PEACHTREE CORNERS, Georgia –  Reliability is the strength of Reid Packaging, said owner Ward Phillips. “You will get what you order when you expect it.” Reid Packaging specializes in supplying wood crates and containers for shipping industrial products. The company...

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As the world’s largest private pallet pooler, CHEP knows that to stay ahead of the competition it must lead in technology and innovation. This commitment is behind CHEP’s recent efforts to push the bounds of manufacturing, inspection and repair automation...

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With all the growing interest in European technology and advanced automation, Storti SpA is celebrating its 15th anniversary of providing pallet and lumber machinery to North America through an alliance with Pallet Machinery Group (PMG). Storti sold its first full...

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President Trump and Congress passed a major overhaul to the tax code as a Christmas gift to businesses and taxpayers. While the changes are mostly good for businesses, it is clear that big business got the best gifts. The good...

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The following is a collection of best quotes from the You Said It pages from 2017. Listen as these industry leaders share their insights on the past, present and future of the pallet, lumber and wood packaging sectors.   John...

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Pendu Manufacturing has introduced a new heavy-duty gang saw. It is the company’s heaviest gang saw, built for both greater durability and efficiency. This powerful gang saw features a 150 hp motor to drive the bottom arbor and a 125...

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It’s a new year and a good time to think about ways to grow your pallet or sawmill business. If you haven’t considered exporting as a way to grow, it may be easier than you think, and there is a...

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A picture is truly worth a thousand words, and communication is critical for process improvement. Those two principles are behind the lean manufacturing concept of visual controls. These are visual communication or cues that help employees quickly understand how a...

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While there have been many notable stories this year, the announcement that Brambles Ltd is going to sell off its CHEP Recycled division could have a profound impact on the recycling sector for years to come. CHEP Recycled is the...

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Finding the right balance between production efficiency and growth has been a key focus for Pallet Consultants over the last five years. To achieve that balance, Pallet Consultants CEO Gus Gutierrez always maintains his deep commitment first to serving the...

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