in Alabama: Millwood welcomed 20 new team members to the family including a facility chaplain.; PRODUCTION OVERRUN: Available for Purchase and Immediate Shipment: Engineered Extruded Wood Pallet Blocks. more...
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Trucking Recession Continues, What Does It Suggest About the Broader Economy? - May 26, 2023
The trucking industry is generally considered a good bellwether for overall economic activity. What happened in the trucking sector can also be reflected in other parts of the supply chain, including pallets. What is clear is that any potential downturn is the perfect time to prepare for a recovery and growth period. Smart pallet companies will work to improve operations and efficiency.; Fire at Oak Creek Wood Products Caused Significant Damage: There were no injuries due to the fire or the firefighting efforts. And the assistant fire chief suggested that no foul play is suspected at this time. The blaze started in a mulch pile. more...
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Trucking Recession Continues; What Does It Suggest About the Broader Economy? - May 26, 2023
The trucking industry is generally considered a good bellwether for overall economic activity. What is clear is that any potential downturn is the perfect time to prepare for a recovery and growth period. Smart pallet companies will work to improve operations and efficiency.; RPA Seeks Input on Packaging Survey: The focus is to identify trends shaping the transport industry. Respondents are users of reusable packaging, manufacturers and service providers/poolers.; Recycle Bits: An Ohio appeals court sided with Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation against Aero Pallets Inc. over a dispute. A 48forty Solutions LLC pallet facility in Lubbock County recently had another pallet fire. Millwood, Inc. recently added a 38th location. OSHA has initiated a new campaign to prevent workplace falls. A massive fire at Oak Creek Wood Products in Wisconsin started in a mulch pile. EXPO Richmond is moving locations and changing times. The Hardwood Federation turned to annual appropriations to promote a USDA study that will quantify the amount of carbon stored in wood products. more...
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Interpal 2023 Scheduled for October in Montreal - May 19, 2023
The pallet industry is coming together in Montreal, Canada for Interpal 2023 from October 3-5th. This is a member-only event (members of NWPCA, CWPCA and FEFPEB).; NEWS IN BRIEF: A pallet company asserted it was not liable for a workers' compensation claim because the incident occurred in 2016 to a separate company. The Hardwood Federation turned to annual appropriations to promote a USDA study that will quantify the amount of carbon stored in wood products. NC State University is putting on a hardwood drying short course from July 25 - 28, 2023. A 48forty Solutions LLC pallet facility in southeast Lubbock County recently had another pallet fire.; NWPCA Fire Code Webinar: This webinar is free to the public, but registration is required. It will be held on May 31st via Zoom from 1:30 - 2:00 pm (EST).; AUCTION: Virtual Consignment Auction, ONLINE ONLY. www.AssociatedAuction.com/www.bidOnline. Thursday, June 1st, 2023 - 9am CT. HUGE Auction with Equipment in AL, GA, MN, MO, PA, NY, TN, WI. more...
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Logistics Managers’ Index Signals Concern for Freight Markets, Supply Chain Volumes - May 12, 2023
Retailers are continuing to work to destock and improve their inventory balances. This has led to more used pallets being released back into the market as well as a drop in pallet demand as these same retailers have cut back on efforts to replenish their supply chains.; OSHA Announced a New Focus on Fall Prevention: OSHA requires that fall protection be provided at elevations of four feet in general industry workplaces. In addition, OSHA requires that fall protection be provided when working over dangerous equipment and machinery, regardless of the fall distance. more...
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EXPO Richmond 2024 Announces Important Changes - May 5, 2023
The VFPA and Virginia Tech are moving the 2024 East Coast Sawmill, Logging and Pallet Equipment Exposition (EXPO Richmond) from the Richmond Raceway Complex to the Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia. As part of the venue change, the show will be held a month earlier from April 12-13, 2024.; CAL OSHA Releases New Heat Standard: This standard, which could be adopted in the summer or fall of 2023 applies to any indoor work area in California where the temperature equals or exceeds 82 degrees Fahrenheit when employees are present.; Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Forest Products Sector: This investment supports a crucial link between resilient, healthy forests and strong rural economies and jobs in the forestry sector, especially in communities that depend on national forests and grasslands to grow and thrive. more...
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Brambles Reports Higher Revenue on Price Increases, Pallet Returns Increasing But Slowly - Apr 27, 2023
Over the last nine months, the company has raised prices by 19% in North America. In addition, the rental giant is still struggling to get back pallets being hoarded by retailers.; What’s Fact and Fiction in Wood Pallet’s Green Success Story? According to the NWPCA, the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is an engineered benchmark to quantify the environmental impact of wooden pallets. Think of it as comparable to a nutritional label for food products or LEED certification for buildings. more...
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PECO Pallet Implements Vision-X System for Automated Pallet Inspection - Apr 27, 2023
This is a sophisticated, custom-built new technology system, employing machine learning and artificial intelligence to improve inspection speed and accuracy by using 3D imaging, high-resolution cameras and lasers.; Vision X can conduct a full pallet inspection and convey it to its designated location within 6 seconds whereas a manual inspection could take up to one minute.; USDA Announces Plan to Eradicate Asian Longhorned Beetle in Certain States: This year, the ALB program will focus on inspecting trees in quarantined areas in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio and South Carolina, and removing infested trees at no cost to property owners. The program will not apply insecticide treatments this year.; Southern Pine Lumber Shipments Hit 107-year Record High: The 2022 total also marked the third straight year of shipments above the 20 billion board feet (Bbf) mark, starting with 20.8 Bbf in 2020.; RPA Seeks Input on Packaging Survey: The focus is to seek insights into the trends shaping the reusable transport packaging industry. Respondents are users of reusable packaging, manufacturers and service providers/poolers. more...
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Brambles Reports Higher Revenue on Price Increases, Pallet Returns Increasing But Slowly - Apr 21, 2023
Over the last nine months, the company has raised prices by 19% in North America. The bad news is that CHEP North America has lost some sales volume (about 4%), as the rental giant is still struggling to get back pallets being hoarded by retailers.; U.S. Housing Starts Modestly Decline in March: After a red-hot building streak, apartment builders are cooling off as new units hit the market. On the single-family-home side, buyers are faced with a shortage of previously owned homes and are turning to new builds. more...
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Kamps, Inc. Opens New Facility in San Antonio - Apr 14, 2023
The latest expansion comes on the heels of strong first quarter growth for the company, and is the seventh facility Kamps has added to its national network in the last three months.; Crosstie Market Update: Overall, strong tie markets have helped to bolster hardwood demand given decreases in grade exports.; This Earth Day, Tell Your Story: Let customers, employees and partners know what you are doing to make a difference when it comes to the environment. more...
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