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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State of the Pallet Industry Part III Federal Regulators on the Warpath - Apr 15, 2016
Heading into the home stretch of the Obama administration it looks as if federal regulators are turning up enforcement.; New Nature’s Packaging Video Unveiled: The video covers the positive environmental aspects of wood packaging materials. more...
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Federal Authorities Prosecute Another Recycler for ISPM-15 Mark Fraud - Apr 8, 2016
Atlas Wood Products of San Diego, California entered a guilty plea for the creation of counterfeit industry-issued certificates in violation of the Plant Protection Act.; What a Deal! EXPO Richmond: The cost is minimal, and the event will be held May 13-14 at the Richmond Raceway Complex in Virginia. more...
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