This year’s NWPCA Annual Leadership Conference (ALC) drew way over 300 registrants with total attendees including spouses and guests being about 445, making it the second largest meeting in association history. While it is true that the economy was good,...

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FORT SASKATCHEWAN, Alberta — When you are stuck between a very tight labor market and a limited budget for equipment, finding the right machinery can make a big difference. The point was not lost on Scotford Woodworks after it bought...

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Federal laws for protecting workers against injury due to control of hazardous energy are nothing new to any legitimate company in the pallet and lumber industries. But these requirements are more detailed than just simply placing a lock or tag...

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Each year immigrants from different Spanish-speaking countries come to the U.S., bringing with them their unique way of life. Understanding some of the basic differences in language and culture can go a long way to managing and supervising Hispanic workers...

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HARTSELLE, Alabama — Henry Bowman knows quality when he sees it, and he knows quality equipment when he uses it. So when it came time to purchase more equipment for his company, C & L Wood Products Inc., he went...

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WSM Introduces New Stationary Horizontal Grinding System               West Salem Machinery's new 4064 horizontal grinder is a high volume stationary grinding system available with chain, vibratory or belt infeed conveyor.        ...

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      (Editor’s Note: In his regular column, Alan Froome continues his discussion of sawmill ideas and methods and how they evolved, along with a review of some recent developments in technology. This series of columns is intended to...

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I have often been asked how we got started working with the pallet industry. As a young college professor, how was I attracted to the pallet industry and why? The answer is a story of good fortune and dedication by...

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A rancher and self-employed logger in Wyoming submitted a photo of a 10-point mule deer to win the Big Buck Photo Contest sponsored by Pallet Enterprise. The photo entered by Tim Jones also showed his 2-1/2-year-old son, Kacy. The winner...

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      Publisher’s Foreword: Dr. Luppold of the U.S. Forest Service is a well known expert in the hardwood sawmilling industry. Readers have heard about the flight of furniture manufacturing to the Pacific Rim and its impact on hardwood...

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