Nail Prices Moving Higher - Jan 27, 2017
As of this writing, rod prices are jumping regularly. This may end up forcing nail prices significantly higher this spring.; Renegotiated NAFTA What Does that Mean for the Softwood Dispute?: Trump wants a win with trade. But including lumber into NAFTA may not win him many friends among those fighting for U.S. lumber jobs.; NEWS IN BRIEF: Legal experts are predicting significant changes at the federal OSHA Administration under President Donald Trump. A fire caused some damage to a CHEP facility in Amarillo, Texas recently. more...
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Northwest Pallet Claims Abandonment in PECO Court Cases - Jan 27, 2017
Both companies are suing each other due to a disagreement over how to handle the return of PECO-marked pallets.; Counterfeit Pallets in Europe Remain a Problem for EPAL: There are quality assurance issues which have resulted in serious complaints from users who, when exchanging EPAL Euro pallets, received non-conforming UIC/EUR pallets.; WPA Meeting Roundup: One of the hot topics at the meeting was the current problems in California with suspicious pallet fires. Arson is suspected to be the cause in many instances. more...
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WPA Meeting Roundup - Jan 20, 2017
One of the hot topics at the meeting was the current problems in California with suspicious pallet fires. Arson is suspected to be the cause in many instances.; Northwest Pallet Claims Abandonment in PECO Court Cases: Both companies are suing each other due to a disagreement over how to handle the return of PECO-marked pallets. more...
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USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Softwood Lumber Products from Canada - Jan 12, 2017
It determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports that are allegedly subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value.; Is the Trucking Industry Going to Be “Uber-ized” Soon?: The model has the potential to totally revamp and save billions of dollars each year in lost revenue from “empty miles and excess capacity issues.”; NEWS IN BRIEF: Scientists have discovered what makes plant cell walls so strong. more...
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Minimum Wage Increases Impact Pallet Labor Situation - Jan 5, 2017
While most workers at industry facilities earn more than minimum wage, the problem is that upward pressure tends to have a ripple effect pushing wages up across the board.; Softwood Dispute Process, Important Dates and Information: You have people in the pallet industry on both sides of this softwood lumber dispute. That is why neither of the two major trade associations in the United States for the pallet industry are taking a side on the softwood lumber petition.; Counterfeit Pallets in Europe Remain a Problem for EPAL: According to EPAL, there are quality assurance issues which have resulted in serious complaints from users who, when exchanging EPAL Euro pallets, received non-conforming UIC/EUR pallets.; Brambles Touts Sustainability: It reduced carbon emissions per unit by 6.5% and ensured that 15% of the electricity it consumed was generated by renewable sources.; News Briefs: The global industrial packaging market will grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5% from 2016-2022. more...
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U.S. Government Moves Ahead with Softwood Lumber Duty Investigation - Dec 23, 2016
The primary opponents to the petition are domestic users of Canadian lumber, such as the homebuilding sector and others, including some pallet and packaging producers. Unassembled pallets (pallet kits) and notched stringers are included in the expanded scope of the U.S. petition.; Two Trends Emerge in Housing Sector: One, home ownership rates remain on the decline. And two, new construction is more heavily weighted to multi-family buildings.; Christmas Calendar, Office Closed: This is the final issue of the year as we do not publish the Pallet Profile on Friday, December 30th. more...
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USDA Confers 100% Biobased Status on PDS™ Produced Wood Pallets - Dec 23, 2016
As environmental credentials remain a positive purchasing criteria that some buyers look for, this new certification will only help wooden pallet producers.; Demand Increases for Logistics and Industrial Space: Pallet companies are positioned to offer distribution space and even services that can help develop tighter relationships with customers and provide opportunities for more growth. more...
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Softwood Petition Includes Pallet Lumber for First Time - Dec 16, 2016
Previously when duties were applied to softwood lumber from Canada, lumber sent as precut pallet kits and notched stringers had been exempted. But it is not clear if that will be the case if the U.S. government moves forward with the investigation.; Congress Rolls Back Hours of Service Rules: With the Trump administration looking to reduce regulatory burdens on the economy, expect for tighter HOS rules to go nowhere.; Holiday Schedule: The Pallet Profile and Pallet Enterprise office will be closed the week between Christmas and New Years. So, there will be no Pallet Profile published on Friday, December 30th. more...
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Suspicious Fires Raise Concern in California Pallet Sector - Dec 9, 2016
Many of these are suspected to be arson due to video footage and subsequent investigations. Arson prevention all starts with security. People doing criminal activity usually don’t want to get caught.; Demand Increases for Logistics and Industrial Space: Pallet companies are positioned to offer distribution space and even services that can help develop tighter relationships with customers and provide opportunities for more growth. The deeper you can get in connection with a customer, the harder it is to lose that piece of pallet business. more...
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Softwood Lumber Feud Reignites, U.S. Sawmills Ask for Duties on Canadian Lumber - Dec 2, 2016
The U.S. Lumber Coalition alleges that Canadian provincial governments provide standing trees to Canadian producers for an administered fee that is far below the market value of the timber.; Campaign Seeks to Save the Planet by Getting Rid of Wood Pallets, Secures First Corporate Convert: The core of the argument is that wooden pallets are too heavy, and that by using a lighter pallet, especially corrugated, less carbon is released into the atmosphere. more...
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