As sustainability practices are on the rise within forestry, tree farming, pallet production, and wood recycling, more companies are beginning to bring environmental practices and awareness into their facilities. The benefits of these changes not only help the environment but...
Thanks to its unique manufacturing capabilities, Pendu Manufacturing Inc. in New Holland, Pennsylvania has developed a reputation for tackling big projects in both the forest product sector and other industries. While pallets and lumber remain the focus of the company,...
It’s interesting how one buzzword or phrase can mean so many different things to so many different people. Earlier this year, my son, Chaille, wrote on the business concept of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles being incorporated into procurement...
Chris Gehringer is president of Northeast Custom Pallets Inc. in Mohrsville, Pennsylvania. Northeast Custom Pallets was established in 2016 and is a trusted supplier and manufacturer of new, custom-size wood pallets, crates, and boxes. The company is focused on personalized...
A strong majority of small businesses have concerns about a possible recession. Yet, at the same time, they expressed confidence about weathering one if the economy takes a downturn. As reported by Inc. magazine, 83% of small businesses are concerned...
Websites are frequently an afterthought for most pallet companies, but they are becoming more important when it comes to sales and public perception of your business. The Pallet Enterprise sat down in the May issue with three business leaders who...
Setting up a resaw operation can be relatively straightforward, or it can be complex. Ultimately, however, experts interviewed for this article all agree that you can expect to get out of your resaw what you put into it in terms...
Over the years, pallet manufacturers have debated the best way to acquire business essential equipment. The pallet industry is capital equipment intensive. In order to grow your business, you need to add more equipment and/or hire more workers. Finding and...
While the COVID-19 pandemic seriously disrupted brick and mortar sales, they have bounced back with a vengeance. And while e-commerce took off during the pandemic, its growth has flattened, at least for the moment, as regular retail has regained traction....
To say that the pallet business is undergoing a significant shift is an understatement. The industry has been rocked by COVID-19, the rise of ecommerce, shortages, labor shortfalls, consolidation and much more. At the same time, lumber shortages and high...