DEACERO USA Acquires Mid Continent Nail Corp. - Mar 2, 2012
Mexican company buys owner of Mid Continent Nail Corp and plans to expand its product line. U.S. CBP intercepts wood pests in pallets at Mexican border. Federal authorities modify EAB quarantine regulations. more...
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The Carbon Cycle is Misunderstood and Misrepresented - Mar 1, 2012
Dr. Chuck Ray, Associate Professor of Wood Operations at Penn State discusses how biomass harvesting and the carbon cycle are often misunderstood. more...
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Forest Products Industry Wants Guaranteed Place in Federal Bio-based Initiative - Feb 24, 2012
Forest products industry seeks guaranteed acceptance in the federal government bio-based product initiative. Cautious optimism for 2012 emerges. Industry hopes Supreme Court will hear CWA case. more...
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CHEP Continues Turn Around, Lowers 2012 Estimates - Feb 17, 2012
Chep releases half year results, profits to be lower than expected. Paula Turlington to speak at annual industry church service. Softwood lumber agreement extended. IP acquires Temple-Inland. Company cited for combustible dust hazard. Forest sector reeeling during economic downturn. more...
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Brambles By the Numbers - Feb 17, 2012
CHEP continues turn around, Brambles looks to new markets as major growth driver. Paul Turlington to speak at pallet industry church service. Former IFCO manager requests plea change. U.S. and Canadian governments further delay cross-border ISPM-15 implementation. Scrap recycling growth. 2012 tax deductions can be planned now. more...
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Fuel Prices on the Rise - Feb 10, 2012
Fuel prices increase show signs of continuing the upward swing throughout the summer. John Knepp, western pallet industry friend passes away. iGPS names new COO. New scanners reduce pallet theft, loss. more...
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Canadian Government Enacts U.S. Quarantine Restrictions - Feb 3, 2012
Canadian government sets new restrictions for imports to stop the spread of the Asian Longhorned Beetle. U.S. and canadian governments further delay cross border implementation of ISPM-15 for solid wood packaging material. New forest planning rule almost ready. more...
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WPA Meeting from a Newbies Perspective - Jan 27, 2012
Review of western pallet market and general industry trends from the WPA meeting. Potomac Supply declares bankruptcy. ISPM-15 stamp fraudulenty used. more...
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Recycling Thoughts from the WPA Meeting - Jan 20, 2012
Trends and news from the WPA meeting from a recycling perspective. Three charged with possession of stolen pallets. Rehrig Pacific launches bulk pooling service. more...
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CFIA Kicks Canadian Pallet Firm Out of Its ISPM-15 Program - Jan 20, 2012
Canada seeks to improve compliance and monitoring of its ISPM-15 program after kicking out pallet company for second major non-compliance incident. ALSC apprives bew design values for Southern Pine. Supreme Court could hear forest roads case. Three charged with possession of stolen pallets. more...
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Potomac Supply Corp. - Another Temporary Casualty of Today's Economy - Jan 13, 2012
Potomac Supply shuts down facility while its looks for new financing option after its bank refuses to fund ongoing operations. Future Chinese log demand questioned. more...
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White and Co. Donates Software to Va Tech - Jan 6, 2012
White and Co. donate unit load design software to Va Tech packaging program. Final HOS rules released. more...
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First Major Incident Raises Questions about the Canadian WPM System - Dec 23, 2011
Canadian officials investigate Lonestar Lumber for improper ISPM-15 procedures. Is pallet rental good business? Softwood lumber board appointed. Former IFCO managers sentenced, avoid jail time in hiring illegal immigrant cases. more...
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Pallet Industry Cooperative Outlines Strategy - Dec 23, 2011
Industry leaders unveil specifics about cooperative pool, lauch 9BLOC branded pallets. Is pallet rental good business? Chep Canada acquires Paramount Pallet. more...
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SLA Extension Considered - Dec 14, 2011
U.S. and Canada consider renewing Softwood Lumber Agreement. New proposed boiler MACT rules released. Gibson lobbies for changes to Lacey Act. Forest certification increasing in the USA. more...
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It's About Quality Control Stupid - Dec 9, 2011
Quality control concerns for Costco was a driving force behind its block pallet requirement, highlights industry challenges. Pallet nail pioneer, Don Halstead passes away. more...
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NWPCA and iGPS Settle Legal Dispute - Dec 2, 2011
NWPCA and iGPS reach a settlement to end the lawsuits over statements made by the pallet association and visa versa. CHEP Canada acquires Paramount Pallet. Pallet company charged with hiring illegals. Asian Longhorned Beetle eradication progresses. more...
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Costco Mandate Impacts Both U.S. and Canadian Markets - Nov 25, 2011
Analysis of the impact in both U.S. and Canadian markets of the Costco block pallet mandate. CHEP wins back PepsiCo from iGPS. more...
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Costco Mandate - Where to from here? - Nov 25, 2011
Analysis of ripple effects in U.S. and Canadian markets of the Costco block pallet mandate. CHEP wins back PepsiCo from iGPS. USPS Says "We Want our Pallets Back." more...
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Hardwood Checkoff Fee Could Impact Pallet Lumber Prices - Nov 18, 2011
Proposed hardwood checkoff fee exempts pallets put will be applied to lumber and cants used to make pallets. CHEP restructures, lays off workers. IKEA switching to paper pallets. Gibson CEO says strengthen Lacey Act. New forest planning rule. PFI to be accredited by ALSC. more...
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USPS Offers Packaging Amnesty Program - Nov 11, 2011
Postal service cracks down on pallet companies and offers temporary amnesty protection. Unit load design software unveiled, designed to cut total packaging costs. more...
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Brunswick Box Shows Change Taking Place in the Pallet Industry - Nov 4, 2011
Long-time pallet company closes operation, highlights industry trends. Hours of service rule delayed for truckers. CWPCA works to reorganize at annual meeting. Brambles launches CHEP Aerospace division. Eastern Hardwoods rising out of the Coastal Lumber legacy. Industry sees decreased workplace injuries. more...
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Survey Identifies Pallet User Trends, Suggests Pallet Usage on the Rise - Oct 28, 2011
Pallet user survey highlights usage trends. EPA to revise biomass rule. Southern pine design values changing. Sawmills in Pacific Northwest face challenges. more...
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Biomass Boom and Its Impact on the Pallet and Low Grade Lumber Markets - Oct 21, 2011
Analysis of the biomass boom and its potential impact on the pallet and lumber markets. more...
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MMS Survey Sheds Light on Aspects of Used Pallets - Oct 21, 2011
Materials handling survey identifies growth potential in pallet rental. Are old pallets safe for DIY projects? more...
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Coastal Lumber Purchased by Eastern Hardwoods, Inc. - Oct 14, 2011
Eastern Hardwoods acquires assets of Coastal Lumber Co to revive long-time industry player. RPA launches outreach strategy. FEFPEB announces green campaign to promote wooden packaging. more...
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USDA Urges Builders to Prioritize Wood in Green Buildings - Oct 7, 2011
USDA recognizes environmental benefits of wooden products, urges use of wood as green choice. Euro Pool System acquires LPR. PACK EXPO highlights changes in transport packaging sector. more...
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iGPS Names Transport Executive as New CEO - Sep 30, 2011
Plastic pallet rental company names new CEO hoping to fix transport and logistics issues. Traffic manager pleads guilty to pallet scheme. Wildfires destroy Texas timber. Millwood hires former Center for Unit Load Design Director. OSHA cites Georgia pallet company. MHIA CEO to retire. Softwood lumber agreement extension considered. more...
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U.S. Border Authorities Stop Mexican Pallet Shipments - Sep 23, 2011
After finding wood pests in pallets, loads stopped at the U.S. border. Former IFCO executives plead guilty to hiring illegals, violating workplace laws. more...
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iGPS Selects Transport Executive as New CEO - Sep 22, 2011
Troubled plastic pallet rental firm turns to new CEO to solve its logistics woes. Industry cooperative pool sets up more meetings. IFCO senior managers avoid jail time, plead to lesser charges in illegal alien cases. more...
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Housing Crisis Ignored in Jobs Bill - Sep 16, 2011
President Obama ignores housing woes in latest jobs bill. West Coast log exports soar. Temple-Inland bought by IP. BoilerMACT threatens industry jobs. Produce industry promotes tracking. New forest products coalition formed. more...
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PDS Releases Revolutionary Version 5.0 - Sep 9, 2011
NWPCA develops PDS with unit load capabilities. Proposed trucking regs among most costly. Indiana quaranteed by APHIS. more...
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Center for Unit Load Design Taps New Director - Sep 2, 2011
Dr. Laszlo Horvath named as new director for unit load center and pallet lab. PECO Pallet financiers featured in trade magazine. Top logistics hubs named. Intense thinning needed in western forests. A billion tons of biomass available. more...
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The Pallet Industry Is Shaking and Quaking - Aug 25, 2011
Pallet and lumber industry weather rough economic times, commentary about the changing face of the pallet lumber market. State of emergency declared over downed timber in Wisconsin. Industry cooperative pool meeting scheduled for the Midwest. more...
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CHEP Posts Positive Growth Thanks to Costco - Aug 19, 2011
Brambles to divest Recall, focus exclusively on pooling. Pallet scams continue to plague industry. NWPCA releases pallet handling and sanitation guidelines. Top logistics hubs named. Biomass exemption challenged. Industry cooperative pool meeting scheduled for the Midwest. more...
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NWPCA Releases Pallet Handling and Sanitation Guidelines - Aug 19, 2011
NWPCA develops pallet handling and sanitation guidelines after the drug and food industries raise concerns about possible taint and mold problems. Brambles reorganizes and looks to sell off recall as CHEP extends key customer contracts. Coastal Lumber ceases operations, hopes to reopen after securing financing. Railtie forecast calls for steady demand into 2012. more...
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Walmart Postpones Switch to Corrugate for Produce - Aug 12, 2011
Walmart puts on hold transition to corrugate containers from RPCs. Forest Services offers timber sales relief. International timber demand on the rise. Chines ISPM-15 dispute resolved. Softwood lumber dispute heads to court. more...
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Virginia Tech Pallet Lab Undergoes Staff Transition - Aug 5, 2011
Center for Unit Load Design and Sardo Pallet Lab make staff changes as Va Tech seeks to develop new packaging program. Pallet scams continue to plague industry.Trade group alerts to EU and China dispute over
re-use of certified wood packaging. Weyerhaeuser sells hardwood business unit. Johnson & Johnson releases sustainability goals. Tax relief coming for Missouri sawmills. more...
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Chemical Taint, Mold and Pallet Sanitation Update - Jul 29, 2011
Pallet industry leaders come together to discuss chemical taint and mold issues with drug industry decision makers. Forest road legislation introduced. more...
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Bob Moore Sues iGPS and Its Financial Backers - Jul 22, 2011
Former iGPS sues company and its financial backers after being ousted from top spot. Federal officials decide not to require a pest treatment requirement for domestic wood packaging material, keep export/import requirements and regional quarantines in place. Former IFCO employees start reLogistics firm to serve Walmart account. Biomass could replace a quarter of fossil fuels in the NE. more...
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Federal Officials Decide to Forgo Domestic Treatment Requirement - Jul 22, 2011
APHIS decides not to institute a national pallet treatment requirement as ISPM-15 stays in place for export shipments and regional quarantines continue for EAB, ALB and other pest concerns. Former CEO sues iGPS and its financial backers claiming breach of employment agreement. Canadian Pallet Council announces new board. more...
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Pallet Design Innovations - Seeking the Holy Grail of Performance, Safety and Cost - Jul 15, 2011
Review of some of the latest pallet design innovations in development. Former IFCO employees open pallet services firm to handle Walmart account. more...
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New Spotted Owl Recovery Plan Released - Jul 8, 2011
New spotted owl recovery plan concerns timber industry, environmentalists want greater wildlife protection. Industry cooperative pallet pool starts regional meeting campaign. EPA biomass regulation of wood boilers deferred. Heat illness safety guide from OSHA. more...
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Annual State of Logistics Review: Recovery Still Awaited, Trucking Capacity Tightening - Jul 1, 2011
Logistics report confirms slow recovery as concerns about trucking capacity intensify. The Asian Longhorned Beeetle has been found in Ohio as quarantine is established. Pallet industry mission continues in Kenya. more...
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Softwood Check-off Passes - Jun 24, 2011
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Viking Engineering Develops Block Pallet Solutions - Jun 17, 2011
Viking Engineering has designed kits to retrofit exiting machines to make block pallets and is coming out with a new line for higher speed production. Pallet fire in Missouri shop points to hidden danger of hot spots and secondary rekindling. more...
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Arizona Law Highlights Proprietary Pallet Concern - Jun 17, 2011
Arizona law requires documentation for core acquisition practices, complicates recycling business. CHEP funnels white wood cores to bolster IFCO business unit. Pallet pooling lesson from the first 50 years of the Europallet. more...
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Standardization Lessons: What We Can Learn from the Europallet as It Turns 50 - Jun 10, 2011
Europallet provides important lesson for anyone looking to develop an industry cooperative pool in the United States. Penn State researches microwave pallet treatment. Australian company develops hemp-based pallet for export markets. more...
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Waiting for Recovery..... How Long - Jun 3, 2011
Update on housing market, recovery still yet to develop as inventory and pricing concerns remain. BCAP funding in question as Congress looks to trim budgets. Roadless rule interim rule renewed. Panama Canal expansion changes logistidcs trends. more...
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Arizona Law Shines Light on Proprietary Pallet Concern - May 27, 2011
New Arizona law requires pallet recyclers to document source of incoming pallet cores, pointing to new challenges for the industry. Research indicates that regions with the highest rate of forest products ouput have the lowest rate of deforestation. more...
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