Edward Charles Brindley Jr., a big man with a gentle heart, passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday, December 11th. Ed Brindley spent his life dedicated to teaching as a college math professor and helping others through his...

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LAKE ELMO, Minnesota – Empowering employees to save at least two seconds daily is the heart of the lean manufacturing mission at Gruber Pallets, Inc. Now being run and owned by the second generation of the Gruber family, this Minnesota...

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When many people think of lean management, they envision a big company-wide mandate and program that involves many hours of training, measuring and evaluating. But the cover story of this issue shows how one independent pallet company is trying to...

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Wood pallet companies know all too well the lean margins and fierce competition that come with selling commodity products like 48x40s. No surprise, a similar dynamic exists in corrugated, the extremely competitive “brown box” market. The good news is that...

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The holiday season brings out the best in people and the best in the companies that keep goods moving. From toy and warm clothing drives to food banks, marathons, and volunteer cooking, pallet businesses large and small are finding ways...

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This is the second installment of a two-part series on sustainability reporting in the wooden pallet sector, including tips, best practices and the opportunity beyond the burden. In our last installment, we found that wood pallet companies are increasingly fielding...

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The nail, screw or other fastener you choose is important because the fastener has a major impact on pallet or crate performance. The following is a directory of leading suppliers of fasteners for the wooden pallet and container industry. Suppliers...

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When it comes to protecting freight and ensuring smooth delivery, the right packaging solution can make a significant difference. Two popular options among manufacturers and distributors are custom wood crating and pallet collar systems. While both offer secure, durable ways...

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Why can I make such a bold assertion? The reality is that many pallet companies have not engineered their waste handling process or invested in solutions that are designed for maximum efficiency and labor reduction. While a lot of high-tech...

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As 2025 is drawing to an end and you are looking at sales as well as 2026 projections, where do your employees come into play? While creating sales goals is necessary, many employers avoid one-on-one performance reviews and goal setting....

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