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PECO and Northwest Pallet Engage in Legal Showdown - Aug 13, 2015
Besides the facts of the case that are still debated, each side is making conflicting claims about the law and what is required.; Don’t Miss Event!: Last session of our webinar series with Mark White, Ph.D., who will be exploring real-world analysis of unit loads. The session is free on Tuesday, August 18 at 11 a.m. (EST).; Federal Authorities Issue Export Warning: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reminds U.S. exporters not to alter certified wood packaging material in any way or mix it with other, noncertified materials.; News Briefs: sawmills in California are experiencing huge backlogs of fire-damaged trees. The American Forest Resource Council (AFRC) has named Travis Joseph as its next president. Wood-Mizer LLC announces the opening of a new sawmill sales center in Louisville, Mississippi. Two U.S.-based egg producers, Trillium Farms and Centrum Valley Farms, will exclusively use lightweight “smart” pallets manufactured by Canadian-based Axios Mobile Assets. more...
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Wildfires Dominate Forest Service Budget Concerns - Aug 7, 2015
The U.S. Forest Service just warned in a report these catastrophic blazes are projected to burn twice as many acres by 2050.; USDA Announces Webinar on Proposed Hardwood Checkoff: Scheduled for August 11, 2015 at 2 p.m. it is designed to assist those interested in commenting on the recently issued supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking.; States Expand EAB Quarantine: The action restricts the movement of ash material, hardwood firewood, and ash nursery stock following the discovery of more trees infested with emerald ash borers. more...
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PECO Pallets Pushes Back Against Recovery Fees - Jul 31, 2015
PECO is claiming it will only pay 20 cents for pallets, which is far less than its previous program or a similar Asset Recovery Program (ARP) offered by CHEP USA.; NWPCA Submits Proposal for NFPA Fire Code Revisions: An NFPA committee will take it up at a meeting in October when it will consider other fire code proposals as well. more...
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Social Media and Internet Marketing Insights for Pallet Guys - Jul 30, 2015
Social media is part of the new sales and outreach cycle. And it can help you also communicate to your employees and improve the changes that your company gets found on the Internet.; ISPM-15 Mark Fraud — Putting Employees in a Tough Spot: Is marking pallets with the ISPM-15 stamp wrong if you have not heat treated the pallets and are in essence claiming that you have? I believe the simple answer is yes.; Tips for Successfully Managing Multiple Locations: Having more than one location unfortunately comes hand-in-hand with the new challenge of how to successfully manage plants or offices that are in more than one place, even sometimes in more than one state. more...
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Comments Show Strong Opposition on Hardwood Checkoff - Jul 23, 2015
Both sides are making their voice heard although the majority of people to this point seem to be against the promotion and research program; George Geiges Passes Away: George Parker Geiges helped put Treen Box and Pallet Company on the map as a major pallet manufacturer in Pennsylvania.; OSHA Cites Pallet Company Following Accident: Shady Knob Pallet, based in Ohio, was cited for 17 violations and faces proposed fines following an accident involving a 14-year-old employee that resulted in him losing a hand.; News Briefs: A provision in the Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015, introduced in Congress two weeks ago, could mean that longer, double tractor-trailers will be allowed on highways in the near future. more...
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PECO Pushes Back Against Recovery Fees - Jul 16, 2015
PECO is claiming it will only pay 20 cents for pallets, which is far less than its previous program or a similar Asset Recovery Program (ARP) offered by CHEP USA.: Congressional Interaction by Pallet Company Leads to GSA Policy Revision: Selling wooden pallets to the federal government may have just gotten a little easier, thanks to efforts by the NWPCA and Bay Wood Products. more...
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NWPCA Submits Proposal for Fire Code Revisions - Jul 9, 2015
It would give pallet manufacturers and recyclers more latitude in storing pallets on their premises.; Resilient Federal Forests Act to Go to House for Vote: The bill would give the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) the power to actively manage federal forests.; News Briefs: China is implementing several logging bans to protect more of its forests. A bill that would require state contractors to procure their wood from California sources has sparked a complaint. more...
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U.S. and Canada Move to Lift ISPM-15 Exemption - Jul 2, 2015
Due to the regulatory process, it could take 2-3 years before the exemption is completely lifted and full ISPM-15 treatment and certification is required.; Pallet Profile Offers Free Unit Load Webinar: The sessions feature Mark White and will take place on August 11, 13 and 18 via the Internet and phone bridge. more...
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CHEP Launches Portfolio of Services at Recent Meeting - Jun 30, 2015
The rental giant just launched a new collection of products and services which focuses on opportunities to reduce costs and improve operational performance in the supply chain.; Recycle Record Offers Free Unit Load Webinar: The sessions feature the man who helped develop the concept of systems-based design, Mark White of White & Co.; Recycle Bits: A recent study shows that increasing demand for wood pellets results in more forest area, more forest investment, large greenhouse gas reductions, and insignificant changes in forest carbon inventories. PECO Pallet rental company continues to grow in Canada and has opened a new depot in Calgary. The Corrugated Pallets Company (TCPC) recently announced that it has completed the design for its patent-pending pallet runner manufacturing equipment. more...
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New Logistics Report Says Year 2014 Was Great for Supply Chain, But Trucking Shortage Remains a Concern - Jun 25, 2015
The transportation sector grew by 3.6 percent last year due to stronger shipment volumes rather than higher rates. The U.S. economy was on solid ground, it said, with consistent new job creation, and real net income and household net worth inching up. Inflation was low-to-moderate and gas prices tumbled, providing consumers with additional buying power.; New Reports Forecast Steady Growth in Global Pallet Market, Better in Europe, Slower in the U.S.: A report by Technavio analysts called Global Pallet Market 2015-19 predicts that the global pallet market will witness steady growth at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.57% over the period 2014-2019.; News Briefs: The sawmill industry rebound can be seen by the growth and strong exhibitor support at the recently completed Expo 2015. PECO Pallet rental company continues to grow in Canada and has opened a new depot in Calgary. The Corrugated Pallets Company (TCPC) recently announced that it has completed the design for its patent-pending pallet runner manufacturing equipment. A recent study shows that increasing demand for wood pellets results in more forest area. According to local news reports, a large fire in a mulch pile at Pallet Connection and Farms in Miner, Missouri damaged much of the property. more...
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