Biomass energy has been “buildng a head of steam” for the last several years, yet to the general public, and perhaps to many in the pallet industry as well, biomass is still an emerging giant.  The title of a...

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                When Gus Gutierrez, founder and CEO of Pallet Consultants in Pompano Beach, Florida, found the perfect building in the right location for the expansion and growth of his business, there was one big challenge. The 53,000-square-foot building was about...

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               The older I get, the fewer people I recognize at industry gatherings. Some might think this is due to my memory. But the reality is that the pallet and lumber industries look a lot different than they did 10-15 years...

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Jeff Currier is the president of Great Northern Lumber (GNL), a wholesale remanufacturer/distributor of hardwood, softwood lumber and panel products to industrial markets in the Midwest, located in Blue Island (Chicago), Illinois.   Pallet Enterprise: What is the hardest challenge...

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                There are many aspects that can be part of an Internet marketing strategy. So many, in fact, that getting started can seem overwhelming. But the number of things that must absolutely be part of every company’s online marketing can...

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                As 2014 draws to a close, it’s press-time for Pallet Enterprise. The January issue is always a good time to look at the direction that current trends (and outside factors) have us pointed.   Weather in the North                ...

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                “We work really hard to give our subscribers in lumber and wood packaging a ton of service,” said Jeff Fantozzi, president of the Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau (PLIB).                         Established in 1903 by a group of lumbermen in Oregon,...

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                Few people in the pallet industry have tackled a wider variety of projects in his career than David “Dave” Libla. And he has never been afraid to try something new and take big risks. Libla’s career includes owning a...

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                New fuel efficiency and emission standards come with lofty ideals aimed at transforming the nation’s trucking fleets. The goal is to combat global warming, improve air quality, reduce reliance on foreign oil dependence, and cut the costs of logistics...

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                Finding quality, affordable health insurance has never been easy.  According to its supporters, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as “Obamacare,” was designed to expand coverage and increase options for employers while mitigating future cost increases.                             ...

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