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Things to Think About – WPA Recap, Part I - Jan 26, 2018 
The Western Pallet Association meeting is truly a fun, family-like atmosphere. Even if you are not in the West, it can be a great place to network, learn and just enjoy some great weather and hospitality in the perfect weather offered up by Palm Springs.; Calif. Pallet Company to Pay Back Wages: The agreement with Forest Green Products Inc. involves 60 employees, according to the Department of Labor. The company agreed to pay $289,216.; VA Tech to Offer Unit Load Design Short Course: The program takes place from May 1-3, 2018 in Blacksburg, Virginia and is designed to help pallet and packaging providers and users to make better design decisions.; NEWS IN BRIEF: Salvage logging is planned on more than 20 square miles of land that burned in southwest Oregon last summer. Three of Rehrig Pacific’s GMA pallets are now compliant with stringent fire safety standards. Propak will open a service center to handle CHEP pallets in Caldwell, Idaho. more...
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New Year Looks Good for Trucking, Tight on Supply - Jan 19, 2018 
Underlying the optimism is that fact that economic indicators are pointing to a potential for a sustained period of business expansion in the United States and abroad.; Marv Chell Passes Away: Marv started Viking Engineering and became known for the Viking nailing machines, in particular the Duo-Matic nailing system.; Viking Engineering Sells to Spell Capital: Today’s management team, under the leadership of current president Kurt Larsen, will remain in place, and the company will continue to focus on product innovation. more...
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Brambles Sells CHEP Recycled to Investment Fund - Jan 12, 2018 
The largest pallet recycler in North America was sold for an enterprise value of US$115 million pending standard regulatory review.; NWPCA Releases Manual for Outdoor Pallet Storage and Fire Code Compliance: The complimentary manual was produced to assist the industry in compliance with the new outdoor pallet storage provisions incorporated in the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC).; Marv Chell Passes Away: Former President of Viking Engineering & Development, Inc. passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7. more...
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Tax Reform Insights - Jan 5, 2018 
On a very basic level, you will have to change the amount that you withhold from employees, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is expected to announce in January new guidance on withholding policies.; Gordon Hughes Retires from Serving the Pallet Industry After 47 Years: From 1970 to 2009, Hughes led the Canadian Wood Pallet & Container Association (CWPCA) and worked tirelessly to advance the cause of the wood products sector in North America and around the globe.; Logging Firm Settles Lawsuit: CLT Logging paid $1.95 million last week to settle the allegations that it caused the Dillon Fire in Siskiyou County that burned 318 acres.; Quarterly Graphs, Regional Lumber Trends: For each hardwood region, the hardwood cant price represents an average of hardwood cant prices for the states included in the region. more...
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Trucking Faces Critical Issues Ahead. Are You Ready? - Dec 26, 2017 
Driver shortage has taken the top spot. Many of these top ten concerns deal with regulations, compliance or staffing issues. The electronic logging device (ELD) mandate and the hours-of-service (HOS) rule, both moved down to second and third respectively.; New PDS Software Update Includes New Analysis for Recycled Pallets, Fasteners: The NWPCA is dedicating significant resources as part of the implementation of its strategic plan to ensure that PDS remains cutting edge technology. NWPCA and The Pallet Foundation will invest nearly $1.5 million over the next two years. more...
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Southern California Fires Raging Out of Control - Dec 22, 2017 
The winds behind this blaze were so intense that it burned almost a million acres in a 24-hour period. Hurricane force winds were so intense that the fire jumped across the tree tops, right over a valley about a mile wide.; Moody’s Predicts Stable Forest Products Sector for 2018: The likelihood of strong profits from the wood products business will help to offset the secular declines in the printing and writing paper segment. more...
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Trade Panel Upholds Canadian Softwood Duties - Dec 15, 2017 
This means that hefty duties on softwood lumber will go forward and will remain in place until a new Softwood Lumber Agreement is reached between the two countries or international tribunals rule on challenges already brought by the Canadian government.; 3PL Study Points to Continuing Trends: The study shows the continuation of two trends, 1) The importance of the relationship between shippers and 3PLs, and 2) The importance of adapting to emerging technologies, including blockchain and automation.; Brambles Names New CHEP North America President: The company tapped, Laura Nador, the acting CHEP USA president as the president of CHEP North America effective January 1, 2018.; NEWS IN BRIEF: Fire destroyed a pallet business in Frankfort, Indiana. Some fallout already from the duties imposed on imported Canadian softwood lumber.; Holiday Schedule: Pallet Profile will not be published December 29, 2017. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our readers! more...
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Congress Approaches Monumental Tax Reforms - Dec 8, 2017 
Many of the changes are likely to be favored by small to medium-sized businesses. Others may cause concern if they negatively impact the housing sector or important tax deductions. As with all Congressional action, there will be winners and losers. And you need to make your voice heard.; Independent Truckers Lobby for ELD Delay: The rule that is set to take place on December 18, 2017, just a week before Christmas. It is not clear how much the Trump administration can do to stop the law since it is mandated by Congress, and the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this year rejected an appeal to stop the law. more...
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OSHA Announces Short Delay of Electronic Filing Deadline - Nov 30, 2017 
The submission deadline was moved from December 1 to December 15, 2017. The delay was designed to allow employers more time to become familiar with the electronic submission process for injury and illness data.; Canada to Take Softwood Lumber Duty Case to WTO: Legal challenges could take years to finalize. The Canadian government has won more than it has lost when it comes to international trade cases involving previous softwood lumber disputes.; U.S. Housing on the Rise, Existing Supply Tightening: The home construction and remodeling sectors are very important for the overall growth of the North American forest products industry. A rising share of new home sales is coming from homes that have not yet begun construction. Holiday Schedule: Pallet Profile will not be published December 29, 2017. The offices of Industrial Reporting, which publishes the Profile, will be closed from December 25, 2017 through January 1, 2018 for the Christmas holiday. more...
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Brambles Growth Rebounds, Management May Face Legal Challenges - Nov 28, 2017 
The parent company of CHEP and and IFCO Systems, Brambles Ltd., recently announced a 4% sales increase in the United States for the first quarter update of its fiscal year 2018.; iGPS Logistics Offers New Sanitary Pallet Service: The plastic pallet pooler now offers a pallet so clean you can almost eat off it, utilizing a food contact surface sanitizer. Western Pallet Association Meeting Offers Rest & Business Rejuvenation: Scheduled for January 13-15th 2018 in sunny Rancho Mirage, California, the WPA event has developed a reputation for its festive golf tournaments, and also has a full slate of informative speakers. more...
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Tax Package Presents Mixed Bag to U.S. Businesses - Nov 22, 2017 
President Trump is lobbying to get a tax reform bill through both houses of Congress so that he can sign reform legislation by Christmas. What shakes out of these deliberations could have a major impact on your business and your land holdings in terms of tax implications.; Find Creative Use of Pallets, Support Medical Charity: Berry Pallets has launched a contest to collect pictures of pallet art, pallet furniture and other forms of upcycled pallets. The company is posting these images on its website at http://berryindustrial.com/pallets-for-palates/; NEWS IN BRIEF: U.S. forest products company Potlatch announced it will buy Deltic Timber. NWPCA Plans Reception at EXPO Richmond 2018. A new whiskey barrel factory is scheduled to begin construction in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia in early 2018. PalletOne, America’s largest new pallet manufacturer, recently announced the purchase of North East Texas Pallet, a pallet manufacturer located in Clarksville, Texas. more...
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Canada Files NAFTA Appeal in Softwood Lumber Dispute - Nov 17, 2017 
Chapter 19 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) establishes a panel of five arbiters, agreed upon by both countries, who will decide if the duties meet U.S. law.; U.S. Officials Assess Plywood Antidumping Duties on Chinese Imports: U.S. officials raised the antidumping duties (AD) to 183.36%, and those duties now apply to all Chinese companies without exception.; House Passes Forest Health Reforms Again, Now Waits for Senate: The bill promotes active forest management on national lands and reforms designed to address the wildfire and forest health crisis facing the country’s public lands. It is largely opposed by preservationist and environmental groups. more...
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Canada Strikes Back in Lumber Battle - Nov 10, 2017 
After the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) recently announced its final determinations on softwood lumber duties, Canadian officials have responded suggesting the industry is in for a long legal battle if a new Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA) cannot be reached by the two governments.; WPA Meeting Offers Rest & Business Rejuvenation: Scheduled for January 13-15th 2018 in sunny Rancho Mirage, California, the event has developed a reputation for its festive golf tournaments.The Western Pallet Association (WPA) annual meeting also has a full slate of informative speakers. more...
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U.S. Officials Finalize CVD and AD for Canadian Softwood - Nov 3, 2017 
Enforcement of U.S. trade law is a prime focus of the Trump administration. Upon publication of the final affirmative AD determination, the DOC will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to collect cash deposits equal to the applicable final weighted-average dumping rates.; FedEx Exec Tapped for OSHA Head: Scott Mugno is vice president of safety, sustainability and vehicle maintenance for FedEx Ground near Pittsburgh. He leads four departments of about 200 professionals. more...
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U.S. Customs Enhances ISPM-15 Enforcement - Oct 26, 2017 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced that it would begin imposing fines on non-compliant shipments even possibly for first-time offenders.; VA Tech Pallet Survey Needs Your Help: This survey will add to the previous bodies of research to help the industry identify historical trends. It is one of the largest surveys of its kind.; Recycled Bits: USG named the Pallet Alliance its Diversity and Inclusion Supplier of the Year for 2017. The RM2 BLOCKpal employs cellular networks along routes to send and receive data. Tosca Services in Atlanta, which makes reusable packaging for the food industry, has been acquired by London-based private equity firm Apax Partners. more...
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Trucking Faces Critical Issues Ahead – Are You Ready? - Oct 26, 2017 
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) conducts an annual survey of the trucking industry to analyze key trends and explore possible solutions. This year, the ATRI’s report indicates that the driver shortage has taken the top spot.; Tennessee Pallet Fire Highlights Burning Wood Waste Danger: The local newspaper reported that the blaze likely started in a pit used to burn pallets that cannot be repaired.; Auction: FORMERLY THUNDER PALLET INC. • SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4TH, 2017 10 AM CST • 625 N MENOMONEE STREET, THERESA, WI 53091 • COMPLETE PALLET MFG OPERATION with REAL ESTATE more...
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Brambles Sales Growth Meets Expectations - Oct 20, 2017 
Sales revenue in its U.S. pallet business increased by 4%, primarily driven by strong net new business growth associated with new customer contract wins.; Two CLT Plants to Be Built in USA: The new cross-laminated timber plants were announced in Alabama and Washington.; Western Pallet Association Meeting Offers Rest & Business Rejuvenation: Scheduled for January 13-15th 2018 in sunny Rancho Mirage, California, the WPA event has developed a reputation for its festive golf tournaments.; OSHA Resumes Enforcement in Texas and Louisiana: The agency temporarily had ceased enforcement efforts after Hurricane Harvey hit the two states.; Auction: Formerly Rettig Pallets, Sat. Oct. 28th, 2017 • 10am EST, G580 County Rd 14, Holgate, Oh 43527, Complete Pallet Mfg Operation & Real Estate more...
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Another Look at Nail Prices - Oct 13, 2017 
Our projection of higher nail prices earlier in the year did not develop at the time to the extent that our nail industry contacts had expected. But recent rod price movements suggest that higher nail prices are coming.; Pallet Survey Data Collection, Impact Your Industry Through Information: Understanding the current status of the industry is essential to developing a strategy to increase competitiveness of the wood pallet industry. And your input is critical for our success.; NEWS IN BRIEF: USG named the Pallet Alliance its Diversity and Inclusion Supplier of the Year for 2017. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said that wildland firefighting costs for the fiscal year have passed $2 billion. more...
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Customs Enhances ISPM-15 Enforcement - Oct 6, 2017 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced that it would begin imposing fines on non-compliant shipments even possibly for first-time offenders.; Pallet Profile Develops Special Report on Hardwood Situation: This white paper will be e-mailed to subscribers soon and posted on the Pallet Profile subscriber website.; Quarterly Graphs: These graphs illustrate the average lumber prices published within each region over the past year. more...
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Impact of Hurricanes on Market and Major Pallet Industry Issues - Sep 28, 2017 
Before the storms a severe labor crunch has already been among the top challenges facing most pallet companies. And this could get worse as construction jobs tend to pay better than many positions in the pallet industry.; Storm Recoveries to Impact Trucking: The trucking industry’s capacity is going to be challenged, particularly for the flatbed segment, and rates on the spot market and contract market are expected to go up. more...
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White Paper About Pallet Lumber Future - Sep 28, 2017 
This White Paper will explain the conditions that seem to be developing on the lumber market horizon. I am asking for any reader to write us with information that can help us better explain this developing hardwood shortage.; Edwards Wood Products to Develop New Sawmill: This would be a new facility and not an addition to an existing plant. It is expected to create 46 new jobs for the community of Scotland county, North Carolina.; iGPS Logistics Offers New Sanitary Pallet Service: This new service is designed to deliver direct food contact level safety for its pallet customers. iGPS developed this process to improve the safety of food logistics and food-related packaging.; Managed Forests Prevent Fire: California forests need professional management, he added. Small, unhealthy trees must be thinned out in order to leave larger, stronger ones that can thrive and better withstand fire, insects and disease. more...
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CHEP Announces Half Pallet Success Story, Provides Lesson to White-wood Industry - Sep 21, 2017 
CHEP collaborated with Jel Sert, a well-known maker of fun food like freezer bars, desserts and beverages, to evaluate how its pooled 40x24-inch half pallets would work for product transport and retail display.; Storms Impact Lumber Talks: One of the biggest factors is the spate of hurricanes and the ensuing damage inflicted which will spur rebuilding and drive demand for softwood lumber.; AUCTION: WNC PALLET CO. SAT. SEPT. 30th, 2017 • 10AM EST more...
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Impact of Hurricanes on Major Pallet Industry Issues - Sep 14, 2017 
The Pallet Profile has talked with pallet companies in the affected region, and none reported major issues that would keep operations from running.; Storm Recoveries to Impact Trucking: Trucking freight dynamics may shift dramatically with the recovery, clean-up and rebuilding efforts in response to hurricanes Harvey and Irma.; Fires Impact Western United States: Record fire seasons over the last ten years highlight the need for improved forest management to mitigate worsening forest health conditions.; Forest Absorption to Balance CO2 Emissions in Europe: The baseline for each country will be determined by an estimate of average emissions and absorption of a country’s managed forests.; News In Brief: The intense wildfires plaguing much of the West have rekindled controversy over federal logging restrictions. Maine’s forest products industry has been hit hard in the past decade. The Southern Forest Products Association has announced plans for its 35th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition. more...
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Annual Pallet Survey Identifies Key Customer Trends - Sep 8, 2017 
According to an article by Bridget McCrea of MMH, the key purchase criteria remains fairly consistent through the years. She wrote, "the pallet itself hasn’t undergone much transformation over the last few years.”; Ongweoweh Sends Aide to Houston Recovery Effort: The company is working with Allied Logistics, to donate one truck load of pallets to WSBTV in Atlanta for the transportation of goods and water to Houston. more...
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Brambles Reviews Fiscal Year Financials, Future Plans - Aug 31, 2017 
The North American part of its pallet business has recorded profit losses and slow sales growth. A number of market factors have contributed to the worsening conditions.; Commerce Delays Final Determination in the AD and CVD Investigation: The DOC has postponed the deadline to issue the final determinations, which will be announced no later than November 14, 2017.; Researcher Secures Funding for New Wood Packaging Treatment Method: A professor of entomology developed a patent-pending, wood-treatment chamber that heats wood in a unique configuration using radio frequency waves, making the process energy-efficient.; more...
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Brambles Discusses Future Plans, Provides Insight on CHEP Recycled Sale - Aug 29, 2017 
Graham Chipchase, the CEO of Brambles, made it clear that the purpose is to get rid of non-core segments so that the company can focus on higher margin businesses.; NWPCA Offers Fall Plant Tours: They will take place November 8-9, 2017 in Houston. The tour schedule includes Pasadena Skid & Pallet, Unipal International Ltd, Katoen Natie and Wooden Pallets Ltd.; Training to Improve Your Maintenance Programs: A short course is called, “Statistical Analysis to Improve Manufacturing Maintenance Programs” will be held November 14-15, 2017 at the Brooks Forest Products Center in Blacksburg, Virginia.; Safety Tips for Burning Wood Pallets: Concern over fire risk has led some companies to stop burning pallets instead of dismantling or grinding them. more...
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Countervailing Duties Set to Come Off, Other Developments - Aug 24, 2017 
Shipments processed on August 28th and after will be exempt from the CVD assuming no final rate has been announced. The antidumping duty (AD) rate of 6.87% will remain in place.; Training to Improve Your Maintenance Programs: A short course called, “Statistical Analysis to Improve Manufacturing Maintenance Programs” will be held November 14-15, 2017 at the Brooks Forest Products Center in Blacksburg, Virginia.; Litco Demonstrates Benefits, Achieves Certified BioPreferred Status By USDA: Litco’s Inca molded wood products are made from wood waste and resin. Besides selling directly to end users, Litco also provides pallets through third-party pallet manufacturers and recyclers. more...
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Brambles Signals Intention to Sell off North American Pallet Recycling Business - Aug 17, 2017 
The company intends to put up for sale its white-wood recycling business in North America, the division formerly known as IFCO, but recently rebranded as CHEP Recycled.; NWPCA to Develop Fire Safety Manual: Do you know what you might need to update in terms of your pallet storage and fire policy? The manual is scheduled to be published and released in the fall of 2017. more...
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Freight, Trucking Forecast to Grow - Aug 10, 2017 
As the U.S. population grows and the economy increases with it, trucking will remain the dominant freight mode, but all forms of freight movement are rising.; NWPCA Offers Fall Plant Tours: This year the tour stops off in the Houston area to visit four locations. Early bird registration ends August 31, 2017.; OSHA Halts Combustible Dust Rulemaking: The other OSHA rulemaking priorities to get the axe by the Trump administration are construction noise, vehicles driven in reverse at factories and construction sites, and chemical exposure standards.; EPAL Continues Growth: The organization has developed a reputation for quality and strict controls of its standards and has become the world’s biggest open exchange pool. more...
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What’s Next for Health Care Reform? - Aug 4, 2017 
Will partisan politics keep lawmakers from working to fix the broken system? Will 'blame the other guy' be the main strategy for both sides of the aisle?; Housing Market Still Struggles from Supply Problems: One problem is prices are increasing faster than incomes, and this coupled with tighter loan requirement, is acting as a drag on demand.; AUCTION! KESLAR LUMBER (RETIREMENT) SAT. AUG 12th, 2017, 9AM EST, 884 Buchannan Road, White, PA 15490. COMPLETE SAWMILL, COOPER SCRAGG MILL, BREWCO RESAW SYSTEM & ROLLING STOCK. more...
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Pallet Thefts Raise Security and Black Market Issues - Jul 27, 2017 
If you are a business with pallet storage the best thing you can do is to secure and monitor those pallets with surveillance cameras and fences.; Pallet Survey Data Collection, Impact Your Industry Through Information: Please don’t delay! You can take the survey at www.palletsurvey.com. The deadline is August 4th.; PECO Pallet Celebrates 20th Anniversary: Known for its distinctly red pallet pool, PECO has developed a reputation for quality and customer-friendly billing processes.; NWPCA to Develop Fire Safety Manual: New requirements specifically address the wood and composite wood pallet manufacturing and recycling facilities.; Keep Your Market Safe and Accurately Informed: Please help us and help your local market by reporting data twice per month by filling out the included market data form. more...
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Forests Legislation Headed for House - Jul 27, 2017 
The legislation would streamline the process for timber sales, notably on lands at risk from wildfire, and let officials quickly implement salvage operations and reforestation efforts in the case of a disaster.; West Fraser Announces Major U.S. Acquisition: The company has entered into an agreement to acquire the operations of the Gilman Companies which are comprised of six sawmills and a finger-joint mill in Florida and Georgia.; Senators Push for Strong Enforcement of Trade Laws in Softwood Negotiations: The group expressed strong support for fair competition and the enforcement of existing U.S. trade laws that would lessen the harm of alleged Canadian subsidies. more...
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Wildfires Spark Concern in Canada, Starting to Impact Canadian Lumber Exports - Jul 21, 2017 
A number of sawmills have temporarily shut down operations due to safety concerns, which is further putting a strain on supplies.; Pallet Survey Data Collection, Impact Your Industry Through Information: Please don’t delay and take the survey at www.palletsurvey.com. The deadline is August 4th.; NAFTA Negotiations Could Impact Softwood Issue: The Canadian government has successfully used the Chapter 19 process in the past to bypass U.S. courts to seek a resolution. more...
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Pallet Thefts Raise Security and Black-market Issues - Jul 13, 2017 
The story is usually the same. Excess pallets are stored outside of a retail or industrial facility. Scavengers come in the night or sometimes during the day and take pallets and run off.: RM2 Uses Cellular Technology to Track Pallets: Better supply chain visibility will hopefully help reach carbon savings and improve traceability of the pallet.; JBS and CHEP Collaborate for Increased Efficiency and Sustainability: The partnership has resulted in the elimination of 880,000 empty truck miles for JBS. This supply chain optimization resulted in a reduction of more than 3.3 million pounds of CO2. more...
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Corrugated Campaign Targets College Campuses - Jul 7, 2017 
There are some places where corrugated pallets make sense. But a widespread move to replace wood could actually backfire in terms of safety, performance and environmental sustainability.; Heat Illness Prevention Tips During Summer Months: A key component of heat safety is annual training so that workers know how to spot conditions. All employees and supervisors need to know the signs of heat illness and what steps to take to prevent it and treat the condition.; Independent Truckers Lose Challenge: The nation’s highest court decided recently that it would not take up a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation mandate requiring truck drivers to use electronic devices to record how many hours they drive.; NEWS IN BRIEF: A leading pallet company in Pennsylvania recently donated a handmade wood display case to the Pennsylvania College of Technology. A shopper at a Sam’s Club in Clearwater, Florida, filed a lawsuit against the company alleging that she was injured by a splintered piece of wood from a pallet. A Chicago law firm is filing a $5 million dollar lawsuit against The Home Depot and Menard’s because 4x4 timbers are 3-½ by 3-½.; Quarterly Regional Lumber Trends: These graphs illustrate the average lumber prices published within each region over the past year. It is a more detailed look at our regular weekly hardwood composite. more...
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PECO Pallet Lawsuit Trudges On As Pallets Build Up - Jun 29, 2017 
The major legal showdown between PECO Pallets and Northwest Pallet over asset retrieval fees, policies and lost pallets began in August 2015, and there appears to be no end in sight.; Unit Load Course Slated: Virginia Tech will conduct a short course in unit load design and performance Aug. 15-17 on the campus in Blacksburg, Virginia.; Heat Illness Prevention Tips During Summer Months: Employees working outdoors or in hot environments need to remember that heat-related sickness can cause serious injury or even death. more...
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U.S. Announces Antidumping Duties, Negotiations Continue in Softwood Lumber Fight - Jun 29, 2017 
Both governments are still working on a deal and are a bit closer than they were a few months ago. That’s the main takeaway from the latest round of news in the trade battle between the United States and Canada over softwood lumber imports.; OSHA Delays Electronic Record Compliance Date: The proposed delay until Dec. 1, 2017 will allow OSHA an opportunity to further review and consider the rule, Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses. more...
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Tomorrow’s Pallet Industry Today – Review from LIGNA 2017: Part IV - Jun 22, 2017 
Robots and automation aren’t the future of the pallet industry. People are. Advanced automation is a great tool. But it takes smart, dedicated people to make them work.; NWPCA Offers Chicago Safety Meeting: Dubbed the ‘Year of Safety’ the NWPCA has put a significant focus this year on safety and fire prevention. Please consider attending the Chicago regional safety meeting held August 3. more...
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Tomorrow’s Pallet Industry Today – Review from LIGNA 2017: Part III - Jun 15, 2017 
“Double the fun.” What do I mean by that phrase? The idea is if you have to do something once, why not try to do double the volume on each step?; Lumber Program Exemption Unchanged: Companies that produce or import less than 15 million board feet per year would be exempt, as they currently are.; Bob Hanna Passes Away: He started Bob Hanna Machinery Sales Company in 1978 and West Plains Machinery Company in 1983; he was widely known in the pallet and machinery business. more...
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Tomorrow’s Pallet Industry Today – Review from LIGNA 2017: Part II - Jun 8, 2017 
A key for fast production on a high-speed nailing machine is proper lumber sortation and preparation.; Canadian Government Offers Assistance for Lumber Industry: Most of the assistance comes as loans, loan guarantees or job training assistance for Canadian workers.; Unit Load Course Slated: Virginia Tech will conduct a short course in unit load design and performance Aug. 15-17 on the campus in Blacksburg, Virginia. The title of the course is “How to Reduce Shipping Costs.”; Cyberattack Is Unprecedented: Some experts are concerned that maybe the next target could be the United States. more...
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Tomorrow’s Pallet Industry Today – Review from LIGNA 2017: Part I - Jun 2, 2017 
The North American wooden pallet industry is heading into the golden age of machinery and equipment innovation - and will need it because finding workers continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing companies.; California Fire Leads to Homeless Families and Devastation, Industry Lessons: The fire took place at Hugo’s Pallets Inc. in Sacramento, California on May 25th. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.; Resolute Lawsuits Against Greenpeace Churn Ahead: Greenpeace has conceded in legal filings that its claims against Resolute were nothing more than “hyperbole,” “heated rhetoric,” and “non-verifiable statements of subjective opinion.”; Federal Aid for Oregon Timber Communities Dries Up: The counties previously received hundreds of millions of dollars in timber revenues and are now reluctant to raise taxes, and it’s impacting local governments and institutions. AUCTION !!!!! COMPLETE SCRAGG MILL OPERATION, 3 VIKING NAILERS, 2 BREWER GANG SYSTEMS, MORBARK HORIZONTAL GRINDER & ROLLING STOCK. TARTER GATE WOOD PALLET DIV. SAT. JUNE 17th, 2017 • 10AM EST 11346 US Hwy 127S, Dunnville, Kentucky 42528 more...
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Improving Oil Industry Heats Up Mat Sector, What Does This Mean for Hardwood Demand? - May 26, 2017 
An increase in mat production could have an impact in some areas, but it doesn’t appear the perfect storm that occurred in 2013 is likely to repeat given the widespread availability in many areas where mat demand will be highest.; Forest Products Groups Hail Congressional Action: The legislation recognizes the full benefits of the use of forest biomass for energy, conservation and responsible forest management. more...
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Pallet Storage Remains Hot Issue for Recycling Industry - May 26, 2017 
Now is the time to get up to speed on new fire code changes. Otherwise, you may be required to comply with stricter requirements on outdoor pallet storage.; Get Rid of that Old Piece of Machinery: As a paying Recycle Record subscriber, you are entitled each year to one free classified ad in the Pallet Enterprise magazine.; Biomass More ‘Carbon Friendly’ than Natural Gas Study Shows: This finding was specific to use of residues for power generation, the authors noted. more...
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Fallout Begins from Softwood Lumber Dispute - May 19, 2017 
Price spikes have occurred for softwood lumber in the U.S. as well as Canadian imports. This has led some companies to consider alternatives, such as hardwoods, using more recycled lumber or other options.; Don’t Miss Out on the Pallet and Lumber Machinery Innovation: The Pallet Profile will carry an exclusive detailed report on Chaille Brindley’s upcoming trip to Europe and the Ligna 2017 show, which is one of the largest trade events in the world for forest products machinery.; OSHA Update in Early Trump Administration: One recent change points to the Trump administration’s plan to ease some regulations on employers. more...
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Pallet Storage Remains Hot Issue for Industry: State of the Pallet Industry – Part 5 - May 12, 2017 
Right now, you are going to know more than the code officials because these new pallet storage standards are new. Your familiarity with them will help drive the discussion toward policies that truly reflect the operating conditions at your facility not some old standard approach.; Get Rid of that Old Piece of Machinery: As a paying Pallet Profile subscriber, you are entitled each year to one free classified ad in the Pallet Enterprise magazine. This is an $80 value absolutely free!; Biomass More ‘Carbon Friendly’ than Natural Gas Study Shows: The study came on the heels of a vote by Congress last week to recognize the carbon benefits of biomass fuel in the omnibus spending bill for 2017. more...
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The First 100 Days of the Trump Administration, Industry Impact - May 5, 2017 
President Trump came into office with big promises. His biggest early achievement could have consequences for decades: nomination and confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch. Beyond that, what he’s undone may be more important than what he’s done.; Fly-In Gives Pallet Industry Congressional Access: The event held from June 20-21 in Washington, D.C. includes opportunities to meet and share your opinions with members of Congress, hear from leading political experts and network with Washington power brokers. more...
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State of the Pallet Industry Marketing, Rebranding and the Economic & Political Climate Facing the Industry - Apr 27, 2017 
What will happen in the near future? Look for the Trump agenda to trudge along. Remember that change is hard to bring to Washington D.C. The rest of the year should be interesting, but don’t expect major changes to improve the business environment until 2018 at the earliest.; U.S. Government Assesses Preliminary Duties on Canadian Softwood Lumber: The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has ruled in favor of U.S. softwood lumber industry and has determined that Canadian producers are receiving subsidies ranging from 3.02% to 24.12%. more...
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DOC Issues Countervailing Duty on Canadian Softwood Lumber - Apr 27, 2017 
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that Canadian producers are receiving subsidies ranging from 3.02% to 24.12% for their lumber imports.; State of Pallet Industry – Part 4, Trump and Safety Regulations: Hiring freezes across many federal agencies as well as restrictions on new rules will create a more favorable business climate.; Lessons on Piercing the Corporate Veil – Pallet Recycler Faces Overtime Lawsuit: The first thing that the plaintiff alleges is that the company is not properly capitalized to pay the debt owed to the workers. more...
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Trump and the Regulatory Agenda, State of the Pallet Industry – Part III - Apr 21, 2017 
Many business owners are encouraged by the potential for regulatory reform and tax changes. But change is hard to bring to Washington D.C. The rest of the year should be interesting, but don’t expect major changes to improve the business environment until 2018 at the earliest.; DOC Postpones Antidumping Duty Ruling, Petition Seeks Exclusion for Pallet Kits: The agency made the decision after a request from the committee reviewing the petition and subsequent data provided by Canadian sawmills and others in the process.; Hardwood Industry Analysis Available Online: Experts in the hardwood lumber industry gathered last year in Princeton, West Virginia. Topics covered were: forest resources, lumber markets, emerging sawing technology and other business opportunities. The information can now be accessed for free online. more...
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Softwood Lumber Negotiations Appear Far from a Deal - Apr 14, 2017 
Trump’s pick for the U.S. Trade Representative spot, Robert Lighthizer, has yet to be approved by the Senate. And he isn’t likely to be in place before the Department of Commerce (DOC) makes its preliminary determination on countervailing duties on April 24th.; Housing Shows Uptick, Some Headwinds Still Remain: Home construction is a huge driver of demand for wood products, and unfortunately, it’s not all good news. Construction of single family homes remains near the recession levels of the early 1980s.; Second Annual Pallet Palooza Scheduled for 2017: This year they are accepting entry submissions from May 2 through June 30. Entry submissions are made on palletswmi.com. This year’s PalletPalooza Day is August 12. Over $2000 in prize money is available for winning entries in the contest. more...
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