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Southern Pine Shipments Reached Record in 2025 - Apr 3, 2026 
This new record replaced the figure achieved in 2022 and represents an increase of about 500 million board feet compared to 2024. Value-added lumber products showed positive momentum as pressure-treated Southern Pine grew by 5%.; HR Survey Deadline Approaches: Every qualified pallet manufacturer, pallet recycler or pallet lumber company that completes a usable survey will receive a FREE copy of the completed survey report. The only other way to obtain a copy is to pay $745.; Profile Regional Lumber Trends: These graphs illustrate the average lumber prices published within each region over the past year. The U.S. is divided into six regions, five for hardwood cants and the western for Doug Fir RL softwood. more...
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North American Lumber Outlook: U.S. South Expands as Supply Tightens Across Key Regions - Mar 27, 2026 
Global lumber demand has come through a weak period, with consumption declining between 2021 and 2025 after modest growth in the previous five years. The downturn was driven largely by China, along with softer demand in Europe and Japan. North America is expected to lead a recovery.; How to Calculate Fuel Surcharges: As margins continue to be squeezed with escalating input costs, the decision to institute a fuel surcharge isn’t something you should take lightly.; USDA Invests Millions to Expand Timber Production and Improve Forest Health: The program helps address the wildfire crisis by investing in local sawmills that clear out dangerous fuel in our forestlands, helping to remove the most immediate threats to communities, critical infrastructure and natural resources. more...
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Court Orders Tariff Refunds, CBP Develops New Refund Procedure - Mar 20, 2026 
Due to unprecedented demand from importers, the CBP has struggled to comply with the influx of requests and is working to develop a four-step process that will enable importers to receive refunds.; Commerce Issues Preliminary Antidumping Duties On Imported Hardwood Plywood; This trade action has been brought at the behest of the Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, a group of U.S. manufacturers that allege dumping and unfair market subsidization by these three countries. more...
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Iranian Conflict Shockwaves: What It Could Mean for Pallets, Fuel & the U.S. Economy - Mar 18, 2026 
The first key pressure point is rising diesel prices. Much of the world’s oil moves through the Strait of Hormuz near Iran. Any disruption there—even the threat of disruption—tends to push crude prices upward. Even after the emergency release of crude reserves, prices have shot up and remained elevated.; EXPO Richmond: See the Latest Equipment Up Close: Be aware that the event has moved earlier in the year and is once again being held at the Meadow Event Park in Doswell, VA not the Richmond Raceway Complex. EXPO Richmond will take place April 17-18.; PalletTrader Continues Reinventing the Pallet Purchasing Process: Transaction volume has doubled every year in operation as the company has added services and marketplace functionality.; Secure Your Copy of the 2026 Wage and HR Survey: Every qualified pallet manufacturer, pallet recycler or pallet lumber company that completes a usable survey will receive a FREE copy of the completed survey report. The only other way to obtain a copy is to pay $745.; Brambles Faces Consumer Headwinds, Confirms New Business Momentum: The rental giant noted some inflationary pressures driven by higher labor and third-party freight costs. Profit was up 7% with margin expansion driven by supply chain and overhead productivity improvements. more...
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Iranian Conflict Shockwaves: What It Could Mean for Pallets, Fuel and the U.S. Economy - Mar 13, 2026 
A prolonged conflict would almost certainly be a boon to defense suppliers and lead to higher pallet demand for suppliers serving military customers. The overall net effect of the conflict will likely be negative to U.S. economic growth although it could help some pallet providers with the right customer base.; PalletTrader Continues Reinventing the Pallet Purchasing Process: Transaction volume has doubled every year in operation as the company has added services and marketplace functionality. Overall, this online marketplace is becoming more popular as a tool for RFQs. more...
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Housing Reform Package May Pass Soon - Mar 6, 2026 
The White House has signaled its strong support for this bill and will certainly sign it. The most controversial aspect of the bill is language that puts restrictions on large institutional investing in single-family homes.; EXPO Richmond: Check Out the Latest Equipment Up Close: The event will include live equipment displays and demonstrations, educational sessions and much more. A key highlight for pallet professionals will be the Woodpack Global PDS course, scheduled for Friday, April 17.; Secure Your Copy of the 2026 Wage and HR Survey: Every qualified pallet manufacturer, pallet recycler or pallet lumber company that completes a usable survey will receive a FREE copy of the completed survey report. more...
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UFP Industries Announces Results, Recognizes Challenges and Opportunities Moving Forward - Feb 27, 2026 
Last year, UFP Industries was focused on share buyback. This year more resources will be put toward M&A opportunities. Company leadership stated that they are looking at opportunities across all segments.; Tariff Uncertainty Continues Despite Supreme Court Ruling: This new global import duty will only remain in effect for up to 150 days unless Congress votes to extend it. But Congressional support is highly unlikely given the contentious nature of trade policy and tariffs in both parties. more...
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The Twelve Laws of Pallet Supremacy – Part 2 - Feb 20, 2026 
The 12 Laws of Pallet Supremacy delve into company processes and focuses. It’s about disciplined execution – any small decisions that add up to a competitive edge.; Brambles Faces Consumer Headwinds, Confirms New Business Momentum: New business wins were supported by increased demand for block pallets and quality pallets as supply chains automate and modernize. Brambles expects muted consumer activity for the rest of its fiscal year.; Online Auction: March 3rd - 9 AM EST. This auction offers a unique opportunity to purchase high-quality, fresh cut, notched #1 grade pallet stringers by the truckload. With at least 10 truckloads available, it’s an excellent chance to secure bulk quantities at competitive prices. This virtual absolute auction provides a convenient and efficient way for buyers to meet their lumber needs. Call Jonathon: (574) 821-7530. WoodRing, powered by Bright Star. more...
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The Twelve Laws of Pallet Supremacy - Feb 19, 2026 
The 12 Laws of Pallet Supremacy aren’t abstract ideas. They reflect the practical reality of running a pallet business today — balancing technology, people and strategy in a fast-changing market.; Secure Your Copy of the 2026 Pallet Industry Wage and HR Survey: Participation is open to any new pallet manufacturer, pallet recycler, low-grade lumber producer in North America with actual facilities and operational personnel.; Pallet Foundation Seeks Industry Feedback for Residuals Study: By commenting on your real-world experience, you can help shape the solution.; California Packaging Waste Rules Raise Concern for Pallets: The program is overseen by CalRecycle and is being actively managed by the Circular Action Alliance (CAA), a producer responsibility organization (PRO) that will conduct audits and confirm compliance with the new rules.; Recycle Bits: The EU Council’s presidency has reached an agreement on a targeted revision of the EUDR. Greystone Logistics unveiled an initiative designed to transform pallet supply chain management for enterprises nationwide. NWPCA has announced a name change to Woodpack Global. Several groups and companies have recently called for the EPA to modernize the treatment of woody biomass used as liquid fuel. more...
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The Twelve Laws of Pallet Supremacy – Part 1 - Feb 13, 2026 
The premise behind the “12 Laws of Pallet Supremacy” speech that I gave last month at the Western Pallet Association annual meeting is that your processes matter. And there are some guiding principles that I am seeing increasingly in successful pallet companies. So, I want to translate those “12 Laws” into a real-world roadmap for pallet leaders.; Forestry Interests Call for Change to Renewal Standard: The aim is for liquid fuels derived from forest biomass to qualify under renewable standard mandates per the national Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). more...
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California Packaging Waste Rules Raise Pallet Concerns - Feb 6, 2026 
Passed in 2022, California Senate Bill 54 (SB 54), requires producers to calculate packaging waste impacts, report recycling rates, reduce single-use packaging and potentially pay fees for single-use packaging.; Secure Your Copy of the 2026 Pallet Industry Wage and HR Survey: Every qualified pallet manufacturer, pallet recycler or pallet lumber company that completes a usable survey will receive a FREE copy of the completed survey report. The only other way to obtain a copy is to pay $745.; Online Auction: February 17th - 9 AM EST. This auction offers a unique opportunity to purchase high-quality, fresh cut, notched #1 grade pallet stringers by the truckload. With at least 10 truckloads available, it’s an excellent chance to secure bulk quantities at competitive prices. This virtual absolute auction provides a convenient and efficient way for buyers to meet their lumber needs. Call Jonathon: (574) 821-7530. WoodRing, powered by Bright Star. more...
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NWPCA Announces Upcoming Name Change - Jan 30, 2026 
The new name transition will take place officially in late March as all the details are announced to members and the public. The new name will be Woodpack Global. This rebranding seeks to honor the association’s roots while expanding to reflect an evolving membership base.; Secure Your Copy of the 2026 Pallet Industry Wage and HR Survey: Survey participation is open to any new pallet manufacturer, pallet recycler, low-grade lumber producer in North America with actual facilities and operational personnel.; Viking Engineering Announces Partnership with Joutech, Taps New Leader: The goal of this business partnership is to better enable Viking to offer Industry 4.0-level digitalization and automation. TJ Rosengarth is named as its new leader. He brings decades of C-suite leadership in numerous forest products companies. more...
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Hinton Lumber Products Opens South Carolina Facility - Jan 23, 2026 
Pallet production will begin this spring at the Summerville plant. Together with hubs in Houston and Tuscaloosa, the plant reinforces Hinton Lumber’s strategy for serving Fortune 500 customers and advanced manufacturing and export logistics clients. This will be a highly automated facility.; 48forty Solutions Announces Financial Restructuring and CEO Transition: Dave Russell has been appointed Interim CEO. At the same time, 48forty announced the completion of a financial restructuring designed to enhance long-term stability, improve operational efficiency, and support ongoing commercial growth initiatives.; Treen Box Endures Major Plant Fire: Nobody was hurt according to local media sources. But the blaze did cause extensive damage.; Greystone Logistics Launches High Tech Cellular-Tracked Plastic Pallets with Innovative Leasing Programs: The new program dubbed “Palletrip,” introduces a lightweight recycled plastic, cellular tracked pallet, designed exclusively for transfers in closed loops.; Oklahoma Pallet Entrepreneur, Thomas “Pat” Hallren, Passes Away: In 1970, he founded Burgess Manufacturing Co., Inc., a pallet and crating manufacturing company in Guthrie, Oklahoma.; Online Auction: February 3rd - 9 AM EST. This auction offers a unique opportunity to purchase high-quality, fresh cut, notched #1 grade pallet stringers by the truckload. With at least 10 truckloads available, it’s an excellent chance to secure bulk quantities at competitive prices. This virtual absolute auction provides a convenient and efficient way for buyers to meet their lumber needs. Call Jonathon: (574) 821-7530. WoodRing, powered by Bright Star. more...
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Publisher’s Soap Box – 2025 Market Review, Outlook for 2026 - Jan 22, 2026 
A number of macroeconomic trends suggest U.S. economic activity could strengthen in 2026, including, fiscal stimulus from tax rebates, potential relief from tariff pressures, rebalancing used pallet core supplies, moderating energy costs and improving business confidence and moderated growth in the housing sector. But everybody in the pallet industry knows that the last two years haven’t been easy. And if prices don’t rise, the only way that pallet suppliers can manage is by cutting back on quality or service.; 48forty Solutions Announces Financial Restructuring and CEO Transition: Dave Russell has been appointed Interim CEO. At the same time, 48forty announced the completion of a financial restructuring designed to enhance long-term stability, improve operational efficiency, and support ongoing commercial growth initiatives.; PLA Releases 4th Quarter Pallet Recycling Analysis: Early Q4 signals point to a market shaped by leaner inventories, firm core material costs, moderated imports, and resilient consumer demand. more...
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Proposed Railroad Merger Poses Short-Term Challenge for Hardwood Sawmills - Jan 16, 2026 
According to industry sources, some major tie producers have significantly cut orders this month. These recent moves have caused demand to drop and produce some uncertainty in the market.; PalletTrader Survey Suggests Upward Core Pricing Momentum: This semi-annual poll includes responses from both pallet providers and users. Higher core costs should result in higher finished recycled pallet prices and could also benefit new pallet producers who compete sometimes with used.; James “Jim” Reynolds Passes Away: Reynolds was a longtime pallet industry supplier who worked in sales and consulting for both Viking Engineering and Greg Wine Sales. more...
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Publisher’s Soap Box – Part 4: Some Key Economic Tailwinds Suggest Positive Economic Growth in 2026 - Jan 9, 2026 
A number of macroeconomic trends suggest U.S. economic activity could strengthen in 2026, including, fiscal stimulus from tax rebates, potential relief from tariff pressures, rebalancing used pallet core supplies, moderating energy costs and improving business confidence.; Hardwood Sector Seeks Relief: The Hardwood Federation continues to push for government assistance from a $1 billion fund to help hardwood companies who are facing unprecedented challenges.; Quarterly Regional Lumber Trends: First quarter lumber price trends are represented graphically for five hardwood cant regions and one western softwood.; Online Auction: January 20th - 9 AM EST. This auction offers a unique opportunity to purchase high-quality, fresh cut, notched #1 grade pallet stringers by the truckload. With at least 10 truckloads available, it’s an excellent chance to secure bulk quantities at competitive prices. This virtual absolute auction provides a convenient and efficient way for buyers to meet their lumber needs. Call Jonathon: (574) 821-7530. WoodRing, powered by Bright Star. more...
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Publisher’s Soap Box – Part 3: 2025 Market Review, Housing Outlook Holds Promise in the New Year - Dec 24, 2025 
While most experts are not suggesting that boom times are back, the doldrums experienced this year in the housing sector may dissipate in 2026. While affordability has improved marginally in the last quarters in most metros of the U.S., it is still much worse than five years ago. And rising insurance costs and taxes have at least partially offset lowering home prices over the last year.; PLA Releases 4th Quarter Pallet Recycling Analysis: Factors suggest stable recycled pallet pricing into year-end, with limited downside unless a broad demand slowdown materializes. Another key factor heading into 2026 could be limited retailer restocking and the potential for a holiday pallet flush.; USDA Announces Farmer Relief, Lumber Producers Could Be Included: The specifics of who qualifies and how to apply for these funds has yet to be released by the White House. This could potentially include softwood and hardwood lumber producers.; EU Governing Bodies Reach Agreement on EUDR Implementation Delay: U.S. lumber and wood providers among other interests have lobbied for simplification of the rules and processes as well as a delay to allow operators, traders and authorities to prepare adequately.; Pallet Foundation Seeks Industry Feedback for Residuals Study: By commenting on your real-world experience, you can help shape the solution through this confidential, short survey; NEWS IN BRIEF: The NWPCA recently hired Michelle Sullivan as its new senior director of marketing. APHIS will end its temporary suspension of the ISPM-15 hyphen requirement. more...
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Publisher’s Soap Box – Part 2: 2025 Market Review, Freight Activity Confirms a Persistent Goods Recession - Dec 19, 2025 
The U.S. economy is entrenched in a goods recession. While consumer spending on services might be holding steady, the movement of physical goods—the lifeblood of manufacturing, retail, and industrial sectors—has ground to a halt. This isn’t speculation; Ed Brindley Jr. Passes Away, Leaves Strong Legacy: He spent his life dedicated to teaching as a college math professor and helping others through his trade publications serving the pallet and lumber industries. His focus was helping pallet companies run better businesses and improve their operations. more...
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In Debt for Equity Swap, Private Lenders Assume Equity Control of 48forty Solutions - Dec 17, 2025 
This deal would wipe out one billion of the company’s debt, which would stabilize the company’s finances. This agreement is likely to close by the end of the year and will result in the new owners taking board positions to guide the overall company direction.; Ed Brindley Jr. Passes Away, Leaves Strong Legacy: During his pallet industry career, he visited countless pallet plants, wrote about many of the leading companies and technologies and spoke at numerous forest products industry meetings and events. His focus was helping pallet companies run better companies and improve their operations.; The Missing Link for Developing Better Pallet Standards – What Deflection Rate Is Ideal for Automated Warehouse Systems? A deflecting pallet can increase the risk of product damage by causing pressure points and deforming the top deck of the pallet. This can also make it difficult to remove the pallet from a rack. more...
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Publisher’s Soap Box – Part 1: 2025 Market Review, Outlook on 2026 - Dec 12, 2025 
Customers keep on wanting cheaper prices. But it seems the market in most cases has reached the bottom of what companies can do unless they are trying to move unwanted used inventory or are somehow able to make it up in volume. But if you are losing money, volumes don’t really matter.; NEWS IN BRIEF: The U.S. Forest Service recently extended the deadline for companies applying for Wood Innovation Grants until mid-January. The NWPCA has released an updated version of the Uniform Standard for Wood Pallets. more...
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Fox Business Highlights U.S. Hardwood Sawmill Industry at Risk - Dec 5, 2025 
The article highlighted the stress on Johnny Evans of Evans Lumber Co. in Manchester, Tennessee. “It’s deathly quiet around here,” Evans said. “Usually we run at least three days a week. That’s not just here. It’s a lot of our other customers. They’ve chosen not to receive lumber from us this week.”; Larson Packaging Company Acquires Great Western Eagle Packaging: This move immediately enhances LPC’s capabilities to serve defense, aerospace, drone, IT and electronic industries in the Bay Area, San Diego and now Orange County/Los Angeles/Inland Empire areas.; Holiday Schedule – Season’s Greetings! Pallet Profile will not be published January 2, 2026 according to our regular weekly schedule. After the New Year, the Profile will resume its regular schedule and will be published again on January 9, 2026. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our readers! Premium Lumber Absolute Auction: December 16th, 9 AM EST. Seller, John Gusler. Online and phone bidding only. No minimums! No reserves! This auction offers a unique opportunity to purchase high-quality, fresh cut, notched #1 grade pallet stringers by the truckload. With at least 10 truckloads available at various locations. Call Jonathon: (574) 821-7530 or email: jm@brightstarauctions.com. Bright Star Auctions. more...
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The Missing Link for Developing Better Pallet Standards: What Deflection Rate Is Ideal for Automated Warehouse Systems? - Nov 26, 2025 
Pallet deflection is the bending or sagging of a pallet under a load. A deflecting pallet can increase the risk of product damage by causing pressure points and deforming the top deck of the pallet. This can also make it difficult to remove the pallet from a rack.; In Debt for Equity Swap, Private Lenders Assume Equity Control of 48forty Solutions: This agreement is likely to close by the end of the year and will result in the new owners taking board positions to guide the overall company direction. The good news for 48forty is that this move would clear off a substantial amount of debt while providing some capital for ongoing operations. more...
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Housing Market Shows Stresses; NAR Predicts Growth Ahead in 2026 - Nov 21, 2025 
The latest results remain in the negative area of the index pointing to continued negative market sentiments. Overall, housing starts for single-family units have declined this year. The U.S. housing market is predicted to finally turn the corner in 2026, with a double-digit increase in home sales supporting a 4% increase in home prices.; American Lumber Interests Criticize Additional Canadian Sawmill Subsidies: In response, the U.S. Lumber Coalition and the American Loggers Council are both encouraging President Trump to increase tariff measures on Canadian lumber. This heightens the pressure on the Trump administration to maintain its strong stance on Canadian lumber imports.; NEWS IN BRIEF: Hampton Lumber broke ground on its first sawmill in the East Coast.; Premium Lumber Absolute Auction: December 2nd, 9 AM EST. Seller: Various Consignors. Online and phone bidding only. No minimums! No reserves! This auction offers a unique opportunity to purchase high-quality, fresh cut, notched #1 grade pallet stringers by the truckload. With at least 10 truckloads available at various locations. Call Jonathon: (574) 821-7530. Bright Star Auctions. more...
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Cutting Edge Technology and Best Practices on Display - Nov 19, 2025 
The NWPCA tours visited a Relogistics reusable packaging center, Neopal and Hinton Lumber all located in or near Houston, Texas. Key focuses for the tours included high-speed nailing machines, pallet inspection, AI Vision and quality control processes.; Brambles Continues to Focus on Serialization and Asset Tracking in North America: The pallet rental giant sees its investment in data generation and digital technology as critical to its future success. Tracking will help CHEP provide data about supply chain movements to customers, reduce waste and improve asset utilization that will change the nature of tough audit conversations with customers and distributors.; Dallas Pallet Fire Tied to Incinerator: Only the pallets and the incinerator were damaged according to various media reports. Investigators determined that sparks from an incinerator used to destroy old pallets ignited nearby stacks.; AI Poses Problem with Pallet Sales and Billing Scams: So, what red flags should you look for? One thing to be careful of is companies using the names of other recognizable players as a way to develop a false sense of credibility. Check references and be sure that new contacts are indeed credible. more...
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UFP Industries Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results, PalletOne Sales Down Slightly - Nov 14, 2025 
Gross profit declines were primarily due to PalletOne because of price competition as the pallet manufacturer executes its strategy to increase market share. Long-term the company hopes to achieve 7-10% unit sales growth annually with at least 10% of all sales coming from new products.; Plastic Pallet Manufacturer Greystone Logistics Lays Off Almost 40% of Its Workforce: A major customer putting a halt to orders demonstrates the difficulty in the current market. Sluggish demand is not only affecting wood pallet companies. It is also a challenge for plastic producers.; EU Decides Not to Delay EUDR Implementation: Even though full enforcement won’t occur until next year, regulators may issue warnings to shippers and guidance on compliance in some cases. The EUDR does not cover pallets under load going into the EU. more...
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Fall Plant Tours – Part II: Neopal, A Masterclass on Quality Control and Precision - Nov 7, 2025 
This location in Houston, Texas was designed from the ground up to fit Neopal’s mission and vision of the future to employ more advanced technologies and new approaches beyond what is seen today. This is the second facility in the company’s history. Jeff Krug, owner, opened up this facility to the industry even as he is planning the next generation of manufacturing at a new plant to be built in 2-3 years.; U.S. and China Reach Trade Deal: China agreed to buy more American agriculture products (including hardwood and softwood logs). In addition, the Trump Administration has initiated a 301 investigation of China’s Implementation of the Phase One Trade Deal, which did require hardwood lumber purchases.; Crosstie Demand Holds Steady Despite Sluggish U.S. Economy: Some positive drivers for railroad activity this year have been moving coal to power data centers, new manufacturing facilities and cryptocurrency mining. The potential for a recession could affect this outlook as well as railway mergers if they occur.; Auction: Premium Lumber Absolute Auction, November 18th, 9 AM EST. Seller: Various Consignors. Online and phone bidding only. No minimums! No reserves! This auction offers a unique opportunity to purchase high-quality, fresh cut, notched #1 grade pallet stringers by the truckload. With at least 10 truckloads available at various locations. Call Jonathon: (574) 821-7530. Bright Star Auctions. more...
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Cutting Edge Technology and Best Practices on Display – Part 1 - Oct 31, 2025 
The Relogistics Houston facility tour showcased how the Pallet-Track™ ERP is used in combination with AI software and cameras. It is a test center for trying new technologies. This facility has a Robotic Dismantler from Alliance Automation, IVISYS pallet inspection system, Pallet Track Vision AI and robotic sorters tied in with a legacy Universal Logistics inspection system.; AI Poses Problems with Pallet Sales and Billing Scams: The pallet business has been very tough this year. So, it is easy to see how someone would get excited about the phone ringing for unexpected orders. But it can be difficult to get any legal help if you do get scammed.; NEWS IN BRIEF: Inbound sea container traffic for major U.S. ports dropped 6.6% in September. PECO Pallet, Inc. recently named Eric Sobanski, Ph.D. as the new chief operating officer. more...
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Hardwood Industry Seeks Trade Assistance Amidst International Turmoil - Oct 24, 2025 
The letter was sent to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutkin, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Over 430 hardwood mills, manufacturers, yards, logging companies, and suppliers signed on to the letter explaining the dire situation.; Brambles Continues to Focus on Serialization and Asset Tracking: The pallet rental giant sees its investment in data generation and digital technology as critical to its future success. Audit reconciliations have been a touchy area with customers in the past due to the fact that most of the flows are tracked in batch mode. Serialization gives unique IDs to each pallet asset.; Auction: Premium Lumber Absolute Auction, November 4th, 9 AM EST. Seller: Various Consignors. Online and phone bidding only. No minimums! No reserves! This auction offers a unique opportunity to purchase high-quality, fresh cut, notched #1 grade pallet stringers by the truckload. With at least 10 truckloads available at various locations. Call Eugene: (574) 622-8190. Bright Star Auctions. more...
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Retail Forecasts Suggest Holiday Season Could Be First Drop Since COVID - Oct 21, 2025 
Given the rough economy and some news of layoffs at major employers, concern has arisen over what type of holiday sales retailers can expect. Of course, the holiday season is usually a big driver of non-grocery retail pallet demand for the second half of the year.; NWPCA Survey Reveals Split Opinion on Short-Term Industry Outlook: According to the survey results, members overwhelmingly cited tariffs as the biggest threat to stability in the coming months. Looking to the future, most predicted relative stability.; PECO Pallet Commits to Net Zero Emissions by 2050, Strengthens Sustainability Program: PECO has announced a number of ambitious environmental targets. The company hopes to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Also, the company plans to divert 35% of its waste from landfills by 2035.; Recycle Bits: The tensions between China and the United States intensified. Job openings remains depressed as manufacturing activity slows. more...
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PECO Pallet Commits to Net Zero Emissions by 2050, Strengthens Sustainability Program - Oct 17, 2025 
Also, the company plans to divert 35% of its waste from landfills by 2035. One key aspect of this has been developing grinding operations and waste markets for non-reusable pallets and boards at many of its facilities.; Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic Agree to Merge: The deal creates the second-largest publicly traded timber and wood products company in North America.; NEWS IN BRIEF: The Canadian lumber industry and its employees indicate that they have not received any of the financial relief promised by Canadian officials. The tensions between China and the United States intensified when China announced sweeping restrictions on rare earth exports. more...
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Promote the Industry During Forest Products Week - Oct 10, 2025 
Now is a great time to stop and think about how you might celebrate the industry and recognize its economic and environmental contribution in your social media, website and customer communications. Wood is green. Wood is good. Trees are the answer.; Pallet Profile Website Fixes: Most of the issues have been resolved. But if you are having difficulties accessing or using Pallet Profile pages, please do the following first. Try to clear your cache. We apologize for any inconvenience.; Auction: 2 Day Virtual Only Sale. Complete Lumber Stacker, Planer,Dry Kilns, Complete Pellet MFG Facility,Complete Cooper Scragg Operation & Rolling Stock. Multiple Consignors & Locations. Thursday & Friday, October 16th & 17th, 2025 9AM CST. Bid In-Person or Online; Premium Lumber Absolute Auction: Seller: Various Consignors. October 21st, 9 AM EDT. Online and phone bidding only. This auction offers a unique opportunity to purchase high-quality, fresh cut, notched #1 grade pallet stringers by the truckload. With at least 10 truckloads available. more...
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Trump Administration Sets 10% Lumber Tariffs, 25% on Cabinets and Furniture - Oct 3, 2025 
This is part of the campaign to bolster domestic industry for some sectors it claims are vital to national security. The White House stressed that it would explore options to mitigate the security risks with exporting countries and to re-evaluate the tariffs in the future.; NWPCA Industry Survey Reveals Split Opinion on Short-Term Industry Outlook: Some key economic concerns are rising overhead, soft consumer sentiment and a stalled housing market. According to the survey results, members overwhelmingly cited tariffs as the biggest threat to stability in the coming months.; Could QR Codes Become More Common on Pallets in the Future? As customers seek more proof of sustainability, the ability to trace the path of products, identify risky unit loads for recalls and other concerns, one potential solution could be to use RFID tags.; NEWS IN BRIEF: Additional sawmill curtailments were recently announced for Canadian lumber suppliers. Wood-Mizer has named Ben Brydges as its CEO.; Fourth Quarter Regional Lumber Trends: These graphs illustrate the average lumber prices published within each region over the past year. more...
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City of Stockton Considers Pallet Storage Rules to Prevent Fires - Sep 26, 2025 
After a string of recent pallet fires, it is not clear if these are connected to arson, homeless encampments or other causes. Some popular methods for safeguarding pallets include using security gates, surveillance cameras and a night security team.; Kamps, Inc. and General Motors Win Reusable Packaging Award: The companies were applauded for their outstanding achievement in executing a comprehensive national pallet management program. Kamps worked with GM on research, pilot programs, and strategic capacity increases to ensure the sustainability and strength of the program.; Hinton Lumber Products Launches New Website, Submit Your Website for Inclusion in the 2025 Pallet Enterprise Website Awards: The Hinton Lumber website redesign is a perfect example of a company improving its website to reflect growth and changing customer expectations. If you recently updated your website or believe you have a top-notch website, please e-mail Chaille Brindley at chailleb@gmail.com to be considered and recognized in our annual website awards.; Auction: October 7, 2025 • 9am EDT • Located at various locations. Notched #1 grade Pallet Stringers. Trucking Available. No minimum, no reserves. This auction provides an excellent opportunity to purchase high-quality pallet stringers in bulk. We’re excited to announce that we will be holding lumber auctions on a regular schedule—every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. www.BrightStarAuctions.com • Call Eugene: 574-622-8190 more...
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Recyclers and CHEP Battle in the Court Over California Law and Fair Compensation - Sep 19, 2025 
Several individual cases in California are now being consolidated under one major legal challenge from several members of the North American Pallet Association (NAPA). CHEP has sued this group in state court claiming conversion, interference with CHEP’s possession of its pallets, unfair trade practices, among other allegations.; MMH Pallet Survey Highlights Changing Environment: While many of the trends this year are holding to historical norms, there does seem to be a growing need for quality pallets due to more automation in the supply chain. more...
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Recyclers and CHEP Battle in Court Over California Law and Fair Compensation - Sep 19, 2025 
Several individual cases in California are now being consolidated under one major legal challenge from several members of the North American Pallet Association (NAPA). CHEP has sued this group in state court claiming conversion, interference with CHEP’s possession of its pallets, unfair trade practices, among other allegations.; Freight Market Remains in the Doldrums: It appears the trade war has taken a toll on shipments as well as the general economic malaise affecting the country.; Pallet Foundation Makes Second Call for EPD Data Submissions: Your participation is desperately needed to reach the total goal required for an effective EPD representing approximated industry totals. This call particularly goes out to new pallet producers in the United States.; Forest Service Announces Millions in Grants to Boost Timber Production: The program is designed to help businesses, nonprofits, and state, local, and tribal governments make use of trees, downed vegetation, and other hazardous fuels that would otherwise go to waste or fuel catastrophic wildfires.; Mid-South Pallet Theft Highlights the Need for Greater Pallet Security and Education: Given the tightening of used pallet supply in some major metro areas, the industry should not be surprised if scavengers become more aggressive. Having lighting and security alarms can be beneficial.; NEWS IN BRIEF: U.S. Supreme Court has announced that it will take up the legality of Trump tariff policies and presidential authority. The USDA is investing more than $8 million for five new projects. more...
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Analysts Suggest Modest Retail Holiday Growth For Year - Sep 12, 2025 
Where will shoppers go? There was some disagreement on this issue. Deloitte predicted that the biggest gainer will be e-commerce retailers, growing at a healthy pace. Shoppers are going to be looking for bargains and ways to save money even though many still have enough disposable income to make for a decent holiday season.; NEWS IN BRIEF: The NWPCA has selected Kate Doherty as its new director of government affairs. General Pallets and Southland Manufacturing have rebranded as River States Pallets & Crates. more...
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MMH Pallet Survey Highlights Changing Materials Handling Environment - Sep 5, 2025 
Key concerns in order of importance when it comes to pallet quality are: broken or damaged components, squareness, protruding nails, dimension tolerances and deflection. These are the key quality concerns that pallet producers need to be aware of when it comes to inspecting finished pallets.; NEWS IN BRIEF: U.S. inbound container traffic increased by 3.2% in July. The SFPA has actively communicated its concerns regarding the EUDR to U.S. officials. Auction: September 16, 2025 • 9am EDT • 763 E. Miller Road, Mio, MI 48647. Notched #1 grade Pallet Stringers. Trucking Available. This auction provides an excellent opportunity to purchase high-quality pallet stringers in bulk. We’re excited to announce that we will be holding lumber auctions on a regular schedule—every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. www.BrightStarAuctions.com • Call Eugene: 574-622-8190 more...
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Despite Uncertain Business Environment, Brambles Reports Solid Sales and Profit Growth - Aug 29, 2025 
Contributing to its recent success includes net new business wins and the ability to raise or maintain upward pricing, which offset lower like-for-like volume decline from existing customers. In addition, CHEP was able to improve asset efficiency while the costs of new pallets dropped.; Trump Administration Reaches Trade Agreement Framework with EU: Overall, the U.S. will limit tariffs to 15% on most EU imports. The agreement recognizes that products coming from the United States pose a negligible risk to global deforestation. more...
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European Pallet Association Suggests EUDR Doesn’t Apply to Most Pallet Situations - Aug 22, 2025 
FEFPEB clarified the rules requiring a deforestation product declaration only apply when pallets are first placed onto the market, not as pallets are moving through supply chains with products under load or for repair or reuse.; Data Shows Strong Tree Growth in America's Appalachian Forests: The opposite of deforestation is true as hardwood forests have increased their growth to removals by more than 15%.; ONLINE ONLY ABSOLUTE AUCTION! Premium Cut Lumber Auction. September 2, 2025 • 9am EDT • 763 E. Miller Road, Mio, MI 48647. Notched #1 grade Pallet Stringers. Two loads of mulch. This auction provides an excellent opportunity to purchase high-quality pallet stringers in bulk. We’re excited to announce that we will be holding lumber auctions on a regular schedule—every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. www.BrightStarAuctions.com • Call Eugene: 574-622-8190 more...
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Strategies for Pallet Companies to Prepare for Immigration Raids – Pt. 2 - Aug 15, 2025 
It all starts with employers and workers knowing their rights. Companies can educate workers and prepare them just in case Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents come to the door. Firstly, remain silent. You are not obligated to divulge information regarding your birthplace or immigration status.; 48forty Letter Challenges Narrative in the Bloomberg Article: While the letter was limited on facts or clear rebuttals of specific assertions in the article, it does suggest that the company is profitable and is confident in its path forward to continue to deliver on its promises to customers and vendor partners. When contacted by the Recycle Record, 48forty declined to provide any comment about its debt or process with creditors.; Kamps Pallets Opens New Iowa Facility, Expanding to Service Greater Omaha Area: The Council Bluffs location will continue to provide comprehensive pallet solutions to a wide array of major industries in the region, including food manufacturing and meat processing, baking, paper manufacturing, and chemical manufacturing.; Tax Provisions Benefit Business Investment: There are both good and bad aspects of President Trump’s tax and budget bill. These new tax provisions take effect this year giving companies the opportunity to rethink their capital investment strategy this year as well as into the future. more...
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Tax Provisions to Know About in the Big Beautiful Bill - Aug 15, 2025 
There are both good and bad aspects of the bill when it comes to small businesses and the overall business environment. The OBBBA will significantly raise the federal debt, which could cause some long-term economic issues for the dollar. But without the bill, Americans would have faced a major tax hike at the end of the year.; PECO Pallet Receives Green Leadership Award: PECO’s pooled pallet system supports a circular supply chain model by emphasizing reuse, repair, and recycling, helping reduce dependence on single-use alternatives. more...
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Trump Administration Further Modifies Reciprocal Tariffs, Canada to Invest in Domestic Lumber Market - Aug 8, 2025 
According to the White House, products from the European Union, Japan and South Korea will be taxed at 15% percent, while imports from Taiwan, Vietnam and Bangladesh will be taxed at 20%. A special tariff rate of 50% will be imposed on India in about three weeks as punishment for India’s purchase of Russian oil.; Kamps Pallets Opens New Iowa Facility, Expands to Service Greater Omaha Area: Located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the plant has over 150,000 square feet of usable space for machinery and an extensive pallet inventory. This substantial increase in size was a primary driver for the move.; ONLINE ONLY ABSOLUTE AUCTION! Premium Cut Lumber Auction. August 19, 2025 • 9am EDT • 763 E. Miller Road, Mio, MI 48647. Notched #1 grade Pallet Stringers w/ 99% Usability Guarantee. This auction provides an excellent opportunity to purchase high-quality pallet stringers in bulk. We’re excited to announce that we will be holding lumber auctions on a regular schedule—every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. www.BrightStarAuctions.com • Call Eugene: 574-622-8190 more...
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Logistics Trends and Palletization – Part 2 - Aug 1, 2025 
Palletization is not disappearing, but it is evolving. The reality is that bulk handling still needs pallets. More supply chains will likely become increasingly complex – a hybrid approach where pallets are used alongside totes, trays, and smart handling systems.; Commerce Announces Final Anti-dumping Results for Softwood Canadian Lumber Imports: The decision this week to raise duties also includes a requirement for Canadian companies to retroactively remit duties for products shipped to the United States since Jan.1, 2023. Canadian officials have talked about the potential to craft a new Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA). more...
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Logistics Trends and Palletization – Part 1 - Jul 25, 2025 
Better consistency in pallets provides greater flexibility when it comes to mixed loads, which may be less stable than a load carrying just one product and size. Proper stacking configurations and preventing product damage is a key objective when using mixed cases.; Strategies for Pallet Companies to Prepare for Immigration Raids – Part 2: Being prepared all starts with employers and workers knowing their rights. Companies can educate workers and prepare them just in case ICE agents come to the door.; PalletTrader Survey Shows Mixed Results, Suggests Higher Pricing Environment in the Future: Most buyers indicated that pallet prices remained flat, while several suppliers experienced price drops, hinting at increased competition and shifting supply chain conditions. Nonetheless, short-term expectations are more positive.; Pallet Foundation Secures Funding for Wood Residual Research, Needs Your Help: As part of the project, the Foundation has launched a survey of pallet industry companies to gather first-hand insights into the scope of current handling challenges, the cost of managing wood residuals, and untapped opportunities for market growth.; Premium Lumber Absolute Auction: August 5th, 9 AM EDT. Online & Phone Bidding ONLY. This auction offers a unique opportunity to purchase high-quality, fresh cut, notched #1 grade pallet stringers by the truckload. more...
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Pallet Industry Faces Risks of Immigration Raids–Pt. 1 - Jul 18, 2025 
Even pallet companies that follow strict screening procedures could be a target if a worker used false records or is wanted for a criminal offense. Immigration officials are using these raids as an opportunity to find and capture illegal aliens working at businesses beyond those on named warrants.; 48forty Letter Challenges Narrative in the Bloomberg Article: While the letter was limited on facts or clear rebuttals of specific assertions in the article, it does suggest that the company is profitable and is confident in its path forward.; Summer Fire Safety Tips for Pallet Plants: Pallet companies must remain vigilant and work to identify and reduce hazards. A focus on fire risk prevention means safer facilities are less likely to have a major blaze that takes out the entire business.; Heat Safety Rule Update, Best Practices to Beat the Summer Heat: Now is a good time for any employer to develop a comprehensive heat illness prevention plan. The key mantra to remember is “Water, Shade, Rest!”; NEWS IN BRIEF: Don’t miss the Forest Products EXPO to be held in Nashville, August 6-8, 2025! more...
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48forty Solutions Faces Debt Restructuring Challenges - Jul 11, 2025 
Nobody expected the pandemic highs to last forever. But the recycled market has certainly come crashing down over the last two plus years. As interest rates have rocketed upwards, the cost of borrowing has risen. The pallet industry faces dropping prices for recycled pallets over the past few years while labor costs remain elevated.; Trade Deadline Delayed: This pause is an extension of the original pause on the 10% reciprocal tariff on all countries (except Mexico, Canada and China).; Regional Lumber Trends: Quarter 3 graphs illustrate the average lumber prices published within each region over the past year. more...
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Pallet Industry Faces Risks of Immigration Raids – Pt. 1 - Jul 11, 2025 
Most notably, a Pennsylvania pallet recycler, Wyoming Valley Pallets, Inc., was targeted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents due to the presence of a worker who was wanted for an outstanding arrest warrant connected to an alleged DUI infraction.; 48forty Solutions Faces Debt Restructuring Challenges: A recent news story about 48forty Solutions and its debt challenges has surprised some in the industry. Pallet companies face the challenges of a market that was oversaturated with both production capacity and pallet supply and cores.; PalletTrader Survey Shows Mixed Results, Suggests Higher Pricing Environment in the Future: Many still see uncertain conditions ahead, especially related to U.S. trade policies, tariffs and the overall economic malaise that has set in globally. But the general pricing sentiment is that we will see more of the same or some slight price increases.; TIME Magazine Recognizes Brambles for Sustainability Record: The pallet rental giant once again leads the transportation and logistics category. This ranking is based on over 20 key performance indicators. more...
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Trump Administration Rescinds Roadless Rule, Eases Access for Timber Projects and Active Forest Management - Jun 27, 2025 
Eliminating the Roadless Rule will allow more decisions to be made at the local level. Preservationist groups are concerned that more logging activity and building more roads will lead to even more wildfire. While this is a major step toward more active forest management, there are still many steps in the process.; Summer 2025 Publishing Break: The staff of the Pallet Profile will not publish an issue next week July 4th, and will publish its next issue on July 11th.; APHIS Launches Dashboard for U.S. Data on Wood Packing Material and Holds Instructional Webinar; APHIS’ new dashboard allows users to make more informed decisions about where they source wood packing material. The creation of this dashboard is a significant step forward to prevent the introduction and spread of harmful pests. In addition, federal agencies are offering a webinar to be held on Thursday July 10th at 1:00 p.m. (EST). more...
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Housing Slumps, Will Lower Pricing Attract Buyers? - Jun 20, 2025 
The latest housing numbers show continued downward trends when it comes to housing starts as builders rush to offer incentives during the important summer housing season. The drop in single-family housing starts in May was 9.8% below the revised April estimate.; Washington D.C. Tax Update as Senate Releases Its Version: The tax portion of the budget reconciliation bill allows businesses to immediately expense 100% of capital investments in machinery and equipment, in addition to allow businesses to fully write off their R&D costs in the same year in which those costs were incurred. more...
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Groupe Rémabec Drastically Scales Back Its Arbec Operations - Jun 13, 2025 
This move will result in roughly 1,000 workers or more being laid off. The company is a pillar of the Quebec forest industry and the province’s second largest sawmill operator. It seems the ongoing U.S. trade war with Canada has taken its latest casualty.; USDA Invests $200M to Expand Timber Production: The aim of this new initiative is to increase timber harvests and improve forest health while strengthening rural communities. This investment also focuses on innovative wood products like cross laminated timber.; NEWS IN BRIEF: The deadline for submitting data for the next round of the EPD for wood pallets is quickly approaching. Don’t miss the Forest Products EXPO to be held in Nashville, August 6-8, 2025!; Auctions: Formerly Ridge Creek Industries, 7184 Washington St., Covington, GA 30014. Thursday, June 19th, 2025 - 9am ET; Formerly River City Hardwoods, 2310 Hwy 61., Muscatine, IA 52761. Saturday, June 21st, 2025 - 9am CT; Formerly R 3 Lumber, 100 FM 114., Clarksville, TX 75426. Thursday, June 26th, 2025 - 9am CT. more...
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