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Closer Look – Lessons from the Downfall of iGPS - Jun 14, 2013
iGPS is at least on life support with some new interim financing; iGPS Bankruptcy Case Procedures for Creditors" The federal courts have established a process for creditors to submit claims; Senate Passes Farm Bill: The House is expected to bring its version to the floor next week; How to Address Poor Employee Performance: when a worker is performing poorly, it needs to be dealt with; News Briefs: NWPCA Schedules PDS Training Course, Reminder of Fire Code Draft Pallet Storage Standards, Koppers Plans Open House in Muncy, Penn. more...
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iGPS Cuts Majority of Staff, Files Chapter 11 and Arranges Sale to Equity Group - Jun 6, 2013
Publisher's Soapbox - Second Life or the Walking Dead? Amid plans to continue operations, the company has restructured by laying off 86 employees.; EPA Proposes Formaldehyde Rules: One proposed rule limits how much formaldehyde may be emitted from hardwood plywood, medium-density fiberboard, particleboard and finished goods.; Manufacturing Activity Drops in May: Last month’s PMI reading is at its lowest level since June 2009.; Antidumping Rates for Chinese Hardwood Plywood Delayed: An unfair trade petition was filed in September 2012 by a coalition of U.S. hardwood and plywood manufacturers. more...
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Tomorrowland Part III: Robotics, Sensors & Data Management May Shape the Future of U.S. Supply Chains - May 31, 2013
The more and more smartphones, sensors, and scanners collect and transmit increasingly larger amounts of data, the harder it becomes to manage and use that data.; Health Care Reform Requires Employee Notification: Employers must distribute these health coverage notices to all employees by October 1, 2013.; CHEP Europe Saves through Shared Transportation Program: The program involves multiple closed loop systems that include cooperating customers and retailers.; PECO Launches First Company-Operated Depot: Located in Hazleton, Penn., the facility is open to customers and is touted as a showcase of PECO’s extensive depot experience.; News Briefs: A bill that would create tax incentives for installing biomass heating systems has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. Sequestration budget cuts at the U.S. Forest Service could make this year’s wildfire season even harder to deal with. Rehrig Pacific Company has launched a new GMA Rackable Plastic Pallet.; AUCTIONS! June 8th and June 15th. more...
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ICC Officials Develop New Standards for Pallet Storage - May 31, 2013
Seeking to reduce the fire hazard in outdoor pallet storage yards, representatives from the International Code Council (ICC) recently approved changes to the International Fire Code.; Health Care Reform Requires Employee Notification: Employers must distribute these health coverage notices to all employees by October 1, 2013.; PECO Launches First Company-Operated Depot: Located in Hazleton, Penn., the facility is open to customers and is touted as a showcase of PECO’s extensive depot experience.; OSHA Releases New Inspection Interpretation: Employees have the right to have a non-employee represent them in dealing with activities related to the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act.; Recycle Bits: The American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC), recently announced that Tom Searles will retire as its president. The emerald ash borer has invaded the state of New Hampshire. Nearshoring is expected to pick up as the United States is becoming more competitive in manufacturing. CHEP has extended its contract with Johanna Foods for three years. PECO Pallet is continuing to expand its North American network. A federal court has invalidated a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule. The North Carolina House of Representatives passed a bill that would prevent state building projects from using any environmental building rating system. more...
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Tomorrowland – More Insights on the Future of U.S. Logistics and Materials Handling - May 24, 2013
This is the second in a series of articles on the Material Handling & Logistics U.S. Roadmap.; Logging Roads Bills Reintroduced in Congress: The legislation is supported by the forest products industry which wants logging road runoff to continue being regulated in the way that industry members say has been effective for decades.; Susan Jennings Takes Over for Randy Bush as President of VFPA: Bush steps down as president of the Virginia Forest Products Association on May 31.; News Briefs: PECO Pallet is continuing to expand its North American network; CHEP has extended its contract with Johanna Foods. The New York City boroughs of Manhattan and Staten Island have been declared free from the invasive Asian longhorned beetle.; Auction: June, 4th, 2013, 10:00am, Millerton, OK. more...
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Officials Develop New Standards for Pallet Storage - May 17, 2013
Seeking to reduce the fire hazard in outdoor pallet storage yards, representatives from the International Code Council (ICC) recently approved changes to the International Fire Code.; WORLD Pallet Seeks U.S. Business Partners: The company is looking for large pallet manufacturers for expansion efforts.; Immigration Reform Moving Forward: The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is generally supportive of the bill.; U.S. Gaining Competitiveness as Manufacturing Location: Increases in domestic manufacturing could potentially drive greater pallet demand.; COMPLETE SAWMILL AUCTION - June 4, 2013 - Millerton Lumber, Oklahoma. more...
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Tomorrowland – Dreaming about the Future of U.S. Logistics and Materials Handling - May 10, 2013
The development of the first-ever U.S. industry roadmap for material handling and logistics aims to create a blueprint of market, technological and developmental priorities that are needed to accomplish long-term industry goals.; Housing Market Still Limping Along: Too many potentially negative and lackluster macro-factors remain for a robust housing recovery any time soon.; Use Twitter for Breaking News Alerts: Follow our Twitter feed on your cell phone. It is free and easy to do.; Court Invalidates Poster Rule: Many in the business world believe that requiring employers to post the poster would have created an unfriendly work environment. more...
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Common Ground Exists in Heat Treatment Rule Debate - May 3, 2013
However, some recyclers have led the effort to get the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) to push for reforms.; CHEP USA Grows At Rivals Expense: CHEP continues to pick off the base of its rival, which makes one wonder how long iGPS can last.; EAB Found in New Hampshire: A suspect tree was spotted in Concord at the end of March.; Pacific Northwest Deals with Uncertain Market: there do not seem to be any clear cut answers to when the uncertainty in the region's markets will be resolved. more...
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Railway Authorities and EPAL at Odds in Europe - Apr 26, 2013
The two major organizations have split ways over what appears to be a squabble about the certification organization that will oversee quality control for the EPAL Euro pallet pool.; Profile Offers Tool to Explain Complex Lumber Market Movements to Customers: The webinar will take place live over the Web and on the phone on Tuesday, April 30th at 11:00 a.m. (EST).; OSHA Releases New Inspection Interpretation: Employers may need to adjust their procedures for responding to safety and health inspections.; News Briefs: A building at a pallet company was damaged and several vehicles were destroyed by an early morning fire. more...
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Is the Current U.S. Heat Treatment Program Broken? - Apr 26, 2013
Maybe, but one thing is for sure, and that is all of the major players in the industry want the same thing – an effective program to prevent the spread of wood pests around the globe.; Microwave ISPM-15 Treatments Approved: The Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) has approved Dielectric Heating (DH), as a treatment method.; Profile Staff to Present Pallet Lumber Market Webinar: This free webinar is open to all Profile and Recycle Record subscribers as well as their pallet buying customers and will take place live over the Web and on the phone on Tuesday, April 30th at 11:00 a.m. (EST). more...
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