Sometimes markets just don’t make sense. Or more accurately sometimes markets move in a direction different than our expectation based on what we have heard in the press. If you have customers who are paying attention to the grade hardwood...

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Tom Andrew is the vice president of Henry Poor Lumber, a large professional building materials distributor based in Lafayette, Indiana. It’s a family run business, which Tom and his brother Jay, president, are taking over from their father, Jim, who...

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Gas and diesel prices have been rising steadily for the past few years recently hitting a four-year high. That means it could be a good idea to consider ways your pallet company could save money on fuel, especially if you...

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  At the recent Interpal meeting, one issue rang out more than any other. No, it wasn’t lumber. It was labor. Regardless of the location or the type of business, almost everyone was having problems finding and retaining good production...

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With lumber prices continuing to rise, reclaimed boards have never looked so good—especially financially. But how do you get the most out of recovery efforts and produce great looking stacks of pallets? Here are five tips from industry insiders.  ...

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Some companies in the market to buy machinery or equipment may seek to purchase used and may turn to an auction as their source. By the same token, a company that’s in the process of liquidating or that simply has...

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Numerous financing options are available for entrepreneurs and companies in growth mode, but do your homework first When Kaye and Mike Hannes were looking to purchase Lakeshore Pallet from Mike’s longtime employer, they received assistance from the Sheboygan County Development...

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As technology improves factory               productivity, companies have to advance safety controls in the workplace. Robotics is not a sci-fi myth, robots are widely used in many manufacturing environments. This advanced automation is even starting to take root in the...

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PORTLAND, Indiana — If a couple with no knowledge of the pallet industry can start a little business repairing pallets in their spare time, and in a little over 15 years propel it into a $27 million-a-year business, can we...

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While there is no one formula for success in the pallet industry, having the right suppliers is critical. As both PM Recycling of Woonsocket, RI and J&G Pallets Inc. of Detroit strive for success, they share one thing in common...

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