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ALSC and NWPCA Agree to Create Task Force to Resolve Conflict - Nov 27, 2013
At its annual business meeting, the American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) voted to table the discussion on the issues raised by the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) involving mark removal and other concerns raised by recyclers.; Recyclers Conference Draws Large Crowd,Covers Key Issues: The strong attendance means that the association is likely to do a similar event each year that involves plant tours.; Bankruptcy Court Confirms iGPS Settlement Terms: All claims had to be submitted by October 24, 2013.; New Chemical Safety Resources Available: Employers also need to remember the upcoming December 1 deadline for training workers on OSHA’s new label elements and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) format.; RECYCLE BITS: IFCO has appointed Fred Heptinstall senior vice president of global business development. CAPS has rebranded its intermediatebulk container management business as CHEP Pallecon Solutions, officially becoming part of the Brambles family.; CHEP USA recently unveiled its new half-size pallet after re-engineereing every part of the design based on feedback from leading retailers and product manufacturers. more...
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Research Looks at Market Opportunities for U.S. Hardwoods in Asia and Western Europe - Nov 27, 2013
The research involved case study analysis of importers at various trade shows as well as company visits in Germany, China and Vietnam.; State of Missouri Quarantined for EAB: Previously, only a portion of Missouri was regulated due to the establishment and enforcement of equivalent state quarantines.; EXPO Richmond Scheduled for May: The trade show, which will be held at the Richmond Raceway complex in Richmond, Va. on May 16-17, 2014.; NEWS BRIEFS: An increase in exports of southern pine lumber was reported in September.; AUCTION: December 14, 2013. more...
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Federal Government Releases Hardwood Checkoff Draft Proposal - Nov 22, 2013
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently published a draft proposal for a hardwood checkoff program to be levied on major U.S. sales of hardwood lumber, plywood, and lumber products, such as unfinished flooring, cants and railroad ties.; EAB Found in Colorado: An infestation now confirmed in the Boulder, Colo. area.; Canadian HT Program in Flux: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has agreed to a new process that will increase inspection frequency but not as much as first planned.; 2-way Pine Hybrid Pallet Introduced: Green Pallets Inc. is continuing the expansion of its first four stringer pallet made of wood with molded plastic bumpers. more...
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ALSC and NWPCA Create Task Force to Resolve Conflict - Nov 14, 2013
Brent McClendon spoke on behalf of the wooden pallet industry. Their primary assertion is that the requirement to obliterate marks on repaired pallets is an overreach of the authority that the federal government has given ALSC.; 2013 Human Resources Survey Released: If you have not received your copy and participated, contact our office.; Obamacare Policies Spark Concern: Pressure is mounting on Congressional Democrats and even the White House to do something about the broken promises as consumers are getting notices that they can’t keep their plans. more...
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Recyclers Conference Draws Large Crowd, Covers Key Issues - Nov 7, 2013
The strong attendance means that the association is likely to do a similar event each year.; Brambles CEO Speaks to U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Tom Gorman spoke on the overall economy, the importance of pallets in the supply chain and the impact of tariffs and free trade policies.; New Chemical Safety Resources Available: New resources to help companies keep workers safe are available from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). more...
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Seeing the Future of Retail Palletization: CHEP to Launch Half-size Pallet - Nov 1, 2013
CHEP is betting big that this move will help drive standardization and new practices in the retail supply chain in the United States.; How Green Is Your Company?: Virginia Tech is working on developing a life cycle analysis database that will give white-wood companies a baseline to compare their performance with others.; Employer Healthcare Guidance Released: The Obama administration recently explained more details of how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will impact employers.; iGPS Proposes Settlement Terms: All listed creditors have until November 7th to vote on a settlement package. more...
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Exterior Pallet Storage Fire Code Changes Rejected by ICC - Oct 26, 2013
Kudos to the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) as well as other organizations that worked to convince the ICC members that more study and collaboration needs to be done.; NWPCA Appeals ALSC Ruling on Recycled Pallet Policies: Contentious issues include mark removal, pallet re-treatment procedures and other key areas.; Recycle Bits: A recent fire at Orleans Pallet in Albion, N.Y. caused so much damage to the building that it was deemed unsafe. more...
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Why We Should Want to Be Europe… - Oct 25, 2013
White-wood Europallets still dominate most of Europe, except for the United Kingdom.; Aggressive Growth Expected for 3PL Industry: Tompkins believes 3PL growth will be three to four times GDP, or 7 - 10% for 2013.; News Briefs: A recent fire at Orleans Pallet in Albion, N.Y. Green Pallets Inc. has launched a new 4 stringer 4-way plastic and wood hybrid pallet. $1 out of every $16 in Maine’s gross state product associated with the forest products sector. The International Wood Products Association (IWPA) is concerned over the industry impact of proposed formaldehyde emission standards. more...
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Eye to the Future of U.S. Logistics Issues: Material Handling Roadmap Releases Draft Report - Oct 18, 2013
The draft report highlighted a number of areas that are important to mention and to review, especially as they relate to pallets and transport packaging.; Brambles Sees Increased Sales from Pallecon: The logistics provider reported sales revenues of $1,311.9 million from its pooling business.; Changes Proposed to Softwood Check-Off: The changes are intended to help facilitate program operations.; Largest Thinning Contract Transferred: The Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI) has been transferred from Pioneer Forest Products to Good Earth Power AZ LLC.; Biomass Groups Sign Memorandum of Understanding with USDA: This signifies a commitment by the federal government and industry to jointly grow and promote the wood to energy sector.; News Briefs: Stella-Jones Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the operating assets employed in three businesses. Missouri has expanded its state quarantine regulating the movement of ash wood products to include all counties and the City of St. Louis. IFCO Systems recently started an initiative focused on educating consumers about the benefits of Reusable Plastic Containers. more...
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ICC Votes Down Proposed Fire Code Changes for Exterior Pallet Storage - Oct 11, 2013
Had the proposals been adopted they would have been published with the new codes set to be released next year for consideration by municipal and state authorities.; Lessons Learned at PACK EXPO – Economic Confidence, Unit Load Traction and the CHEP Half Pallet: pallets, even though they are the essential building block of the supply chain, aren’t exactly the chef’s recommendation at an event like this.; Federal Agents Raid Lumber Liquidators: Few details are known as the warrants are sealed and neither the federal agencies nor Lumber Liquidators are speaking about it.; News Briefs: EPAL has produced 10 million new pallets since August 1, following its switch to a new audit company.; Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) plans to begin rebuilding its large-log sawmill in Quincy, Cali.; Georgia-Pacific plans to invest $9 million in its Dudley N.C. lumber operations to increase production capacity.; The U.S. Forest Service is suspending logging operations on national forests as part of the partial federal government shutdown. more...
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