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Investment Firm Buys Northwest Hardwoods - Jul 24, 2014
Littlejohn & Co.recently acquired Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. (NWH) from American Industrial Partners (AIP).; Letter to the Editor Response: Several of the statements made by Mr. Mazur concerning the antidumping and counter-vailing duty cases filed at the end of May are inaccurate.; Webinar Audio Problems: The technical problems were connected to larger issues experienced by the webinar hosting company.; NWPCA Selects New Advocacy Staff: NWPCA recently hired Patrick S. Atagi as vice president of external affairs.; Plastic Lumber Cases Highlight Advertising Claim Concerns: Both companies identified their plastic products as being made entirely of recycled materials.; News Briefs: CHEP has launched a new plastic quarter pallet in Germany. A fire at a plastic packaging recycling plant destroyed a yard full of pallets. A piece of legislation that would fund a more preventative approach to wildfire treatment has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. E-Pellets, LLC has acquired the formerly shuttered Louisiana Pacific OSB mill in Athens, Georgia. more...
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Four Proven Tactics to Create Value and Lessen the Focus on Price - Jul 17, 2014
Knowing how to create value for your product is key to building a sustainable business that can survive crazy markets.; Letter to the Editor – Nail Tariff Update: A reader covers the view of importers and the potentially negative effects the cases could have on the U.S. pallet industry.; EAB Area Quarantine Expanded: The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has expanded the regulated areas for emerald ash borer.; Marketing Webinar - July 22nd 1:00pm more...
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Pallet Company Takes Center Stage - Jul 10, 2014
Lima Pallet Co. in Lima, Ohio, hosted the event for the state’s lieutenant governor, Mary Taylor, to accept the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB); RM2 Marches Ahead with North American Launch: The company has just leased a 265,000 sq. ft. production facility in Ontario, Canada to serve as its prime component manufacturing location for its innovative composite pallet.; Pallet & Packaging Companies Receive Sustainability Awards: CHEP USA, IFCO Systems, iGPS Inc., Orbis Corp. and PECO Pallet have recently been recognized for efforts in the supply chain.; News Briefs: Kamps Pallets, a Midwest pallet manufacturer has opened a new plant in Erlanger, Kentucky. New Zealand has become the world’s largest supplier of softwood logs. Interfor is suspending operations at two locations due to tight market conditions. more...
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A Batty Dilemma – Species Could Threaten Harvesting Operations - Jul 2, 2014
This little bat could become the next spotted owl, and it could put significant restrictions on logging activities.; Wood Products Company Wins Supreme Court Obamacare Challenge: Owned by conservative Mennonites, the company objected to paying for contraceptions that its ownership deemed violated its religious beliefs.; AUCTION: August 15, 2014 - Ringgold, Louisiana more...
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National Public Radio Highlights CHEP vs. White-wood Struggle - Jun 26, 2014
Unlike some previous attempts by national media organizations to cover the industry, NPR largely got the details right.; Duty Cases Put Foreign Source of Pallet Nails in Jeopardy: Depending on the outcome, this case could cause a major shakeup in the nail market.; Researchers Conclude ISPM-15 Is Working: Infestation rates have experienced a modest decrease since ISPM-15 went into effect in the United States. more...
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Maybe It’s Time to Rethink Your Business Strategy? - Jun 26, 2014
Jon Goldman, the CEO of Brand Launcher, has agreed to conduct a special webinar for Pallet Profile and Recycle Record subscribers.; VA Tech and NWPCA to Offer Joint Short Course: It will take place at the beautiful Blacksburg campus of Virginia Tech on August 19-21, 2014.; So How’s Your Business Doing? Ready to Find Out?: There are five such key areas that you will want to consider before taking a business assessment. more...
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Pallets on the Airways, NPR Highlights Industry - Jun 20, 2014
National Public Radio covers struggle between CHEP and white-wood industry as well as the emergence of 9BLOC. OSHA changes course and decides to put I2P2 on the back burner. more...
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European Pallet Market Update - Jun 12, 2014
Although the overall economic news in the European Union is brighter there is still a very slow recovery.; Researchers Conclude ISPM-15 Is Working: infestation rates have experienced a modest decrease since the program was adopted in the United States. more...
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Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. Files Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Cases - Jun 5, 2014
The case seeks antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of steel nails from India, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, the Republic of Turkey, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.; Survey Suggests Majority of Sawmills Oppose Hardwood Checkoff, Other Developments Emerge: The survey of 1,434 companies eligible to vote on the proposed checkoff was sponsored by the U.S. Hardwood Lumber Industry Coalition.; News Briefs: Brambles Limited has acquired Transpac International GmbH a Germany-based provider of pooled intermediate bulk container (IBC) services. more...
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Collaboration Proves Successful between NWCPA and ALSC on ISPM-15 Enforcement Concerns - May 30, 2014
Both sides recently came together to discuss differences, notably policies for mark removal on recycled pallets used in domestic shipments.; The Fate of the CPC – Lessons for U.S. Pallet Companies: recently Sobeys, Shoppers Drug Mart and Safeway Canada all announced intention to withdraw from the CPC.; Pallet Fires Raise Need for Alarm: These fires serve as a reminder that every pallet company needs to have appropriate policies and training in place.; Pallet Enterprise Launches New Website: In addition the website now includes white papers on key research topics.; Brambles Releases Third Quarter Update: The parent company behind CHEP and IFCO Systems, announced 6% revenue growth. more...
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