Softwood Lumber Sources East of the Rockies Subject to Market Changes - Jun 10, 2016
The Pallet Profile is looking to add softwood lumber pricing and market information east of the Rockies. And we need your help! Please fill out the enclosed survey.; PECO Pallet Taps New CEO: Joseph Dagnese, formerly the president of Con-Way Freight, has been appointed.; Virginia Tech Offers Unit Load Short Course: It will be held August 23-25 at the Brooks Forest Product Center at Virginia Tech.; Kentucky Pallet Company Suffers Fire:
The blaze began on a pile of more than 1,000 pallets before moving into the building nearby. more...
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New Softwood Duties Likely Expert Suggests - Jun 3, 2016
The mid-June deadline suggested by U.S and Canadian leaders is likely to pass with no resolution.; Senators Introduce Bill Promoting Wood in Building Construction: The Timber Innovation Act focuses on finding new ways to use wood in building construction seven or more stories in height, according to a news release. more...
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What Has Happened to the GMA Pallet in Our Industry? Part 2 - May 27, 2016
Since manufacturers cater to specifications that meet their customers’ needs, they often build a wide variety of specifications. As a consequence the variation in specs on 48x40 pallets is extreme.; Wilson Re-elected to Second Term on Board at NWPCA: Wilson, founder and president of Bay Wood Products, was recently voted to a second three-year term. more...
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Pallet Rental Update - May 19, 2016
Despite sluggish growth in the overall economy, Brambles had reported solid revenue growth, up about 8% over the last nine months.; Recycling Basics- The Tool Room Can Save $$$: The main reason for having a tool room is to prevent the loss or theft of your tools.; Margaret “Peggy” Thornton Recognized at Celebration of Her Life: Friends and family are celebrating her life on Friday, May 27, 2016 at the Community Theater in Terre Haute, Indiana.; IFCO Deploys SmartGuardian Technology, Reinforces Food Safety Commitment: The software that monitors and controls IFCO’s RPC cleaning and sanitation process to ensure it meets strict company and industry standards. more...
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Development of the GMA Pallet – Part 1 - May 19, 2016
While the GMA continues to be the most popular size, its dominance in the new pallet market has diminished over time.; Margaret “Peggy” Thornton Recognized at Celebration of Her Life: Friends and family are celebrating her life on Friday, May 27, 2016 at the Community Theater in Terre Haute, Indiana.; NEWS IN BRIEF: The USDA and DOE have announced a $10 million joint investment in the Biomass Research and Development Initiative. more...
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Barford to Depart NHLA, Board Taps Successor - May 13, 2016
The NHLA board has selected Lorna Christie as the new executive director.; Alberta Fires Rage, Likely to Continue for Months: Lumber producers in the area have been impacted by closed roads and rail lines.; Fly-In: NWPCA Plans Congressional Meeting for Members: Attendees will hear updates on federal government affairs and state issues briefing.: News Briefs: OSHA has earmarked $4.6 million for health and safety training grants. more...
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Canadian Lumber Producers Show Support for a New Softwood Agreement - May 6, 2016
The biggest problem right now is uncertainty in the markets about duties and protectionist measures in the future.; Pallet Rental Update: Despite sluggish growth in the overall economy, Brambles had reported solid revenue growth, up about 8% over the last nine months.; Pallet Industry Needs to Be on Alert for E-mail Procurement Scams: Over the last few years, unsolicited requests to buy pallets have become a more common occurrence, and it is clear that these are likely scams. more...
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Are America’s Forests in Jeopardy? – Part 1 - Apr 29, 2016
Trees are everywhere and we just kind of take them for granted. But what about some of the newspaper headlines that warn of doom and gloom?: Cross-laminated Timber Shows Promise for the Future: While this technology has been used in Europe for years, it has yet to make much progress in the United States due to a few limiting factors.; RM2 Agrees to Move Some Production to China: Details of the plan are just beginning to emerge, but one reason it makes sense is that Zhenshi is a major shareholder in one of the largest manufacturers of fiberglass in the world.; News in Brief: Researchers in Sweden have modified wood to make it transparent. Survey of the hardwood sawmill industry being constructed. Housing market commentaries available. more...
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Rising Labor Rates Concern Pallet Recyclers - Apr 29, 2016
A major push to raise the minimum wage could make this challenge even worse.Why You Should Visit EXPO Richmond!: The cost is minimal to see live demos and equipment that you can touch and see up close.; Study Hails Hygiene of Wood Packaging for Food: The research concluded that wood’s porous nature is an advantage compared to smooth materials in contact with food, such as plastic.; New Nature’s Packaging Video Unveiled: Using a whiteboard approach, the video explores the sustainability and environmental benefits of wood packaging. more...
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Pallet Nail Prices Likely to Increase Due to Steel Rod Price Increases - Apr 22, 2016
The steel rod market has been hammered since 2013 leading to successive years of down markets.; Pallet Design Short Course Offered: Co-sponsored by Virginia Tech and the NWPCA, the course takes place May 3-5 at the Northern Virginia campus in Falls Church. more...
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