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NWPCA Joins Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods, Group Focuses on Crafting Effective Packaging Waste Regulations - Jan 26, 2024
This new trade group, the Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods (ASPF) is focused on encouraging the adoption of a holistic and harmonized approach to food packaging regulation.; News in Brief: Canadian government officials have decided to challenge the U.S. decision to maintain duties on exports of softwood lumber. IFCO, a global leader in reusable packaging, has launched Dora, a reusable plastic pallet. more...
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Most WPA Attendees Believe Pallet Demand Recovers This Year - Jan 19, 2024
While many are still encouraged about the long-term prospects of the industry, it does seem that the current conditions will be challenging for the foreseeable future.; Lagging Revenue in 2023? Looking for a New Product to Sell? Getting into crates and complex wood box projects isn’t easy, especially if you have never done it before. A new course on Wooden Crate Design and Performance is being offered March 5-7, 2024 in Blacksburg, Virginia. more...
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Kamps Announces Executive Team Changes, Bernie Kamps Retires from Active Management Role - Jan 12, 2024
Announced on January 4th, effective immediately, Mitchell Kamps, 28-year veteran of the company and the current president, will be promoted to CEO.; DOL Issues New Rule on Independent Contractor Status Guidelines: These revisions make it easier for a worker to be classified as an employee because the focus of the classification has been extended from two core factors to equal consideration of six primary factors. more...
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CHEP Sues California Recyclers Over Disagreement about AB 1760 - Jan 5, 2024
Why is this case important? For starters, AB 1760 was the first major bill in the country detailing recycler rights. Its application is being challenged in the court by CHEP, and the outcome could have major precedence in how other jurisdictions rule on the matter.; Forest Service Unveils Plans to Restrict Logging on Old, Mature Forests, Will Likely Make Things Worse: Major preservationist groups have rallied to the support of this directive from the Biden Administration. The Wilderness Society is calling for protections to be expanded to cover older, maturing forests that do not qualify as old growth yet but could get there in the future.; Profile Regional Lumber Trends and Quarterly Graphs: These graphs illustrate the average lumber prices published within each region over the past year. more...
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European Parliament Issues Revised Packaging Waste Regulations with Non-EU Exemptions - Dec 22, 2023
Although the rules have not been finalized, the proposed Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) seeks to achieve increased recyclability and recycling by setting fairly strong targets. The European Parliament just modified the proposed regulations to include a reuse target exemption for pallets that come from non-EU countries.; No Report Next Week: The next issue will be published on January 5th, 2024. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our readers.; Legislative Predictions for 2024 – Forest Products Priorities: Congressional lawmakers knocked out a major defense policy priority while including provisions that promote mass timber projects, other high-profile items remain. Here’s a preview of what to expect next year.; OSHA Fines Wisconsin Sawmill Almost $1.4 Million for Teen Fatality Incident: According to OSHA, the company allowed several minor workers to perform maintenance on equipment without training or following required safety procedures.; Wishing our subscribers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We are thankful for your continued support and look forward to 2024. more...
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European Parliament Issues Revised Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations with Non-EU Exemptions - Dec 21, 2023
Although the rules have not been finalized, the proposed Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) seeks to achieve increased recyclability and recycling by setting fairly strong targets.; EPAL Decides to Launch QR Code Program for Its Pool: The operator of Europe’s largest open pool is inviting companies to participate with the slogan “Join the Q.” The code allows for unique serialization for its pallets when scanned.; 48forty Solutions Awarded By Greenly for Its Climate Strategy: The Silver Medal is a clear indication of 48forty’s position among the top 10% of evaluated companies, signifying its proactive approach towards climate action and environmental responsibility.; Reminder: OSHA Has Changed its 2024 Electronic Record-keeping Requirements: This new rule covers a wide variety of industries including logging, sawmill and other wood products manufacturing (including pallets). more...
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The Importance of Training Your Employees on Pallet and Unit Load Design - Dec 15, 2023
Only a fraction of companies actually send personnel for advanced training on the latest design software. So, why is this something you should consider doing in 2024? A 2½ day short course class uses Best Pallet™ and Best Load™ software to develop computerized designs for pallets and unit loads. And the instructors will help you learn how to take your usage of these tools to the next level.; EPAL Decides to Launch QR Code Program for Its Pool: The QR code allows for unique serialization of EPAL pallets. This code can be scanned and used to gather data on the pallet and unit load as well as linked to the goods being transported.; 20 Year Forest Study Confirms Benefits of Burning and Thinning: This is big news because some preservationist groups have lobbied against these treatment methods suggesting they pose too much ecological danger. more...
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USITC Sustains Duties on Softwood Lumber Products from Canada - Dec 8, 2023
As a result, the existing orders on imports will remain in place. Current duties range between 6.61% and 9.25%. But these duties could go up in the future. They had been downward revised recently by the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC).; 48forty Solutions Awarded By Greenly for Its Climate Strategy: The Silver Medal award is a result of the company's strong performance in demonstrating its alignment with international climate goals and the Paris Agreement’s targets.; Fatal Accident at Konz Wood Products: The Grand Chute, Wisconsin Fire Department did not release more details about the injuries, except to say that the deceased employee was not entrapped or entangled in any machinery. more...
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2022/2023 Pallet Industry Wage and HR Survey Released - Dec 1, 2023
Anyone who participated in the survey will receive a free copy. We have emailed out the final copy this week.; EU Parliament Adopts New Packaging Rules: The measures aim to set specific targets to reduce plastic packaging and to encourage more reusable and recycled packing.; Holiday Schedule: Season’s Greetings! Pallet Profile will not be published December 29, 2023, according to our regular schedule. more...
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Kamps Releases 2022 Environmental Sustainability Report - Nov 28, 2023
This assessment is designed to help the company evaluate its progress on key environmental metrics and to inform customers of potential benefits and impacts. Kamps stated that it is “particularly attentive to the role we play in our customers’ environmental story.”; Brambles Appoints New CEO of CHEP Americas: Xavier Garijo will join CHEP in January, and oversee the leadership of the CHEP businesses in the North America and Latin America regions.; Recycle Bits: A recent pallet fire and suspected arson incident in Los Angeles shut down the 10 Freeway. Conner Industries, Inc.has acquired Denver Reel & Pallet Company, a custom wooden crate and pallet business in Colorado.; 2022/2023 Pallet Industry Wage and HR Survey To Be Released: This most recent survey covers impacts of COVID-19 policies, areas of interest in automation technologies, successful methods used to attract and retain employees, demographic data on the industry workforce and much more. more...
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