The seeds of tomorrow's forest products industry lie in what was planted or grown over the past 5-10 years. While pallet companies are a few steps removed from the forests, what happens in the woods directly affects what resources pallet...

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In last month’s edition of Pallet Enterprise, we featured an article on Mike Paton, an EOS Implementer®, and the presentation he gave at the NWPCA Annual Leadership Conference. The following afternoon at the conference, a panel of industry professionals who...

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There are numerous tax law changes for tax year 2023 affecting small businesses. One thing remains constant: the need to keep accurate records and work with a tax professional you trust. David Levi, a certified public accountant and managing director of...

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No surprise, two of the biggest things to consider when working with a pallet broker are experience and reputation. This lesson was instilled early in the career of Jon Kearney, now director of vendor management at Ongweoweh, a major U.S....

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In a previous issue of Pallet Enterprise, I covered the basics of value-based sales and how this concept is critical in a more competitive sales market. This article goes beyond the basics to discuss practical steps that companies can take...

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The state of the trucking industry is a crucial consideration for pallet industry operators and analysts. Trucking is an important component of pallet cost. Freight rates play a role in lumber sourcing and finished pallet market reach. And not only...

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HAINES CITY, Florida – Things are booming in Florida. In recent years, the state has led the country in population growth. Its agriculture industry is booming, too. In just a couple years, Florida has led the nation in the production...

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According to a recent poll of pallet industry leaders, most believe the current economic downturn will be short-lived. The majority (74%) predict that pallet demand will recover by the end of the second quarter of 2024, if not sooner. An...

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Air Burners, Inc. has introduced CharBoss, the world's first mobile onsite biochar production system. Every day, unwanted wood waste piles up at forest products facilities, including pallet companies. Millions of tons are not recycled or put to good use at...

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Anthony Weiss is the owner of Patriot Pallet Supply in Frankfort, Kentucky, and has been in business for a little over two years. Patriot Pallet Supply primarily recycles pallets, although it also manufactures new pallets. It serves businesses mainly in...

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