Congress Considers Lacey Act Changes - May 18, 2012
Potential changes to the Lacey Act have been moving forward in Congress to the dismay of many in the forest products industry. One of the industry’s biggest concerns is that Congress is still waiting for an analysis of implementation issues of the Lacey Act that was supposed to be finished in 2010. Pallet company Edwards Wood Products, Inc. in Marshville, N.C. has received recognition for its safety program from the Occupational Safety and Health Agency. An automotive supply company is working with the Centre for Research and Innovation in the Bio-Economy (CRIBE) in Canada on a project to integrate wood fiber into auto parts. A bill that would make some significant changes to the management of public lands was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. more...
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Bill Seeks to Include Forest Products in Biobased Markets Program - May 11, 2012
A bill that would allow forest products to qualify for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) BioPreferred Program has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. EXPO Richmond 2012 scheduled for next week. OSHA cites pallet company for noise violations. Pallet Profile changes Michigan cant price practice. more...
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Ongweoweh Corp. Partners with Axios Composite Pallet - May 3, 2012
Ongweoweh has signed an agreement with Axios indicating it will purchase a guaranteed volume of Axios pallets and acquired an equity position in the company in exchange for the exclusive use of the Axios solution for leased, rental and managed pallet pools. Explosion and fire destroys sawmill. Brambles appoints new leader of
global container business. more...
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Insights on Staging Pallets to Run an Effective Program at a Customer DC - Apr 27, 2012
If you want to solidify your position with a retail customer, there may be nothing better than operating a pallet sortation program at a customer’s distribution center. Pallet theft receives attention across the country. Brambles announces business plans at market briefing. Proposed EPA rule limits plastic pallet recycling. Rehrig Pacific Logistics (RPL) is opening a new reverse logistics and recyclable plastics processing center in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. There is concern that the European Union’s 2020 emissions reduction goal could be impeded by its plans to use biomass. more...
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Canadian Officials Expand EAB Regulation Area - Apr 26, 2012
Having discovered new infestations of the emerald ash borer (EAB) in 2011, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has expanded the areas covered by its EAB-related restrictions to include new areas of Ontario and Quebec. Wood Versus Plastic Debate Continues in UK. CHEP Helps Shape New Supply Chain Certification Program. Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) announced that Adrian Blocker will be stepping down as president. The emerald ash borer (EAB) may soon pose a threat to New England forests. more...
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Rethinking Business As Usual – Part IV - Designing a Better Pallet - Apr 20, 2012
Publisher Chaille Brindley explores the need for innovation when it comes to pallet design and takes a look at a new protective device designed to reduce product damage and extend the life of a wooden pallet. Housing statistics show slight improvements. U.S. coalition draws attention to another possible softwood lumber agreement problem. Forests being monitored from space. Rehrig Pacific Logistics opens new reverse logistics and recyclable plastics processing center. more...
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OSHA Fines Nation's Largest Recycler, Highlights Industry Lessons - Apr 13, 2012
Identified as part of OSHA's Site-Specific Targetubg program, IFCO fines offer key safety lessons to pallet companies. Pallet theft recies attention across the country by media and law enforcement officials. EU could change how its calculates biomass in assessing emissions reductions goals. Fire at McIntosh Box pallet company in New York. more...
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EPA Rule Limits Plastic Pallet Recycling - Apr 6, 2012
New EPA rules could limit use of decaBDE fire retardant in recycled pallets, which has been widely used by iGPS. Pallet Profile to launch new digital edition in coming weeks. more...
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Upcoming Industry Events Offer Strategic Opportunities - Mar 30, 2012
A number of important events are coming up in the next two months including the biggest equipment expo of the year and some great educational opportunities. Final forest planning rule released. more...
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Impacts of IFCO and CHEP Moves on the Recycling Market - Mar 30, 2012
New sales strategies by CHEP and IFCO impacts the recycling market as the core crunch intensifies. Upcoming industry events create unique learning and networking opportunities. OSHA cites IFCO, offers industry lessons. more...
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