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Housing Market Turns a Corner–Will the Trend Continue? - Jan 30, 2014
2014 should provide some indication if this can continue as the Federal Reserve pulls back some on its stimulus into the overall U.S. economy.; Pallet USA Acquires Goeman’s Wood Products: The transaction was completed earlier this month. Details of the sale were not released.; WPA Presentations Now Available Online: You can download for free the PowerPoint slides from the presentations at http://www.westernpallet.org/2014AM.html.; Softwood Checkoff Board Seeks Nominations: Interested parties may self-nominate or nominate others to become candidates in the regional elections.; How Key Ambitions in the State of the Union Address Could Impact the Industry: The biggest point of potential compromise over the next year between the White House and Congress is likely to be immigration reform.; New Briefs: USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service recently reported exports of southern pine to be approximately 41.3 million board feet for November 2013. According to local news reports, a large pallet fire broke out at International Pallet Inc. in north Birmingham, Ala. last week. more...
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Composite Pallet Co. Raises $225 Million to Launch Major Pool in North America and Europe - Jan 29, 2014
RM2 International plans to launch a major composite pallet pool of 20 million pallets or more in both North America and Europe.; High Winds Drive Fire at Industrial Wood Products: A pallet recycler in Ozark, Mo., recently suffered significant damage. The office and main production building were a total loss.; NWPCA Annual Meeting Offers Prime Networking Opportunity: Industry leaders will gather in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. on March 1-3 at the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association Leadership Conference (ALC).; Pallet USA Acquires Goeman’s Wood Products: Longtime player in the Southeast Wisconsin pallet market, Goeman’s Wood Products Inc. has sold a majority of its assets earlier this month. Details of the sale were not released. more...
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Omni-Channel Distribution – Are You Ready? - Jan 23, 2014
Your retail pallet customers are going to be under even more pressure to do more with less, be flexible to meet various packaging and order fulfillment challenges and have the right products in the right location at the right time.; Fire Damages Industrial Wood Products: The facility located in Ozark, Mo. and owned by Paltech Enterprises Inc. recently suffered significant damage.; Litco Launches Pink Pallet to Support Breast Cancer Awareness: The company is committed to donating $2.00 from each pink pallet sale to The Breast Cancer Awareness Research Foundation.; NEWS BRIEF: Southern Fastening Systems has just announced some changes in its top leadership. more...
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Composite Pallet Pooler Raises $225 Million in IPO to Launch Big Time - Jan 16, 2014
Composite pallet maker RM2 International, which has been in a research and development mode for years, plans to launch a major pallet pool of 20 million pallets or more in both North America and the United States.; USDA Extends Hardwood Checkoff Comment Period: The comment period will remain open until February 18, 2014. more...
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Hardwood Checkoff – Is It a Good Idea? - Jan 10, 2014
Those against the measure are coming out in full force and seem to outnumber the supporters.; Pallet Industry Holds Two Major Meetings Early in 2014: The Western Pallet Association (WPA) celebrates its 40th anniversary at Palm Desert, Calif. on January 17-20. The NWPCA will be holding its annual meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. on March 1-3.; News Briefs: Karen Wanamaker of the NWPCA is leaving the association. Two different groups are working on studies related to converting forest waste to biofuels. The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is looking for comments on a draft of the SFI 2015-2019 Standard. Unseasonable wildfires in parts of California have caused concern among fire experts. more...
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EPAL and UIC Reach Exchange Agreement - Jan 3, 2014
Both EPAL and the UIC need each other because the rail authorities are very influential in European transport.; Deadline Approaches for Hardwood Checkoff Comments: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently taking public comments until January 13, 2014.; Renewable Electricity Standard Proposed: The House bill would require utilities to generate 25% of their electricity from renewable energy sources by 2025.; Online PR Pitfalls: While PR and website marketing professionals may be better at messaging, generating search engine rankings, distributing press releases or developing videos, they don’t understand the industry.; European Timber Shortage Expected: TIMCON said delegates were expecting 2014 to begin with extreme and unseasonable pressure on the availability of timber in Europe. more...
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The Year in Review - Dec 23, 2013
Key concerns for pallet companies to consider as they prepare for 2014 and beyond.; CPC Dodges Shutdown, Calls for Action: While there remains widespread support for the CPC among many in the Canadian grocery sector, the future of the pool is far from certain. Recycle Bits: The two biggest players in the European pallet market have finally reached an agreement in principal over a dispute. iGPS Logistics and Nice-Pak Products, Inc. have extended their pallet pooling agreement. LOSCAM has signed an agreement with Bed, Bath & Beyond in New Zealand to become its sole provider of managed pooled pallets. Greystone Logistics, Inc. recently manufactured and shipped recycled plastic pallets to various sites in the Anheuser Busch system as part of a pallet test and product evaluation. A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that would establish the first national renewable energy standard. Commercial Lumber & Pallet located in City of Industry, Calif. has announced that Bruce Benton, formerly of Hunter Woodworks, has joined its team. more...
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Canadian Pallet Industry at a Crossroads - Dec 20, 2013
The CPC has postponed a shutdown and is working to bolster its network, but the future of the pool is far from certain.; News Brief: iGPS Logistics and Nice-Pak Products, Inc. have extended their pallet pooling agreement. A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that would establish the first national renewable energy standard. Commercial Lumber & Pallet has announced that Bruce Benton has joined its team as the director of marketing and production. Holiday Schedule: Pallet Profile will not be published December 27, 2013 according to our regular schedule. more...
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Study Indicates Surprises on Where Greatest Potential Exists for Woody Biomass Conversion, EIA Releases Forecast - Dec 13, 2013
Much of the pellet production is now going overseas to Europe as governments over there push to meet renewable energy targets. But what about the potential for growth in heat and energy production here in the United States using wood biomass?; SHOP Exchange Delayed: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the federal online Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) exchange, will not be operational until November 2014. more...
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Thinking Out Loud about the Hardwood Checkoff - Dec 6, 2013
Led by strong support from grade hardwood interests, a checkoff program is designed to benefit the overall industry, but not everyone is happy with the proposal.; Profile Changes in 2014 Will Include Softwood Lumber Prices East of the Rockies: We will start reporting Southern Yellow Pine prices across the South and SPF prices across the northern tier of states.; Arrest Made in Pallet Scam: Gene Ferrell, 36, allegedly brokered pallet deals but never paid the manufacturers or delivery companies.; AUCTION: December 14, 2013 more...
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