With all the talk about trade restrictions and tariffs, some pallet companies are looking to diversify supply for their pallet nails. Michigan Fastener has become a success story after being in business for only ten years. The company’s nail manufacturing...
All eyes are on Washington as 2025 starts. President-elect Trump seems to be writing a new playbook for the federal government. But it remains to be seen how much the “Swamp” will allow changes to be made. It is one...
While many people think of pallets as just wood and nails, anyone in the industry knows that there is a lot more to it. And as pallet users spend more on automation in the supply chain, the industry needs funding...
Like the old saying goes, when God gives you lemons, make lemonade. Or in this particular case, when wildfires give you lemons, make wildfire-proof lemonade. This proverb just might have been an inspiration for New South Wales, Australia-based UBEECO™ Packaging...
According to data from the Identity Theft Resource Center, 353,027,892 people were victims of data compromise in 2023. Of course, businesses were also impacted, leaving owners and operators to navigate costly losses from cyberattacks and threats. For example, last March,...
You know the feeling: tension, walking on eggshells, hushed voices, and avoiding conflict. These behaviors don’t create a healthy environment anywhere, especially in the workplace. Depending on the size of your company, it’s nearly impossible for everyone to see eye-to-eye....
Pallet recyclers are always looking for creative and cost-effective ways to reclaim as much material as possible. One of the most popular machines to improve lumber recovery from used pallets is the pallet dismantler. This machine is used to cut...
The first article in this series covered the onboarding process and basic new employee training. This article delves into the potential for digital training as well as key communication strategies to keep your effort fresh, relevant and engaging. One-Time...
Joe Hunter is a machine operator at Blackberry Pallet LLC in Christiansburg, Virginia. Since he works for a small company, Joe has also taken on additional roles such as webmaster, social media coordinator, admin assistant, corrective and preventative maintenance, and...
This year was marked by significant pullback in lumber capacity in the United States and Canada. Some say this is just a reaction to less demand domestically and globally. Companies are reducing supply to meet changing demand levels. Lumber suppliers...