ALSC Adopts Heat Treatment Process Modifications - Nov 14, 2014
The process modifications relate to inspections and holding up loads for verification.; Virginia Tech Researchers Demonstrate Efficacy of Pest Treatment System: Researchers from the College of Naturals Resources and Environment have developed a vacuum-steam process to kill snails and other pests that could move around the world on wood packaging material (WPM).; New Brief: The American Lumber Standard Committee recently established the Wood Packaging Material Advisory Committee (WPMAC) as a forum for interested parties to provide input on the domestic heat treatment certification program. more...
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NWPCA Recycler Conference Offers Food for Thought - Nov 7, 2014
Attendees overwhelmingly agreed that times are good in the pallet industry with most companies reporting being busy even though core supplies remain tight.; 2014 Election Recap: Two major political voices in the industry both offered their quick view of the recent GOP landslide.; Emerald Ash Borer Broadens its Appetite: Signs are that the pest has now begun to spread to another species of tree, the white fringetree.; Forest Service to Award Grants to Expand Wood Energy and Wood Products: Proposals will be evaluated through the Wood Innovations Program to help successful applicants increase or stimulate markets.; Virginia Logging Leader Passes Away: Jim Mooney, the executive director of the Virginia Loggers Association, recently died.; IFCO Releases Report on Microbial Activity Testing: Research conducted has found that reusable plastic containers (RPCs) tend to have less microbial activity than cardboard boxes used to transport fresh produce.; NEWS BRIEFS: High demand for exhibit space has required an expansion of the floor plan for EXPO 2015 in Atlanta. Global paper and board production advanced 0.8% to reach a new record level of 403 million tons in 2013. more...
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End User Survey Suggests Increase in Recycled Pallet and Rental Activity - Oct 31, 2014
Not surprisingly, price remains the key concern for pallet users when it comes to their pallet purchases.; iGPS Logistics Wins Part of Poland Spring Natural Water Business: The company has agreed with Nestlé Waters North America to introduce iGPS pallets to customers throughout the U.S. Northeast.; Pallet Paranoia – Thoughts on Sanitation and Certification: The actual rate of contamination incidents related to pallets is small. The big reason is that food and pharmaceutical products are designed to have protective product packaging around them. more...
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Pallet Paranoia – Thoughts on Sanitation and Certification - Oct 30, 2014
You may have many reasons to be paranoid about food safety. But in reality, pallets are not really part of the problem.; Commerce Releases Preliminary Determination in Countervailing Duty Cases for Pallet and Construction Nails: Overall, we are encouraging you to discuss the situation with your nail supplier and budget for some modest cost increases. But we do not believe there will be major price spikes even if duties are imposed.; AUCTION November 14th. LPS ANNUAL INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE December 6th. more...
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OSHA Proposes New Reporting Requirements for Severe Injuries - Oct 23, 2014
This rule requires employers to notify OSHA when an employee is killed on the job or suffers a work-related hospitalization, amputation or loss of an eye.; Pellet Shipments to Europe from North America Level Off: While Western Canada’s shipments to Europe dropped, it expanded into new closer markets in Japan and South Korea.; U.S. Exports Record Volume of Southern Pine Lumber to China: Projected increases are a ten-fold since the U.S. wood products industry began promoting this species. more...
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End User Survey Suggests Dip in New Pallet Demand and Significant Increase in Pallet Rental Interest - Oct 16, 2014
There are a number of changes this year that should be of interest to pallet companies.; EPAL Launches a New Half Pallet on the Market: The new pallet came into being as the result of active discussions with trade and industry users and has been field tested. more...
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Italian Pallet Market Review – Same Challenges Just Better and Worse - Oct 9, 2014
The overall pallet market has suffered over the last year as the economy has slumped thanks to high taxation and a pull back on business investment and overall consumer spending.; Business Cost Estimates for 2015: Projections suggest a mixed bag of both up and down.; Lack of First-Time Home Buyers and Low Single-Family Home Sales are Biggest Contributors to Sluggish Housing Market: The nation’s housing market is improving, but slowly.; Timber Harvests in U.S. and Canada Up Again: Increases have for four straight years from 2009 to 2013.; NEWS BRIEFS: Canfor Corporation has announced the purchase of the operating assets of Southern Lumber Company, Inc. - Western Forest Products Inc. has announced the consolidation of its Nanaimo-area sawmill operations. more...
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White & Co. Announce Block Pallet Design Capabilities for Best Pallet™ and Best Load™ Software - Oct 2, 2014
With the introduction of version 2.1, customers can use Best Pallet to design almost any wood pallet.; iGPS Logistics Wins Part of Poland Spring Business: The company has agreed with Nestlé Waters North America to introduce iGPS pallets as the shipping platform.; Quarterly Profile Regional Lumber Trends; James Crowe Passes Away Leaving a Legacy of Family and Friends in the Pallet Industry: James Crowe passed away on September 23 after having had a number of health issues.; Former P&G Executive Named Senior Advisor to PECO Pallet Board: Keith Harrison is now a senior advisor to its board.; News Briefs: Brambles Ltd. plans to rebrand its IFCO pallet recycling division to the CHEP name. The Canadian Pallet Council (CPC) board of directors has announced that the organization will shut down by the end of the second quarter of 2015. more...
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Brambles to Rebrand IFCO’s Pallet Division with CHEP Name - Sep 30, 2014
The name change will only impact the white-wood division controlled by CHEP in the USA.; CPC Closure Planned for Early 2015: he Canadian Pallet Council has finally raised the white flag in surrender.; Pallet Fest Highlights Growing Potential for Pallet Upcycling: This event scheduled for October 11-12 in Denver, Colorado is a perfect example of how pallet companies can work to improve the image of the pallet recycling industry.; Recycle Bits: A fire in Fontana, California, reportedly caused $1 million in damage at a pallet yard. more...
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Pallet Fest Highlights Growing Potential for Pallet Upcycling - Sep 26, 2014
One of the first big festivals in the United States to promote upcycling is being branded around the wooden pallet. This event scheduled for October 11-12 in Denver, Colorado.; CPC Closure Planned for Early 2015: After a tumultuous last few years, the Canadian Pallet Council has finally raised the white flag in surrender.; New Report on Pallet Market in China Market through 2018: The report, “The Pallet Market in China 2014-2018,” predicts the pallet market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9.2% over the period from 2013-2018.; Hardwood Industry Leaders Lobby Congress: Nearly 50 people pounded the halls of congress to attend over 100 meetings including the new vice president of advocacy and external affairs for the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association, Patrick Atagi.; EPAL, an open pallet exchange pool licensed under the European Pallet Association, announced a successful year with the production of 63.5 million wooden pallets, and the repair of 21.5 million more.; The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has condemned remarks about wooden packaging made by an executive of a plastic pallet manufacturer.; Earlier this month a fire in Fontana, California, reportedly caused $1 million in damage at a pallet yard.; Heineken Mexico plans to switch from wooden to plastic pallets by Plásticos Técnicos Mexicanos SA de CV (PTM). more...
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