Recycler Sued over Alleged ISPM 15 Mark Fraud - Sep 18, 2009
NELMA sues Northern States Pallet Co. over alleged IPM 15 mark fraud. iGPS announces new payback program to recyclers helping to retrieve stray assets, offering more than CHEP's Asset Recovery Program. NC wood pallet landfill ban approaches. more...
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Unanswered Questions Loom Behind Proposed Domestic Treatment Rule - Sep 11, 2009
Unanswered questions loom behind proposed domestic treatment rule. Pro wood industry education materials available online. more...
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Federal Court Indicts Man in Postal Pallet Case - Sep 4, 2009
Federal court indicts man in postal pallet case. Housing market continues to gain steam. New forest policy outlined by Vilsack. Energy legislation likey to drive price spikes. APHIS release Lacey Act update. CHEP Canada fined for safety violation. more...
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What Does the Future Hold for Phytosanitary Treatment - Aug 28, 2009
What does the future hold for phytosanitary treatment? CWPCA selects new executive GM. Wall Street Journal carries article about difficulties in the lumber industry. more...
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iGPS Announces New Recycler Compensation Plan - Aug 21, 2009
iGPS announces new recycler compensation plan. Federal court denies class certification in CHEP antitrust case. APHIS announces wood packaging meetings. CPC analyzes current program. Southern wood fiber prices among the lowest. iGPS announces new recycler compensation plan. more...
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Federal Court Denies Class Certification in CHEP Antitrust Case - Aug 21, 2009
Federal court denies class certification in CHEP antitrust case. iGPS ups ante for stray pallets. Prospect of national pallet treatment requirement raises questions. more...
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War of Wars Continues over Food Safety Concerns - Aug 14, 2009
War of words continues over food safety concerns. Energy, ties noted in hardwood report. more...
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Is the U.S. Economy in Recovery Mode? - Aug 7, 2009
Is the U.S. economy in recovery mode? Eco group lobbies major retailers on deca bromine issue. Will there be any winners in the wood vs. plastic brawl? more...
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Federal court Dismisses Drug Charges Against Lumber & Things - Jul 31, 2009
Federal court dismisses drug charges against West Va pallet and sawmill company. ALB eradication funding boosted. Fire season still ahead for Northern California. more...
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Are iGPS Pallets What They Are Touted to Be? - Jul 24, 2009
Are iGPS pallets what they are touted to be? Survey holds economic promise. RFID passes multiple use test. more...
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The Lull before the Paradigm Shift - Jul 17, 2009
The lull before the paradigm shift. Manufacturing index continues to rise. more...
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Pallet Repairing and Remanufacturing Survey - Jul 17, 2009
Pallet repair and remanufacturing survey indicates that only a small percent of received pallet cores were landfilled. Possible pallet scam emerges in southern California. more...
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Climate and Energy Bill Still Needs Improvement - Jul 10, 2009
Climate and energy bill still needs improvement. Hardwood markets starting to move? Wire rod prices chainging as expected. more...
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Update on the Nail Market - Jul 3, 2009
Update on the nail market. EAB update. Trillion - the new billion? Wood chip prices in Japan expected to decline. IFCO opens new reverse logistics center. more...
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Australia Changing Import Packaging Rules - Jun 26, 2009
Australia changing import packaging rules. Rehrig Penn becomes new pooling service provider for National Beef. USDA announces wood energy/biomass funding. Va Tech appoints interim head. Sawlog prices down in all regions. ProMat event signals industry strength. more...
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CWPCA Leadership - A Surprising Change - Jun 19, 2009
CWPCA leadership - a surprising change. Legislative update on Capitol Hill. Housing market shows sign of rebound. Studies confirm safety benefits of increasing truck weight. more...
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Warehouses of the Future? - Jun 19, 2009
Warehousing trends point to additional automation, higher quality pallets needed. Review of the iGPS impact on CHEP. Pallet rental truth columns featuring Andrew Mosqueda begin. Image-based pallet tracking is utilized in Japan for major pool. more...
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Roadless Area Authority Given to Agriculture Secretary - Jun 12, 2009
Roadless area authority given to agriculture secretary. Federa; e-verify rule delayed...again. Biomass stoves eligible for tax credit. Watch population and housing trends. Iowan officials trying to confirm EAB. Pallet Enterprise adds Twitter service. more...
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iGPS Names Former Brambles CEO to Its Board - Jun 5, 2009
iGPS names former Brambles CEO to its board. Federal government offers nearly $800 million to accelerate biofuels. biomass sector impacts Europe. Housing update - inventory glut remains problem for sector. Fire season outlook identifies few areas of concern. Va Tech changes forestry department name. more...
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Clean Energy Bill Excludes Majority of Biomass Sources - May 29, 2009
Clean energy bill excludes majority of biomass sources. Judge requests class certification hearing in CHEP antitrust case. EAB confirmed in Kentucky and Minnesota. Both sides assail Northwest proposal. more...
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FDA Statements Flames Pallet Toxicity Debate - May 22, 2009
FDA statement flames pallet toxicity debate. Israel adopts ISPM 15 requirements. Paul Winistorfer prompted to Virginia Tech dean. Green building guide promotes wood. more...
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CHEP USA to Scrap Millions of Pallets, Spend More on Quality Program - May 22, 2009
CHEP USA to scrap millinos of pallets, spend more on quality initiative, review business model. U.S. Commission approves ISPM 15 changes. EPAL reports sales boost. Labor department recovers 1.6 million in back wages from IFCO Systems. more...
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Wood Pellets Grow While Wood - May 15, 2009
Wood pellet grow while world fiber market falls. Obama refuses to expand scope of ESA. Manufacturing business growth limited. H&H Wood Products acquired by Fredonia Manufacturer. more...
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German Court Upholds EPAL Trademark - May 8, 2009
German court upholds EPAL trademark. Barometer records slight manufacturing uptick. Barometer records lsight manufacturing uptick. Sawlex show and the pallet industry. Brambles names new CHEP USA president. Japan turning to U.S. and Canada for lumber. more...
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Official ISPM 15 Changes Announced - May 1, 2009
Official ISPM 15 changes announced. Pallet industry economic report is ready. EU gives green light for forest products monitoring. Obama taps Jay Jensen to oversee U.S. Forest Service. Weyerhaeuser doubly hurt by housing slump. more...
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Federal Legislative Update - Apr 24, 2009
Federal legislative update. more...
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Pallet Theft Crackdown Sparks Editorial Dilemma - Apr 17, 2009
Pallet theft crackdown sparks editorial dilemma. NWPCA raises fire retardant toxicity concern. Proprietary pallet warning to recyclers and law enforcement officers. more...
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NWPCA Raises Fire Retardant Toxicity Concern - Apr 17, 2009
NWPCA raises fire retardant toxicity concern. U.S. hardwoods legal, sustainable. CPM approves ISPM 15 changes. Consolidation continues in trucking industry. U.S. imposes 10% softwood duty on four Canadian provinces. Carbon credits reach rural areas. more...
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Biomass Markets from HMA Meeting - Apr 10, 2009
Biomass marekts from HMA meeting. EAB threatens Iowa, Minnesota. IP to close pine sawmill in Virginia. Falling timber sales hurt state. Federal government requires revised Form I9. more...
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Hardwood Manufacturers' Association Meeting Changes in Hardwood Demand - Apr 3, 2009
Hardwood Manufacturers' Association meeting, changes in hardwood demand. more...
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Three Pepsi Brands Switch to iGPS Pallets - Mar 27, 2009
Three Pepsi brands switch to iGPS pallets. Durabvle goods rise in February. Northwest lumber exports increase in 2008. Hardwood group touts green building bill. more...
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Fire Marshals Clarify Pallet Concerns, Convene Working Group on Composite Pallet Issue - Mar 20, 2009
Fire marshals clarify pallet concerns, convene working group on composite pallet issue. Housing market analysis. ISPM 15 workshops slated in seven states. Creditor raises alarm about Tree Island write down. more...
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Fire Marshals Clarify Wood Pallet Concerns - Mar 20, 2009
Fire marshals association clarify wood pallet concerns. Three Pepsi brands switch to iGPS pallets. IFCO reports 2008 results, loses six million. more...
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Fire Marshals Meet to Discuss Pallet Standards - Mar 13, 2009
Fire marshals meet to discuss pallet standards. Inspection agencies prepare for bark changes. AF&PA endorses wildfire funding. Fire claims building at Krajicek Pallet. more...
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New at the NWPCA Meeting - Mar 6, 2009
New at the NWPCA meeting. CHEP pallet receives FM listing. U.S. wins dispute over softwood. more...
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Fire Safety Ignites Debate about Pallets and Sprinkler Standards - Feb 27, 2009
Fire safety ignites debate about pallets and sprinkler standards. iGPS sues broker over pallet sales. more...
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Western Pallet Association Meeting Presents Strong Program - Feb 20, 2009
Western Pallet Association meeting presents strong program. Congress prohibits agencies from seeking repayment of timber duties. Federal government enacts housing assistance. more...
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iGPS Sues Broker over Pallet Sales - Feb 20, 2009
iGPS sues broker over selling plastic pallets. European pallet pool postpones RFID tags. Brambles cuts costs, staff. more...
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Sumpraxi Offers Innovative Corrugated Pallet Design in U.S. - Feb 13, 2009
Sumpraxis offers innovative corrugated pallet design in United States. What do we really know about intercontinental container shipments? Grants available for bio research. more...
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PECO Sues CHEP over Logistics Fees - Feb 6, 2009
PECO sues CHEP over logistics fees. AF&PA hails green building standard. Resolution promotes hardwood industry. Truck tonnage index plumments. Federal government rejects request to reconsider HOS rules. more...
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Federal Government Indicts IFCO Senior Executives - Jan 30, 2009
Federal government indicts IFCO senior executives. Smurfit-Stone files bankruptcy. Weyerhaeuser to close two mills in Washington. Canadian associaton endorses budget. more...
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U.S. Timber Coalition Opposes Stump Fee Cuts - Jan 23, 2009
U.S. timber coalition opposes stump fee cuts. Illinois firewood rule takes effect. Lumber production to fall again in 2009. Applications sought for biomass grants. Smurfit-Stone shares plunge to six cents. more...
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New IFCO Immigration Indictments Include Senior Managment - Jan 23, 2009
New IFCO immigration indictments include senior management. Reflections on pallet quality, sluggish economy. Sam's Club extends RFID supplier deadline. RPA elects new leaders for 2009. more...
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U.S. Chamber Sues Bush Administration Over E-Verify Requirement - Jan 16, 2009
U.S. Chamber sues Bush administration over E-Verify requirement. AF&AP seeks aid for industry. Forest Service makes list of stimulus projects. more...
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Housing Crisis Faces Second Round - Jan 9, 2009
Housing crisis faces second round. Chinese nails - potential duty issues of concern. Coalition pushes for housing reform. CHEP develops new customer service role. more...
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IFCO Reaches $20.7 Million Settlement Related to Employment of Illegal Aliens - Dec 26, 2008
IFCO reaches record settlement over illegal immigration charges to avoid federal prosecution. EU establishes debarking requirements for exported wood packaging. more...
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Year Coming to Close to Remember Past Pallet Industry Pros - Dec 5, 2008
Annual Christmas issue, market report and review of industry leaders who died during the year. more...
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PALLET SENSE: Does CHEP’s Asset Recovery Program Make Cents for Recyclers? - Dec 2, 2008
Analysis of initial economic study and motion filing for class action status in landmark antitrust case between a group of pallet recyclers and CHEP USA. more...
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USPS Tests Composite Pallets, Tries New Struggle - Nov 21, 2008
USPS tests composite pallet, tries new strategies. Recyclers seek class action certification in CHEP case. Fire destroys Ohio recycler. more...
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RTA Provides Insights Into Tie Demand - Nov 7, 2008
Analysis of railroad tie demand from RTA. Energy projects shake up market. Orbis buys Norseman. End of line for big conservation deals? Plum Creek Timber incomes rises. Elections present unknowns to forest products industry. more...
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