SII Dry Kilns, the North American distributor for WDE Maspell, has partnered with Heicor Enterprises, Monmouth, OR, to provide representation for WDE Maspell thermal modification systems on the West Coast. As an established and trusted provider in the West, Heicor...

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Callen Cochran is president of United Pallet Services Inc., a custom pallet manufacturer and recycler that offers a complete range of pallet services. The company services the Northern California region with around 120 employees on an 18-acre facility located in...

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The relationship between lean and green isn’t new. Experts have written about it for over a decade. It is a topic that has not received a lot of mainstream coverage, although we do talk about it in Pallet Enterprise. Here,...

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As the wood industry continues to navigate growing threats from the supply chain, talent shortage and more, it may be easy for business owners to lose sight of more common risks that threaten their operations. This summer, we saw several...

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Every employer wants a healthy and happy workforce. Robust levels of productivity, after all, contribute mightily to the bottom line. Recent times, however, have seen the rise of a threat to efficient operations: a growing incidence of employee mental health...

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One of the biggest deals in the recent pallet industry consolidation trend just closed with Kamps, Inc. acquiring John Rock, Inc., headquartered in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Over the years, John Rock has developed a reputation as one of the most technologically...

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Established in 1967, J&L Wood Products began as a small pallet production facility. The company has now expanded to 90,000 square feet under roof on 11 acres in Tipp City, Ohio, just outside Dayton. J&L is both a manufacturer and...

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Many people in the pallet industry have heard of the Pallet Foundation (PF), the non-profit organization tasked with developing resources and conducting research and outreach on behalf of the wood pallet sector. Many of you have probably given to or...

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“Nobody ever got rich shipping air,” that’s what Nathan Gustafson of A&B Pallet in Mansfield, Arkansas said when talking about this company’s freight optimization strategies. Pallets and freight complement each other and have been linked for the pallet manufacturer ever...

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One of my best friends loves to say, “Teamwork makes the dream work.” I think he borrowed that saying from a business guru. But it is true. The best businesses are comprised of good culture and teamwork. Leadership guru, Patrick...

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