State of the Pallet Industry Part III Federal Regulators on the Warpath - Apr 15, 2016
Heading into the home stretch of the Obama administration it looks as if federal regulators are turning up enforcement.; New Nature’s Packaging Video Unveiled: The video covers the positive environmental aspects of wood packaging materials. more...
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Federal Authorities Prosecute Another Recycler for ISPM-15 Mark Fraud - Apr 8, 2016
Atlas Wood Products of San Diego, California entered a guilty plea for the creation of counterfeit industry-issued certificates in violation of the Plant Protection Act.; What a Deal! EXPO Richmond: The cost is minimal, and the event will be held May 13-14 at the Richmond Raceway Complex in Virginia. more...
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Labor Concerns Mount for Pallet Industry: State of the Industry – Part 2 - Apr 1, 2016
Now there is a major push in states to increase the minimum wage.; Study Hails Hygiene of Wood Packaging for Food: Despite being porous, wood has a stronger anti-microbial effect than other materials.; Fire Drill and Training Best Practices: The results can certainly be tragic when workers aren’t prepared for emergencies.; News in Brief: A competition will recognize the best use and repurpose of materials from a pallet. Environmental groups plan to sue on behalf of northern long-eared bats claiming logging causes destruction of the bat’s habitat.; Regional Lumber Trends: Graphs illustrate the average lumber prices over the past year. more...
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EEOC Sues IFCO over Alleged Discrimination - Mar 31, 2016
This is among the first federal discrimination lawsuits based on sexual orientation that has been filed.; OSHA Fines Expected to Rise This Summer: The new levels could jump by as much as 80%.; Kasich Visits Lima Pallet,
Highlights Industry on National TV: The Republican governor of Ohio, who is bidding for the GOP nomination for president, attended the event broadcast by MSNBC.; IFCO Ships New Wood Grain RPCs: The move is to tap into consumer trends preferring the appeal of wood packaging with the benefits of plastic crates. more...
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Outlook Flat for N.A. Forest Industry - Mar 25, 2016
One bright spot: In Latin America, increasing per capita paper use will improve demand, but it will be offset by weak economic growth.; ALSC Names New President:American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) appointed Tom Searles to be the interim president.; Eastern Forests Less Resistant to Drought, Fire: Drought-sensitive, fire-intolerant tree species, such as maple, birch and hemlock, have become more prominent. more...
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Leaders Indicate New Softwood Lumber Agreement in the Works - Mar 18, 2016
Both the top leaders of the United States and Canada indicated that a compromise is in development over the most contentious trade issue between the two countries.; Kasich Visits Lima Pallet: The Ohio company, located less than 100 miles northwest of Columbus, hosted a town hall campaign event for Republican.; Police Offer Reward to Catch Pallet Arsonist: This individual is alleged to have started a fire at a pallet yard in Fontana, California. more...
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EEOC Sues IFCO Systems over Alleged Discrimination - Mar 11, 2016
This is among the first federal sex discrimination lawsuits based on sexual orientation that has been filed.; OSHA Fines Expected to Rise This Summer: The new levels could be staggering and jump by as much as 80%.; Effective Strategies for Crisis Communication: Being ready for any situation is helpful when the unexpected arises.; Social Media Lands TV Coverage for Pallet Company: Nazareth Pallet Inc. landed a spot on a PBS television show because of a strong website and social media presence. more...
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State of the Pallet Industry – Part 1 What’s Your Vision? - Mar 4, 2016
While growth may be a primary goal, you have to know how to achieve that growth.; Are You Legal?: If you are making copies and forwarding it to others without permission, that is a violation of federal copyright law.; Appalachian Hardwoods Are Healthier Choice than Formaldehyde-laced Flooring: An organic compound used in the production of industrial resins, formaldehyde has been consistently linked in carcinogenic theories.; A Pallet House: Some people are looking at making small shelters using pallets. more...
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Housing Update: Permits Issued for Single-Family Units Trending Up - Feb 26, 2016
While the private housing sector is showing some improvement, “most housing data categories, construction and new sales remain far less than historical averages."; NWPCA Continues Working on Fire Code Solutions: A key focus has been codes regulating outdoor storage of wood pallets.; Bill Nelson Passes Away, Leaves a Fantastic Legacy: Bill was responsible for automating much of the manufacturing processes at W.B. Nelson to increase its efficiency and move toward less labor intensive manufacturing. more...
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Rental Giant Announces Growth, Bad News for White-Wood Suppliers - Feb 26, 2016
A primary driver of U.S. growth was new business wins in the pallet pooling operations resulting from conversion of a number of smaller customers in the U.S. grocery sector.; NWPCA Continues Working on Fire Code Solutions: A key focus has been codes regulating outdoor storage of wood pallets.; Lean, Mean Fighting Machine: Complexity and confusion is one primary reason why some lean initiatives fail.; Dave Lee to Step Down as PECO CEO: Lee is known for his discipline in running a tight supply chain and looking for manageable growth. more...
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