Cutting energy costs remains a way that many wood products firms can trim operating expenses while continuing to develop new business prospects and serve existing customers. This article reviews the most commonly implemented energy recommendations for both the U.S. manufacturing...
Since its early days, Excelsior has manufactured rubber stamps, stencils and tags. But several years ago, Excelsior recognized a need in the pallet industry to provide a marking solution to help companies comply with ISPM-15 as well as other certification...
The most impactful factors in today’s market are economic. Log availability has been strong, but tying up the capital in carrying a large inventory is...
The U.S. hardwood industry has a new scientific resource to tell its story when it comes to assessing the environmental impact of wood products. Based on a study conducted by sustainability experts Anonymous OSHA safety tools identify workplace hazards. pg....
Would you like to determine safety and workplace hazards without having a safety inspector visit your facility? Are you concerned about potential hazards yet you...
While compiling the 2012 Alternative Material Pallet Guide, the Pallet Enterprise staff found that a small number of companies have gone out of business in...
Two years ago we featured Mona Tracy and her greatly expanded line of machinery to meet the pallet manufacturing and recycling needs for pallet companies...
Michael Doyle is president of The Pallet Factory, a pallet recycling and manufacturer headquartered in Memphis, Tenn. with three plants located throughout the Mid-South. Pallet Enterprise: What is the hardest challenge your company faces right now? Doyle: Staying on...
Every pallet and resawing company that runs thin-kerf bandsaws is aware of the maintenance that often goes into maintaining the integrity of bandsaw wheels and...