Starting with this issue (April 2008), the Pallet Enterprise will be available for FREE as a Web-based, digital magazine. This is a revolutionary new way to experience Pallet Enterprise content. It is the first major trade magazine in...
Some companies just have “it” — that combination of reliable equip-ment, personable staff, and great customer support that creates loyal long-term customers. G. Wine Sales in King George, Virginia, is one of those companies....
The theme of change that ran through the recent NWPCA annual meeting is still echoing in my ears. Ask anybody in the business world and they will probably tell you that it is not as much fun as...
Schneider National, a provider of transportation, logistics and intermodal services, is consolidating its network of primary rail providers and simplifying its container-trailer pool operations to improve intermodal service. Schneider Intermodal will utilize BNSF Railway and CSX...
German-based Dieffenbacher is offering its Formwood production systems for manufacturing Werzalit composite pallets and pallet blocks. The company previously granted an exclusive license to a North American licensee. However, the agreement will terminate in 2008, and...
The Central Boiler E-Classic 2300 model outdoor wood furnace has qualified for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Outdoor Wood-Fired Hydronic Heater Program, according to the manufacturer. Central Boiler is the only manufacturer on the EPA’s list...
Mid Continent Nail Corp. has developed 16 models of pneumatic nailing tools since the company introduced its first nailing tool in August 2006. Mid Continent tools, sold under the Magnum brand, are for applications in construction...
Wood-Mizer Products has introduced a new sharpener for bandsaw blades. The Shop Series sharpener and manual tooth setter utilizes CBN super abrasive technology. The kit comes with the profile sharpener with CBN super abrasive technology, manual...
My brother’s children are interesting creatures. I love them, yet I am continually amazed at the mind of a child. They can fight over something that doesn’t belong to them, yet act like you have violated an international...
“Our supplying mills are struggling financially. We could try to cut prices but fear we will put our suppliers out of business. We cannot afford that, either. If we lose any more local mills, it will create more...