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Canfor Reports Major Sales Losses in Most Recent Quarter - Mar 8, 2024
The company has reduced production at its facilities in Western Canada as well as multiple closures. These moves have resulted in Canfor removing 760 million board feet of production in 2023.; American Forest Resource Council Takes Challenge to U.S. Supreme Court: At the core of the matter is this question, “Who controls the management and policy directives of federal land management?” Does this power reside with the executive branch or Congress? more...
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Allegheny Wood Products Closes Multiple West Virginia Facilities - Mar 1, 2024
New reports suggest that the closure eliminates as many as 850 full-time and outside contractors. This development certainly will have ripple effects across the forest products sector in the region.; Prayer Gathering to Be Held Around National Pallet Meeting: This group is connecting again during the NWPCA Annual Leadership Conference held in Florida at the end of the month.; News in Brief: PalletTrader has added new features to its system. Overall goods manufacturing activity is picking up. more...
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Brambles Reports Higher Profits, Retailer Demand Drops, White-Wood Price Pressures Lowers Onboarding - Feb 28, 2024
Inventory optimization processes and destocking by retailers as well as an overall slowing of the economy in its two biggest markets (North America and Europe) has led to a massive inflow of pallet returns.; Iowa Fines Pallet Recycler for Large Pallet Stockpile: Up to 2 million wood pallets at a site south of Burlington that have languished for nearly two years and pose a fire risk for nearby residents.; Kamps Announces Executive Team Changes: Bernie Kamps, the company’s founder, is stepping down as CEO and will assume the role as the board’s executive chairman, serving in strategies capacities.; Recycle Bits: The U.S. Forest Service has launched a partnership that will estimate the carbon footprint of the wood products and forestry sectors. A worker was recently injured after being trapped under a stack of pallets that fell onto him at Ash Pallet Management in Antioch, Illinois. more...
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Rosboro Timber Closes Oregon Mill, Cited Legislative Impact - Feb 23, 2024
Recently implemented regulations restricting timber harvest in Oregon have caused material harm to the competitiveness of much of the state’s wood products manufacturing segment. In early January, another Oregon company, Hampton Lumber closed its sawmill.; Digital Platform Developed to Estimate Carbon Footprint of Wood Products: The partnership includes various forest industry trade groups such as, the Hardwood Federation, the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA), the American Forest Foundation, the American Wood Council among others.; NEWS IN BRIEF: Jeff Pepperworth, president and CEO of iGPS Logistics, recently wrote about the potential impact of aisle-ready pallets to revolutionize retail. more...
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EPA Issues New Particulate Matter Rules, Could Have Major Effect on Manufacturing Plants - Feb 16, 2024
Opponents suggest the rules will further hamstring businesses and restrict their abilities to upgrade facilities, operate and expand.; NWPCA Announces ALC Speaker Lineup: The National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) Annual Leadership Conference (ALC) is set to take place in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida at the Sawgrass Mariott Golf Resort & Spa from March 20-22. This event features an already sold-out golf tournament at the very popular TPC Sawgrass course. The ALC will bring together hundreds of pallet industry professionals from around the world, and the speaker list has recently been announced. more...
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Commerce to Raise Softwood Lumber Duties Likely This Summer - Feb 9, 2024
Not surprisingly, Canadian officials have lambasted the decision. Mary Ng, minister of export promotion, international trade and economic development for Canada, said the proposed increases are entirely unwarranted.; PalletTrader and PopCapacity Forge Strategic Partnership to Streamline Pallet Procurement: This collaboration promises to revolutionize warehousing and simplify pallet procurement for businesses of all sizes.; News in Brief: A worker was recently injured after being trapped under a stack of pallets. The Top Employers Institute has recognized CHEP in 2024. ASMWP commissioned a new study from the UPV regarding the environmental performance of various wood containers for transporting fruits and vegetables compared to cardboard packaging. more...
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Congressional Representatives Introduce Hardwood Access Bill - Feb 2, 2024
The bill addresses the need to have more funding to support end-user information on the benefits of hardwood products. This will allow various non-profits, universities and other eligible applicants to research the low carbon footprint and sustainability of domestically produced hardwood products to educate the public on the benefits of these products.; Down Sawmill Market Leads to Changes for Major Producers: Some companies have curtailed production or even completely shut down facilities for a limited time to save money.Not all the news was negative, as Boise Cascade announced plans to invest $75 million in modernization plans.; House Passes Tax Bill With Business Relief: This tax deal provides a larger credit in the first year to the low-income families of roughly 16 million children, or more than 80% of those who currently don’t receive the full credit because their families earn too little. more...
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CHEP Sues California Recyclers Over Disagreement About AB 1760 - Jan 30, 2024
The law established a mechanism where-by stray proprietary pallets can be declared abandoned property if the owner does not arrange collection of them in a timely manner (35 days). It also establishes the right for the recycler to charge storage fees.; Most WPA Attendees Believe Pallet Demand Recovers This Year: While many are still encouraged about the long-term prospects of the industry, it does seem that the current conditions will be challenging for the foreseeable future.; Looking for a New Product to Sell? Check Out the Crate Design and Performance Short Course: The Wood Packaging and Biomaterials staff at Virginia Tech University are offering a new 2.5 day, in-person course focusing on Wooden Crate Design and Performance. more...
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NWPCA Joins Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods, Group Focuses on Crafting Effective Packaging Waste Regulations - Jan 26, 2024
This new trade group, the Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods (ASPF) is focused on encouraging the adoption of a holistic and harmonized approach to food packaging regulation.; News in Brief: Canadian government officials have decided to challenge the U.S. decision to maintain duties on exports of softwood lumber. IFCO, a global leader in reusable packaging, has launched Dora, a reusable plastic pallet. more...
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Most WPA Attendees Believe Pallet Demand Recovers This Year - Jan 19, 2024
While many are still encouraged about the long-term prospects of the industry, it does seem that the current conditions will be challenging for the foreseeable future.; Lagging Revenue in 2023? Looking for a New Product to Sell? Getting into crates and complex wood box projects isn’t easy, especially if you have never done it before. A new course on Wooden Crate Design and Performance is being offered March 5-7, 2024 in Blacksburg, Virginia. more...
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