Tylenol Recall Spurs Instant Disinformation - Jan 8, 2010
Tylenol recall spurs instant disinformation. CPC receives funding for electronic container transfer technology. New industry coaltion being launched. more...
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Conflicting Feelsin in New Pallet Industry Lawsuit - Jan 1, 2010
NWPCA files lawsuit over alleged PDS infringement against Dr. Mark White, pallet industry guru, and White and Company. New Smart saw designed for prepping stringer pallets. Tylenol recall highlights PR-side of pallet business. more...
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Formlaldehyde Bill Passes Committee - Dec 25, 2009
Formaldehyde bill passes committee, deca-bromine's days appear numbered, loss of black liquor credits to fund health care, healthy forests restoration act amendments introduced. more...
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Pallet Rental Roundup - Dec 18, 2009
Overview of recent pallet rental company news. Biomass subsidy presents opportunities, challenges. more...
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ISPM 15 Trans Border Exemption Dates Emerge - Dec 11, 2009
ISPM 15 trans border exemption dates emerge, iGPS announces agreement with Dole Fresh Fruit. Wood chipper/grinder safety viodeo available. Backdoor to climate regulation, timer group denounces EPA's approach. more...
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Congress Mulls Energy Tax Credit Revision - Dec 4, 2009
Congress mulls energy tax credit revision. Lacey Act raid. International Paper to shut down three mills. ICE announces major audit initiative. iGPS adds Washington heavyweith to its board. more...
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Housing Market shows Both Positive and Negative Signs - Nov 27, 2009
Housing market shows both positive and negative signs. Greystone Logistics to buy SolPlast pallet line. Growth forecasted for 2010. more...
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Plastic Pallet and Container Thefts - A Growing Trend? - Nov 20, 2009
Plastic pallet and container thefts - a growing trend? Senate climate bill postponed, must remain vigilant. more...
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Analysis of the CHEP Quality Initiative - Nov 20, 2009
Lemonade from lemons: analysis of CHEP quality initiative. CHEP class action lawsuit stalls again. IFCO profitable despite recession. Beware too good to be true deals. more...
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NWPCA Raises Questions about iGPS Recycler Outreach - Nov 13, 2009
NWPCA raises questions about iGPS recycler outreach. M.L. Self passes away. Temple Inland employee charged with fraud. more...
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Climate Legislation Full of Concerns for Forest Products Industry - Nov 6, 2009
Climate legislation full of concerns for forest products industry. Clarification of changes to Canadian wood packaging rules. Senate expands homebuyer tax credit. Oregon reveals Obama forestry approach. more...
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Dr. Mark White Unveils New Unit Load Design Software - Oct 30, 2009
Dr. Mark White unveils new unit load design software. iGPS pushes food safety issue. Update on Canadian wood packaging rules. more...
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Solving Health Care Challenges - Oct 23, 2009
Solving health care challenges - rising costs are too bit to ignore. Wisdom of woody biomass utilization. Chinese wood consumption increases. Congress considers home buyer tax credit. more...
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iGPS Continues Pr Battle against Wood Pallets - Oct 23, 2009
iGPS plays up dangers of pallet cross contamination and food safety issue using its own surveys and some local press reports. CHEP announces the results of its strategic business review. Companies shift DC strategy. more...
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Health Care Legislation May Significantly Impact Small Businesses - Oct 16, 2009
Health care legislation may signficantly impact small businesses. Container freight still struggling with the economy. more...
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Are Plastic Pallets on the Rise? - Oct 9, 2009
Are plastic pallets on the rise? EPAL institutes ISPM 15 requirement. more...
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Tribunal Rules in Favor of U.S. in Canadian Softwood Lumber Dispute - Oct 2, 2009
Tribunal rules in favor of United States in softwood lumber dispute. Western mills weather rough market. Bruce Scholnick interview with MMH. Truck pilot program being considered. more...
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Obama Names New Agriculture Department Undersecretary, Roadless Rule Undersocres Key Land Management Debate - Sep 25, 2009
Obama names new agriculture undersecretary. Roadless rule underscores key land management debate. Logging capacity trending downward. more...
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Congress Recognizes Hardwood as Sustainable Resource - Sep 18, 2009
Congress recognizes hardwood as sustainable resource. U.S. trade deficit increases. Senate introduces composite wood formaldehyde rule. more...
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Recycler Sued over Alleged ISPM 15 Mark Fraud - Sep 18, 2009
NELMA sues Northern States Pallet Co. over alleged IPM 15 mark fraud. iGPS announces new payback program to recyclers helping to retrieve stray assets, offering more than CHEP's Asset Recovery Program. NC wood pallet landfill ban approaches. more...
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Unanswered Questions Loom Behind Proposed Domestic Treatment Rule - Sep 11, 2009
Unanswered questions loom behind proposed domestic treatment rule. Pro wood industry education materials available online. more...
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Federal Court Indicts Man in Postal Pallet Case - Sep 4, 2009
Federal court indicts man in postal pallet case. Housing market continues to gain steam. New forest policy outlined by Vilsack. Energy legislation likey to drive price spikes. APHIS release Lacey Act update. CHEP Canada fined for safety violation. more...
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What Does the Future Hold for Phytosanitary Treatment - Aug 28, 2009
What does the future hold for phytosanitary treatment? CWPCA selects new executive GM. Wall Street Journal carries article about difficulties in the lumber industry. more...
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iGPS Announces New Recycler Compensation Plan - Aug 21, 2009
iGPS announces new recycler compensation plan. Federal court denies class certification in CHEP antitrust case. APHIS announces wood packaging meetings. CPC analyzes current program. Southern wood fiber prices among the lowest. iGPS announces new recycler compensation plan. more...
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Federal Court Denies Class Certification in CHEP Antitrust Case - Aug 21, 2009
Federal court denies class certification in CHEP antitrust case. iGPS ups ante for stray pallets. Prospect of national pallet treatment requirement raises questions. more...
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War of Wars Continues over Food Safety Concerns - Aug 14, 2009
War of words continues over food safety concerns. Energy, ties noted in hardwood report. more...
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Is the U.S. Economy in Recovery Mode? - Aug 7, 2009
Is the U.S. economy in recovery mode? Eco group lobbies major retailers on deca bromine issue. Will there be any winners in the wood vs. plastic brawl? more...
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Federal court Dismisses Drug Charges Against Lumber & Things - Jul 31, 2009
Federal court dismisses drug charges against West Va pallet and sawmill company. ALB eradication funding boosted. Fire season still ahead for Northern California. more...
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Are iGPS Pallets What They Are Touted to Be? - Jul 24, 2009
Are iGPS pallets what they are touted to be? Survey holds economic promise. RFID passes multiple use test. more...
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The Lull before the Paradigm Shift - Jul 17, 2009
The lull before the paradigm shift. Manufacturing index continues to rise. more...
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Pallet Repairing and Remanufacturing Survey - Jul 17, 2009
Pallet repair and remanufacturing survey indicates that only a small percent of received pallet cores were landfilled. Possible pallet scam emerges in southern California. more...
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Climate and Energy Bill Still Needs Improvement - Jul 10, 2009
Climate and energy bill still needs improvement. Hardwood markets starting to move? Wire rod prices chainging as expected. more...
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Update on the Nail Market - Jul 3, 2009
Update on the nail market. EAB update. Trillion - the new billion? Wood chip prices in Japan expected to decline. IFCO opens new reverse logistics center. more...
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Australia Changing Import Packaging Rules - Jun 26, 2009
Australia changing import packaging rules. Rehrig Penn becomes new pooling service provider for National Beef. USDA announces wood energy/biomass funding. Va Tech appoints interim head. Sawlog prices down in all regions. ProMat event signals industry strength. more...
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CWPCA Leadership - A Surprising Change - Jun 19, 2009
CWPCA leadership - a surprising change. Legislative update on Capitol Hill. Housing market shows sign of rebound. Studies confirm safety benefits of increasing truck weight. more...
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Warehouses of the Future? - Jun 19, 2009
Warehousing trends point to additional automation, higher quality pallets needed. Review of the iGPS impact on CHEP. Pallet rental truth columns featuring Andrew Mosqueda begin. Image-based pallet tracking is utilized in Japan for major pool. more...
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Roadless Area Authority Given to Agriculture Secretary - Jun 12, 2009
Roadless area authority given to agriculture secretary. Federa; e-verify rule delayed...again. Biomass stoves eligible for tax credit. Watch population and housing trends. Iowan officials trying to confirm EAB. Pallet Enterprise adds Twitter service. more...
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iGPS Names Former Brambles CEO to Its Board - Jun 5, 2009
iGPS names former Brambles CEO to its board. Federal government offers nearly $800 million to accelerate biofuels. biomass sector impacts Europe. Housing update - inventory glut remains problem for sector. Fire season outlook identifies few areas of concern. Va Tech changes forestry department name. more...
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Clean Energy Bill Excludes Majority of Biomass Sources - May 29, 2009
Clean energy bill excludes majority of biomass sources. Judge requests class certification hearing in CHEP antitrust case. EAB confirmed in Kentucky and Minnesota. Both sides assail Northwest proposal. more...
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FDA Statements Flames Pallet Toxicity Debate - May 22, 2009
FDA statement flames pallet toxicity debate. Israel adopts ISPM 15 requirements. Paul Winistorfer prompted to Virginia Tech dean. Green building guide promotes wood. more...
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CHEP USA to Scrap Millions of Pallets, Spend More on Quality Program - May 22, 2009
CHEP USA to scrap millinos of pallets, spend more on quality initiative, review business model. U.S. Commission approves ISPM 15 changes. EPAL reports sales boost. Labor department recovers 1.6 million in back wages from IFCO Systems. more...
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Wood Pellets Grow While Wood - May 15, 2009
Wood pellet grow while world fiber market falls. Obama refuses to expand scope of ESA. Manufacturing business growth limited. H&H Wood Products acquired by Fredonia Manufacturer. more...
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German Court Upholds EPAL Trademark - May 8, 2009
German court upholds EPAL trademark. Barometer records slight manufacturing uptick. Barometer records lsight manufacturing uptick. Sawlex show and the pallet industry. Brambles names new CHEP USA president. Japan turning to U.S. and Canada for lumber. more...
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Official ISPM 15 Changes Announced - May 1, 2009
Official ISPM 15 changes announced. Pallet industry economic report is ready. EU gives green light for forest products monitoring. Obama taps Jay Jensen to oversee U.S. Forest Service. Weyerhaeuser doubly hurt by housing slump. more...
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Federal Legislative Update - Apr 24, 2009
Federal legislative update. more...
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Pallet Theft Crackdown Sparks Editorial Dilemma - Apr 17, 2009
Pallet theft crackdown sparks editorial dilemma. NWPCA raises fire retardant toxicity concern. Proprietary pallet warning to recyclers and law enforcement officers. more...
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NWPCA Raises Fire Retardant Toxicity Concern - Apr 17, 2009
NWPCA raises fire retardant toxicity concern. U.S. hardwoods legal, sustainable. CPM approves ISPM 15 changes. Consolidation continues in trucking industry. U.S. imposes 10% softwood duty on four Canadian provinces. Carbon credits reach rural areas. more...
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Biomass Markets from HMA Meeting - Apr 10, 2009
Biomass marekts from HMA meeting. EAB threatens Iowa, Minnesota. IP to close pine sawmill in Virginia. Falling timber sales hurt state. Federal government requires revised Form I9. more...
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