Governments and Private Entities Alike Reaffirm Their Support of Biomass for Energy - Aug 4, 2016
The Maine state legislature formed a special commission to analyze the state’s struggling biomass industry and to develop solutions to keep it afloat.: Megafires Harm Spotted Owls, Study Shows: Conversely, research showed that restoring forests by reducing fuel loads aids the forest ecosystem and benefits the spotted owl.; Michael John O’Malley Passes Away: He was part of the family-owned P.T. O’Malley Lumber Company and died from cancer.; Conference Offers Look into the Future of the U.S. Hardwood Sector: It is scheduled for November 2-3, 2016 in Princeton, West Virginia.; EPA Issues Final Formaldehyde Rules For Wood Products: The new rules limit exposure to formaldehyde by requiring new testing and certification requirements.; News in Brief: Both the U.S. and Canadian governments remain at an impasse over a new softwood lumber agreement. CHEP UK & Ireland has won its fourth consecutive RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Award.
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Plastic Pallet Thefts Drawing Attention - Jul 29, 2016
While some scavengers provide a real service most people that have been surveilled are not legitimate and are stealing some of the assets.; A Planned, Well-Organized Recycling Yard Contributes to Profitability: Many shop owners do not seem to understand the cost of operating with a yard that is not organized.; Kamps Pallets Acquires Custom Pallet in Charlotte, North Carolina: Custom chose Kamps because of its commitment to growth and compatibility to the mindset it had when the company was in operation.; OSHA to Increase Penalties in August: Moving forward, OSHA will continue to adjust its penalties for inflation each year based on the Consumer Price Index. more...
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PalletOne Forms Transport Subsidiary - Jul 28, 2016
The objective is to expand PalletOne’s tractor-trailer fleet and its logistics services to customers.; MFPA Works to Educate Our Young People about Forestry and the Forest Products Industry: The GROW exhibit is now part of the Science Center which is said to have over one million visitors annually from many states and countries.; Jim Williams of Bay State Pallet Suddenly Passes Away: Jim was one of the early entries into pallet recycling when he started his company in 1979. more...
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U.S. Senators Call for Tough Stance on Softwood Lumber Negotiations - Jul 22, 2016
The Senate letter underlines that a strong lumber industry is essential to the U.S. economy, and securing fair trade in lumber is of critical importance.; Starbucks Sues over Moldy Pallets: The company has sued for $5.3 million in damages because of the destruction of coffee beans in a Starbucks warehouse.; Focusing on Outcomes Versus Products: In order to be truly outcome-centric, it’s apparent that you must stay flexible and in tune to trends and changes in the industry. more...
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CLT: Tall Wood Construction Shows Promise for Low-Grade Material - Jul 14, 2016
For the last century, steel and concrete has been the mainstay of tall building construction. But researchers have proven the effectiveness of special wood panels product called cross-laminated timber.; Kamps Pallets Acquires Custom Pallet in Charlotte, North Carolina: Jamie Gilbert, CEO/owner of Custom Pallet Gilbert chose Kamps because of its competitive bid, commitment to growth and compatibility to the mindset he had when running the company.; NWPCA Adds Former NHLA Executive: Mark Barford has joined the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association as its senior director of business partnerships.; Plastic Pallet Thefts Drawing Attention: A number of groups are hot in pursuit of scavengers. This includes major retailers, brewers, soda companies, product manufacturers and more.; Topco Associates LLC and iGPS Logistics Launch Total Pallet Management Program: TPM services are designed to improve dock efficiency, maximize value, and re-establish control of pallet assets back to the retailer without operational disruption. more...
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Pallet Nails and Changes in Wire Rod Prices - Jul 8, 2016
Prices have settled to a more normal level although they are up compared to late last year.; Wildfire Forecast Points to Continued Danger: The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) suggests this could be another active fire season for America’s forests.; Pallet People Serve Our Industry through the Pallet Association Board: The Pallet Profile wants to recognize and thank the people who were elected this past March to serve on the NWPCA board of directors. more...
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IFCO Settles Sexual Orientation Discrimination Case - Jul 1, 2016
Pallet Companies has agreed to pay $202,200 and provide significant equitable relief to settle a lawsuit.; Pallet Foundation Continues Outreach, Research Efforts: The organization has done a number of things this year, such as contacting university packaging programs along with promoting the overall environmental benefits of wood pallets.; Top Government Leaders Issue Statement on Softwood Lumber Negotiations: Canadian and U.S. governments remain committed to engaging in talks with the hopes of reaching a deal before the grace period ends in October.; News Briefs: The EPA recently decided not to issue additional regulations to address storm water discharges from forest roads under the Clean Water Act (CWA). FCO North America recently announced it has signed more than 130 growers to participate in its wood grain reusable plastic containers (RPCs) program.; Quarterly Graph Lumber Trends: A review of the hardwood market in five regions of the country. more...
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Environmentalists Raise Concerns about the Effectiveness of ISPM-15 - Jun 28, 2016
They claim that ISPM-15 is not effective enough to thwart some wood pests and suggest the only truly workable solution is to outright ban solid wood packaging coming from other countries into the United States.; PECO Pallet Taps New CEO: The appointment of Joseph Dagnese, formerly the president of Con-Way Freight was announced.; What Has Happened to the GMA Pallet in Our Industry?: Today, it can vary significantly and mainly means a 48x40 footprint size, and as a result, recyclers will see all kinds entering their yards. more...
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Trucking Trends Indicate Soft Conditions - Jun 24, 2016
With three consecutive months of price declines, the domestic truckload market continues to face softer demand and excess capacity.; Counterfeit EPAL Pallets Seized in Belgium: Fraudulent pallets are usually missing the EPAL control staple, and almost without exception have significant quality defects.; Canada’s Wood Industry Rebounds Thank to Strengthening U.S. Housing Market: The resurgence is expected to remain the key driver for improving demand for Canadian wood products along with a weakened Canadian dollar which will give Canadian wood exporters a competitive edge. more...
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Environmentalists and Scientists Take Aim at Wood Packaging Imports - Jun 16, 2016
The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies has released a study identifying invasive forest pests as one of the top environmental hazards for forest health in the United States.; Changes Brewing for Profile, Let Us Know Your Thoughts: We need your help to ensure that what we report meets your needs. Please complete the survey form included in this issue.; Softwood Lumber Talks Going Nowhere: Both President Obama and Prime Minister Trudeau indicated earlier this year that the two nations would develop a framework that both sides could accept. more...
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