Derek Turney is director of business development for Palnet, the largest network of pallet companies in the United States with over 140 different pallet facilities. It is a national leader in onsite Total Pallet Management.   Pallet Enterprise: How do...

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It seems like a crazy proposition. As a supplier, you make a considerable investment in a product or service and then give it away. The hope is that you will generate revenue indirectly to support the enterprise. In fact, I...

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According to a survey released a few years ago, small businesses whose owners sought out mentoring from other successful business owners were twice as likely to succeed in the first five years than those who didn’t seek the advice of...

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The key to keeping a nailing machine running well is proper maintenance. While that is not a new concept for most pallet companies, some things can get overlooked. That is where the problems arise.                 This is the first in...

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Businesses should enjoy brisk economic tail winds in 2019. Corp                rate profits will continue to rise at a nice pace, and the improving job market will inspire consumers to spend freely. It should all translate into a healthy operating environment...

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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Mike Athey and John Owens started Express Packing & Forwarding in 1987, and their approach to business since then has remained the same: always exceed the expectations of the customer. Their philosophy is reflected in the company’s...

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DEKALB, Illinois – Being the first is never easy, but it is frequently rewarding. Cole Pallet Services Corp. is the first pallet company in the United States to add a Corali nailing line designed to produce stringer pallets at a...

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If you haven’t updated your website in six months, it may be a bit stale. More than just a brochure for you company, websites can provide a lot of connections and services to customers. A new website may be the...

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   Although pallet design is not rocket science, there is more to it than most pallet users generally imagine. There are ways you can make small changes that can have a big impact on pallet performance. First, there’s a difference...

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SANDY LAKE, Pennsylvania — CTC Packaging looked to upgrade its cut-up operations in recenyears to keep pace with growing pallet sales. It wasn’t going to be easy, however. The company’s production operations are contained in a 70-year-old, 31,000-square-foot building with...

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