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Pallet User Report Indepth Analysis - Oct 4, 2013
There are some small changes that could point to a few larger trends that pallet companies should monitor.; NWPCA Appeals ALSC Ruling on Recycled Pallet Policies: Contentious issues include mark removal, pallet re-treatment procedures and other key areas.; NEWS BRIEFS: Calumet Pallet Co. Inc., in Indiana plans to expand its operations, creating up to 115 new jobs by 2016. more...
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Pallet User Survey Indicate Slight Changes - Sep 30, 2013
The usage of used wooden pallets will remain the same or increase for 86% of respondents.; NWPCA to Testify Against Fire Code Proposals: A final hearing schedule for October 3 in Atlantic City, N.J.; Louisiana Woman Sues Wal-Mart over Pallet Accident: This incident underscores the importance of educating customers on procuring quality pallets.; Key Tax Saving Policies Set to End Soon: Assets purchased and put in use by Dec. 31 can be expensed according to 2013 policies. more...
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Pallet User Survey Shows Slight Changes - Sep 27, 2013
Although wooden pallets still dominate the market, there are indications that plastic and metal pallets are seeing increased levels of interest from pallet users.; Chinese Hardwood and Plywood Sold at Dumped Prices: Chinese imports are sold in this country at prices below cost and are subsidized by the Chinese government, resulting in U.S. manufacturers suffering material competitive injury from unfair trade practices.; Housing Market Slowly Improves Although Problems Remain: When the economy gets back to normal, will people go back to single family housing or is the higher multi-family share the new normal?; House Passes Forest Management Bill: Although House passage is a significant step for the bill, the odds are not in its favor moving forward.; NWPCA Prepares Industry Response to Fire Code Changes: The hearing takes place on October 3, 2013 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel. more...
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Key Depreciation Policies Set to End Soon: Buy Now or Pay More in Taxes Later! - Sep 20, 2013
If you want to take advantage of tax loopholes and exemptions that expire at the end of 2013, you have just about three months to act.; No Fine for Missing October 1st Obamacare Notice Deadline: According to the Department of Labor (DOL), the deadline still stands.; Chinese Hardwood Log Ban Lifted: The export market for hardwood logs going to China has been reopened.; Hazard Communication Training Required by December: Most pallet companies deal with substances that are classified as hazardous.; Report Identifies Wood Dust Hazards: The report found that mills processing mountain pine beetle-killed (MPB) lodgepole pine had drier and finer dust.; Oops, Didn’t See that Pallet - Louisiana Woman Sues Wal-Mart over Pallet Accident: This incident underscores the importance of educating customers on procuring quality pallets.; Court Maintains Murrelet Designation: A federal judge rejected the remaining claims ruling that marbled murrelets in central California are considered part of the protected population.; Larry Price Passes Away Unexpectedly: He passed away with an apparent heart attack during the night on Sunday, September 15 at the age of 67.; IFCO Names New CEO: Its next chief executive officer will be Wolfgang Orgeldinger. more...
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NWPCA Calls for Action on Fire Code Proposals - Sep 13, 2013
The NWPCA is rallying the troops to voice opposition and attend the hearing on October 3 in Atlantic City, N. J.; Nail Market Update and Outlook: Nail prices have been fairly steady.; Unit Load Center on the Rise Again: Virginia Tech announced some major changes a few years ago when it decided to pursue developing a full packaging program.; Louisiana-Pacific Acquires Ainsworth Lumber: The acquisition includes four OSB manufacturing facilities in Alberta. more...
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Innovator Offers Industry Lessons: Pallet Protection Device Makes Inroads - Sep 5, 2013
United Pallet Services Inc. introduced an innovative pallet shield designed to improve the lifespan of a pallet and most importantly to reduce product damage called The pointGuard™ Pallet Protection Systems.; Obamacare Employer Notification Date Approaches: The notification requirement applies to any business regulated under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which covers all companies with at least one employee and $500,000 in annual revenue.; New Aluminum Pallet Nominated for Awards: i-pallets, Inc., an aluminum pallet manufacturer, received the recognition for new pallet designs that are intended to be more hygienic than other products on the market.; Educational Forum Planned at PACK EXPO 2013: The RPA Reusables Learning Center will be located directly on the show floor and provide attendees with easy access to presentations. Forest Service Budget Strains Wildfire Management: Part of the problem can be attributed to the fact that the USFS lost $50 million of its firefighting budget of over $1 billion to sequestration cuts.; News Briefs: The Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has created an online resource to help the general public quickly identify pests. The U.S. international trade deficit increased in July. more...
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Research Raises Issue of Proprietary Pallet Fees - Aug 29, 2013
You may be surprised to find what researchers several years ago discovered about the true costs incurred by recyclers; Bob Ponton Passes Away on August 14: He was the owner and president of International Carbide & Engineering (ICE). more...
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Researchers Raise Issue of Proprietary Pallet Fees - Aug 29, 2013
You may be surprised to find what researchers several years ago discovered about the true costs incurred by recyclers; iGPS Sale Finalized in Bankruptcy Court, New Owners Are Key to Its Future: According to court documents no other credible offers were received other than the bid submitted by iGPS Logistics.; IFCO Names New CEO: Its next chief executive officer will be Wolfgang Orgeldinger.; NWPCA Schedules Fall Meetings and Annual Meeting: Its recyclers conference will be held on October 28-30 in Chicago, Ill., and The annual NWPCA winter meeting will be held in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. on March 1-4, 2014.; Recycle Bits: An Ohio pallet company suffered extensive damage to its manufacturing building due to a fire. United Pallet Services, Inc. has entered into a formal license agreement with Grupo Mitasa of San Jose; Belacon has recently announced a renewal of its relationship with iGPS Logistics. more...
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Brambles Profit Rises Thanks to Improving Pallet and RPC Segments - Aug 23, 2013
CHEP USA sales were up thanks to business wins from the faltering iGPS all-plastic pallet pool.; Interpal VIII, 64th FEFPEB Congress October 2013: Pallet industry leaders from around the world will gather from October 16-18, 2013.; News Briefs: Two amendments that will affect timber harvests on federal lands were passed. A bill that would turn the management of federal forest lands over to timber counties has been passed. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a new regional enforcement emphasis program. Officials are continuing to make controlled releases of three varieties of Asian parasitic wasps. more...
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Winning the PR Battle Starts One Conversation at a Time - Aug 16, 2013
If you are like me, you are probably tired of feeling like you have to defend yourself just because you work in the forest products industry.; China Surpasses Japan as Largest Importer of Hardwood Chips: With its recent pulpmill expansion, China has surpassed Japan.; Pallet Courses Available at Virginia Tech: They will be held September 11 and 12, and October 30 to November 1.; Business Intelligence -- Small Companies Can Prepare to Grow Now: Things that can be done to help set the groundwork for future growth more...
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