With the rise of the pallet upcycling phenomenon in North America and around the world, pallets are no longer just invisible, unsung heroes of industry. They are increasingly making their way to center stage. And chances are that stage is...

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New federal regulations governing overtime are scheduled to take effect Dec. 1. The U.S. Department of Labor has warned that it will aggressively enforce the new rules, but at least one national business organization has asked the agency to delay...

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Lean automation means applying lean concepts where manual processes are best, and balancing these with the application of technology, but only where the use of technology really makes sense.Some experts are adamant that the two don’t really belong together, but...

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The first thing you notice when you walk into Cleveland Custom Pallet & Crate, Inc. in downtown Cleveland is the graffiti artwork on the walls and the young faces running everything. This is not your normal pallet recycling shop. And...

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Sustainability is more than a slogan for CHEP USA and its parent company Brambles Ltd. Known for its blue pooled pallets, CHEP with its vast logistics network is in a rare position to help grocery manufacturers, shippers and retailers to...

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SHIOCTON, Wisconsin — Dennis Berken saw an opportunity when he entered the pallet industry more than 10 years ago. He saw another opportunity when he entered the pallet machinery industry two years ago.Dennis acquired Go Fast Manufacturing, a well-known and...

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Some of the worst ideas and biggest nightmares when it comes to pallet projects start with the phrase, “So my wife saw this design on Pinterest.” If you run a pallet recycling or manufacturing facility, you have probably fielded calls...

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Seeking to revolutionize sawdust removal for sawing operations, Wood-Mizer LLC has released its groundbreaking Vortex™ sawdust-removal bandsaw blade. Available now in North America, this blade is engineered for lumber and pallet producers who need boards to be as free from excess sawdust as possible.Developed...

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PRS Group Inc. continues to develop innovative products that help boost the productivity of pallet operations. PRS has recently introduced the NAIL IT pallet assembly jigs. These economical, simple and productive nailing fixtures add flexibility and ergonomics to hand nailing...

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Designed for anyone looking to cut to size new or reclaimed lumber, the new Universal Machinery Sales hopper-fed double end trim saw eliminates constant monitoring of a hand-fed machine. It features two 10” blades and can come with a 12”...

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