Arizona Law Shines Light on Proprietary Pallet Concern - May 27, 2011
New Arizona law requires pallet recyclers to document source of incoming pallet cores, pointing to new challenges for the industry. Research indicates that regions with the highest rate of forest products ouput have the lowest rate of deforestation. more...
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iGPS Nightmare Continues, What's Next for Struggling Plast Rental Company - May 20, 2011
Plastic pallet rental firm struggles as CHEP picks up lost accounts. EPA stays Boiler MACT rule. Weyerhaeuser profits from timberland sale. more...
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iGPS Loses Major Customer, Suffers Pallet Availability Problems - May 20, 2011
All-plastic pallet pooler loses ConAgra account due to pallet availability problems. Brambles integration of IFCO Systems sparks recycler concern. ISPM-15 corss border exemption repeal delayed. more...
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iGPS Faces Pallet Availability and Customer Woes - May 13, 2011
Internal memo reveals major concerns within iGPS that led to the loss of the ConAgra account. EPA petitioned to reconsider Boiler MACT rules. Competition for wood fiber expected to grow. more...
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Brambles Integration of IFCO - More Questions, More Answers - May 6, 2011
Brambles announces website, initial policies about IFCO Systems integration with its CHEP business units;
Federal officials impose state quarantine on Pennsylvania to stop EAB spread; electrical fire damages pallet company. more...
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Softwood Checkoff Nears Completion - Apr 29, 2011
Government prepares to hold industry vote on softwood checkoff program. ISPM-15 cross border exemption repeal delayed. BCAP project area proposals due next month. Brambles acquisition spree may continue. more...
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PIMS Changes Name, Launches New PLUS Phase - Apr 22, 2011
Pallet industry cooperative pool takes big steps forward. Projected fuel prices see increase from last summer. Asian competition increases sawlog prices. Timber company fined for combustible dust violations. Maine debates foreign loggers. Analysts question Recall’s place in Brambles. Forests sequester more carbon than thought. more...
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Changing Landscape in the Recycling & Rental Market - Apr 22, 2011
PIMS changes name to PLUS, launches new phase; government clear way for Brambles acquisition of IFCO; iGPS appoints interim CEO as Bob Moore exits, iGPS steps up pallet collection efforts; OSHA responds to machine guarding inquiry.
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NWPCA Claims iGPS Changed Data - Apr 15, 2011
Pallet industry trade group accuses iGPS of changing fire retardant data for its plastic pallet. Reader’s Digest takes swipe at wooden pallets. USDA recognizes green credentials of wood products. Truck weight increase introduced in Senate. Withdrawal of Oregon logging plan illegal. more...
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IFCO Acquisition Cleared by FTC, Brambles Assumes Control - Apr 8, 2011
Government approves Brambles acquisition of IFCO Systems as deal nears completion. States consider new bills impacting pallets. Hardwood industry leaders propose marketing program. more...
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