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Strategies for Dealing with the Labor Crunch, State of the Pallet Industry – Part III - Apr 13, 2018 
When it comes to the labor shortage, there are three primary strategies: improve recruitment and retention efforts, use automation to reduce labor required, and optimize production processes to eliminate wasted motion and inefficiencies.; Developments in Canadian Softwood Lumber Market, Trade Case: Canadian officials stated that the duties represent a “considerable hardship” on softwood lumber producers and communities across Canada, while the U. S. government has argued that the duties were fully consistent with its obligations under the WTO agreements.; Brambles to Sell Off IBC Business: Brambles is making this move to focus on its core pallet and RPC business units. more...
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Multiple Factors Contributing to Pallet Nail Market Stress, Price Increases - Apr 6, 2018 
There are several reasons for price increases such as freight increases, growth for construction nails, wire rod price escalation, reduction in capacity from foreign mills, trade duties and tariffs, U.S. dollar weakening, and general improved economic activity.; ORBIS® Corp. Acquires Response Packaging: With the intent to broaden its packaging solutions, ORBIS® Corp., a leader in reusable plastic packaging, has bought the company, which specializes in custom packaging, headquartered in Piedmont, South Carolina.; UFPI Signs Agreement to Acquire Certain Assets of North American Container Corporation: This acquisition will allow Universal to enhance capacity and expand into geographic areas identified as opportunities for growth, including South Carolina and Tennessee and offer existing and targeted customers additional solutions for packaging and crating needs.; News Brief: According to a news story by Lima News, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) recently visited Lima Pallet in a tour to review the impact of the recent federal tax cut package. more...
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State of the Pallet Industry – Part II, Political Action and Industry Communication Are Crucial for Future Success - Mar 30, 2018 
One thing on the agenda at the ALC was to improve the pallet industry’s outreach to government officials and regulators. The formally NWPCA unveiled plans for a new political action committee called PalletPac.; Landfill Survey Indicates Positive Pallet Disposal Trends: The industry has new data that indicates the wood pallet sector is doing a good job in terms of landfill disposal rates. The number of wood pallets heading into landfills had dropped drastically since 1998. more...
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CHEP Recycled Rebrands as 48forty Solutions, After Spinoff from Brambles - Mar 29, 2018 
The recycler stated that the former CHEP Recycled is now executing a bold new name and brand image that positions it for growth while celebrating its position as the leader in one of the foundational businesses of the supply chain and logistics industry.; Brian Isard Retires from CWPCA, New General Manager Named: The CWPCA’s board has appointed Scott Geffros to be the next general manager. He previously worked for the association as its assistant general manager.; Don’t Miss EXPO 2018: EXPO Richmond covers a wide variety of equipment categories including: sawmilling, kiln drying, harvesting, biomass, trucking, pallet manufacturing/recycling, optimization/scanning, material handling, logging, firewood production and related equipment, supplies and services.; Recycled Bits: The National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) has released an updated version of the Pallet Design System™ (PDS). U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) recently visited Lima Pallet in a tour to review the impact of the recent federal tax cut package. A report points out the rosy outlook for Canadian lumber producers. It notes that housing starts in the United States and lumber prices are both expected to rise again in 2018. more...
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State of the Pallet Industry – Part I , Mayhem Is a Good Word for It - Mar 23, 2018 
At the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association’s (NWPCA) Annual Leadership Conference (ALC) held recently in Florida. The theme for the meeting was “Manufacturing in a time of mayhem.” And all of the challenges and changes taking place right now suggest that “mayhem” is an accurate description.; Brian Isard Retires from CWPCA, New General Manager Named: The CWPCA’s board has appointed Scott Geffros to be the next general manager. He previously worked for the association as its assistant general manager. more...
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CHEP Recycled Rebrands as 48forty Solutions After Spinoff From Brambles - Mar 16, 2018 
Beyond just branding and creating a new corporate identity, the name and logo underscore the recycler’s core mission. The company is committed to providing cost efficient pallet solutions, the consistent quality customers require, and a better customer experience.; Virginia Is the Place to Be for Pallet People in May: This large forest products show with a strong pallet flavor takes places Friday, May 18th and Saturday May 19th at the Richmond Raceway Complex. You can see equipment run at EXPO Richmond like no other event in the world.; The Pallet Design System™ Adds New Languages, Capabilities: Global demand for the most efficient, cost-effective, and safe pallet is drawing pallet manufacturers and pallet users to PDS. With the release of PDS v.5.4©, users have the option to enter the design details, and view or print, in any of the languages.; News in Brief: Guess where the world’s tallest wooden skyscraper is going to be built? The answer is Japan. The former head of OSHA is criticizing Congress for rolling back a rule that requires employers to keep records about worker injuries and illnesses for five years. more...
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Promotion Program Boosts Demand for Softwood Lumber - Mar 8, 2018 
Third-party analysis shows the Softwood Lumber Board SLB’s portfolio of investments generated over 3.6 billion board feet of new demand since 2012. In that time, the SLB has generated $19.74 of revenue on every $1 invested.; Lakeshore Pallet Sold to Local Entrepreneurs: Lakeshore Pallet is a full-service wooden pallet manufacturing and recycling company, specializing in heat-treated pallets that meet ISPM compliance.; News Briefs: The National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) has released an updated version of the Pallet Design System™ (PDS). A report points out the rosy outlook for Canadian lumber producers. Pennsylvania-based John Rock has pulled the trigger on ordering $2 million in new machinery and equipment. more...
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OSHA Cites Pallet Company, Provides Industry Lessons - Mar 2, 2018 
A pallet industry employee was recently injured at a New Lenox, Illinois facility. The employee got his hand caught in a conveyor on a sort line when the machine was accidentally energized. Fortunately, the employee only experienced minor injuries and has been able to return to work.; Three Pine Mills Planned in the South: Companies announced plans for three mills — two in Georgia and one in Louisiana. Canadian companies are behind two of the projects. more...
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Trucking Capacity Trends and Concerns for the Future - Feb 28, 2018 
Now is a time for great change for the U.S. trucking sector. Trucking rates are on the upswing as demand increases to be crunched by short supply.; Pallet Pac Launched by Association: Earlier this month, the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) launched the first and only political action committee for the wooden pallet industry in the United States.; VA Tech to Offer Unit Load Design Short Course: Offered at Virginia Tech. The program takes place from May 1-3, 2018 in Blacksburg, Virginia. The course is designed to help pallet and packaging providers and users to make better design decisions. more...
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Brambles Posts First Half Results, Indicates U.S. Price Pressures - Feb 23, 2018 
The parent company of CHEP returned to more historic growth trends after a very disappointing 2017 fiscal year. Profit dropped though due to joint venture costs and other factors.; Pallet Pac Launched by Association: Earlier this month, the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) launched the first and only political action committee for the wooden pallet industry in the United States. The group will work to represent the needs of pallet manufacturers and recyclers. more...
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Trucking Capacity Concerns and Trends for the Future - Feb 16, 2018 
From increased demand to higher competition for drivers to an evolving supply chain due to e-commerce and omni-channel retail focus to the impact of technology and regulations, now is a time for great change for the U.S. trucking sector.; Grey Mountain Partners Finalizes Acquisition of CHEP Recycled: CHEP Recycled is the largest whitewood pallet recycler in North America, with a footprint of 73 locations and approximately 2,400 employees. Additional comments sought from Grey Mountain were unavailable other than prepared news releases. more...
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Things to Think About – WPA Recap, Part III - Feb 9, 2018 
Publisher Chaille Brindley focuses on “Stranger Things – Five Key Trends that Will Change Everything in the Pallet Industry” and the presentation by the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) on its new outdoor storage best practices standard.; CHEP Partners with Grimmway Farms, Explores Benefits of Pooling: The pallet rental and pooling giant is targeting the North American agricultural market and recently focused on its long-term collaboration with Grimmway Farms, a major grower of carrots on the West Coast.; NEWS IN BRIEF: Investigators in Midland, Texas, believe that a second fire started on a pile of pallets likely was caused by arson. A New York company plans to put up an 11-story wooden building on a site it is redeveloping in Newark, New Jersey. A Canadian lumber company executive is urging the government not to give in to the lengthy battle with the U.S. over softwood lumber exports. The Colorado Department of Transportation is researching the use of wood material that would be scattered on icy roads to make driving safer. Oklahoma-based Greystone Logistics, which manufactures plastic pallets, saw sales increase 6% to $9.7 million for the three months ending in November. The driver of a van in the town of Paterna, Spain, was caught on video driving around with 20 pallets stacked on the roof of the vehicle. more...
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Things to Think About – WPA Recap Part II - Feb 2, 2018 
Continuing a look at key issues covered at the Western Pallet Association (WPA) annual meeting, speakers spoke on major trends in the industry and how to run a lean operation.; NEWS IN BRIEF: Charlotte-based Tree Brand Packaging stated it will invest $1.3 million in a new plant. A recent fire destroyed Hershberger Manufacturing’s pallet plant in Windsor, Ohio. Beginning last month OSHA has adjusted the civil penalty amounts it charges for workplace safety and health violations. OSHA reminds employers of their obligation to post a copy of OSHA’s Form 300A. more...
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Brambles Sells CHEP Recycled to Investment Fund Grey Mountain Partners - Jan 29, 2018 
In early January, Brambles announced the sale of its CHEP Recycled division to Grey Mountain Partners, a private equity firm based in Colorado.; NWPCA Develops Pallet Storage and Fire Compliance Best Practices: The NWPCA has spent considerable resources to develop this manual, and it has released it for free to the entire industry because the hope is that it makes all pallet yards safer and help eliminate the need for stricter rules by code officials in the future.; Calif. Pallet Company Cited for Overtime Wage Violations: A pallet business in Fontana, California, has agreed to pay nearly $290,000 in back wages and damages to employees for alleged overtime violations. more...
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Things to Think About – WPA Recap, Part I - Jan 26, 2018 
The Western Pallet Association meeting is truly a fun, family-like atmosphere. Even if you are not in the West, it can be a great place to network, learn and just enjoy some great weather and hospitality in the perfect weather offered up by Palm Springs.; Calif. Pallet Company to Pay Back Wages: The agreement with Forest Green Products Inc. involves 60 employees, according to the Department of Labor. The company agreed to pay $289,216.; VA Tech to Offer Unit Load Design Short Course: The program takes place from May 1-3, 2018 in Blacksburg, Virginia and is designed to help pallet and packaging providers and users to make better design decisions.; NEWS IN BRIEF: Salvage logging is planned on more than 20 square miles of land that burned in southwest Oregon last summer. Three of Rehrig Pacific’s GMA pallets are now compliant with stringent fire safety standards. Propak will open a service center to handle CHEP pallets in Caldwell, Idaho. more...
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New Year Looks Good for Trucking, Tight on Supply - Jan 19, 2018 
Underlying the optimism is that fact that economic indicators are pointing to a potential for a sustained period of business expansion in the United States and abroad.; Marv Chell Passes Away: Marv started Viking Engineering and became known for the Viking nailing machines, in particular the Duo-Matic nailing system.; Viking Engineering Sells to Spell Capital: Today’s management team, under the leadership of current president Kurt Larsen, will remain in place, and the company will continue to focus on product innovation. more...
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Brambles Sells CHEP Recycled to Investment Fund - Jan 12, 2018 
The largest pallet recycler in North America was sold for an enterprise value of US$115 million pending standard regulatory review.; NWPCA Releases Manual for Outdoor Pallet Storage and Fire Code Compliance: The complimentary manual was produced to assist the industry in compliance with the new outdoor pallet storage provisions incorporated in the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC).; Marv Chell Passes Away: Former President of Viking Engineering & Development, Inc. passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7. more...
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Tax Reform Insights - Jan 5, 2018 
On a very basic level, you will have to change the amount that you withhold from employees, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is expected to announce in January new guidance on withholding policies.; Gordon Hughes Retires from Serving the Pallet Industry After 47 Years: From 1970 to 2009, Hughes led the Canadian Wood Pallet & Container Association (CWPCA) and worked tirelessly to advance the cause of the wood products sector in North America and around the globe.; Logging Firm Settles Lawsuit: CLT Logging paid $1.95 million last week to settle the allegations that it caused the Dillon Fire in Siskiyou County that burned 318 acres.; Quarterly Graphs, Regional Lumber Trends: For each hardwood region, the hardwood cant price represents an average of hardwood cant prices for the states included in the region. more...
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Trucking Faces Critical Issues Ahead. Are You Ready? - Dec 26, 2017 
Driver shortage has taken the top spot. Many of these top ten concerns deal with regulations, compliance or staffing issues. The electronic logging device (ELD) mandate and the hours-of-service (HOS) rule, both moved down to second and third respectively.; New PDS Software Update Includes New Analysis for Recycled Pallets, Fasteners: The NWPCA is dedicating significant resources as part of the implementation of its strategic plan to ensure that PDS remains cutting edge technology. NWPCA and The Pallet Foundation will invest nearly $1.5 million over the next two years. more...
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Southern California Fires Raging Out of Control - Dec 22, 2017 
The winds behind this blaze were so intense that it burned almost a million acres in a 24-hour period. Hurricane force winds were so intense that the fire jumped across the tree tops, right over a valley about a mile wide.; Moody’s Predicts Stable Forest Products Sector for 2018: The likelihood of strong profits from the wood products business will help to offset the secular declines in the printing and writing paper segment. more...
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Trade Panel Upholds Canadian Softwood Duties - Dec 15, 2017 
This means that hefty duties on softwood lumber will go forward and will remain in place until a new Softwood Lumber Agreement is reached between the two countries or international tribunals rule on challenges already brought by the Canadian government.; 3PL Study Points to Continuing Trends: The study shows the continuation of two trends, 1) The importance of the relationship between shippers and 3PLs, and 2) The importance of adapting to emerging technologies, including blockchain and automation.; Brambles Names New CHEP North America President: The company tapped, Laura Nador, the acting CHEP USA president as the president of CHEP North America effective January 1, 2018.; NEWS IN BRIEF: Fire destroyed a pallet business in Frankfort, Indiana. Some fallout already from the duties imposed on imported Canadian softwood lumber.; Holiday Schedule: Pallet Profile will not be published December 29, 2017. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our readers! more...
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Congress Approaches Monumental Tax Reforms - Dec 8, 2017 
Many of the changes are likely to be favored by small to medium-sized businesses. Others may cause concern if they negatively impact the housing sector or important tax deductions. As with all Congressional action, there will be winners and losers. And you need to make your voice heard.; Independent Truckers Lobby for ELD Delay: The rule that is set to take place on December 18, 2017, just a week before Christmas. It is not clear how much the Trump administration can do to stop the law since it is mandated by Congress, and the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this year rejected an appeal to stop the law. more...
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OSHA Announces Short Delay of Electronic Filing Deadline - Nov 30, 2017 
The submission deadline was moved from December 1 to December 15, 2017. The delay was designed to allow employers more time to become familiar with the electronic submission process for injury and illness data.; Canada to Take Softwood Lumber Duty Case to WTO: Legal challenges could take years to finalize. The Canadian government has won more than it has lost when it comes to international trade cases involving previous softwood lumber disputes.; U.S. Housing on the Rise, Existing Supply Tightening: The home construction and remodeling sectors are very important for the overall growth of the North American forest products industry. A rising share of new home sales is coming from homes that have not yet begun construction. Holiday Schedule: Pallet Profile will not be published December 29, 2017. The offices of Industrial Reporting, which publishes the Profile, will be closed from December 25, 2017 through January 1, 2018 for the Christmas holiday. more...
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Brambles Growth Rebounds, Management May Face Legal Challenges - Nov 28, 2017 
The parent company of CHEP and and IFCO Systems, Brambles Ltd., recently announced a 4% sales increase in the United States for the first quarter update of its fiscal year 2018.; iGPS Logistics Offers New Sanitary Pallet Service: The plastic pallet pooler now offers a pallet so clean you can almost eat off it, utilizing a food contact surface sanitizer. Western Pallet Association Meeting Offers Rest & Business Rejuvenation: Scheduled for January 13-15th 2018 in sunny Rancho Mirage, California, the WPA event has developed a reputation for its festive golf tournaments, and also has a full slate of informative speakers. more...
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Tax Package Presents Mixed Bag to U.S. Businesses - Nov 22, 2017 
President Trump is lobbying to get a tax reform bill through both houses of Congress so that he can sign reform legislation by Christmas. What shakes out of these deliberations could have a major impact on your business and your land holdings in terms of tax implications.; Find Creative Use of Pallets, Support Medical Charity: Berry Pallets has launched a contest to collect pictures of pallet art, pallet furniture and other forms of upcycled pallets. The company is posting these images on its website at http://berryindustrial.com/pallets-for-palates/; NEWS IN BRIEF: U.S. forest products company Potlatch announced it will buy Deltic Timber. NWPCA Plans Reception at EXPO Richmond 2018. A new whiskey barrel factory is scheduled to begin construction in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia in early 2018. PalletOne, America’s largest new pallet manufacturer, recently announced the purchase of North East Texas Pallet, a pallet manufacturer located in Clarksville, Texas. more...
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Canada Files NAFTA Appeal in Softwood Lumber Dispute - Nov 17, 2017 
Chapter 19 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) establishes a panel of five arbiters, agreed upon by both countries, who will decide if the duties meet U.S. law.; U.S. Officials Assess Plywood Antidumping Duties on Chinese Imports: U.S. officials raised the antidumping duties (AD) to 183.36%, and those duties now apply to all Chinese companies without exception.; House Passes Forest Health Reforms Again, Now Waits for Senate: The bill promotes active forest management on national lands and reforms designed to address the wildfire and forest health crisis facing the country’s public lands. It is largely opposed by preservationist and environmental groups. more...
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Canada Strikes Back in Lumber Battle - Nov 10, 2017 
After the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) recently announced its final determinations on softwood lumber duties, Canadian officials have responded suggesting the industry is in for a long legal battle if a new Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA) cannot be reached by the two governments.; WPA Meeting Offers Rest & Business Rejuvenation: Scheduled for January 13-15th 2018 in sunny Rancho Mirage, California, the event has developed a reputation for its festive golf tournaments.The Western Pallet Association (WPA) annual meeting also has a full slate of informative speakers. more...
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U.S. Officials Finalize CVD and AD for Canadian Softwood - Nov 3, 2017 
Enforcement of U.S. trade law is a prime focus of the Trump administration. Upon publication of the final affirmative AD determination, the DOC will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to collect cash deposits equal to the applicable final weighted-average dumping rates.; FedEx Exec Tapped for OSHA Head: Scott Mugno is vice president of safety, sustainability and vehicle maintenance for FedEx Ground near Pittsburgh. He leads four departments of about 200 professionals. more...
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U.S. Customs Enhances ISPM-15 Enforcement - Oct 26, 2017 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced that it would begin imposing fines on non-compliant shipments even possibly for first-time offenders.; VA Tech Pallet Survey Needs Your Help: This survey will add to the previous bodies of research to help the industry identify historical trends. It is one of the largest surveys of its kind.; Recycled Bits: USG named the Pallet Alliance its Diversity and Inclusion Supplier of the Year for 2017. The RM2 BLOCKpal employs cellular networks along routes to send and receive data. Tosca Services in Atlanta, which makes reusable packaging for the food industry, has been acquired by London-based private equity firm Apax Partners. more...
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Trucking Faces Critical Issues Ahead – Are You Ready? - Oct 26, 2017 
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) conducts an annual survey of the trucking industry to analyze key trends and explore possible solutions. This year, the ATRI’s report indicates that the driver shortage has taken the top spot.; Tennessee Pallet Fire Highlights Burning Wood Waste Danger: The local newspaper reported that the blaze likely started in a pit used to burn pallets that cannot be repaired.; Auction: FORMERLY THUNDER PALLET INC. • SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4TH, 2017 10 AM CST • 625 N MENOMONEE STREET, THERESA, WI 53091 • COMPLETE PALLET MFG OPERATION with REAL ESTATE more...
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Brambles Sales Growth Meets Expectations - Oct 20, 2017 
Sales revenue in its U.S. pallet business increased by 4%, primarily driven by strong net new business growth associated with new customer contract wins.; Two CLT Plants to Be Built in USA: The new cross-laminated timber plants were announced in Alabama and Washington.; Western Pallet Association Meeting Offers Rest & Business Rejuvenation: Scheduled for January 13-15th 2018 in sunny Rancho Mirage, California, the WPA event has developed a reputation for its festive golf tournaments.; OSHA Resumes Enforcement in Texas and Louisiana: The agency temporarily had ceased enforcement efforts after Hurricane Harvey hit the two states.; Auction: Formerly Rettig Pallets, Sat. Oct. 28th, 2017 • 10am EST, G580 County Rd 14, Holgate, Oh 43527, Complete Pallet Mfg Operation & Real Estate more...
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Another Look at Nail Prices - Oct 13, 2017 
Our projection of higher nail prices earlier in the year did not develop at the time to the extent that our nail industry contacts had expected. But recent rod price movements suggest that higher nail prices are coming.; Pallet Survey Data Collection, Impact Your Industry Through Information: Understanding the current status of the industry is essential to developing a strategy to increase competitiveness of the wood pallet industry. And your input is critical for our success.; NEWS IN BRIEF: USG named the Pallet Alliance its Diversity and Inclusion Supplier of the Year for 2017. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said that wildland firefighting costs for the fiscal year have passed $2 billion. more...
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Customs Enhances ISPM-15 Enforcement - Oct 6, 2017 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced that it would begin imposing fines on non-compliant shipments even possibly for first-time offenders.; Pallet Profile Develops Special Report on Hardwood Situation: This white paper will be e-mailed to subscribers soon and posted on the Pallet Profile subscriber website.; Quarterly Graphs: These graphs illustrate the average lumber prices published within each region over the past year. more...
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Impact of Hurricanes on Market and Major Pallet Industry Issues - Sep 28, 2017 
Before the storms a severe labor crunch has already been among the top challenges facing most pallet companies. And this could get worse as construction jobs tend to pay better than many positions in the pallet industry.; Storm Recoveries to Impact Trucking: The trucking industry’s capacity is going to be challenged, particularly for the flatbed segment, and rates on the spot market and contract market are expected to go up. more...
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White Paper About Pallet Lumber Future - Sep 28, 2017 
This White Paper will explain the conditions that seem to be developing on the lumber market horizon. I am asking for any reader to write us with information that can help us better explain this developing hardwood shortage.; Edwards Wood Products to Develop New Sawmill: This would be a new facility and not an addition to an existing plant. It is expected to create 46 new jobs for the community of Scotland county, North Carolina.; iGPS Logistics Offers New Sanitary Pallet Service: This new service is designed to deliver direct food contact level safety for its pallet customers. iGPS developed this process to improve the safety of food logistics and food-related packaging.; Managed Forests Prevent Fire: California forests need professional management, he added. Small, unhealthy trees must be thinned out in order to leave larger, stronger ones that can thrive and better withstand fire, insects and disease. more...
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CHEP Announces Half Pallet Success Story, Provides Lesson to White-wood Industry - Sep 21, 2017 
CHEP collaborated with Jel Sert, a well-known maker of fun food like freezer bars, desserts and beverages, to evaluate how its pooled 40x24-inch half pallets would work for product transport and retail display.; Storms Impact Lumber Talks: One of the biggest factors is the spate of hurricanes and the ensuing damage inflicted which will spur rebuilding and drive demand for softwood lumber.; AUCTION: WNC PALLET CO. SAT. SEPT. 30th, 2017 • 10AM EST more...
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Impact of Hurricanes on Major Pallet Industry Issues - Sep 14, 2017 
The Pallet Profile has talked with pallet companies in the affected region, and none reported major issues that would keep operations from running.; Storm Recoveries to Impact Trucking: Trucking freight dynamics may shift dramatically with the recovery, clean-up and rebuilding efforts in response to hurricanes Harvey and Irma.; Fires Impact Western United States: Record fire seasons over the last ten years highlight the need for improved forest management to mitigate worsening forest health conditions.; Forest Absorption to Balance CO2 Emissions in Europe: The baseline for each country will be determined by an estimate of average emissions and absorption of a country’s managed forests.; News In Brief: The intense wildfires plaguing much of the West have rekindled controversy over federal logging restrictions. Maine’s forest products industry has been hit hard in the past decade. The Southern Forest Products Association has announced plans for its 35th Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition. more...
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Annual Pallet Survey Identifies Key Customer Trends - Sep 8, 2017 
According to an article by Bridget McCrea of MMH, the key purchase criteria remains fairly consistent through the years. She wrote, "the pallet itself hasn’t undergone much transformation over the last few years.”; Ongweoweh Sends Aide to Houston Recovery Effort: The company is working with Allied Logistics, to donate one truck load of pallets to WSBTV in Atlanta for the transportation of goods and water to Houston. more...
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Brambles Reviews Fiscal Year Financials, Future Plans - Aug 31, 2017 
The North American part of its pallet business has recorded profit losses and slow sales growth. A number of market factors have contributed to the worsening conditions.; Commerce Delays Final Determination in the AD and CVD Investigation: The DOC has postponed the deadline to issue the final determinations, which will be announced no later than November 14, 2017.; Researcher Secures Funding for New Wood Packaging Treatment Method: A professor of entomology developed a patent-pending, wood-treatment chamber that heats wood in a unique configuration using radio frequency waves, making the process energy-efficient.; more...
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Brambles Discusses Future Plans, Provides Insight on CHEP Recycled Sale - Aug 29, 2017 
Graham Chipchase, the CEO of Brambles, made it clear that the purpose is to get rid of non-core segments so that the company can focus on higher margin businesses.; NWPCA Offers Fall Plant Tours: They will take place November 8-9, 2017 in Houston. The tour schedule includes Pasadena Skid & Pallet, Unipal International Ltd, Katoen Natie and Wooden Pallets Ltd.; Training to Improve Your Maintenance Programs: A short course is called, “Statistical Analysis to Improve Manufacturing Maintenance Programs” will be held November 14-15, 2017 at the Brooks Forest Products Center in Blacksburg, Virginia.; Safety Tips for Burning Wood Pallets: Concern over fire risk has led some companies to stop burning pallets instead of dismantling or grinding them. more...
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Countervailing Duties Set to Come Off, Other Developments - Aug 24, 2017 
Shipments processed on August 28th and after will be exempt from the CVD assuming no final rate has been announced. The antidumping duty (AD) rate of 6.87% will remain in place.; Training to Improve Your Maintenance Programs: A short course called, “Statistical Analysis to Improve Manufacturing Maintenance Programs” will be held November 14-15, 2017 at the Brooks Forest Products Center in Blacksburg, Virginia.; Litco Demonstrates Benefits, Achieves Certified BioPreferred Status By USDA: Litco’s Inca molded wood products are made from wood waste and resin. Besides selling directly to end users, Litco also provides pallets through third-party pallet manufacturers and recyclers. more...
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Brambles Signals Intention to Sell off North American Pallet Recycling Business - Aug 17, 2017 
The company intends to put up for sale its white-wood recycling business in North America, the division formerly known as IFCO, but recently rebranded as CHEP Recycled.; NWPCA to Develop Fire Safety Manual: Do you know what you might need to update in terms of your pallet storage and fire policy? The manual is scheduled to be published and released in the fall of 2017. more...
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Freight, Trucking Forecast to Grow - Aug 10, 2017 
As the U.S. population grows and the economy increases with it, trucking will remain the dominant freight mode, but all forms of freight movement are rising.; NWPCA Offers Fall Plant Tours: This year the tour stops off in the Houston area to visit four locations. Early bird registration ends August 31, 2017.; OSHA Halts Combustible Dust Rulemaking: The other OSHA rulemaking priorities to get the axe by the Trump administration are construction noise, vehicles driven in reverse at factories and construction sites, and chemical exposure standards.; EPAL Continues Growth: The organization has developed a reputation for quality and strict controls of its standards and has become the world’s biggest open exchange pool. more...
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What’s Next for Health Care Reform? - Aug 4, 2017 
Will partisan politics keep lawmakers from working to fix the broken system? Will 'blame the other guy' be the main strategy for both sides of the aisle?; Housing Market Still Struggles from Supply Problems: One problem is prices are increasing faster than incomes, and this coupled with tighter loan requirement, is acting as a drag on demand.; AUCTION! KESLAR LUMBER (RETIREMENT) SAT. AUG 12th, 2017, 9AM EST, 884 Buchannan Road, White, PA 15490. COMPLETE SAWMILL, COOPER SCRAGG MILL, BREWCO RESAW SYSTEM & ROLLING STOCK. more...
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Pallet Thefts Raise Security and Black Market Issues - Jul 27, 2017 
If you are a business with pallet storage the best thing you can do is to secure and monitor those pallets with surveillance cameras and fences.; Pallet Survey Data Collection, Impact Your Industry Through Information: Please don’t delay! You can take the survey at www.palletsurvey.com. The deadline is August 4th.; PECO Pallet Celebrates 20th Anniversary: Known for its distinctly red pallet pool, PECO has developed a reputation for quality and customer-friendly billing processes.; NWPCA to Develop Fire Safety Manual: New requirements specifically address the wood and composite wood pallet manufacturing and recycling facilities.; Keep Your Market Safe and Accurately Informed: Please help us and help your local market by reporting data twice per month by filling out the included market data form. more...
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Forests Legislation Headed for House - Jul 27, 2017 
The legislation would streamline the process for timber sales, notably on lands at risk from wildfire, and let officials quickly implement salvage operations and reforestation efforts in the case of a disaster.; West Fraser Announces Major U.S. Acquisition: The company has entered into an agreement to acquire the operations of the Gilman Companies which are comprised of six sawmills and a finger-joint mill in Florida and Georgia.; Senators Push for Strong Enforcement of Trade Laws in Softwood Negotiations: The group expressed strong support for fair competition and the enforcement of existing U.S. trade laws that would lessen the harm of alleged Canadian subsidies. more...
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Wildfires Spark Concern in Canada, Starting to Impact Canadian Lumber Exports - Jul 21, 2017 
A number of sawmills have temporarily shut down operations due to safety concerns, which is further putting a strain on supplies.; Pallet Survey Data Collection, Impact Your Industry Through Information: Please don’t delay and take the survey at www.palletsurvey.com. The deadline is August 4th.; NAFTA Negotiations Could Impact Softwood Issue: The Canadian government has successfully used the Chapter 19 process in the past to bypass U.S. courts to seek a resolution. more...
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Pallet Thefts Raise Security and Black-market Issues - Jul 13, 2017 
The story is usually the same. Excess pallets are stored outside of a retail or industrial facility. Scavengers come in the night or sometimes during the day and take pallets and run off.: RM2 Uses Cellular Technology to Track Pallets: Better supply chain visibility will hopefully help reach carbon savings and improve traceability of the pallet.; JBS and CHEP Collaborate for Increased Efficiency and Sustainability: The partnership has resulted in the elimination of 880,000 empty truck miles for JBS. This supply chain optimization resulted in a reduction of more than 3.3 million pounds of CO2. more...
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Corrugated Campaign Targets College Campuses - Jul 7, 2017 
There are some places where corrugated pallets make sense. But a widespread move to replace wood could actually backfire in terms of safety, performance and environmental sustainability.; Heat Illness Prevention Tips During Summer Months: A key component of heat safety is annual training so that workers know how to spot conditions. All employees and supervisors need to know the signs of heat illness and what steps to take to prevent it and treat the condition.; Independent Truckers Lose Challenge: The nation’s highest court decided recently that it would not take up a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation mandate requiring truck drivers to use electronic devices to record how many hours they drive.; NEWS IN BRIEF: A leading pallet company in Pennsylvania recently donated a handmade wood display case to the Pennsylvania College of Technology. A shopper at a Sam’s Club in Clearwater, Florida, filed a lawsuit against the company alleging that she was injured by a splintered piece of wood from a pallet. A Chicago law firm is filing a $5 million dollar lawsuit against The Home Depot and Menard’s because 4x4 timbers are 3-½ by 3-½.; Quarterly Regional Lumber Trends: These graphs illustrate the average lumber prices published within each region over the past year. It is a more detailed look at our regular weekly hardwood composite. more...
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PECO Pallet Lawsuit Trudges On As Pallets Build Up - Jun 29, 2017 
The major legal showdown between PECO Pallets and Northwest Pallet over asset retrieval fees, policies and lost pallets began in August 2015, and there appears to be no end in sight.; Unit Load Course Slated: Virginia Tech will conduct a short course in unit load design and performance Aug. 15-17 on the campus in Blacksburg, Virginia.; Heat Illness Prevention Tips During Summer Months: Employees working outdoors or in hot environments need to remember that heat-related sickness can cause serious injury or even death. more...
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