Problem: Challenger Pallet faced labor shortfalls in its lumber operations. Solution: A new automated scanning and trimming line reduced labor requirements while improving throughput and lumber recovery. Challenger Pallet, predominantly a new pallet manufacturer, is based in Idaho with satellite...

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Bob Trebilcock is the editorial director of Supply Chain Management Review. He recently discussed 10 supply chain trends to watch in 2022 on his Rebound podcast. Bob is unique in that he has deep family roots in the pallet industry...

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Representatives of several pallet companies participated in a panel discussion about human resources issues at the recent annual meeting of the Western Pallet Association. The discussion was led by Ralph Rupert of Millwood Inc. The panel was comprised of Lina...

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Staying agile to encounter changing market conditions and facility needs is always on the mind of Adam Winland, plant engineer at Georgetown Pallet in Georgetown, Illinois. That’s one of the reasons he recently opted for Woodpecker nailing machines from Midwest...

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The nation’s largest pallet rental pool is making changes to its compensation packaging to encourage greater returns from recyclers. The problem is that recyclers are busy focusing on their core business, have limited labor and trucking capacity, and may not...

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Vecoplan, LLC. has expanded its national footprint with a new office and technology facility in Eastvale, California. Coined Vecoplan West, the Southern California location hosts sales and after-sales support offices, a distribution facility for spare and replacement parts, and serves...

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Amerimulch® is excited to introduce the new 150 Line of mulch colorants. The 150 Line was developed as a high-performance alternative to low-cost, low-grade colorants currently on the market. ChromaScape’s 150 Line can reduce application rates up to 50% which...

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After 53 years at the helm of Sellick Equipment Limited, co-founders Howard and David Sellick have decided to retire. The company remains committed to its many customers in North America including those in the pallet and lumber sectors.  Howard and...

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Heather Ross is the owner and president of Atlas Pallet in Mohegan, Rhode Island. Atlas Pallet, a certified women-owned business, manufactures new pallets and recycles used pallets for customers throughout southern New England.   Pallet Enterprise: What is the best...

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What is the best leadership skill you can develop? Writing for www.entrepreneur.com, organizational effectiveness consultant Angela Cox recalled a conversation she had with a manager in years past. She was trying to help solve a problem that was causing some...

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