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China Trade Dispute Update: Tariffs on U.S. Hardwoods to Be Removed - Feb 28, 2020 
Some hardwood products will no longer receive a levy and are eligible for refunds.It is not clear at this time if some other hardwoods products will still be taxed.Work is underway to define exactly what that will mean for these products and what the definite tariff rate will be moving forward.; OSHA Electronic Reporting Deadline Approaching: Employers in the pallet industry with more than 20 employees are required to submit 300A data electronically. The deadline is March 2, 2020.; Rose Pallet Announces Ownership Transition, Becomes Fully Women-Owned Enterprise: Alan Rose, the co-founder and CEO of the pallet management and brokerage firm has transitioned his ownership interest to co-owners Mia Allen and Amy Olson.; NEWS BRIEFS: A massive fire broke out and was contained recently at the BDL Supply pallet factory in South Charleston, Ohio.; AUCTION: Onsite and Live Webcast Auction • Inventory of Assets of Hardwood Lumber Producer • Fowler Lumber Company, Gallatin, TN • Tuesday, March 10th, 2020 • 10:00 AM CDT • Gallivan Auctioneers • 317-227-3720; AUCTION: Complete Pallet, Recycling Facility • The Pallet Shop • Thursday, March 12, 2020 • 10 AM CST • 34 Sitka Rd • Milan, TN 38358 • 6 +/- Acres Commercial Land • Associated Auction • 800-598-3651 more...
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Independent Research Suggests Wood Rates Better Than Plastic for the Environment - Feb 21, 2020 
As the only peer-reviewed, LCA study on pooled wood vs. plastic usage, this research seeks to provide unbiased analysis. The good news is that wood pallets have a competitive and compelling ecological story to tell.; News in Brief: Researchers have developed a method of protecting lumber from water and mold that could replace conventional pressure treating. A new technology that destroys pests in wood using radio frequency (RF) energy is close to reaching the market. Seneca Sawmill in Eugene, Oregon, was recently featured on a local news segment and was identified as a being a staple of the community. more...
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Pallet Focus – WPA Roundup – Fires, Wood Waste, Labor Concerns & More - Feb 21, 2020 
The speakers spoke about developments within the WPA as its board has developed a strategic plan moving forward. In addition, pallet fires have become a major concern, especially in the West.; Wood Beats Out Plastic in Independent LCA Research: This is the first academic, peer-reviewed study to compare the life-cycle environmental impacts of different pallets in use, and it was performed without external funding that could potentially bias the findings.; CHEP Revenue Up in 1H20 Results: Seeking to lower costs, CHEP has pushed through a new recycler compensation program as well as lumber procurement initiatives. Labor and property costs continued to increase, and CHEP has been passing along these higher costs. more...
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Pallet Focus – WPA Review, Part III - Feb 14, 2020 
A panel of industry experts spoke on wood waste residuals and potential markets. The following are some of the key concepts discussed by the panel.; Pallet Repair Surpasses New Pallet Production in the UK: For another successive year, repair/reuse has risen sharply andnow represents a greater volume of the U.K. market than new production, according TIMCON.; OSHA Increases Penalty Rates: The new monetary penalties will be nearly 2% higher.; OSHA Priorities for 2020: A number could impact the pallet industry, Powered Industrial Trucks, Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Walking-Working Surfaces.; Conner Industries Opens New Manufacturing Plant: The Tulsa facility has quick access to I-44 and is positioned to serve customers in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kansas.; EPAL Develops New Half Pallet Design: The new layout of EPAL 7 half pallet perfectly meets the needs of European logistics. systems. more...
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Pallet Focus – WPA Review, Part II - Feb 7, 2020 
Continuing a review of the topics covered at the Western Pallet Association annual meeting in California in January, one of the most interesting speakers was Carly Taylor, the co-owner of Oregon Pallets. She spoke on a devastating fire that hit the company’s Salem headquarters location last fall.; US to Lower Canada Softwood Lumber Duties in August: While duties will continue to be assessed until a resolution to the ongoing trade dispute, a lower rate could ease the burden on material coming into the United States from Canada. more...
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Pallet Focus – WPA Review, Part I - Jan 31, 2020 
Pallet fires have become a major concern, especially in the West. And the issue was a hot topic at the Western Pallet Association (WPA) meeting in January. The WPA meeting is truly one of the best ways to get your feet wet in networking with others in the industry.; Mike Gilles, a Friend to the Pallet Industry, Passes Away: After joining Brewer, Inc. in 1973, Mike was involved in every aspect of the business. Eventually Mike bought the company in the late 1970s from Clarence Brewer who owned the company at the time. more...
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Recyclers Consider Options as New CHEP ARP Policies Set to Take Effect Nationwide - Jan 24, 2020 
Nationwide the policies are set to take effect for all recyclers in March 2020. How can a recycler legally respond? Every company has to decide how it plans to deal with these recent developments.; Reward Offered in Oregon Pallet Fire: A four-alarm fire has been ruled arson. The Salem Police Department is asking for the public’s help to solve the crime. more...
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Recyclers Consider Options as New CHEP ARP Policies Set to Take Effect - Jan 24, 2020 
Nationwide the policies are set to take effect for all recyclers in March 2020. How can a recycler legally respond? Every company has to decide how it plans to deal with these recent developments.; Equity Firm Buys Majority Stake in Kamps Inc.: The company provides nationwide pallet management services through a network of 25 company-owned and operated facilities and commercial partnerships with 60+ national pallet partners.; Recycle Bits: OSHA announced another increase in the maximum civil monetary penalties. Rose Pallet has become 100% women-owned. Fire authorities are offering cash rewards for information involving a suspected arson that took place at Oregon Pallet. Pallet plant arson incidents are on the rise. more...
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Equity Firm Buys Majority Stake in Kamps Inc. - Jan 17, 2020 
With some more lucrative and innovative sectors in the U.S. economy, why is the pallet industry attracting some interest from private equity firms? The pallet sector is a non-consolidated industry, and it provides them another way to diversify their portfolio.; U.S./China Trade Deal Includes Provisions for Hardwood Lumber Purchases: The actual trade agreement highlights hardwood lumber products as well as the 400 level harmonized system codes for hardwood products and raw materials. more...
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Trucking Woes Continue, Considerations to Prepare for the Future - Jan 10, 2020 
Overall in the first three quarters of 2019, transportation consulting firm, Broughton Capital, estimated that almost 800 carriers went out of business, about double the rate for the same period in 2018.; NEWS BRIEFS: The parent company of Kenora Forest Products in Ontario, Canada, has filed for bankruptcy. Universal Forest Products, Inc. is now operating under a new name: UFP Industries. The city of Anaheim has found a unique method for wildfire prevention — goats. The goods and services deficit was $43.1 billion in November 2019. The president of the Forest Products Association in Canada paints a positive outlook for the industry in 2020. more...
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Deal or No Deal Brexit – A Look at the Trade Situation in Europe and the Impact on the Pallet Sector - Jan 3, 2020 
Without a deal, you are likely to see tariffs, more rules, and more stringent trade restrictions. If a deal can get done, both the UK and EU would avoid trade disruptions.; WPA Meeting Offers Strong Program, Great Networking Opportunities: The event is being held January 18-21st at the Ranch Las Palmas Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, California. It isn’t too late to register and book a ticket if you want to avoid the cold and develop some more industry connections. The WPA meeting has grown over the last decade and now includes representatives from around the country as well as a strong contingency from the West Coast and Canada.; Q1 Profile Regional Lumber Trends: These graphs illustrate the average lumber prices published within each region over the past year.; NEWS BRIEFS: Sales of new single-family homes were up this past November. AI and computer vision may have a huge impact on the wood pallet industry. President and CEO of AF&PA issued a statement thanking the U.S. House for passing the USMCA trade agreement. Are you compliant with electronic logging devices? New orders for manufactured durable goods in November decreased. more...
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EPAL Announces Partnership with Chinese E-Commerce Player, Enters Chinese Domestic Market - Dec 20, 2019 
The strategic partnership between JD Logistics and EPAL will enable EPAL pallets to be distributed to partners throughout China via JD Cloud Box.; US-China Trade Announcement Includes Hardwoods: A FOX News clip mentioned that hardwoods are part of the trade deal with China and how other areas of agriculture also classified as manufacturing will be used to get to the $50B/year of agricultural purchases that the President and Administration were pushing for.; Holiday Schedule: Pallet Profile will not be published December 27, 2019, according to our regular schedule.; HR Survey Deadline Approaches – Get Your Free Copy Today! The deadline to submit a usable survey form and receive a free copy is January 3rd. This is our final deadline because we have to finish the survey analysis before the middle of January. more...
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Which Solutions Work Best: In-house or Off-site Pallet Services? - Dec 19, 2019 
This article is designed to explore some of the pluses and minuses of various approaches. You need to run the numbers and do the strategizing to fit your operations.; HR Survey Deadline Approaches – Get Your Free Copy Today! Pallet companies in the United States that submit a usable survey response form by January 3rd will receive a free copy of the electronic results when completed in early 2020. more...
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Hardwood Leaders Develop Voluntary Promotion Coalition - Dec 13, 2019 
The mission is to develop a clear, concise and overarching brand statement and promotion program that can be echoed throughout the supply chain.; HR Survey Deadline Approaches – Get Your Free Copy! Pallet companies in the United States that submit a usable survey response form by December 20, 2019 will receive a free copy of the electronic results.; NEWS IN BRIEF: Oregon lost a $1 billion timber lawsuit to 13 rural counties. more...
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Scoring Just How Green Is Blue - Dec 6, 2019 
CHEP has deep pockets, but it also knows how to put forward a narrative that appeals to big customers, especially when it comes to sustainability and waste reduction.; Holiday Schedule: Pallet Profile will not be published December 27, 2019, according to our regular schedule.; HR Survey Deadline – Act Now to Secure Your Free Copy!: Your participation will help the industry and provide you with a valuable tool to gauge your position in the market.; News In Brief: Construction spending fell in October. The forest products industry has been hit hard in British Columbia. Canfor will shut down its sawmill operations for two weeks. Moody’s has lowered its outlook for the North American freight rail industry to negative from stable. Georgia timber owners are still recovering from the havoc caused by Hurricane Michael. Timber prices in the South still have not returned to the pre-crash levels of the early 2000s. New orders for manufactured durable goods in October increased.; Merry Christmas! We wish all of readers a joy filled and wonderful holiday season! more...
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California Still Is a Hot Spot - Nov 27, 2019 
Concerns remain elevated across California due to an exceptional grass crop that has cured and dried in the middle and lower elevations.; Cold Temperatures Raise Winter Weather Exposure Concerns - Safety Guideline Review: Cold temperatures and increased wind speed (wind chill) cause heat to leave the body more quickly, putting workers at risk of cold stress. more...
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The Forgotten Forests - Nov 22, 2019 
Only a few have mentioned the U.S. hardwood sector, which may have lost the most in trade escalation with China and actually has the least amount to gain. When President Trump talked in October about a possible deal in the works, noticeably absent was any guarantees of major hardwood of softwood lumber or wood products purchases from China.; NEWS BRIEFS: The president FEFPEB has challenged manufacturers to ensure that 100% of the wood they use is certified to be sustainably produced. The hardwood industry in Indiana pumps more than $10 billion into the state’s economy each year. more...
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NWPCA Offers Association Health Plan - Partners with NAM - Nov 21, 2019 
Why join an AHP? Well, these programs usually come with lower premiums, less administrative costs, greater flexibility in terms of coverage options and fewer rules than traditional plans offered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Seizing on the size of NAM, the NWPCA is able to help its members join a very large pool with network resources.; HR Survey – Get Your Free Copy! If you complete the survey and submit a useable form, you will receive a free electronic copy of the results. All others will have to pay a hefty fee ($595) to see the results. If you do not have an e-mail address, a print copy can be provided to you for a mailing and handling fee ($12) for those who submit a usable form. more...
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NWPCA Offers Association Health Plan, Partners with NAM - Nov 15, 2019 
This is something the industry has been asking for, but previous rules made it impossible. Despite some setbacks in the courts, AHPs are moving forward and being offered by some large organizations.; News Briefs: The ban on forest thinning efforts continues until federal agencies can provide data on how activities in those areas impact the habitat of the threatened Mexican spotted owl. Trump’s promise on the campaign trail three years ago in Eugene, Oregon to boost the state’s timber industry has not materialized according to one news report. Oregon State University (OSU) recently celebrated the grand opening of its new mass timber research facility. more...
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Freight, Trucking Are in ‘Transition’ and ‘Uncertain Times’ - Nov 8, 2019 
The industry experienced its fourth consecutive quarter of annual declines following a lengthy stretch of gains going back to the third quarter of 2016.; HR Survey – Get Your Free Copy! If you complete the survey and submit a useable form, you will receive a free electronic copy of the results. All others will have to pay a hefty fee ($595) to see the results. more...
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HR Survey Reveals Interesting Insights & Trends - Nov 1, 2019 
The 2019-2020 survey will be our sixth survey, but we need your participation to make it worthwhile. Our guarantee is that we will protect your data and only presents information that is not individually identifiable in any way.; NEWS IN BRIEF: Federal OSHA has released a new video detailing its general inspection process and the reasons for inspections. Universal Forest Products Inc. (UFPI) just released its third quarter results for 2019 reaching record net earnings. more...
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ICE Raids Nebraska Pallet Plant, Immigration Enforcement Tips - Oct 25, 2019 
Officers detained 14 undocumented workers on immigration violations. According to ICE, 11 of the men arrested are from Mexico and three are from Guatemala.; Nation Celebrates Forests and Wood Products with Annual Focus: During National Forest Products Week, we pay tribute to the forest products industry for the important contributions it makes to our society and economy, and we recommit to keeping our wooded landscapes vibrant and strong,” President Trump stated. more...
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HR and People Insights from the 2019 Kingdom Conference - Oct 24, 2019 
This is the fourth annual meeting which included speakers from the industry on a variety of personnel and HR topics as well as a plant tour of the L&R facility in Denver.; Pack Expo Highlights Corporate Sustainability Push: Reuse has been well established for pallets for decades. There was a limited presence from the pallet industry, though, with some plastic pallet suppliers and a few metal, corrugated and wood pallet displays.; Pooled Pallet Customers Share Insights: Most of these companies are major customers of CHEP, and they reported the primary reasons to prefer CHEP over other alternatives is pallet quality and availability.; Recycle Bits: Brambles released its first quarter update. American consumer spending slowed. U.S. exports of hardwood lumber to China have fallen. Brexit was on the agenda at the Timcon annual meeting. more...
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Few Details Released on China Trade Deal, U.S. Lumber Sector Awaits Bigger Deal - Oct 18, 2019 
China’s top trade envoy, Liu He, met with President Trump and agreed on a framework to lessen trade tensions. The details are still to be worked out, and both sides could officially sign by November.; CBP Interception Highlights Wood Pest Concerns, ALB Eradicated in NYC: A closer examination revealed a live larvae boring inside a damaged shipping pallet. In all, CBP agriculture specialists discovered 14 live larvae within five shipping containers of waterslides from China. more...
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Pack Expo Focuses on Sustainability - Oct 11, 2019 
It seems like reuse is an increasingly important component of marketing messaging for packaging suppliers. However, when you dig a little deeper, any emphasis on reuse is typically nominal at best.; Conner Industries Plans New Pallet Facility in Alabama: The facility expects to hire over 100 workers over the next year and has enabled expansion into a broader range of packaging services.; News In Brief: Logging truck drivers in British Columbia staged a demonstration last week. A joint NAFTA panel has given the U.S. three months to rethink its tariffs on imported Canadian softwood lumber. Brexit was on the agenda at the annual meeting of the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation recently. more...
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HR and People Insights from the 2019 Kingdom Conference – Part I - Oct 4, 2019 
This is the fourth annual meeting which included speakers from the industry on a variety of personnel and HR topics as well as a plant tour of the L&R facility in Denver. Pallet industry business leaders gathered to discuss how they can better use Christian principles to solve some of their human resources challenges.; Canadian Firm Will Upgrade Va. Plants: The plants are Pine Products near Martinsville and Potomac Supply in Kinsale on Virginia’s Northern Neck.; Profile Regional Lumber Trends: Quarterly update of lumber prices displayed in graphs.; News in Brief: APHIS has added several counties to the list of areas that are regulated for emerald ash borer infestation. The housing industry’s share of the GDP continued a downward trend in the second quarter. The Washington state Department of Natural Resources sold 489 million board feet of timber for the fiscal year ending June 30. The U.S. Forest Service has announced a huge RFP to clear out forests in Arizona. The NAFP produces the Forest Proud initiative and is supported by the NWPCA. Conifex Timber Inc. announced that it will indefinitely curtailing operations at its El Dorado, Arkansas sawmill.; AUCTION! LPS EQUIPMENT & ACQUISITION CO INC 2 DAY ANNUAL REDUCTION SALE. FRI & SAT OCT 18-19TH, 2019 AT 9AM CST. Bruceton, TN. more...
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Huron Capital Merges Northwest Pallet Services and Prime Woodcraft; Creates Largest TPM Recycler - Sep 27, 2019 
What does this mean for the pallet industry? It is a sign that consolidation is an ongoing trend as companies compete and look to obtain more market share.; Poor Quality Used Pallets Becomes Larger Problem for Customers: The results of recent survey indicated that the most common pallet problem cited was poor quality or bottom boards that result in jams or faults. Recycle Bits: Plastic pallet manufacturer Greystone Logistics recently announced a new purchase order valued at $6.8 million. Fire concerns have led Oakland, California authorities to dismantle temporary structures built out of old wood pallets. A fire at a M&M Pallet Co., a wood pallet company located near the Port of Wilmington, caused $10,000 in damage. U.S. Senators are collaborating on legislation to equip the U.S. Forest Service with more tools to manage national forests. Pallets were referenced during a broadcast of the MSNBC show ‘The 11th Hour’ with Brian Williams recently. more...
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New Web Application Provides Data on Southern U.S. Timber Supply - Sep 27, 2019 
The website will assist companies in deciding where to locate wood-based businesses in the South and provide maps that allow users to estimate the amount of timberland, standing timber, and growth and removals within a user-specified distance.; Forest Service Considering Changes to Land Management Approach: Rules will focus on removing dead and dying trees that threaten utility transmission lines and power structures, and expedite application processes for individuals and companies that want to build communication sites on national forests and grasslands.; News in Brief: A Dutch start-up company is going to manufacture pallets from coconuts. Police in Salina, Kansas, are looking for a couple of men who stole 200 pallets. Safety concerns and autonomous trucking are spurring new standards for tractor-trailer hookups. more...
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Pallet Survey Identifies Key Quality Concerns - Sep 20, 2019 
The results indicated that the most common pallet problem cited was poor quality or bottom boards that result in jams or faults.; Universal Buys Pallet USA Located in Upper Midwest: The acquisition expands Universal’s industrial product capacity and services in the Midwest.; NEWS BRIEFS: Plastic pallet manufacturer Greystone Logistics recently announced a new purchase order valued at $6.8 million. Fire concerns have led Oakland, California authorities to dismantle temporary structures built out of old wood pallets. A fire at a M&M Pallet Co., a wood pallet company located near the Port of Wilmington, caused $10,000 in damage. more...
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Huron Capital Merges Northwest Pallet Services and Prime Woodcraft, Creates Largest TPM Recycler - Sep 13, 2019 
One question that some recyclers may ask is about how the merger will change practices done in the past by either company. A number of recyclers have told me that Prime has been very aggressive in bidding for pallet cores in the past.; WPA Pallet Meeting 2020 – Building A Sustainable Future: The annual meeting, titled “Pallet Focus: Building a Sustainable Future,” takes place January 17-21, 2020, and will be held once again at the Rancho Las Palmas Resort. more...
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PalletOne Acquires Bay Wood Products, More Than Doubles Production in Alabama - Sep 5, 2019 
Situated on the Alabama Gulf Coast, Bay Wood Products is one of the largest single-site manufacturers of wooden pallets in Alabama and Mississippi.; Truckers Get Squeezed: About 640 carriers went out of business in the first half of 2019, more than double the total number of carriers who went under in 2018.; News In Brief: An analysis of Chinese exports to the United States shows an uptick in the potential misclassification of product codes. The Fellowship of Christian Lumbermen will meet during the National Hardwood Lumber Association convention in New Orleans Oct. 2-4. Pallets were referenced during a broadcast of the MSNBC show ‘The 11th Hour’ with Brian Williams recently. U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-California) and U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-Montana) are collaborating on legislation to equip the U.S. Forest Service with more tools to manage national forests. more...
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Australian Green Party Politician Talks Wood Pallet Ban - Aug 30, 2019 
Milne suggested that plastic waste could be turned into pallets that can be used for international shipments thereby reducing risks associated with wood pallets.; Trade War Heats Up Again: The Chinese government suggests that President Trump is trying to bully them with the threat of more tariffs and trade barriers.; News In Brief: Virginia Tech is conducting a survey to assess the readiness of hardwood sawmills to produce material for supplying the manufacture of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT). more...
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Brambles CEO Suggests Global Economic Concerns - Aug 30, 2019 
The CEO of the world’s largest private pallet pooler cautioned about the impact of retail evolution combined with higher labor, transport and property costs.; Fourth Kingdom Business Workshop Scheduled for September: A group of faith-inspired business leaders in the pallet industry are set to gather again in Denver, Colorado on September 19 at L&R Pallet.; Recycle Bits: Former Green Party leader in Australia, Christine Milne, recently conducted an interview where she floated the idea of replacing wooden pallets with plastic. more...
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Brambles CEO Suggests Rougher Waters Ahead - Aug 23, 2019 
From Brexit to the U.S./China trade war, there is a lot of uncertainty about what will happen; and that means companies are less willing to invest and consumers less willing to spend. Also, retail and logistics are in the midst of a massive evolution as customers order more and more online.; Action by California Fire Authorities Underscores Adequate Planning: Fire officials in Stockton, California have issued cease and desist orders to six of the 15 pallet companies in the municipality for failure to comply with fire safety regulations and building codes. more...
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Researchers Learn How ALB Expands Territory Despite Strong Eradication Efforts - Aug 16, 2019 
Their most recent research revealed that the larval offspring of the wood-borer native to China can feed and thrive on tree species whose tissues would sicken their parents, perhaps explaining how the beetle expands its range, even when its preferred host trees – maples, elms and willows – are not nearby.; Fourth Kingdom Business Workshop Scheduled for September: A group of faith-inspired business leaders in the pallet industry are set to gather again in Denver, Colorado on September 19 at L&R Pallet. The event includes a plant tour as well as speakers, workshops and discussion about how servant leadership principles can help make better businesses and better people.; Don Colson, Developer of Viking Machinery, Passes Away: Don was one of the developers of the Viking nailing machines. more...
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Trade Press Highlights Growing ISPM-15 Concerns for Shippers - Aug 9, 2019 
The big problem is the cost to shippers and the impact on international goods flowing into the United States. Shipments found with infestation can be delayed, probably re-exported to another destination and possibly fined.; Jerry Lottes Passes Away: Jerry was particularly known for servicing and supplying parts for Viking nailing systems. Jerry was the first Viking technician to drive a Viking service van back in the 1980s.; Unit Load Center Offers Training Course: Held August 13-15th in Blacksburg, Virginia, this intensive three-day short course will teach techniques that pallet and packaging designers can use to save money on corrugated board and plastic packaging materials.; NEWS IN BRIEF: The Softwood Lumber Board has named Kabira Cher Ferrell as its new vice president for marketing and communications. more...
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Fraud Alleged in Chinese Aluminum Pallet Plot - Aug 2, 2019 
This case does show the lengths that some people will go to avoid trade tariffs as well as one of the major challenges that Chinese companies may face in seeking business and investor alliances in the West.; News Briefs: The Canadian government has agreed to invest over $24 million in a multi-year program to promote innovative wood products. The Pallet Foundation is continuing to promote its data collection efforts for the pallet industry Life Cycle Assessment. more...
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Insights for Switching Pallet Partners - Jul 30, 2019 
A recent subscriber inquiry wanted to know the pitfalls and challenges that come from switching to and from various pallet approaches in regards to the process of converting from a rental system to white-wood recycled pallets. Keep in mind that every situation may have nuances that are hard to cover in one general article.; NWPCA Fly-In Focused on Growing Industry Influence in Washington: Even if you were not able to attend, you can still make your voice heard by contacting your Congressional representative to vote or support these efforts. For more information on talking points or key messaging, contact Patrick Atagi, vice president of advocacy and external affairs for the NWPCA. more...
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Trump Unveils Environmental Progress, Recognizes Forest Products Sector Activists Trump Unveils Environmental Progress, Recognizes Forest Products Sector Activists - Jul 26, 2019 
Part of the #TimberUnity campaign, a number of loggers and forest products representatives were part of President Trump’s focus on combining economic progress and environmental stewardship.; Crisis Communications Plans Start Now – A Basic Checklist: f you wait until a crisis to develop a plan on how to communicate and what to say in a crisis, changes are that you may make a big mistake.; News In Brief: Plastic pallet manufacturer, RM2 International, plans to raise US$6 million in additional funding from issuing more shares. The world’s largest pallet pool, the European Pallet Association (EPAL) has re-elected Robert Holliger as president. EPAL also recently announced plans to authorize the application of quality marks using inkjet printing. Vermont Governor Phil Scott recently announced a new initiative to address the high cost of workers’ compensation insurance for logging contractors. more...
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NWPCA Fly-In Focused on Growing Industry Influence in Washington - Jul 19, 2019 
Even if you were not able to attend, you can still make your voice heard by contacting your Congressional representative to vote or support these efforts. Key issues discussed included: interpretation of EPA requirements that are restricting the use of old wood pallets in producing wood pellets, the new U.S. Mexico Canada Trade Agreement and increasing the twin trailer standard from 28 feet to 33 feet.; News Briefs: Conner Industries of Fort Worth, Texas has acquired RoseMill Packaging Resources. The final deadline for U.S. pallet manufacturers and recyclers to submit information for the industry Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) project is quickly approaching. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has denied a petition by the Small Business in Transportation Coalition (SBTC) seeking an exemption from the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate for trucking. more...
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Proposed Changes to Hours of Service Rules Anticipated - Jul 12, 2019 
Supporters of the change note that the current “one size fits all” regulations can not only be impractical but can reduce safety, such as in cases when truckers are forced to take a break or stop driving for the day when there isn’t a safe location to park.; Government Researchers Confirm Current Wildfires Moderate Future Fires: Under the right fuel and weather conditions, wildfire can act as an effective fuel treatment to improve forest health and prevent future blazes from becoming costly, dangerous mega-fires.; Progress Made Against Invasive Beetle: APHIS officials urge people to allow program officials access to property to inspect trees and remove any infested trees that are found.; China Talks to Resume: It looks like current tariff levels on U.S. exports to China and China exports to the U.S. will stay in place for now.; European Market Update: EU Ruling Aids Recycling: The European Union has decided that wood used in repairing and reusing pallets and packaging should be included when determining recycling rates.; AUCTION! Saturday, July 20, 2019. 9am EST. Marion, NY. Formerly Peter C Herman, Inc. more...
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USDA Proposes Changes to Forest & Grassland Management - Jun 28, 2019 
The new rules will “improve forest conditions and make it simpler for people to use and enjoy their national forests and grasslands at lower cost to the taxpayer.; Summer Holiday Schedule: We will not be publishing a report next week. Our first report to end the second quarter of 2019 and start the third quarter of 2019 will be on July 12.; Which Pallet for Produce?: The focus of a recent article was which pallet is better for shipping produce: plastic or wood? And it allowed the representatives of each trade group to promote their respective views.; Pallet Profile Added Green Pine Cants: We need your help as we look to add more softwood information east of the Rockies later this year. more...
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State of Logistics Report Highlights Tight Supply Chain Capacity and Innovations - Jun 28, 2019 
Supply chain costs are rising. The retooling of supply chains to account for more e-commerce sales has led to the need for smaller, more costly warehouses. Last year, extremely high utilization of existing truck fleets combined with limited available freight capacity to drive up transport rates.; Brambles Finalizes IFCO Sale: Proceeds from the sale are intended to improve shareholder value. The balance of the proceeds will be used to repay debt to maintain leverage in line with the Board approved credit policy.; EU Ruling Aids Recycling: Under the amended directive, replacing one component in a pallet also now allows the full weight of the pallet to be accounted for as recycled. more...
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State of Logistics Report Highlights Tight Supply Chain Capacity and Innovations - Jun 21, 2019 
The retooling of supply chains to account for more e-commerce sales has led to the need for smaller, more costly warehouses. Last year, extremely high utilization of existing truck fleets combined with limited available freight capacity to drive up transport rates.; Brambles Finalizes IFCO Sale: Proceeds from the sale are intended to improve shareholder value. Brambles intends to return up to US$1.95 billion of proceeds from the transaction to shareholders.; Residential Construction Continues Slow Growth: Generally, the trend shows slight growth although the rate of growth has slowed compared to activity a year ago.; Pallet Profile Added Green Pine Cants: Pallet companies that have their own sawing operations have bought more green pine cants when boards and especially hardwood became more difficult to find. more...
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Forest Products Supply Chain Faces Logger Shortage - Jun 13, 2019 
The median age of loggers nationwide is over 50 years old, and many young workers are opting for less dangerous, more lucrative professions.: NEWS BRIEF: According to a New York Times article, China may have banned logging in its own forests, but has no qualms about decimating forests in other parts of the world.; Pallet Profile Added Green Pine Cants: We need your help as we look to add more softwood information east of the Rockies later this year. more...
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CHEP Launches Sustainability Initiative - Jun 7, 2019 
Focusing on eliminating physical waste and eradicating empty transport miles, Brambles, the parent company behind CHEP, has started a program called Zero Waste World.: Pallet Profile Adds Green Pine Cants, Looks to Add Other Softwood Products: We have finally added green pine cants, specifically SYP, after months of gathering data. This new feature has led to other changes in the report. News Briefs: The deadline for participating in the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for wooden pallets has been extended to July 1, 2019. Please act now! more...
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Hardwood Sector Warns About Impact of China Trade War - May 31, 2019 
With one in four boards produced going to China, the U.S. hardwood industry may be one of the big losers in the current trade battle with China.; Pallet Profile Looks to Add Green Pine Cants, and Other Softwood Products: One item that we believe we have a strong enough data set to move forward with soon is green pine cants. Specifically, we are adding three new regions (Eastern South, Central South, and Western South) that will report on an average price.; News Briefs: Rehrig Pacific has announced that its new food-safe and fire-retardant pallet has been tested and certified to pass all requirements for FDA-regulated materials.; Correction: CHEP’s Asset Recovery Program (ARP) pricing is $2.25 for delivered pallets to a CHEP depot and $1.25 for those loaded by a recycler onto a CHEP trailer. more...
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What’s the True Cost of Pallet Logistics? CHEP Issues Letter to Recyclers Changing ARP Rates and Policies - May 31, 2019 
At a time when most costs are rising for labor, warehouse space, trailers, trucks and even fuel in some regions, it is interesting that CHEP is reducing its ARP. CHEP did not state the reason for its move in its letter to recyclers.; While Minimum Wage Debate Goes on in Washington, 21 States Plus D.C. Go Ahead and Raise Their Base Wages: The legislation, if passed, would gradually raise the federal minimum hourly wage from $7.25 to $15 through 2024, but many states aren’t waiting around to see what happens. more...
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What’s the True Cost of Pallet Logistics? CHEP Issues Letter to Recyclers Changing ARP Rates and Policies - May 24, 2019 
CHEP’s recent ARP letter further clarifies that its pallets cannot be bought, sold, exchanged, modified or destroyed. CHEP did not state the reason for its move in its letter to recyclers.; USA Reaches Deal with Canada and Mexico to Lift Retaliatory Tariffs: The tariff repeal is good news for Mid-Continent Steel and Wire, the nation’s largest nail manufacturer. Mid-Continent sources its raw wire rod from its parent-company, Deacero, headquartered in Mexico.; March Housing Information: In the majority of categories, housing continues to be substantially less than its historical averages. The single family housing construction sector is where the majority of value-added forest products are utilized.; News Briefs: A five-alarm fire burned a pallet yard at Central Pallets in Stockton, California. Two separate reports confirm a softening in the trucking market. more...
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EPD Deadline Approaches – Your Industry Needs Your Help - May 17, 2019 
The comprehensive Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) survey being conducted by The Pallet Foundation in conjunction with researchers from the U.S. Forest Service this is not just another survey; it is a critical tool to help the wooden pallet sector support key environmental claims with hard data.; China Announces Retaliatory Tariff Increases: One piece of good news is that China’s State Council recently announced a process in which certain U.S. products impacted by retaliatory tariffs, including U.S. hardwoods, can be considered for exclusion from the tariffs by the Chinese government. more...
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