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Legislative Update: Wrapping Up 2015 - Dec 18, 2015
Congress recently posted the $1.1 trillion, 2,009 page omnibus spending package. The Hardwood Federation has worked diligently over the past year on several issues that were being considered as riders to the final package. Here is a breakdown of where some of the key issues ended up.; U.S. Government Highlights Climate Change in Forest Management: Federal officials pointed to efforts by private companies to prioritize sourcing commodities in responsible ways that limit deforestation and illegal logging and encouraging sustainable practices.; Holiday Schedule: Pallet Profile will not be published January 1, 2016, according to our regular schedule. The Profile will resume its regular schedule and will be published again on January 8, 2016. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our readers! more...
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WORLD Pallet Targets U.S. Market, Seeks to Solve Standardization Dilemma - Dec 11, 2015
The U.S. pallet market needs workable quality standards that can help differentiate a good from a bad pallet.; NWPCA Releases Details on 2016 ALC: Annual Leadership Conference to be held March 2-4 at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel in Orlando, Florida.; News in Brief: The National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) has released version 5.2 of its Pallet Design System™ (PDS) software. more...
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Start the Year off Right at the WPA Annual Meeting - Dec 3, 2015
The meeting will take place from January 15-19, 2016 at Rancho Las Palmas Resort in Rancho Mirage, California.; How to Add Pizzazz to Your Training Sessions: Safety managers, supervisors or other trainers should do their best to make training sessions as interesting and engaging as possible.; PalletOne Division Acquires Wood Treatment Facilities: Sunbelt Forest Products has announced the purchase of two pressure treated wood facilities from Southeast Wood Treating of Montgomery, Alabama. more...
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Challenging Times Calls for Smart Bidding - Nov 30, 2015
A lack of supply has led a number of companies, particularly larger players with regional or national accounts, to bid up the price of pallet cores.; Start the Year off Right at the WPA Annual Meeting: It will take place from January 15-19, 2016 at Rancho Las Palmas Resort in Rancho, Mirage, California. The event starts on Saturday with golf and a reception.; Federal Authorities Extend EAB Ban Across All of North Carolina: Specifically, the interstate movement of EAB-host wood and wood products from the quarantined areas in North Carolina is regulated. more...
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Winter 2015 Housing Market Review - Nov 25, 2015
The U.S. housing market is recovering slowly, but it is far from healthy.; Industry Leader Passes Away: The president of the American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC), John H. McDaniel passed away on November 15, 2015.; OSHA Seeks Comment on Updated Guidelines: Key principles include finding and fixing hazards before they cause injury or illness, and making sure that workers have a voice in safety and health matters. more...
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Bulk Pallet Nail Prices Soften in North America - Nov 20, 2015
In late July and early August a significant downward movement on nail prices brought the cost of a 50lb. box of bulk nails down about a dollar a box.; California Pallet Company Seeks Sustainability Certification: Commercial Lumber & Pallet, headquartered in City of Industry, California has obtained re-certification through the Sustainability Forestry Initiative (SFI). more...
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Two Forest Product Giants Merge - Nov 12, 2015
Weyerhaeuser Co. will acquire Plum Creek creating a combined company with an equity value of $23 billion.; Update on Waters of the U.S. Rule: The resolution seeks to block the implementation of the rule intended to redefine how federal regulations under the Clean Water Act impact farmers, forest landowners and others. more...
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Jeff McBee Tribute - Nov 5, 2015
The outpouring of kind words and support from many across the industry about the recent passing away of Jeff McBee is truly amazing.; Federal Authorities Extend EAB Ban Across All of North Carolina: The interstate movement of firewood from quarantined areas is an especially high-risk pathway for the spread of EAB.; CHEP Canada Receives Safety Award: A safety publication gave the company its silver award for Canada’s safest employer in the retail and services sector. more...
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NWPCA Meets with Fire Code Organization - Oct 30, 2015
The association recently met with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and served as industry experts and commented on fire code proposals submitted by a fire safety consultant working for the NWPCA.; Brambles Faces Financial Headwinds: The parent company behind CHEP USA and IFCO Systems, Brambles Ltd. reported that sales revenue dropped 2% compared to the corresponding period for the previous financial year.; Pallet Companies Branch Out into New Areas at PACK EXPO: If you are thinking of expanding your product mix to include other unit load related items, several exhibitors at the show had signs at their booths to indicate they were looking for distributors.; Walmart U.S. Will Use Wood Grain RPCs from IFCO for Produce: The RPCs are expected to provide superior merchandising opportunities because they can transition easily from transport to being used in in-store displays. more...
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USDA Terminates Hardwood Checkoff - Oct 29, 2015
Jeff Edwards, co-chairman of the U.S. Hardwood Industry Coalition, said, “I welcome this long overdue news.”; Tips for Rewarding Employees without Breaking the Bank: And when workers are engaged they are more likely to put forth even more effort.; News Briefs: The American Wood Council (AWC) and Canadian Wood Council (CWC) have partnered with the Building Materials Reuse Association (BMRA) to develop a new website. more...
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