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The Hardwood Checkoff Is Dead… Or Is It? - Jan 16, 2015
The proposed Hardwood Checkoff is not moving forward according to the U.S. Hardwood Industry Coalition. At the same time, the Hardwood Checkoff Committee contends the opposite is true.; New Legislation Could Fund the Fighting of Wildfires as Disasters: This would prevent the Forest Service from having to borrow money from its primary budget.; When to Start Planning for the Sale of Your Company?: When business is good and selling your business is the last thing on your mind.; News Briefs: A three-alarm fire at Mountain Lumber and Pallet Company in Mount Airy, North Carolina, destroyed a large building on Friday, January 9.; Energy Webinar: February 17, 2015. more...
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Winter Puts Usual Chill on Housing Market, Some Long-term Problems Remain - Jan 8, 2015
The U.S. housing sector reported a decline in the latest numbers for November 2014 with housing starts down 1.6% compared to the previous month and decreased by 7% in year over year comparisons.; Webinar Covers Energy Bill Saving Tips: The webinar will be held on February 17, 2015 and is available for free to all subscribers. This one hour could save you thousands of dollars per year in energy costs.; Production of European Wooden Pallets Increases Greatly: Approximately 401 million pallets were made in 2013 in FEFPEB member countries, compared to 371 million produced in 2001 and 339 million in 2006.; Canfor to Acquire Beadles and Balfour Lumber Companies: The transaction, which includes two Georgia sawmills located in Thomasville and Moultrie, is structured with 55% of assets being acquired upon completion of the agreement and the balance after a two-year period. more...
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U.S. Government Releases Nail Duty Determinations - Dec 23, 2014
Federal authorities will take a closer look at the financials of targeted companies before releasing its final determination in May 2015.; Interfor Acquires Four U.S. Sawmills: The move provides Interfor an improved geographic footprint that can protect the company if a renewed softwood lumber trade dispute arises.; RM2 International Announces Large North American Contract for BLOCKPal™ Pallets: Overall, the company announced that it has entered into long-term contracts for the supply of pallets with seven new customers total. more...
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Scorecard -- Brambles Reports on Sustainability and Business Performance, Offers Industry Lessons - Dec 23, 2014
More than just another nice story at Christmas time, the report showcases the ways that Brambles tries to market the human side of its story.; RM2 International Announces Large North American Contract for BLOCKPal™ Pallets: The company announced that it has entered into long-term contracts for the supply of pallets with seven new customers total.; Recycle Bits: Dave Libla, co-president and CEO of Mid Continent Steel & Wire recently announced that he would step down at the end of the year. more...
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Congress Passes Appropriations Bill, Includes Industry Provisions - Dec 18, 2014
The following is a status report from Deb Hawkinson, president of the Forest Resources Association, regarding provisions in the bill that impact the forest products industry.; Federal Authorities Proclaim Success of Biomass Program: More than 200,000 tons of biomass were removed from federal lands through the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP).; Dave Libla to Retire from Mid Continent Nail: He will step down at the end of the year as CEO of the nail company he founded. more...
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Scorecard: Brambles Reports on Sustainability and Business Performance, Offers Industry Lessons - Dec 12, 2014
More than just another nice story at Christmas time, the report showcases the ways that Brambles tries to market the human side of its story.; Latest Housing Report Shows Very Slow Improvement: While housing will continue to slowly improve in 2015, forecasters are predicting that 2016 will most likely be the breakout year.; Order Pallet Jewelry in Time for Christmas: These hand-crafted jewelry pieces make great gifts.; Biomass Energy and Wood Pellet Plants Popping Up Around Country: Maine currently uses biomass to produce more electricity on a per capital basis than any other state. more...
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Obamacare Loophole that the President Doesn’t Want You to Know About - Dec 4, 2014
After a careful discussion with staff and our insurance broker, our company moved to self-insure its employees even though we have less than ten employees in our coverage pool.; Holiday Schedule: The offices of Industrial Reporting, which publishes the Profile, will be closed from December 24, 2014 through January 2, 2015 for the Christmas holiday.; Deadline Approaches to Order Pallet Jewelry in Time for Christmas: Hurry, get your order in before December 15th to receive jewelry in time for Christmas.; New Softwood Duty Lawsuit Is Reminder that Trade Deal Will End Next Year: When the SLA expires on Oct. 12th of next year, there is a provision that calls for a 12-month standstill on trade litigation.; News Briefs: CHEP has announced that it will use triple-tine forklifts at some of its key metro operations in Australia starting next year. The Engineered Wood Association has redesigned and launched its www.apawood.org website. more...
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ALSC Adopts Heat Treatment Process and Mark Removal Modifications - Nov 26, 2014
Many of the more significant issues remain including the requirement for domestic repaired pallets to be either heat treated and re-certified or the ISPM-15 marks to be removed.; Order Pallet Jewelry in Time for Christmas: Call 804-550-0323 or fill out the order form in this issue and fax it back to us at 804-550-2181.; EPA Releases Framework for Biogenic CO2 Emissions: Overall, the forest products industry is pleased with the outcome because biomass waste, such as sawdust produced in hardwood sawmills, will be considered a carbon neutral fuel source.WPA Meeting Offers Strong Collection of Speakers and Networking Opportunities: Escape the winter cold, and come out to the WPA meeting held in Rancho Mirage, California from January 16-20, 2015.; Recycle Bits: A new report called “Pallets Market: Global Industry analysis and Forecast to 2020” has been released by Persistence Market Research. more...
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APHIS Adds 30 Counties to EAB Regulated Areas in Four States - Nov 26, 2014
These counties are in Georgia, Tennessee, Minnesota and Wisconsin. A federal order is also pending to add 25 counties in Arkansas.; Order Pallet Jewelry in Time for Christmas: Call 804-550-0323 or fill out the order form in this issue and fax it back to us at 804-550-2181.; What’s Guiding Your Company?: It’s important to understand the distinction between a business’ values and goals. more...
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Both Sides Make Their Case on Hardwood Checkoff - Nov 20, 2014
Supporters contend a checkoff is the only way for the hardwood industry to regain a strong footing and preserve its future.; WPA Meeting Offers Strong Collection of Speakers and Networking Opportunities: Escape the winter cold, and come out to the WPA meeting held in Rancho Mirage, California from January 16-20, 2015.; Construction Spending Expected to Rise in 2015: Office and single-family housing are expected to see the biggest increases of 15% each.; EPA Releases Framework for Biogenic CO2 Emissions: The forest products industry is pleased with the outcome because biomass waste will be considered a carbon neutral fuel source.; News Briefs: Penn Pallet has announced a $1 million addition at its plant in St. Mary’s, Pennsylvania. Southern Fastening Systems and Carlson Systems have joined forces to create a new company. Palettes Gestion Services (PGS Group), a French leader for wooden pallets, will now have its own pallet pool management service. Loscam, a leading Asia Pacific provider of equipment pooling solutions, was presented with the Best Innovation Food & Beverage Service Provider Award. more...
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