iGPS Names Former Brambles CEO to Its Board - Jun 5, 2009
iGPS names former Brambles CEO to its board. Federal government offers nearly $800 million to accelerate biofuels. biomass sector impacts Europe. Housing update - inventory glut remains problem for sector. Fire season outlook identifies few areas of concern. Va Tech changes forestry department name. more...
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Clean Energy Bill Excludes Majority of Biomass Sources - May 29, 2009
Clean energy bill excludes majority of biomass sources. Judge requests class certification hearing in CHEP antitrust case. EAB confirmed in Kentucky and Minnesota. Both sides assail Northwest proposal. more...
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FDA Statements Flames Pallet Toxicity Debate - May 22, 2009
FDA statement flames pallet toxicity debate. Israel adopts ISPM 15 requirements. Paul Winistorfer prompted to Virginia Tech dean. Green building guide promotes wood. more...
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CHEP USA to Scrap Millions of Pallets, Spend More on Quality Program - May 22, 2009
CHEP USA to scrap millinos of pallets, spend more on quality initiative, review business model. U.S. Commission approves ISPM 15 changes. EPAL reports sales boost. Labor department recovers 1.6 million in back wages from IFCO Systems. more...
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Wood Pellets Grow While Wood - May 15, 2009
Wood pellet grow while world fiber market falls. Obama refuses to expand scope of ESA. Manufacturing business growth limited. H&H Wood Products acquired by Fredonia Manufacturer. more...
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German Court Upholds EPAL Trademark - May 8, 2009
German court upholds EPAL trademark. Barometer records slight manufacturing uptick. Barometer records lsight manufacturing uptick. Sawlex show and the pallet industry. Brambles names new CHEP USA president. Japan turning to U.S. and Canada for lumber. more...
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Official ISPM 15 Changes Announced - May 1, 2009
Official ISPM 15 changes announced. Pallet industry economic report is ready. EU gives green light for forest products monitoring. Obama taps Jay Jensen to oversee U.S. Forest Service. Weyerhaeuser doubly hurt by housing slump. more...
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Federal Legislative Update - Apr 24, 2009
Federal legislative update. more...
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Pallet Theft Crackdown Sparks Editorial Dilemma - Apr 17, 2009
Pallet theft crackdown sparks editorial dilemma. NWPCA raises fire retardant toxicity concern. Proprietary pallet warning to recyclers and law enforcement officers. more...
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NWPCA Raises Fire Retardant Toxicity Concern - Apr 17, 2009
NWPCA raises fire retardant toxicity concern. U.S. hardwoods legal, sustainable. CPM approves ISPM 15 changes. Consolidation continues in trucking industry. U.S. imposes 10% softwood duty on four Canadian provinces. Carbon credits reach rural areas. more...
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