Gary Sharon is executive vice president of Litco International, which specializes in bio-based, environmentally sustainable distribution and transport packaging solutions. Litco manufactures INCA™ Engineered Molded Wood™ pallets and core plugs, and it recently began manufacturing extruded wood fiber blocks for...

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Like everyone else today, most truck drivers carry their cell phones with them on the road. Fortunately, there are many smartphone apps to make their jobs easier. From managing documents on the go to tracking deliveries and finding the most...

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Concern over COVID-19 has disrupted the workplace and changed how people communicate and stay connected with more employees working remotely. True, most pallet shops and sawmills still require a lot of physical presence by employees and management alike. But there...

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Nail quality and characteristics have a direct bearing on the durability of wooden pallets. The right nail can extend the life of the pallet, reducing time and money spent on repairing the pallet. A more durable pallet also does a...

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When a pallet hangs up in an AS/RS system because of too much deflection or breaks under load, the results can range from minor disruption to a catastrophe. Such risks underscore the urgency of ensuring that your pallet has the...

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A business website will serve many different purposes. It is the digital hub that provides valuable information to customers, processes transactions or provides data to customers, and becomes the public face of your company to the world. It is likely...

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If you are like me, you’re ready to get out of local lockdown and connect in person with some industry friends. Well, it looks like you may not have to wait too long to network in-person with industry leaders, friends...

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One of the biggest impacts of the pandemic, according to a recent report from Freedonia, has been the increased amount of time people spent in their yards, with DIY home gardening and landscaping projects among consumers’ favorite quarantine activities. The...

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Suppliers of grinding equipment are important partners to the pallet industry and its related industries, such as sawmills and lumber remanufacturing. Pallet manufacturers and pallet recyclers and related businesses generate significant volumes of residual or waste wood material. They are...

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Family is everything at Chicago Pallet Service in Bedford Park, Illinois. You will find a member of the Rodriguez family involved in running all key aspects of the business. The company has grown from a very small recycler to two...

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