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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CHEP & Walmart Reach New Aggrement - Oct 18, 2008
CHEP and Walmart reach new agreement. Southern California pallet dispute develops. Kroger manger wins RPA award. The Home Depot changes to DC model. more...
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Wood Fiber Cost Update - Oct 3, 2008
Analysis of pulp and fiber costs. Pallet industry survey. more...
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iGPS Orders Millions of Pallets, Receives FM Fire Rating - Sep 19, 2008
iGPS orders millions of pallets, receives FM fire rating. Pallet faux pas, industry faces PR problems. more...
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Bi-National Committee Established to Develop Carbon Trading Standards - Sep 5, 2008
Environmental, government and industry leaders come together to develop carbon trading standards aimed at improving global climate change conditions. Fire impacts San Antonio Pallet Company. more...
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Round 1 Goes the Recyclers - CHEP Antitrust Case Passes Big Hurdle - Aug 18, 2008
Recyclers win first round of CHEP antitrust case as court denies motion to outright dismiss case. Ongweoweh Corp. promotes three top positions. Governments seek cross border exemption, no word yet on domestic pallet treatment requirement. more...
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EAB Discovered in SE Missouri and Northern Virginia - Aug 1, 2008
EAB continues to spread having been found in SE Missouri and Northern Virginia. Free OSHA handbook offers valuable compliance information. Trillwood CWPCA president for 2008-2009. more...
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Alleged Pallet Scammer Arrested Again - Jul 18, 2008
Alleged pallet scammer, Larry Alvin Harris, arrested again for buying pallets under false pretenses. A-1 Pallet owners file lawsuit. CHEP opens dallas service center. more...
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Industry Leaders Launch Pallet Mgt Initiative - Jul 7, 2008
Industry taskforce evaluates potential for cooperative pallet pool in the United States. White paper explains current cost pressures. more...
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Federal Government Mandates E-Verify for Its contractors - Jun 19, 2008
Federal government requires contractors to use E-verify to check work authorization of employees. Food logistics report highlights top pallet user challenges. more...
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Canadians Discuss Cross Border ISPM-15 Exemption and Deceptive Plastic Pallet Advertising - Jun 6, 2008
Canadians discuss border exemption concerns and deceptive plastic pallet claims. Humans resources survey. OSHA to launch targeted inspections. U.S. Forest Service funds research. A blazing projection about forest fires. more...
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Alleged Pallet Scam Artist Arrested, Authorities Need Your Help - May 17, 2008
Alleged pallet scammer arrested. Nationwide truck safety crackdown planned. New pallet recycling technology unveiled at the Richmond Show. Gains and losses for IFCO Systems. more...
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Human Resources Survey - May 2, 2008
Human resources survey. The Richmond Show preview. more...
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Walmart Changes Pooled Pallet Policies - Apr 18, 2008
Walmart changes pooled pallet policies. more...
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Jack Thornton Passes Away After Life in the Pallet Industry - Apr 4, 2008
Industry machinery veteran, Jack Thornton passes away. Sawdust prices are soaring. Biomass research gets millions in funding. more...
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IFCO Senior Managers Indicted for Harboring Illegal Aliens - Mar 21, 2008
IFCO senior managers indicted for harboring illegal aliens. RPCC counters fire criticism with new study. more...
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Feds Indict IFCO Senior Managers in Illegal Worker Probe - Mar 7, 2008
Government indicts IFCO managers as part of illegal worker investigation. Brambles buys logistics firm. more...
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Recyclers Pursue Antitrust, Class Action Lawsuit against CHEP - Feb 22, 2008
Recyclers pursue antitrust, class action lawsuit against CHEP. Coke clashes raise proprietary pallet concerns. more...
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Nail Prices - What Readers Are Saying - Feb 1, 2008
Reader responses to nail prices fluxuations. Universal FP closes plants. CWPCA clarification of its stance on ISPM-15 bilateral agreement. China and U.S. to fight illegal logging. more...
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Sam's Club to Fine Suppliers that Do Not RFID Tag Merchandise Pallets - Jan 18, 2008
Sam's Club requires RFID tagging of merchandise pallets. Nail dumping allegations upheld on pallet nails. more...
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Bill Sardo - Industry Pioneer Passes Away - Jan 4, 2008
Pioneer of the early pallet industry, Bill Sardo, passes away. Pellet fuels struggle for widespread U.S. acceptance. Industry leaders discuss mandatory domest pallet treatment. Ruling in softwood spat due in February. more...
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Leaders Meet to Discuss Mandatory Pallet Treatment - Dec 21, 2007
Government and industry leaders meet to discuss the potential of a national domestic treatment requirement for solid wood packaging. PECO makes inroads, touts quality. more...
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Next Year Looks to Be More of the Same in Housing, Lumber - Dec 7, 2007
2008 a repeat of 2007 for housing and lumber. DHS plans to issue new no-match letter policy. Spotted Owl, other issues probed. Ash insect found in Toronto area. Charlie Coomer dies. Christmas issue. more...
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iGPS Signs Imperial Sugar as First National Rollout, Looks for Depot Partners - Nov 16, 2007
All-plastic pallet pooler, iGPS, makes strides by signing first national account. CHEP hints at new STEP in pallet design. more...
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Emerald Ash Borer Detected in West Virginia - Nov 2, 2007
EAB discovered in West Virginia. Diesel prices hit record high. Tax reform bill to spark debate. Do you have a disaster recovery plan? more...
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Logistics Challenges from a Packaging Perspective - Oct 19, 2007
Annual logistics study highlights trends. CHEP releases sustainability study. more...
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NHLA Convention Highlights International Concerns for Hardwood Industry - Oct 5, 2007
Government leaders address the hardwood industry at NHLA conference. more...
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Could EUR-pallets Be in Your Future? - Sep 14, 2007
Europallets target U.S. and other foreign markets. Judge halts no-match letters. more...
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Softwood Dispute Important for PACT - Sep 7, 2007
Softwood dispute between U.S. and Canada is headed for arbitration. Reduction of critical habitat for the Northern Spotted Owl. Sierra Pacific Pays $13 million in pollution case. more...
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DHS Outlines New Work Authorization Guidelines - Aug 17, 2007
New rules are aimed at balancing work authorization and anti-descrimination requirements for employers. CHEP targets growth in Europe and untapped U.S. markets. more...
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Federal Judge Reverses Truck Driver Work Rules - Aug 3, 2007
Hours of service rules for truckers are reversed by a federal judge. more...
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EAB Detected in Pennsylvania, Illinois Quarantine Expanded - Jul 13, 2007
EAB discovered in Pennsylvania, quarantine area expanded in Illinois as wood pest continues its spread. Judge delays sentencing in IFCO case. Canadian logistics trends reported. CHEP rearranges pallet managers. more...
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Canadian Logistics Developments - Jul 6, 2007
Analysis of developments in the Canadian logistics sector. Immigration bill blocked. Atlanta Show reflects changing industry. more...
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U.S. Nail Suppliers Seek Protectionist Measures - Jun 15, 2007
Antidumping protections could impact U.S. pallet nail market. President signs minimum wage increase. more...
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Lumber Refund, High Pulp Prices Boost Timber Profits Despite Sagging Lumber Prices - Jun 1, 2007
Industry reports indentifies key trends for forest products industry. Dr. Mark White named Professor Emeritus. Emergency aid approved for ailing timber counties. European retailers require pallet tagging. more...
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White Wood Pallet Rental Gives the Grocery Industry Options - May 18, 2007
Pallet recyclers offer rental options to compete against major pallet rental companies. Update on heat treatment regulations for recycled pallets. more...
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Brambles Taps New CEO - May 4, 2007
Brambles selects new top management. Low prices buffet Canadian industry. Tax breaks in the works. Circuit court rules on work authorization regulations. more...
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Why Would Brambles Want to Buy IFCO - Apr 20, 2007
Financial press speculates about possible Brambles acquisition of IFCO Systems. Jim Congrove joins Recall. USPS establishes pallet return procedures. more...
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Worker Rallies Scheduled for May - Apr 6, 2007
Immigration issue erupts as worker rallies and Commerce Secretary comments fuel discussion. Housing starts make a slight rebound. more...
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What Business Are You In? - Mar 23, 2007
Knowing your core business is critical, but your real business may be different than you think it is. iGPS hires key positions. IFCO managers plead guilty to alien worker violations. more...
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