Trump Rolls Back Order on OSHA - Apr 6, 2017
Under Obama, OSHA focused a disproportionate amount of time on enforcement instead of partnering with employers to create safe workplaces.; China Logging Ban Fully Imposed: One of the world’s biggest markets is no longer allowing commercial timber harvesting.; Pallet Foundation Raises Record Sum: Recent auction held at the NWPCA ALC meeting smashed through previous historical records.; PDS Course Offered at Virginia Tech: Learn the fundamentals for both stringer and block pallets on May 2-4, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia.; EXPO 2017: Brochure included.; Canadian Market Coverage: First of the month reports on market conditions in Canada.; Participate for a Chance to win a VISA Gift Card: Complete and submit our data form. It's simple!; Quarterly Graph Analysis: The Profile examines regional lumber trends. more...
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Action Steps to Launch the Rebrand: State of the Pallet Industry – Part II - Mar 31, 2017
If you don’t know your brand differential, neither does your customer. And in that case, you are going to be competing only on price.; Nail Prices Project Upward Momentum: While higher reported prices vary among contacts, price increases are often reported to be in the 5% to 10% range.; Crosstie Production Sagging: Class I railroads may be delaying some tie maintenance programs, which means they do not need to purchase and treat as many green ties.; President of Nelson Machine Passes Away: Billy Carroll Norris died on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Born in Coats, North Carolina on November 9, 1935, he grew up on his family’s farm. more...
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Brambles Leadership Shakeup Signals Concerns for CHEP Recycled Unit - Mar 30, 2017
The new CEO of Brambles, Graham Chipchase, has announced the streamlining of the organizational structure of its North American business units, including the division formerly known as IFCO.; HR Survey Released: If you participated, you should have already received the finished report by email.; Euro Pallet Dilemma - EPAL Ends Exchange Agreement with UIC: EPAL specifically noted concerns about UIC’s quality assurance and efforts to fight the import of counterfeit UIC/EUR pallets in the European Union.; Axios Declares Bankruptcy: The Axios pallet had gained ground in the egg sector with a major U.S. retailer. But the cost of launching its pool eventually began to eat up available capital.; Second Annual Pallet Palooza Scheduled for 2017: This year they are accepting entry submissions from May 2 through June 30. This year’s PalletPalooza Day is August 12. more...
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Beyond the Rebrand – Putting a New Face on the Wooden Pallet: State of the Pallet Industry, Part 1 - Mar 24, 2017
The keynote speech at the NWPCA Annual Leadership Conference held recently featured Ken Schmidt, the former director of communications at the Harley-Davidson. Schmidt hit on some key points that pallet industry leaders need to remember.; Timber Innovation Act to be Considered Again in Congress: The legislation aims to increase the use of wood in construction. The bipartisan measure was introduced in the House and was filed in the Senate.; Turning Shipping into Child’s Play: With more than 60 million refugees around the world and over half of them being children, PlayPallets International, Inc. has developed a pallet that can be easily rebuilt into sporting good equipment for children in refugee camps and disaster zones around the world.
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USTR Nomination Hearing Sheds Light on Key Trade Issues, SLA Renegotiations - Mar 16, 2017
Very little is clear at this point except for the fact that a new SLA won’t come very soon, and the beginning of new negotiations continues to be delayed until a new USTR is set into office. The recent Senate hearing for U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) nominee, Robert Lighthizer, gave Congress an opportunity to delve into Trump policy.; HR Survey Released: If you participated, you should receive the finished report by Monday, March 20th. Please allow extra time for delivery of the report via postal mail for those participants who do not use email communications.; Brambles Realigns North American Business Units: Publisher soapbox piece explores how new strategy to delayer management could face some significant headwinds to growth in the United States as more and more consumer spending moves online. more...
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Euro Pallet Dilemma: EPAL Ends Exchange Agreement with UIC - Mar 9, 2017
EPAL specifically noted concerns about UIC’s quality assurance and efforts to fight the import of counterfeit UIC/EUR pallets in the European Union.; Profile Offers Softwood Special Report: The aim of the report is to take a very complex situation and make it understandable for lay people who don’t regularly follow the market. more...
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Regulations on the Chopping Block - Mar 3, 2017
While many assume that only the biggest companies face daunting compliance issues, it is also a tremendous issue for independent, small and medium businesses owners.; Axios Declares Bankruptcy: The company is known for its composite pallet equipped with advanced RFID tags and lightweight design.; News Briefs: The U.S. ITC will postpone its preliminary determination in a countervailing duty investigation into Chinese hardwood plywood no later than April 17; Donald Trump’s hiring freeze on federal jobs has reportedly been lifted for the Forest Service; The New York Post ran an article titled “People Can’t Stop Stealing Wooden Pallets.”; President Trump initiated a regulatory freeze to allow the incoming administration to review all new rules. more...
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Amazon Growing in Retail Influence - Feb 24, 2017
Unlike a traditional retailer, Amazon doesn’t really have retail stores. So, the pallets needed to send goods down to retail are not needed in Amazon’s model.; Canada Establishes Softwood Lumber Task Force: This group will share information and analysis to understand potential impacts and assess how to address the needs of affected workers and communities.; 3D Printing Pallets?: Additive manufacturing works by adding layer and layer of material on top of each other to building a particular design. more...
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Brambles Stumbles, 1H 2017 Results Miss Mark - Feb 24, 2017
Brambles stated that its North American pallet operations were impacted by lower sales revenue growth, increased competitive pressure resulting in lower pricing and lower net new business growth in the pooled segment and revenue decline in the recycled pallet operations.; Amazon Growing in Retail Influence: Unlike a traditional retailer, Amazon doesn’t really have retail stores. So, the pallets needed to send goods down to retail are not needed in Amazon’s model.; Recycle Bits: Several recent federal court rulings have dealt setbacks to the trucking industry’s practice of classifying drivers as independent contractors. Exports of southern pine lumber in 2016 reached a record 688 million board feet. FCO, a global leader in reusable packaging and containers, is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary in business this year. he New York Post recently ran an article titled “People Can’t Stop Stealing Wooden Pallets.” The American Trucking Associations leadership recently met with Congress to urge swift action with a long-term infrastructure spending package. According to website Safety.BLR, President Trump initiated a regulatory freeze. Employers need to be aware that the deadline period for posting the OSHA Form 300A has arrived.The Reusable Packaging Association has new leadership for 2017.
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Whitehouse Talks, Softwood Duty Issue Continues to Evolve - Feb 16, 2017
President Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last week as both discussed trade concerns including the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).; Special Workshop Focuses on Employees and Your Company Mission: During the upcoming National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) Annual Leadership Conference a group of Christian pallet and lumber business leaders are gathering together to hold a workshop. more...
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Duty Threat Causes Market Uncertainty - Feb 10, 2017
Since the WPA meeting, lumber prices in the West have continued to push upward with concerns, as at least one major Canadian player is putting a hold on any major orders after February 27th.; NEWS BRIEFS: Exports of southern pine lumber in 2016 reached a record 688 million board feet. IFCO, a global leader in reusable packaging and containers, is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary in business this year. Employers need to be aware that the deadline period for posting the OSHA Form 300A has arrived.; Tom Worthey of Wooden Pallets LTD Passes Away: Tom enjoyed spending time on his ranches in Duval County and Webb County. more...
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OSHA Issues Final Rule on Recordkeeping and New Rules on Electronic Reporting - Feb 3, 2017
The U.S. Court of Appeals upheld the court’s decision, ruling that OSHA could not cite an employer for failure to record work-related injuries or illnesses more than six months after the initial obligation to record.; Brambles Downgrades Performance Forecast: The downgraded profit forecast did not affect the Brambles rating by Moody’s, which reaffirmed Brambles Baa1 debt rating with a stable outlook.; Perdue Named to Lead USDA: Donald Trump nominated former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue to be the secretary of agriculture. Perdue grew up on a farm and is a veterinarian by training. more...
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Nail Prices Moving Higher - Jan 27, 2017
As of this writing, rod prices are jumping regularly. This may end up forcing nail prices significantly higher this spring.; Renegotiated NAFTA What Does that Mean for the Softwood Dispute?: Trump wants a win with trade. But including lumber into NAFTA may not win him many friends among those fighting for U.S. lumber jobs.; NEWS IN BRIEF: Legal experts are predicting significant changes at the federal OSHA Administration under President Donald Trump. A fire caused some damage to a CHEP facility in Amarillo, Texas recently. more...
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Northwest Pallet Claims Abandonment in PECO Court Cases - Jan 27, 2017
Both companies are suing each other due to a disagreement over how to handle the return of PECO-marked pallets.; Counterfeit Pallets in Europe Remain a Problem for EPAL: There are quality assurance issues which have resulted in serious complaints from users who, when exchanging EPAL Euro pallets, received non-conforming UIC/EUR pallets.; WPA Meeting Roundup: One of the hot topics at the meeting was the current problems in California with suspicious pallet fires. Arson is suspected to be the cause in many instances. more...
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WPA Meeting Roundup - Jan 20, 2017
One of the hot topics at the meeting was the current problems in California with suspicious pallet fires. Arson is suspected to be the cause in many instances.; Northwest Pallet Claims Abandonment in PECO Court Cases: Both companies are suing each other due to a disagreement over how to handle the return of PECO-marked pallets. more...
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USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Softwood Lumber Products from Canada - Jan 12, 2017
It determined that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports that are allegedly subsidized and sold in the United States at less than fair value.; Is the Trucking Industry Going to Be “Uber-ized” Soon?: The model has the potential to totally revamp and save billions of dollars each year in lost revenue from “empty miles and excess capacity issues.”; NEWS IN BRIEF: Scientists have discovered what makes plant cell walls so strong. more...
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Minimum Wage Increases Impact Pallet Labor Situation - Jan 5, 2017
While most workers at industry facilities earn more than minimum wage, the problem is that upward pressure tends to have a ripple effect pushing wages up across the board.; Softwood Dispute Process, Important Dates and Information: You have people in the pallet industry on both sides of this softwood lumber dispute. That is why neither of the two major trade associations in the United States for the pallet industry are taking a side on the softwood lumber petition.; Counterfeit Pallets in Europe Remain a Problem for EPAL: According to EPAL, there are quality assurance issues which have resulted in serious complaints from users who, when exchanging EPAL Euro pallets, received non-conforming UIC/EUR pallets.; Brambles Touts Sustainability: It reduced carbon emissions per unit by 6.5% and ensured that 15% of the electricity it consumed was generated by renewable sources.; News Briefs: The global industrial packaging market will grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5% from 2016-2022. more...
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U.S. Government Moves Ahead with Softwood Lumber Duty Investigation - Dec 23, 2016
The primary opponents to the petition are domestic users of Canadian lumber, such as the homebuilding sector and others, including some pallet and packaging producers. Unassembled pallets (pallet kits) and notched stringers are included in the expanded scope of the U.S. petition.; Two Trends Emerge in Housing Sector: One, home ownership rates remain on the decline. And two, new construction is more heavily weighted to multi-family buildings.; Christmas Calendar, Office Closed: This is the final issue of the year as we do not publish the Pallet Profile on Friday, December 30th. more...
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USDA Confers 100% Biobased Status on PDS™ Produced Wood Pallets - Dec 23, 2016
As environmental credentials remain a positive purchasing criteria that some buyers look for, this new certification will only help wooden pallet producers.; Demand Increases for Logistics and Industrial Space: Pallet companies are positioned to offer distribution space and even services that can help develop tighter relationships with customers and provide opportunities for more growth. more...
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Softwood Petition Includes Pallet Lumber for First Time - Dec 16, 2016
Previously when duties were applied to softwood lumber from Canada, lumber sent as precut pallet kits and notched stringers had been exempted. But it is not clear if that will be the case if the U.S. government moves forward with the investigation.; Congress Rolls Back Hours of Service Rules: With the Trump administration looking to reduce regulatory burdens on the economy, expect for tighter HOS rules to go nowhere.; Holiday Schedule: The Pallet Profile and Pallet Enterprise office will be closed the week between Christmas and New Years. So, there will be no Pallet Profile published on Friday, December 30th. more...
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Suspicious Fires Raise Concern in California Pallet Sector - Dec 9, 2016
Many of these are suspected to be arson due to video footage and subsequent investigations. Arson prevention all starts with security. People doing criminal activity usually don’t want to get caught.; Demand Increases for Logistics and Industrial Space: Pallet companies are positioned to offer distribution space and even services that can help develop tighter relationships with customers and provide opportunities for more growth. The deeper you can get in connection with a customer, the harder it is to lose that piece of pallet business. more...
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Softwood Lumber Feud Reignites, U.S. Sawmills Ask for Duties on Canadian Lumber - Dec 2, 2016
The U.S. Lumber Coalition alleges that Canadian provincial governments provide standing trees to Canadian producers for an administered fee that is far below the market value of the timber.; Campaign Seeks to Save the Planet by Getting Rid of Wood Pallets, Secures First Corporate Convert: The core of the argument is that wooden pallets are too heavy, and that by using a lighter pallet, especially corrugated, less carbon is released into the atmosphere. more...
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Trump Wins: Now What? - Nov 29, 2016
With the Republicans having maintained control of both the House and Senate, the legislative landscape is probably going to change.; Do You Know the Answers to These Critical Questions?: Your chance to get the answers is about to be over. If you want to get a free copy of our 2016 Human Resources and Wage Survey, you need to participate and complete the form.; Recycling Industry Loses a Good Friend: Clarence Leising recently passed away on Sunday, November 13th due to complications stemming from a long fight with cancer.; Recycle Bits: CHEP executives say the company helped customers save more than $1 million and achieve a significant return on investment. RM2 has been showcasing its newest generation of BLOCKPal pallets at PACK EXPO and Pharma Expo. A fire recently broke out at Commercial Lumber and Pallet in City of Industry, Calif. more...
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Forest Fires Plague Southeast - Nov 23, 2016
The biggest fire is in the Cohutta Wilderness in northern Georgia. It has burned 27,000 acres in more than a month and at press time is only 20 percent contained.; Update on Wire Rod for Pallet Nails: Prices rose to $400 in September, and continued to climb to $410 this November.; Arson Hits West Coast Pallet Plant: A fire recently broke out at Commercial Lumber and Pallet in City of Industry, Calif. It took firefighters about three hours to bring the flames under control.; OSHA Issues New Rule for Fall Hazards: In general, the rule requires employers to identify slip, trip and fall hazards and then provide fall protection, ranging from guard rails to tethered harnesses. more...
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USDA Confers 100% Biobased Status on PDS Produced Wood Pallets - Nov 18, 2016
As environmental credentials remain a positive purchasing criteria that some buyers look for, this new certification will only help wooden pallet producers.; Industry Loses a Valuable Man in Clarence Leising: Hundreds of pallet companies, mostly recyclers, will gladly tell you how much they respect Clarence and how important his management suggestions have been to them.; Future of the Hardwood Sector – Part 1, The Times They Are a Changin’: Pallet customers found that in most cases softwood, especially SYP, was strong enough to work well. Many are not concerned about the long-term durability of a pallet.; NEWS IN BRIEF: A study conducted in Canada concluded that a distribution center can save about $500,000 annually by using block pallets instead of pooled stringer pallets. North American wood fiber prices have trended downward for most of 2015 and 2016. more...
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Trump Wins: What Now? - Nov 11, 2016
The Republicans have maintained control of both the House and Senate, it is important to consider how the outcome can impact the pallet and low-grade lumber industries.; Wood Can Curb Emissions at Some Coal Plants: Co-firing of biomass could ramp up quickly and easily, and it could be a bridge to technologies to achieve greater long-term reductions in carbon emissions.; AUCTION: November 18-19, Bruceton, TN more...
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John Rock to Expand Virginia Sawmill - Nov 4, 2016
The company will invest $8.75 million to expand Rock Wood Products of Dillwyn Inc.; Do You Know the Answers to These Critical Questions?: What are the impacts of I-9 compliance and Obamacare concerns? Your chance to get the answers to these critical questions and more is about to be over.; Appeals Court Sides with Federal Government on ELD Challenge: The court ruled in favor of requiring the use of electronic logging devices for trucks by nearly all U.S. trucks except for pre-2000 year-models. This challenge could make its way to the U.S. Supreme Court.; Overview of Changes in the Wood Pellet Market: The biggest United States pellet market has been in the Northeast. Ironically the biggest wood pellet manufacturing market in the U.S. has been in the Southeast. more...
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National Wooden Pallet and Container Association Makes Progress with Fire Code Revisions - Oct 28, 2016
One of the objectives is to recognize that pallet companies with pallets in constant motion are different than idle pallet storage at other facilities.; HR and Wage Survey Announced: Receiving a free report is something you only get by participating, and it is something that will help you as you try to tackle the challenge of finding and keeping good people.; Recycle Record Staff Remembers a Dear Friend: We are remembering the one year anniversary of the passing of Jeff McBee.; Arson Prevention Tips, Suspicious Fires Raises Concern for Pallet Plants: Prevention starts with security. This may involve illuminating building exteriors, entrances and parking lots and installing burglar and fire alarm systems. more...
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Drivers Object to ELD Rule - Oct 28, 2016
Some truckers say they are worried that motor carriers will harass them to stay behind the wheel if electronic records show every stop or rest break in actual time.; Free Human Resources Survey – Don’t Miss Out!: Only participants will receive the survey for free. Others will have to pay $150 for the final survey.; U.N. Report Promotes Forest Management and Wood Products: It underscored the potential to scale up the contribution of forests to mitigate climate change – through forest products and forestry activities.; New Vermont Logging Regulations to Take Effect: The Acceptable Management Practices (AMPs) are designed to protect water quality by minimizing soil erosion and runoff during and after logging.; NEWS IN BRIEF: The Kentucky Wood Expo will return to Lexington, Kentucky next year. OSHA has delayed for a second time the enforcement date of a new rule related to post-accident drug testing and safety incentive programs. more...
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Hardwood Federation Identifies Key Priorities in Congressional Visits - Oct 21, 2016
The top areas of concern include reform of federal forestry policy, estate tax considerations, classification of wood biomass as carbon neutral and government measures to open up more markets for wood material.; Celebrate Wood Products: It’s National Forest Products Week! The annual observance comes the third week of October every year.; Free Human Resources Survey – Don’t Miss Out!: Only participants will receive the survey for free. Others will have to pay $150 for the final survey.; Pallet Profile Staff Remembers a Dear Friend: It is the one year anniversary of the passing of Jeff McBee. Jeff was a friend to many in the industry.; News In Brief: PECO Pallet has added Canadian Tire as an authorized distributor. Colorado-based Green Ox Pallet recently took to YouTube to promote its line of corrugated pallets. more...
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NWPCA Makes Progress with Fire Code Revisions - Oct 14, 2016
The NWPCA along with the ICC and the NFPA are developing best practices tailored to the pallet industry.; Survey Shows Wood Pallets Still Clear Favorite: There are no significant changes in pallet usage, according to this year’s Modern Material Handling.; Congressmen Support Lumber Talks: A letter signed by the U.S. Representatives says that without an effective agreement, Canadian lumber exports would continue to grab increasing market share and hurt U.S. lumber companies. more...
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Save a Forest, Use Wood Products - Oct 7, 2016
Every time you use a forest product, it is as if you are ordering another tree to be planted, and the reforestation cycle begins all over again.; How Does Your Compensation Stack Up?: If you participate in the 2016 Pallet Enterprise Human Resources and Wage Survey, you would know.; What Is Happening in the Softwood Lumber Agreement?: Both Prime Minister Trudeau and President Obama have learned that this issue is more complicated than it might appear, and its solution is not an easy one.; Regional Quarterly Graph Trends: These graphs illustrate the average lumber prices published within each region over the past year. more...
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Tips to Recruit Hispanic Workers - Sep 30, 2016
Over the last ten plus years Hispanic workers have been a major source of labor.; Pallet Trends in Europe Identified: The pallet market in Europe is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 5.57% during the period of 2016-2020.; Mid Continent Nail Makes Key Staff Additions, Changes: All of these are designed to help the company improve its sales and outreach to the industrial market.; NEW BRIEFS: Kroger has singled out CHEP and IFCO as key partners in its plan to reduce waste. CHEP’s container division is opening a new container processing plant in South Bend, Indiana. Resolute Forest Products Inc. has hit a setback in its high profile, ongoing defamation suit against Greenpeace. more...
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Robots Offer Promise and Challenge in Wood Pallet Applications - Sep 30, 2016
Some key enhancements are opening the way for improved automation and robotics.; HR and Wage Survey Announced: By completing and submitting a form, you will receive a free copy of the full report.; Upgraded System Offers Benefits But May Cause Temporary Access Issues: You may have some access issues as we move content from the old Adobe Flash-based system to HTML 5.; Southwest Michigan Goodwill Industries Sponsored PalletPalooza: In order to qualify for PalletPalooza, an entry had to be at least 50% made from recycled pallets.
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Arson Prevention Tips, Suspicious Fires Raise Concerns for Pallet Plants - Sep 23, 2016
You should be thinking about what you can do to reduce the likelihood that a vandal or even an upset former employee decides to make you the next target.; HR and Wage Survey Announced: Receiving a free report is something you only get by participating, and it is something that will help you as you try to tackle the challenge of finding and keeping good people.; Innovators and Leaders Assemble to Discuss the Future of the Hardwood Industry: The conference, to be held at the Forest Service’s Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC) in Princeton, WV on November 2 - 3, 2016. more...
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Workforce Dynamics Present Labor Challenges - Sep 16, 2016
For an industry like the pallet sector, it will continue to be difficult to find the talent needed in both the office and the production floor to keep things running well.; Softwood Lumber Negotiations Remain Deadlocked: It appears that the Obama administration would be more apt to deal than whoever the successor will be in the White House.; New Briefs: Scott Pallets has acquired Northern Case Supplies. The European Union is being prompted to close loopholes that encourage wood fuel pellet imports from the Southeastern United States. more...
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New Softwood Lumber Agreement Going Nowhere Fast - Sep 8, 2016
If the two sides cannot, it would raise the specter of higher U.S. tariffs.; Profile Upgrades System, Offers Benefits But May Cause Access Issues in the Short Term: We apologize for any inconvenience as we move content from the old Adobe Flash-based system to HTML 5.; Southwest Michigan Goodwill Industries Sponsored PalletPalooza: Pallets have entered an entirely new arena of applications as people use their imaginations to convert used pallets into a never ending array of interesting and useful products.
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NWPCA Creates Partnership with Forest Products Lab - Sep 1, 2016
This will help align the wooden pallet industry with research capabilities and funding from the federal government.; Housing Rebounding But Boom Remains Way Off: New construction is on the rise, and home sales are in a growth mode.; Ransomware Hits Pallet Industry: This pallet company found that network segmentation helped reduce the spread of the attack.; Shipping Giant Files for Protection, Underscores Global Trade Woes: South Korea’s Hanjin Shipping Co. recently filed for receivership as it faces billions in debt.; more...
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Brambles Recreation: How to Build a Diverse Packaging Solutions Provider - Aug 29, 2016
Tom Gorman, the outgoing CEO of Brambles, did guide Brambles Ltd. through some tough times and helped the company focus on its core business.; Northwest Pallet and PECO Lawsuits Drag On: The two companies have filed lawsuits against each other over fair compensation for return, handling and logistics fees involved with PECO-marked pallets.; Jim Williams of Bay State Pallet Suddenly Passes Away: Jim served in the army during the Vietnam War, and was a member of the Billerica Lodge of Elks #2071.; Load Collapse Shines Focus on Need for Proper Design: A 4-year-old boy had been hurt after a pallet load of bottled water fell on him. The incident occurred at a Colonial Heights Virginia Sam’s Club. more...
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Are Robots in Your Future? Robots Abound in Warehousing and Manufacturing Facilities - Aug 26, 2016
2016 has been a record year for the deployment of robots in North America.; China Institutes Zika Treatment on Shipments, Not Really a Concern for Pallets: Any cargo leaving the United States after August 5, 2016 destined for Chinese ports must now provide proof of mosquito treatment. more...
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Load Collapse at Sam’s Club Highlights Need for Proper Design - Aug 19, 2016
A 4-year-old boy had been hurt after a pallet load of bottled water fell on him.; What Is Happening to Pallet Hardwoods on the West Coast?: There has been a real shortage of alder logs and hence alder pallet lumber.; Canadian Lawmakers Get Special Hearing on Softwood Lumber Dispute: Many in the softwood lumber business expect for U.S. producers to push for duties as soon as possible.; Western Governors Seek Progress on Forest Health Concerns: Montana Governor Steve Bullock has launched a program that will promote Congressional efforts to improve forest management authorities.; OSHA Increases Penalties This Month: OSHA will raise its maximum penalties by 78%.; ONLINE AUCTION: August 24-31. more...
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Leading Chemical Container Suppliers Merge - Aug 11, 2016
Hoover Container Solutions, Ferguson Group and CHEP Catalyst & Chemical Containers are combining to form one mega supplier of catalyst and industrial bulk containers.; CWPCA Western Meeting in September 18-20: The regional meeting will be held at the Cove-Lakeside Resort in West Kelowna, British Columbia.; Ransomware Attacks Should Be on Your Radar Screen: It is a type of malware that usually denies access to a user’s data by encrypting the data until a ransom is paid. more...
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Governments and Private Entities Alike Reaffirm Their Support of Biomass for Energy - Aug 4, 2016
The Maine state legislature formed a special commission to analyze the state’s struggling biomass industry and to develop solutions to keep it afloat.: Megafires Harm Spotted Owls, Study Shows: Conversely, research showed that restoring forests by reducing fuel loads aids the forest ecosystem and benefits the spotted owl.; Michael John O’Malley Passes Away: He was part of the family-owned P.T. O’Malley Lumber Company and died from cancer.; Conference Offers Look into the Future of the U.S. Hardwood Sector: It is scheduled for November 2-3, 2016 in Princeton, West Virginia.; EPA Issues Final Formaldehyde Rules For Wood Products: The new rules limit exposure to formaldehyde by requiring new testing and certification requirements.; News in Brief: Both the U.S. and Canadian governments remain at an impasse over a new softwood lumber agreement. CHEP UK & Ireland has won its fourth consecutive RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Award.
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Plastic Pallet Thefts Drawing Attention - Jul 29, 2016
While some scavengers provide a real service most people that have been surveilled are not legitimate and are stealing some of the assets.; A Planned, Well-Organized Recycling Yard Contributes to Profitability: Many shop owners do not seem to understand the cost of operating with a yard that is not organized.; Kamps Pallets Acquires Custom Pallet in Charlotte, North Carolina: Custom chose Kamps because of its commitment to growth and compatibility to the mindset it had when the company was in operation.; OSHA to Increase Penalties in August: Moving forward, OSHA will continue to adjust its penalties for inflation each year based on the Consumer Price Index. more...
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PalletOne Forms Transport Subsidiary - Jul 28, 2016
The objective is to expand PalletOne’s tractor-trailer fleet and its logistics services to customers.; MFPA Works to Educate Our Young People about Forestry and the Forest Products Industry: The GROW exhibit is now part of the Science Center which is said to have over one million visitors annually from many states and countries.; Jim Williams of Bay State Pallet Suddenly Passes Away: Jim was one of the early entries into pallet recycling when he started his company in 1979. more...
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U.S. Senators Call for Tough Stance on Softwood Lumber Negotiations - Jul 22, 2016
The Senate letter underlines that a strong lumber industry is essential to the U.S. economy, and securing fair trade in lumber is of critical importance.; Starbucks Sues over Moldy Pallets: The company has sued for $5.3 million in damages because of the destruction of coffee beans in a Starbucks warehouse.; Focusing on Outcomes Versus Products: In order to be truly outcome-centric, it’s apparent that you must stay flexible and in tune to trends and changes in the industry. more...
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CLT: Tall Wood Construction Shows Promise for Low-Grade Material - Jul 14, 2016
For the last century, steel and concrete has been the mainstay of tall building construction. But researchers have proven the effectiveness of special wood panels product called cross-laminated timber.; Kamps Pallets Acquires Custom Pallet in Charlotte, North Carolina: Jamie Gilbert, CEO/owner of Custom Pallet Gilbert chose Kamps because of its competitive bid, commitment to growth and compatibility to the mindset he had when running the company.; NWPCA Adds Former NHLA Executive: Mark Barford has joined the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association as its senior director of business partnerships.; Plastic Pallet Thefts Drawing Attention: A number of groups are hot in pursuit of scavengers. This includes major retailers, brewers, soda companies, product manufacturers and more.; Topco Associates LLC and iGPS Logistics Launch Total Pallet Management Program: TPM services are designed to improve dock efficiency, maximize value, and re-establish control of pallet assets back to the retailer without operational disruption. more...
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Pallet Nails and Changes in Wire Rod Prices - Jul 8, 2016
Prices have settled to a more normal level although they are up compared to late last year.; Wildfire Forecast Points to Continued Danger: The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) suggests this could be another active fire season for America’s forests.; Pallet People Serve Our Industry through the Pallet Association Board: The Pallet Profile wants to recognize and thank the people who were elected this past March to serve on the NWPCA board of directors. more...
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IFCO Settles Sexual Orientation Discrimination Case - Jul 1, 2016
Pallet Companies has agreed to pay $202,200 and provide significant equitable relief to settle a lawsuit.; Pallet Foundation Continues Outreach, Research Efforts: The organization has done a number of things this year, such as contacting university packaging programs along with promoting the overall environmental benefits of wood pallets.; Top Government Leaders Issue Statement on Softwood Lumber Negotiations: Canadian and U.S. governments remain committed to engaging in talks with the hopes of reaching a deal before the grace period ends in October.; News Briefs: The EPA recently decided not to issue additional regulations to address storm water discharges from forest roads under the Clean Water Act (CWA). FCO North America recently announced it has signed more than 130 growers to participate in its wood grain reusable plastic containers (RPCs) program.; Quarterly Graph Lumber Trends: A review of the hardwood market in five regions of the country. more...
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Environmentalists Raise Concerns about the Effectiveness of ISPM-15 - Jun 28, 2016
They claim that ISPM-15 is not effective enough to thwart some wood pests and suggest the only truly workable solution is to outright ban solid wood packaging coming from other countries into the United States.; PECO Pallet Taps New CEO: The appointment of Joseph Dagnese, formerly the president of Con-Way Freight was announced.; What Has Happened to the GMA Pallet in Our Industry?: Today, it can vary significantly and mainly means a 48x40 footprint size, and as a result, recyclers will see all kinds entering their yards. more...
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