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Recyclers and CHEP Battle in the Court Over California Law and Fair Compensation - Sep 19, 2025
Several individual cases in California are now being consolidated under one major legal challenge from several members of the North American Pallet Association (NAPA). CHEP has sued this group in state court claiming conversion, interference with CHEP’s possession of its pallets, unfair trade practices, among other allegations.; MMH Pallet Survey Highlights Changing Environment: While many of the trends this year are holding to historical norms, there does seem to be a growing need for quality pallets due to more automation in the supply chain. more...
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Recyclers and CHEP Battle in Court Over California Law and Fair Compensation - Sep 19, 2025
Several individual cases in California are now being consolidated under one major legal challenge from several members of the North American Pallet Association (NAPA). CHEP has sued this group in state court claiming conversion, interference with CHEP’s possession of its pallets, unfair trade practices, among other allegations.; Freight Market Remains in the Doldrums: It appears the trade war has taken a toll on shipments as well as the general economic malaise affecting the country.; Pallet Foundation Makes Second Call for EPD Data Submissions: Your participation is desperately needed to reach the total goal required for an effective EPD representing approximated industry totals. This call particularly goes out to new pallet producers in the United States.; Forest Service Announces Millions in Grants to Boost Timber Production: The program is designed to help businesses, nonprofits, and state, local, and tribal governments make use of trees, downed vegetation, and other hazardous fuels that would otherwise go to waste or fuel catastrophic wildfires.; Mid-South Pallet Theft Highlights the Need for Greater Pallet Security and Education: Given the tightening of used pallet supply in some major metro areas, the industry should not be surprised if scavengers become more aggressive. Having lighting and security alarms can be beneficial.; NEWS IN BRIEF: U.S. Supreme Court has announced that it will take up the legality of Trump tariff policies and presidential authority. The USDA is investing more than $8 million for five new projects. more...
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Analysts Suggest Modest Retail Holiday Growth For Year - Sep 12, 2025
Where will shoppers go? There was some disagreement on this issue. Deloitte predicted that the biggest gainer will be e-commerce retailers, growing at a healthy pace. Shoppers are going to be looking for bargains and ways to save money even though many still have enough disposable income to make for a decent holiday season.; NEWS IN BRIEF: The NWPCA has selected Kate Doherty as its new director of government affairs. General Pallets and Southland Manufacturing have rebranded as River States Pallets & Crates. more...
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MMH Pallet Survey Highlights Changing Materials Handling Environment - Sep 5, 2025
Key concerns in order of importance when it comes to pallet quality are: broken or damaged components, squareness, protruding nails, dimension tolerances and deflection. These are the key quality concerns that pallet producers need to be aware of when it comes to inspecting finished pallets.; NEWS IN BRIEF: U.S. inbound container traffic increased by 3.2% in July. The SFPA has actively communicated its concerns regarding the EUDR to U.S. officials. Auction: September 16, 2025 • 9am EDT • 763 E. Miller Road, Mio, MI 48647. Notched #1 grade Pallet Stringers. Trucking Available. This auction provides an excellent opportunity to purchase high-quality pallet stringers in bulk. We’re excited to announce that we will be holding lumber auctions on a regular schedule—every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. www.BrightStarAuctions.com • Call Eugene: 574-622-8190 more...
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Despite Uncertain Business Environment, Brambles Reports Solid Sales and Profit Growth - Aug 29, 2025
Contributing to its recent success includes net new business wins and the ability to raise or maintain upward pricing, which offset lower like-for-like volume decline from existing customers. In addition, CHEP was able to improve asset efficiency while the costs of new pallets dropped.; Trump Administration Reaches Trade Agreement Framework with EU: Overall, the U.S. will limit tariffs to 15% on most EU imports. The agreement recognizes that products coming from the United States pose a negligible risk to global deforestation. more...
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European Pallet Association Suggests EUDR Doesn’t Apply to Most Pallet Situations - Aug 22, 2025
FEFPEB clarified the rules requiring a deforestation product declaration only apply when pallets are first placed onto the market, not as pallets are moving through supply chains with products under load or for repair or reuse.; Data Shows Strong Tree Growth in America's Appalachian Forests: The opposite of deforestation is true as hardwood forests have increased their growth to removals by more than 15%.; ONLINE ONLY ABSOLUTE AUCTION! Premium Cut Lumber Auction. September 2, 2025 • 9am EDT • 763 E. Miller Road, Mio, MI 48647. Notched #1 grade Pallet Stringers. Two loads of mulch. This auction provides an excellent opportunity to purchase high-quality pallet stringers in bulk. We’re excited to announce that we will be holding lumber auctions on a regular schedule—every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. www.BrightStarAuctions.com • Call Eugene: 574-622-8190 more...
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Strategies for Pallet Companies to Prepare for Immigration Raids – Pt. 2 - Aug 15, 2025
It all starts with employers and workers knowing their rights. Companies can educate workers and prepare them just in case Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents come to the door. Firstly, remain silent. You are not obligated to divulge information regarding your birthplace or immigration status.; 48forty Letter Challenges Narrative in the Bloomberg Article: While the letter was limited on facts or clear rebuttals of specific assertions in the article, it does suggest that the company is profitable and is confident in its path forward to continue to deliver on its promises to customers and vendor partners. When contacted by the Recycle Record, 48forty declined to provide any comment about its debt or process with creditors.; Kamps Pallets Opens New Iowa Facility, Expanding to Service Greater Omaha Area: The Council Bluffs location will continue to provide comprehensive pallet solutions to a wide array of major industries in the region, including food manufacturing and meat processing, baking, paper manufacturing, and chemical manufacturing.; Tax Provisions Benefit Business Investment: There are both good and bad aspects of President Trump’s tax and budget bill. These new tax provisions take effect this year giving companies the opportunity to rethink their capital investment strategy this year as well as into the future. more...
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Tax Provisions to Know About in the Big Beautiful Bill - Aug 15, 2025
There are both good and bad aspects of the bill when it comes to small businesses and the overall business environment. The OBBBA will significantly raise the federal debt, which could cause some long-term economic issues for the dollar. But without the bill, Americans would have faced a major tax hike at the end of the year.; PECO Pallet Receives Green Leadership Award: PECO’s pooled pallet system supports a circular supply chain model by emphasizing reuse, repair, and recycling, helping reduce dependence on single-use alternatives. more...
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Trump Administration Further Modifies Reciprocal Tariffs, Canada to Invest in Domestic Lumber Market - Aug 8, 2025
According to the White House, products from the European Union, Japan and South Korea will be taxed at 15% percent, while imports from Taiwan, Vietnam and Bangladesh will be taxed at 20%. A special tariff rate of 50% will be imposed on India in about three weeks as punishment for India’s purchase of Russian oil.; Kamps Pallets Opens New Iowa Facility, Expands to Service Greater Omaha Area: Located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the plant has over 150,000 square feet of usable space for machinery and an extensive pallet inventory. This substantial increase in size was a primary driver for the move.; ONLINE ONLY ABSOLUTE AUCTION! Premium Cut Lumber Auction. August 19, 2025 • 9am EDT • 763 E. Miller Road, Mio, MI 48647. Notched #1 grade Pallet Stringers w/ 99% Usability Guarantee. This auction provides an excellent opportunity to purchase high-quality pallet stringers in bulk. We’re excited to announce that we will be holding lumber auctions on a regular schedule—every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. www.BrightStarAuctions.com • Call Eugene: 574-622-8190 more...
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Logistics Trends and Palletization – Part 2 - Aug 1, 2025
Palletization is not disappearing, but it is evolving. The reality is that bulk handling still needs pallets. More supply chains will likely become increasingly complex – a hybrid approach where pallets are used alongside totes, trays, and smart handling systems.; Commerce Announces Final Anti-dumping Results for Softwood Canadian Lumber Imports: The decision this week to raise duties also includes a requirement for Canadian companies to retroactively remit duties for products shipped to the United States since Jan.1, 2023. Canadian officials have talked about the potential to craft a new Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA). more...
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