CINCINNATI, Ohio—Green, gold, brown and red. As pallet manufacturers and recyclers gathered in southern Ohio, the fall colors closely mirrored the state of the industry. Just as the brilliant colors of the leaves signal a change in season, the pallet...

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The recent announcement (see release on page 95) about John Healy resigning as president of the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) has me thinking about our responsibility of selecting a new association leader. This conjures up the well...

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Computer technology sure has come a long way since the Pallet Design System (PDS) was first released in 1984. Back then, personal computers were in their infancy, and DOS was considered high tech. PDS is the standard design software developed...

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Some of the benefits of reusable pallets and containers may help clinch a sale when presented to a potential customer. That was the message John Clarke delivered recently to the first annual meeting of the members of the Reusable Pallet...

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Amelia Island, Florida—I had the privilege of addressing the Materials Handling Committee at the Southern Forest Products Association’s annual meeting, held in Amelia Island, Florida on September 26-28, 1999. In preparing my remarks, I focused specifically on changes in the...

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Appeared First In The Pallet Profile Weekly John Healy Leaves NWPCA to Join PalEx For over 12 years, John Healy has been a familiar face to everyone in the pallet industry. As the president of the National Wooden Pallet and...

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Hardwood Market Low-grade hardwood availability remains strong throughout most of the U.S. There are a few areas that could be considered exceptions. We have received reports of spot shortages where pallet manufacturers looking to build winter inventory have not seen...

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