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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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IFCO Managers Plead Guitly to Immigration Violations - Mar 3, 2007 
IFCO managers plead guilty to immigration violations sparked by 2006 raids. Brambles CEO to retire. Pacific Lumber Co. files for bankruptcy. Biomass projects target small trees, scraps. more...
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Plant Design Tips for Reducing Waste in Recycling Operations - Feb 16, 2007 
Recycling plant design tips and best practices. Brambles posts interim results, CEO to retire. more...
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Quarantine Sparks End User Questions - Feb 2, 2007 
EAB quarantines cause pallet user confusion. Customs targets flooring imports. more...
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Walmart Goes Green with Its Packaging Strategy - Jan 19, 2007 
Walmart reveals packaging reduction strategy to reduce waste. IFCO adds two reverse logistics facilities. more...
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Lumber Demand to Fall More in 2007 - Jan 5, 2007 
Analysis projects lumber demand to continue downward spiral. New Congress mixed attitude toward hardwood industry. Promat show highlights materials handling trends. more...
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Government Expands Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine - Dec 1, 2006 
Government expands EAB quaratine to stop the wood pest. more...
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Holiday Spending Predictions Remains Mixed - Nov 3, 2006 
Holiday spending could impact retailer sales. Grow the vote, election approaches. ICE works to turnaround immigration problems. Canada reimburses softwood duty. Canadian pallet market. more...
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When Is Oak Not Oak? When It Is New Oak. - Oct 6, 2006 
Oak marketing trends from NHLA conference. Forest Service solicits biomass grant proposals. more...
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Canada to Move Forward With Lumber Deal - Sep 1, 2006 
Canada likely to move forward with softwood lumber agreement. Pallet One plans new facility. Weyerhaeuser splits paper division, merges. more...
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Kentucky Visit and Brewco Systems - Aug 4, 2006 
Brewco’s grade run-around B-1600 system is getting a great deal of attention in the grade hardwood industry. Senate proposes changes to Forest Service policy. more...
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DHS Issues New I-9 Guidelines - Jul 7, 2006 
New I-9 guidelines supposed to clarify worker documentation policies. Government begins ISPM-15 enforcement. Weyerhaeuser wins Supreme Court bid. more...
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Congress Works on Immigration Issues, Sides Remain Far Apart - Jun 2, 2006 
Congress discusses immigration concerns. Immigration report available. Weyerhaeuser to maintain's company's timber investments. more...
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Lumber Deal Finalized - May 5, 2006 
U.S. and Canadian officials reach agreement on softwood lumber dispute. Pallet drug bust. Government offers worker verification service. more...
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Logging Industry Losing Employees - Apr 7, 2006 
Loss of employees cause of concern for the stability of the logging industry. more...
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The Death of a Sawmill - Mar 3, 2006 
Evergreen magazine founder identifies sawmill dilemma. Grizzly Bear no longer listed as endangered. Trucking facts of interest. more...
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Canadian Company Takes Stake in SC - Feb 3, 2006 
Canadian firms look to take part of U.S. lumber market by buying up U.S. sawmills. Housing market cools. Oil woes could strike again. NHLA looking for new executive director. Pacific Lumber wins victory for logging plan. more...
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Endangered Species Reform Bill Introduced in the Senate - Jan 6, 2006 
ESA reform bill seeks common-sense environmental policy. Turman affiliate begins NC drying. more...
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