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Supply Chain Survey Highlights Sustainability and Technology Focus - Apr 7, 2023
Nearly three quarters of supply chain leaders are increasing their supply chain technology and innovation investments. The more you know about supply chain trends, the better you can help your customer select and design the right pallet. Supply chain managers are being pressured to institute greener policies, and sustainability will become a key competitive advantage in the future.; Pallet Foundation and NWPCA Collecting Data for Pallet Market Research Survey: Having real numbers, not just anecdotal data, is helpful as companies make decisions and lawmakers ponder regulations that could affect the industry. This information can be used in its lobbying efforts, such as the designation of the wood pallet sector as critical infrastructure during the pandemic.; NEWS IN BRIEF: Canadian top leaders recently met with President Joe Biden and members of his delegation about a number of key issues.; Profile Regional Lumber Trends: These graphs illustrate the average lumber prices published within each of the U.S. six regions over the past year. more...
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Damabois Buys Pallets Inc. - Mar 31, 2023
The new owners have retained all employees. Clint Binley, the president and owner of Pallets Inc., will stay on for an extended period of time to help with the business transition and to provide insights on the U.S. market.; UFP Packaging Expands PalletOne Nationally: PalletOne has become the nation’s largest, single-source pallet manufacturer. The company also offers customized services, including wood packaging design, engineering and testing.; NEWS IN BRIEF: Burlington Capital Partners has acquired Martin Pallet Inc. more...
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ITC Rejects ADD on Steel Nails, Updated on Nail Markets as Prices Come Down - Mar 29, 2023
This decision follows a similar determination reached by the USITC on countervailing duties (CVD) in September of last year. A contact familiar with the case said the target was the construction sector and for the pallet industry only coil nails, not machine grade bulk nails, were primarily affected.; Pallet Foundation and NWPCA Collecting Data for Pallet Market Research Survey: The deadline for completing and submitting surveys is approaching. Key issues the survey seeks to answer are the current size of the industry, key changes as well as the impact of the pandemic on the industry.; Brambles Profitability Jumps Thanks to Price Increases: The company also announced that pallet return rates have increased in the United States as retailers are starting to destock their supply chains. Brambles suggested that its capital expenditure on new pallets will decrease over the rest of the year as pallet returns increase.; Recycle Bits: The NWPCA has released version 6.6 of the Pallet Design System (PDS v6.6) software. Fines and penalties from OSHA are about to get a lot more expensive. Port activity container traffic is a good measure of potential pallet demand. Kamps, Inc. has completed the acquisition of Twin City Pallet, Inc. more...
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Hardwood Sector Touts Benefits Compared to Alternative Products - Mar 24, 2023
Recently, hardwood industry leaders have issued statements touting the benefits of real wood products over highly processed, wood-look alternatives. Solid wood hardwoods do not jeopardize human health or the environment.; NWPCA Announces Board of Directors Leadership and Election Results: Congratulations to everyone who won and thank you for your service to the NWPCA and the industry at large. more...
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Update on Pallet Nail Market, ITC Rejects ADD on Steel Nails - Mar 17, 2023
This decision follows a similar determination reached by the USITC on countervailing duties (CVD) in September of last year. A primary reason was the high cost of international ocean freight during the investigation period. The trade case was brought by Mid-Continent Steel & Wire on the behalf of U.S. producers.; Kamps, Inc. Acquires Twin City Pallet, Inc.: This is the second acquisition by Kamps in the region over the past 12 months. Located in Hastings, Minnesota, the acquisition of Twin City expands Kamps’ national presence to 62 asset-based locations. more...
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Brambles Profitability Jumps Thanks to Price Increases - Mar 10, 2023
Higher pricing has helped the rental giant recover margin lost over the last two years. Underlying profit increased 25.1% including a 7% benefit from deferred plant and transport costs due to lower pallet return rates and a 2% benefit from one-off insurance proceeds.; Olympic Forest Products Acquires Jacob A Weaver Co.: The deal was brokered late last year and includes the Cochranton, Pennsylvania plant. The purchase further expands Olympic’s manufacturing operations and allows it to service its national client base with even greater efficiency. more...
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Western Congressional Leaders Sounds Alarm over Low Timber Harvests - Mar 3, 2023
A lack of available supply can impact the viability of sawmills, and these lawmakers identified five sawmills near FS land that have closed during the past three years. The concern is that more sawmills could be in jeopardy if more isn’t done to make timber supply available from federal lands.; NEWS IN BRIEF: New orders for manufactured durable goods in January decreased $13.0 billion. River City Wood Products has recently acquired Southwood Lumber and Pallet. PECO Pallet Inc. has partnered with Optilogic. Two senators are gearing up to re-introduce the Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act. The Biden administration has announced stepped-up efforts to fight and prevent western wildfires. more...
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OSHA to Change Citation Grouping Process, Significantly Higher Fines Possible - Feb 24, 2023
Part of this increased enforcement effort includes two new memoranda recently issued by the agency. Pallet companies should take an inventory of current practices, training and safety plans for key areas covered by the new IBI guidance.; Kamps, Inc. Completes First Circular Green Loan for a U.S. Pallet Organization: In 2021, Kamps recycled 200 million pallets through its owned and operated facilities and national network.; Cargo Container Imports Down in January More than 17%: Not only is port traffic realigning eastward, but overall traffic is down as retailers work down existing inventories, reduce orders and China still struggles from pandemic-related shutdowns. more...
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Best Practices to Reduce Fire Hazards at a Pallet Operation - Feb 24, 2023
It is important that every pallet facility develop a Site Plan, a Fire Prevention Plan, a Fire Emergency Response Plan and a Security Plan. The NWPCA has developed a voluntary Fire Code Compliance Manual that details this process.; Kamps, Inc. Completes First Circular Green Loan for a U.S. Pallet Organization: In 2021, Kamps recycled 200 million pallets through its owned and operated facilities and national network.; This contributed to 3.7 million tons of landfill waste diverted. more...
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Research Studies Impact of Hurricanes on Timberlands - Feb 17, 2023
After the hurricane, mills were flooded with salvaged pine and hardwood timber — causing timber prices to fall. A year later, when fallen trees were too rotten or damaged to be salvaged, lumber prices rose. With a scarcity of timber in the area, landowners who still had standing trees were able to sell them at higher prices.; Free Copy of 2022 Pallet Industry Wage and HR Survey, Deadline Approaching!: All participants who submit a usable survey will receive a FREE copy of the final report. The only other way to obtain a copy is to pay $695. So, it is well worth your time to complete the survey.; USDA Forest Service Accepting Grant Applications for Wood Innovations and Energy Facilities: Not only are these grants helping support local economies by expanding the potential of wood products and wood energy, they are also helping address critical issues like climate change and forest health. more...
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