Fire Code Updates May Change How You Store Pallets Outside - Jul 27, 2013
The NWPCA recently submitted comments to the ICC suggesting that the code change proposal on outdoor pallet storage be disapproved.; CPC Remains in Holding Pattern: The Canadian Pallet Council (CPC) is no closer to a resolution about its future.; Obama Delays Employer Mandate, Other Provisions of Health Care Law: The administration delayed until January 1, 2015, the mandate to report on their coverage and pay a tax penalty for failing to provide full-time employees with affordable health coverage.; Life Cycle Study Demonstrates Benefits of RPCs: IFCO sought to compare the difference between one-way corrugated boxes and RPCs used to ship produce.; OSHA Prioritizes I2P2: he Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is continuing to focus on completing its proposed Injury and Illness Prevention Program. more...
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More Details on ICC Proposal Revisions and Challenges - Jul 25, 2013
If the proposed changes are passed it could have a major impact on how pallet companies in some localities store pallets.; Court Vacates Biomass Emissions Deferral: The District of Columbia Circuit ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) did not provide sufficient legal justification to defer greenhouse gas (GHG) regulation of biogenic emissions.; News Briefs: Another sawmill in British Columbia has had an explosion. more...
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Pallet Association Calls for Changes to Proposed ICC Fire Code Updates - Jul 18, 2013
The NWPCA recently submitted comments saying the code change proposal on outdoor pallet storage should be disapproved.; CWPCA Announces a Three Year Agreement with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency: This new directive combines the two previous programs into one.; NWPCA Fills Two Key Staff Positions: The NWPCA has added Dr. Brad Gething as its new technical director and Pallet Design System™ (PDS) manager, and also hired Annette Ferri to be its new communication and education director.; News Briefs: New interim phytosanitary regulations have been released for lumber exports to Mexico. more...
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CPC Remains in Holding Pattern - Jul 12, 2013
The Canadian Pallet Council is no closer to a resolution about its future; Obama Delays Employer Mandate, Other Provisions of Health Care Law: Seeking to give employers and government departments more time to comply with the Affordable Care Act (ACA); Forest Service Faces Challenges: Drought, wildfires, disease and a declining budget are just some of the issues; Auction: July 26, 2013 - Complete Pallet Recycling Operation. more...
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Trustee Opposes Sale of iGPS, Raises Questions about Fairness of $49 Million Offer - Jul 3, 2013
U.S. Trustee says the value of the iGPS assets is “significantly greater than the proposed price."; OSHA
Prioritizes I2P2: The proposed standard is focused on workplace injury prevention.; Plastic Theft Task Force Losing Funding: Since it was formed, the task force has shut down 30 illegal grinding operations.; Life Cycle Study Demonstrates Benefits of RPCs: The study found that RPCs reduce solid waste and use less water and energy.; News Briefs: A dormant sawmill owned by International Paper in Isle of Wight County, Va. is being purchased by Franklin Lumber. Industry members are reviewing proposed regulations for the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act. more...
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Slow Growth May Be the New Normal for America’s Supply Chains - Jun 27, 2013
The new normal is characterized by slow growth with GDP growth hovering between 2.5-4%.; Pallet Courses Available at Virginia Tech: Pallet Design in the 21st Century” will be held September 11 and 12 at the campus in Blacksburg.; IPPC New Rules Not Likely to Make Big Impact: The newly adopted provisions recognize diaelectric treatments and provisions dealing with heat chamber best practices are advisory and do not require changes to the HT WPM procedures. more...
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iGPS Cuts Majority of Staff: Files Chapter 11 and Arranges Sale to Equity Group - Jun 26, 2013
Amid plans to continue operations, the company has restructured by laying off 86 employees.; Canadian Pallet Council Considers Closing: The organization has been struggling for some time, adjusting to an overall reduction in revenue. more...
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Canadian Pallet Council Considers Closing - Jun 21, 2013
CPC has begun making plans to close the organization by the end of the year.; Chinese Delegation Visits United States Pallet Players, Discusses Future: One of the goals of the meetings was to discuss ways to work with U.S. counterparts including the 9BLOC organization.; Weyerhaeuser to Purchase Longview Timber: “One-of-a-kind acquisition” is one of the largest forest acquisitions in the country’s history.; News Brief: U.S. demand for pallets is expected to reach 1.3 billion units in 2017. more...
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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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