Arson Prevention Tips, Suspicious Fires Raise Concerns for Pallet Plants - Sep 23, 2016
You should be thinking about what you can do to reduce the likelihood that a vandal or even an upset former employee decides to make you the next target.; HR and Wage Survey Announced: Receiving a free report is something you only get by participating, and it is something that will help you as you try to tackle the challenge of finding and keeping good people.; Innovators and Leaders Assemble to Discuss the Future of the Hardwood Industry: The conference, to be held at the Forest Service’s Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC) in Princeton, WV on November 2 - 3, 2016. more...
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Workforce Dynamics Present Labor Challenges - Sep 16, 2016
For an industry like the pallet sector, it will continue to be difficult to find the talent needed in both the office and the production floor to keep things running well.; Softwood Lumber Negotiations Remain Deadlocked: It appears that the Obama administration would be more apt to deal than whoever the successor will be in the White House.; New Briefs: Scott Pallets has acquired Northern Case Supplies. The European Union is being prompted to close loopholes that encourage wood fuel pellet imports from the Southeastern United States. more...
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New Softwood Lumber Agreement Going Nowhere Fast - Sep 8, 2016
If the two sides cannot, it would raise the specter of higher U.S. tariffs.; Profile Upgrades System, Offers Benefits But May Cause Access Issues in the Short Term: We apologize for any inconvenience as we move content from the old Adobe Flash-based system to HTML 5.; Southwest Michigan Goodwill Industries Sponsored PalletPalooza: Pallets have entered an entirely new arena of applications as people use their imaginations to convert used pallets into a never ending array of interesting and useful products.
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NWPCA Creates Partnership with Forest Products Lab - Sep 1, 2016
This will help align the wooden pallet industry with research capabilities and funding from the federal government.; Housing Rebounding But Boom Remains Way Off: New construction is on the rise, and home sales are in a growth mode.; Ransomware Hits Pallet Industry: This pallet company found that network segmentation helped reduce the spread of the attack.; Shipping Giant Files for Protection, Underscores Global Trade Woes: South Korea’s Hanjin Shipping Co. recently filed for receivership as it faces billions in debt.; more...
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Brambles Recreation: How to Build a Diverse Packaging Solutions Provider - Aug 29, 2016
Tom Gorman, the outgoing CEO of Brambles, did guide Brambles Ltd. through some tough times and helped the company focus on its core business.; Northwest Pallet and PECO Lawsuits Drag On: The two companies have filed lawsuits against each other over fair compensation for return, handling and logistics fees involved with PECO-marked pallets.; Jim Williams of Bay State Pallet Suddenly Passes Away: Jim served in the army during the Vietnam War, and was a member of the Billerica Lodge of Elks #2071.; Load Collapse Shines Focus on Need for Proper Design: A 4-year-old boy had been hurt after a pallet load of bottled water fell on him. The incident occurred at a Colonial Heights Virginia Sam’s Club. more...
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Are Robots in Your Future? Robots Abound in Warehousing and Manufacturing Facilities - Aug 26, 2016
2016 has been a record year for the deployment of robots in North America.; China Institutes Zika Treatment on Shipments, Not Really a Concern for Pallets: Any cargo leaving the United States after August 5, 2016 destined for Chinese ports must now provide proof of mosquito treatment. more...
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Load Collapse at Sam’s Club Highlights Need for Proper Design - Aug 19, 2016
A 4-year-old boy had been hurt after a pallet load of bottled water fell on him.; What Is Happening to Pallet Hardwoods on the West Coast?: There has been a real shortage of alder logs and hence alder pallet lumber.; Canadian Lawmakers Get Special Hearing on Softwood Lumber Dispute: Many in the softwood lumber business expect for U.S. producers to push for duties as soon as possible.; Western Governors Seek Progress on Forest Health Concerns: Montana Governor Steve Bullock has launched a program that will promote Congressional efforts to improve forest management authorities.; OSHA Increases Penalties This Month: OSHA will raise its maximum penalties by 78%.; ONLINE AUCTION: August 24-31. more...
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Leading Chemical Container Suppliers Merge - Aug 11, 2016
Hoover Container Solutions, Ferguson Group and CHEP Catalyst & Chemical Containers are combining to form one mega supplier of catalyst and industrial bulk containers.; CWPCA Western Meeting in September 18-20: The regional meeting will be held at the Cove-Lakeside Resort in West Kelowna, British Columbia.; Ransomware Attacks Should Be on Your Radar Screen: It is a type of malware that usually denies access to a user’s data by encrypting the data until a ransom is paid. more...
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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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