A first in the nation, California has passed AB1760, which details recycler rights involving proprietary pallets, including rental pallets. The bill gives recyclers the ability to act if an owner of a proprietary pallet doesn’t arrange for transport/collection in a...

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The ubiquitous wooden pallet, which is critical to every business’ supply chain as the platform on which millions of shipments ride in trucks and trains every day across the U.S., has joined the world of e-commerce marketplaces with the launch...

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Mike Leitzel is the president and owner of A&L Wood, a pallet manufacturing company in Mt. Pleasant Mills in central Pennsylvania. The company, which also manufactures timber mats and supplies some industrial lumber, operates a log yard in Dushore in...

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Having a hard time hiring? Some top economists say “labor hoarding” could be adding to your challenge. Instead of laying off workers during uncertain economic times, businesses hang onto them. Why? Jason Furman, former chair of the White House Council...

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The global growth of Wood-Mizer is a truly American success story. It all started with an idea written on a piece of paper that became an innovative piece of equipment that helped change an industry. This year, Wood-Mizer celebrates its...

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Norwich, Ontario—For many pallet companies looking to attract and retain their workforce, automation matters. Wise investments in machinery can lead to fewer workplace strain. Automation can make pallet jobs more accessible and attractive. Likewise, plant investments help with retention. Oxford...

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Pallet companies have come a long way in implementing safe practices and personal protective equipment (PPE). In most cases, management understands the moral and economic benefits of preventing injuries. The bigger they are, the more likely companies to have stringent...

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National Forest Products Week is held beginning the third Sunday of October, as designated by President Eisenhower and recognized by every sitting U.S. President after him. It is during this week that the nation recognizes the importance of forests and...

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During workplace safety inspections, I get numerous questions about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and what the employer is required to provide. It is a little harder than just saying safety glasses and hearing protection are required in the production area....

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HORTONVILLE, Wisconsin – Bob Luedtke took a risk when he walked away from a good job at a paper company to work for his own pallet company. It paid off, and now it is paying off for the next generation....

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