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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. more...
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Coronavirus Creates Perfect Opportunity to Develop Crisis Response Plan - Mar 13, 2020
It could become much worse than a limited number of isolated cases. This situation is the perfect time to evaluate your crisis response planning and communication strategy at your company.; Virginia Tech Analysis Indicates Continued Market Growth for Wood Pallets: The wood pallet market is going strong. New wooden pallet production increased 21% in 2016 from 2011.; NEWS IN BRIEF: In 2019 EPAL reported an increase of 1% or 1.2 million pallets produced or repaired, versus the previous year. The Professional Loggers of Maine have released a new report that shows that logging and trucking wood together contribute hundreds of millions of dollars to the state economy. It was announced at the recent annual convention of the Truckload Carriers Association in that proposed changes to truckers’ hours of service were sent to the White House on March 2. more...
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Trillion Trees Initiative ‘Feel Good’ Message? - Mar 6, 2020
The idea of planting trees to help fight global warming came from a 2019 study in the journal Science by Swiss researchers. They calculated there is enough land in the world for another 1.2 trillion trees, and planting that many would significantly cool the earth by sequestering about 25% of carbon dioxide emissions in new, growing trees.; NEWS IN BRIEF: Conifex Timber Inc. has announced that it has closed its transaction with an affiliate of Resolute Forest Products Inc. The Reusable Packaging Association has announced that it is seeking responses in its 2020 State of the Reusable Packaging Industry Survey. Crime Stoppers and the Salem, Oregon Police Department are offering a $2,500 cash reward for information that leads to the felony arrest of the person or persons responsible for starting a fire at Oregon Pallet. The New Brunswick Lumber Producers want the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement ratified as quickly as possible. According to a recent article on the FreightWaves website, six trends are set to impact logistics this year. The Florida Forest Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are in a stalemate over how to spend disaster relief money. Hillary Franz, Washington Lands Commissioner, said last week that 100,000 acres of fire- and disease-prone forest land should be thinned annually. The U.S. Forest Service has developed the FireCLIME Vulnerability Assessment Tool to help scientists and decision makers. AUCTION: Onsite and Live Webcast Auction • Inventory of Assets of Hardwood Lumber Producer • Fowler Lumber Company, Gallatin, TN • Tuesday, March 10th, 2020 • 10:00 AM CDT • Gallivan Auctioneers • 317-227-3720; AUCTION: Complete Pallet, Recycling Facility • The Pallet Shop • Thursday, March 12, 2020 • 10 AM CST • 34 Sitka Rd • Milan, TN 38358 • 6 +/- Acres Commercial Land • Associated Auction • 800-598-3651 more...
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China Trade Dispute Update: Tariffs on U.S. Hardwoods to Be Removed - Feb 28, 2020
Some hardwood products will no longer receive a levy and are eligible for refunds.It is not clear at this time if some other hardwoods products will still be taxed.Work is underway to define exactly what that will mean for these products and what the definite tariff rate will be moving forward.; OSHA Electronic Reporting Deadline Approaching: Employers in the pallet industry with more than 20 employees are required to submit 300A data electronically. The deadline is March 2, 2020.; Rose Pallet Announces Ownership Transition, Becomes Fully Women-Owned Enterprise: Alan Rose, the co-founder and CEO of the pallet management and brokerage firm has transitioned his ownership interest to co-owners Mia Allen and Amy Olson.; NEWS BRIEFS: A massive fire broke out and was contained recently at the BDL Supply pallet factory in South Charleston, Ohio.; AUCTION: Onsite and Live Webcast Auction • Inventory of Assets of Hardwood Lumber Producer • Fowler Lumber Company, Gallatin, TN • Tuesday, March 10th, 2020 • 10:00 AM CDT • Gallivan Auctioneers • 317-227-3720; AUCTION: Complete Pallet, Recycling Facility • The Pallet Shop • Thursday, March 12, 2020 • 10 AM CST • 34 Sitka Rd • Milan, TN 38358 • 6 +/- Acres Commercial Land • Associated Auction • 800-598-3651 more...
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Independent Research Suggests Wood Rates Better Than Plastic for the Environment - Feb 21, 2020
As the only peer-reviewed, LCA study on pooled wood vs. plastic usage, this research seeks to provide unbiased analysis. The good news is that wood pallets have a competitive and compelling ecological story to tell.; News in Brief: Researchers have developed a method of protecting lumber from water and mold that could replace conventional pressure treating. A new technology that destroys pests in wood using radio frequency (RF) energy is close to reaching the market. Seneca Sawmill in Eugene, Oregon, was recently featured on a local news segment and was identified as a being a staple of the community. more...
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Pallet Focus – WPA Roundup – Fires, Wood Waste, Labor Concerns & More - Feb 21, 2020
The speakers spoke about developments within the WPA as its board has developed a strategic plan moving forward. In addition, pallet fires have become a major concern, especially in the West.; Wood Beats Out Plastic in Independent LCA Research: This is the first academic, peer-reviewed study to compare the life-cycle environmental impacts of different pallets in use, and it was performed without external funding that could potentially bias the findings.; CHEP Revenue Up in 1H20 Results: Seeking to lower costs, CHEP has pushed through a new recycler compensation program as well as lumber procurement initiatives. Labor and property costs continued to increase, and CHEP has been passing along these higher costs. more...
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Pallet Focus – WPA Review, Part III - Feb 14, 2020
A panel of industry experts spoke on wood waste residuals and potential markets. The following are some of the key concepts discussed by the panel.; Pallet Repair Surpasses New Pallet Production in the UK: For another successive year, repair/reuse has risen sharply andnow represents a greater volume of the U.K. market than new production, according TIMCON.; OSHA Increases Penalty Rates: The new monetary penalties will be nearly 2% higher.; OSHA Priorities for 2020: A number could impact the pallet industry, Powered Industrial Trucks, Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Walking-Working Surfaces.; Conner Industries Opens New Manufacturing Plant: The Tulsa facility has quick access to I-44 and is positioned to serve customers in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kansas.; EPAL Develops New Half Pallet Design: The new layout of EPAL 7 half pallet perfectly meets the needs of European logistics. systems. more...
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Pallet Focus – WPA Review, Part II - Feb 7, 2020
Continuing a review of the topics covered at the Western Pallet Association annual meeting in California in January, one of the most interesting speakers was Carly Taylor, the co-owner of Oregon Pallets. She spoke on a devastating fire that hit the company’s Salem headquarters location last fall.; US to Lower Canada Softwood Lumber Duties in August: While duties will continue to be assessed until a resolution to the ongoing trade dispute, a lower rate could ease the burden on material coming into the United States from Canada. more...
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Pallet Focus – WPA Review, Part I - Jan 31, 2020
Pallet fires have become a major concern, especially in the West. And the issue was a hot topic at the Western Pallet Association (WPA) meeting in January. The WPA meeting is truly one of the best ways to get your feet wet in networking with others in the industry.; Mike Gilles, a Friend to the Pallet Industry, Passes Away: After joining Brewer, Inc. in 1973, Mike was involved in every aspect of the business. Eventually Mike bought the company in the late 1970s from Clarence Brewer who owned the company at the time. more...
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Recyclers Consider Options as New CHEP ARP Policies Set to Take Effect Nationwide - Jan 24, 2020
Nationwide the policies are set to take effect for all recyclers in March 2020. How can a recycler legally respond? Every company has to decide how it plans to deal with these recent developments.; Reward Offered in Oregon Pallet Fire: A four-alarm fire has been ruled arson. The Salem Police Department is asking for the public’s help to solve the crime. more...
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