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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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President Biden Supports Domestic Lumber Purchases in Speech - Feb 10, 2023
President Biden singled out lumber as something that should be bought right here in America not shipped from Canada or Europe. The guidelines state for lumber that all manufacturing processes, from initial debarking through treatment and planing, occurred in the United States.; OSHA Increases Fine Schedule, Incident Reporting Deadline Approaches: Specific employers must submit electronically required 2022 injury and illness data by approaching March 2, 2023. OSHA provides a secure website that offers three options for injury and illness data submissions.; NEWS IN BRIEF: The latest economic numbers are mixed. Kamps, Inc. continues to fill out its network in the Southeast by acquiring Pal-King, Inc. A bipartisan Supply Chain Package is planned and gaining some steam in the House of Representatives. more...
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DOC Hints at Continuing Import Duties on Canadian Softwood Lumber - Feb 3, 2023
A level playing field against subsidized and dumped imports is particularly important during times of down markets when U.S. mills can least afford to lose sales to Canada’s harmful unfair trade practices.; Free Copy of 2022 Pallet Industry Wage and HR Survey, Deadline Extended! 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.; UFP Industrial Rebrands: The new name focuses more on the products produced by the division than the customer segment served. UFP Packaging highlights the company’s mission to offer total packaging solutions.; NEWS IN BRIEF: The Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design is conducting a comprehensive pallet industry survey funded by the Pallet Foundation. Millwood, Inc. recently added a second New Jersey-based pallet repair location in Barrington, NJ. more...
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Informal Poll Shows Trends In Consolidation and Wage Response - Jan 27, 2023
What is clear is that the market is changing. Companies can’t treat the last two years as the new normal. The good news is that everyone is in the same situation no matter your size. Actually, the bigger players may have higher employee costs.; Free Copy of 2022 Pallet Industry Wage and HR Survey, Deadline Extended!: All participants who submit a useable 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. more...
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Kamps, Inc. Acquires Major Pallet Manufacturer & Lumber Producer, John Rock, Inc. - Jan 27, 2023
This move improved Kamps lumber processing and procurement capabilities in the East as well as its pallet manufacturing and recycling capabilities. John Rock's Coatesville, Pennsylvania pallet manufacturing plant is one of the most technologically modern facilities in the country.; 2022 Pallet Industry Wage and HR Report, Deadline Extended, Secure Your Free Copy: 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.; Informal Poll Shows Trends In Consolidation and Wage Response: The survey is eye-opening about the changing competitive landscape as well as the impact of high labor costs. Probably the biggest reason why pallet prices won’t go back to pre-pandemic levels is the high cost of labor.; Recycle Bits: The Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design is conducting a comprehensive pallet industry survey. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration recently highlighted upcoming deadlines for injury and illness data submissions. Millwood, Inc. recently added a second New Jersey-based pallet repair location. more...
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What Would Disruption Really Look Like in the Pallet Sector? - Jan 20, 2023
Instead of a new pallet design, pool or material, what could really change the industry is new financial models and operational strategies as well as technology that improves key parts of the process. Maybe change doesn’t have to be large-scale?; NWPCA Releases PDS Update with Unit Load Analysis of Drums and Pails, ERP Integration: With over 849 million new and recycled wooden pallets manufactured annually, having the ability to design and analyze the performance of a pallet for drums and pails means that pallets are more reliable and efficient with optimal material utilization. more...
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Kamps, Inc. Acquires Major Pallet Manufacturer and Lumber Producer, John Rock, Inc. - Jan 13, 2023
This deal is a little surprising because most of the other purchases by Kamps have focused on recyclers although some of those acquisitions had new production capacity. Whereas, John Rock is a pallet manufacturer first, a sawmill second, and a recycler third.; We Need Your Help! – 2022 Pallet Industry Wage and HR Survey: All participants who submit a useable 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. more...
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Is Europe’s New Packaging Law a Precursor for America’s Future? - Jan 6, 2023
While packaging has revolutionized product protection and improved supply chains, it has also created millions of tons of waste. By far the biggest offender in this regard is consumer product packaging.; Secure Your Copy of the 2022 Pallet Industry Wage and HR Survey: Every pallet manufacturer, pallet recycler or pallet lumber company that completes a useable survey will receive a FREE copy of the completed survey report.; Regional Lumber Trends: These graphs illustrate average lumber price trends within each region over the past year. more...
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