The origin story behind Litco International’s custom crating division is straightforward. A customer had a problem and needed help. “It all started from a customer who had an issue and needed someone to supply a solution,” said Ben Timmons, vice...

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For some people the thought of team building may make you cringe. Team building has taken on different forms over the years, from silly games to off-the-wall icebreakers, these exercises do more than just provide fun in a team meeting....

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West Texas Pallets is a family-owned pallet and crate company based in Ballinger, Texas. Owned by husband and wife Jason and Jill Battle, it has been serving the region for over 23 years and supplies pallets and custom crates across...

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Fleet maintenance is rarely just about repairs. It is about keeping trucks and trailers moving, meeting delivery commitments and avoiding the kind of downtime that subtly kicks your profit margin in the shins. An out-of-service tractor sitting in your yard...

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If you want to understand where Reeder Pallet is headed, don’t start with the new building. Start with the scrap. That’s where the story really begins. In the old plant, scrap was a problem. It was handled, moved, dumped and...

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“Pallets move the world” is more than just a slogan. It has become a reality, especially as supply chains become more complex and more global. Everything is put under a microscope from quality to environmental performance to profitability. And pallets...

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This guide identifies key technologies and supplier options for cutting material to length, from circular saws to double-end trim saws and multi-trimmers. Sawmills, lumber remanufacturers and pallet companies use various types of trim saws for cutting material to length. Businesses...

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The pallet industry is no stranger to hard work and tight margins. What is changing now is visibility. A new generation of AI-powered technology is making the shop floor measurable in real time. Zira, an AI vision platform that has...

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At the recent Woodpack Global conference, an AI consultant delivered a wake-up call and a practical roadmap to the audience. Nick Pericle of Tenexity identified how artificial intelligence can help every employee get more done and multiply their impact. By...

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No matter how your pallet business is set up, people are what make you successful. In this highly competitive industry, the companies that win are those who know how to effectively lead their teams. And in this second installment of...

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