“Pallets move the world” is more than just a slogan. It has become a reality, especially as supply chains become more complex and more global. Everything is put under a microscope from quality to environmental performance to profitability. And pallets...

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This guide identifies key technologies and supplier options for cutting material to length, from circular saws to double-end trim saws and multi-trimmers. Sawmills, lumber remanufacturers and pallet companies use various types of trim saws for cutting material to length. Businesses...

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The pallet industry is no stranger to hard work and tight margins. What is changing now is visibility. A new generation of AI-powered technology is making the shop floor measurable in real time. Zira, an AI vision platform that has...

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At the recent Woodpack Global conference, an AI consultant delivered a wake-up call and a practical roadmap to the audience. Nick Pericle of Tenexity identified how artificial intelligence can help every employee get more done and multiply their impact. By...

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No matter how your pallet business is set up, people are what make you successful. In this highly competitive industry, the companies that win are those who know how to effectively lead their teams. And in this second installment of...

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In the pallet industry, risk doesn’t wait, and it rarely announces itself. A single forklift incident, fire event, or equipment failure can disrupt operations and impact profitability within minutes. For executives, the challenge isn’t just managing risk, it’s staying ahead...

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Wilson Pallet in Sullivan, Illinois, has been in business since 2005. The company is owned and operated by Matt Schlabach and his three brothers and their father. The company manufactures specialty pallets, crates and skids, supplying customers in the Midwest...

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As reported in an earlier issue, Viking Engineering & Development Inc. has partnered with Joutech, an Italian specialist in pallet automation and material handling, to bring fully automated lumber feeding systems to Viking’s customer base. The collaboration is designed to...

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Known for its large user base in the stringer pallet market, Viking Engineering & Development has just launched a business partnership with Delta Srl of Italy. Viking has introduced Viking by Delta — a new partnership bringing automated block pallet...

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Pallet Chief, known for cost competitive pallet nailing solutions, has acquired the Bronco Nailing System and will begin offering it again in the coming months. Pallet Chief continues to provide sales and support to the loyal Bronco customer base while...

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