Pallets Make Modern Logistics Possible - Mar 23, 2012
Third part of a series on the state of the pallet industry looks at the roll that logistics plays in the industry. More Southern Pine design values approved. More biomass available in Washington. Industry unhappy with LEED draft. more...
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Branding Pallets and Staying Safe from OSHA - Mar 16, 2012
Publisher Chaille Brindley writes the second installment in his series on the state of the pallet industry with a focus on branding pallets and enhanced OSHA enforcement. Pallet recycling bill introduced in California. 2012 tax deductions can be planned now. Scott Pallet acquires two pallet companies. Housing recovery still in the future. more...
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Rethinking Business As Usual - Mar 9, 2012
Publisher, Chaille Brindley, comments on the state of the pallet industry and provides insights from the NWPCA's annual meeting. CHEP moves key staff to new city. Rehrig Pacific opening pallet recycling facility. more...
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DEACERO USA Acquires Mid Continent Nail Corp. - Mar 2, 2012
Mexican company buys owner of Mid Continent Nail Corp and plans to expand its product line. U.S. CBP intercepts wood pests in pallets at Mexican border. Federal authorities modify EAB quarantine regulations. more...
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The Carbon Cycle is Misunderstood and Misrepresented - Mar 1, 2012
Dr. Chuck Ray, Associate Professor of Wood Operations at Penn State discusses how biomass harvesting and the carbon cycle are often misunderstood. more...
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Forest Products Industry Wants Guaranteed Place in Federal Bio-based Initiative - Feb 24, 2012
Forest products industry seeks guaranteed acceptance in the federal government bio-based product initiative. Cautious optimism for 2012 emerges. Industry hopes Supreme Court will hear CWA case. more...
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CHEP Continues Turn Around, Lowers 2012 Estimates - Feb 17, 2012
Chep releases half year results, profits to be lower than expected. Paula Turlington to speak at annual industry church service. Softwood lumber agreement extended. IP acquires Temple-Inland. Company cited for combustible dust hazard. Forest sector reeeling during economic downturn. more...
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Brambles By the Numbers - Feb 17, 2012
CHEP continues turn around, Brambles looks to new markets as major growth driver. Paul Turlington to speak at pallet industry church service. Former IFCO manager requests plea change. U.S. and Canadian governments further delay cross-border ISPM-15 implementation. Scrap recycling growth. 2012 tax deductions can be planned now. more...
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Fuel Prices on the Rise - Feb 10, 2012
Fuel prices increase show signs of continuing the upward swing throughout the summer. John Knepp, western pallet industry friend passes away. iGPS names new COO. New scanners reduce pallet theft, loss. more...
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Canadian Government Enacts U.S. Quarantine Restrictions - Feb 3, 2012
Canadian government sets new restrictions for imports to stop the spread of the Asian Longhorned Beetle. U.S. and canadian governments further delay cross border implementation of ISPM-15 for solid wood packaging material. New forest planning rule almost ready. more...
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