OSHA’s Response to COVID-19 and Its Effect on Manufacturing Facilities - May 1, 2020
These new guidelines are meant to cover primarily training, testing, evaluation, certification and other paperwork that may be difficult to complete as companies are fully or partially shutdown.; News in Brief: Lockdowns across the country have begun to decrease the number of available trucking jobs. The USDA Forest Service is offering to extend contract deadlines on certain timber sales issued before April 1, 2020. more...
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Pallet Companies Share Employee Care Practices During Pandemic Crisis - Apr 26, 2020
Most pallet companies have never stopped working during the COVID-19 pandemic because what they do is essential to keep goods moving through the supply chain.; Brambles Sales Up 6%, Responds to COVID-19 Surge Despite Higher Costs: One company that has been at the center of the fast-moving consumer goods supply during the pandemic is the CHEP pallet rental business.; Coronavirus Postpones EXPO Richmond: The COVID-19 outbreak has led public officials to limit large gatherings and EXPO Richmond has been reschedule for October 9-10, 2020.; Kamps Inc Acquires D&H Bark to Enhance Michigan Capabilities: Adding a new location will allow Kamps to better serve its existing customers in Michigan, grow the customer base, and produce bark and mulch at a higher volume.;
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Pallet Companies Share Employee Care Practices During Pandemic - Apr 24, 2020
Most pallet companies have never stopped working during the COVID-19 pandemic because what they do is essential to keep goods moving through the supply chain.; The House of Representatives Is Set to Approve More PPP Funding: Companies that have already applied and did not receive initial funding should be first in the queue for the second round of PPP money. more...
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Home Construction Market Update – Housing Starts Plummet in March Amidst Coronavirus Shutdowns - Apr 17, 2020
This sudden drop follows an upward trend as the housing sector had continued to gain significant momentum in 2019. When compared to March 2019 numbers, housing starts are still up 1.4% despite all the COVID-19 impacts.; Details Matter With PPP: For starters, there is no guarantee the loans will be forgiven. You have to submit an application to your lender. Fill out the paperwork wrong, and you may get a big “Rejection” notice even if your company suffers hardships due to COVID-19, and you retain workers.; NEWS IN BRIEF: The European Pallet Association (EPAL) has developed its CP pallet, a design based on the technical needs of the chemical industry. Researchers have discovered that two eastern softwoods have the structural stability to be used in cross-laminated timber (CLT) construction. NC State’s Lumber Drying Mini-Course goes online. J.D. Irving has re-opened a sawmill that was temporarily closed in Nova Scotia due to workers testing positive for COVID-19. more...
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COVID-19 Hodgepodge - Apr 10, 2020
Pallet and lumber companies need to plan and strategize to make it through the COVID-19 pandemic. Some pallet companies are super busy while others are seeing significant reductions in volumes. You have to do what you can to keep cash coming in.; Kamps Inc Acquires D&H Bark to Enhance Michigan Capabilities: The acquisition comes at an optimal time as the company looks to build upon national success and growth of their pallet and recycling divisions.; Federal Officials Offer Respirator Mask Guidance: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a major shortage in N95 respirator masks. OSHA issued new guidance allowing for re-use of masks as well as the use of expired masks and other protective alternatives. News In Brief: The Department of Labor just published OSHA’s new workplace poster—in English and Spanish—for reducing worker risk to the coronavirus. Access the Pallet Enterprise LinkedIn Group to keep up with the latest coronavirus developments. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8133689/ more...
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Tale of Two Numbers – Employment Challenge and Paycheck Protection Program Overview - Apr 3, 2020
Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act relief bill passed by Congress aimed at helping the United States overcome the coronavirus pandemic. Part of this package contains loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA). These loans have much better terms than other SBA programs and can be forgiven without repayment if certain rules are followed.; Pallets Are
Part of the Cure!: Our staff is working on an article for the May issue of Pallet Enterprise that celebrates how pallets are a critical part of the COVID-19 response. Please send any pictures or description of how your company is making a difference right now.; Brambles Receives Top Score on Global Sustainability Ranking: The parent company of CHEP, was recently recognized by the Dow Jones’ Barron’s magazine for its track record, and was recognized as the most sustainable company globally.; NEWS IN BRIEF: Employment types in the forestry industry are shifting in Montana. The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment on a proposed rule change. Profile Regional Lumber Trends: Second Quarter average hardwood lumber price graphs over the past year are included this week. more...
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State of the Industry – Part I: Consolidation Amid Industry Growth - Mar 27, 2020
The industry landscape is changing. Increasingly, pallet customers are looking for fewer suppliers where they can have strong national or regional companies manage their pallet programs.; COVID-19 Pallet User White Paper: The purpose of this special report is to give a warning to the pallet using community about the potential for pallet delivery disruption.; Scammer Hits Pallet Enterprise Advertisers, Highlights Cyber Security Concerns During COVID-19: Increasingly employees are working from home, which means that threats are up. This incident highlights the need for everyone to remain vigilant during these times.; DHS Recognizes Pallets and Wood Products as Critical Infrastructure: Whether to consider pallet and containers as critical infrastructure is up to state and local authorities. It is not, nor should it be considered to be, a federal directive. more...
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Tips for Pallet Recyclers to Respond to Coronavirus Threat - Mar 24, 2020
The world has changed a lot since the industry met in early March in Naples, Florida at the Annual Leadership Conference. We have put together a useful and practical guide in developing a game plan to address COVID-19 impacts.; COVID-19 Pallet User White Paper: We have included as a separate pdf attachment this special report designed for pallet users and pallet buyers. It can also be downloaded from the Recycle Record/Pallet Profile online portal.; Recycle Bits: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has identified the pallet sector as “Critical Infrastructure” for the nation’s COVID-19 response. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) suspended trucking hours of service regulations for drivers transporting emergency relief in response to the coronavirus emergency.; Brambles Receives Top Score on Global Sustainability Ranking: The parent company of CHEP was recently recognized and received the highest score, becoming the most sustainable company globally.; Virginia Tech Analysis Indicates Continued Market Growth for Wood Pallets: The industry produced 513 million new wood pallets in 2016 which is a 21% increase since 2011. more...
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COVID-19 Pallet Buyer and User White Paper - Mar 23, 2020
Best practices guide for pallet users during the COVID-19 crisis in regards to pallet purchases and planning. This White Paper encourages companies to buy extra safety stock and to improve communications to ensure pallet delivery as the supply chain is stressed. more...
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Tips for Pallet Company Coronavirus Response - Mar 20, 2020
This week even very small pallet companies are probably seeing the need to get a plan in action. You have been through a lot in the past to make it in the pallet industry. You will get through this! COVID-19 Impacts Global Supply Chains & Manufacturing Operations: The best thing that companies can do is simply know their supply chain risks, and preemptively develop mitigation approaches. It can also be helpful to consider increasing the levels of buffer inventory.; Forest Products Industry Events Delayed, Postponed or Canceled Due to Coronavirus Restrictions: EXPO Richmond, which was scheduled for May 1-2 at the Richmond Raceway Complex will not be held as previously planned.; NEWS IN BRIEF: About 70% of China’s transport vehicles were back on the road the first week in March. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration suspended trucking hours of service regulations for drivers transporting emergency relief in response to the coronavirus emergency. A small levy on pallet users could help to offset the environmental impact of freight on the world’s oceans.
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