Beyond rising fuel prices, another factor making it difficult for some companies to service customers is a shortage of reliable truck drivers. Some companies in the forest products industry, especially logging operations and sawmills, are struggling to locate...

Read More

    Sellick Equipment manufactures forklifts for the forest products industry and other industry applications. The company offers eight groups of forklifts, including truck-mounted lifts, forklifts for rough terrain and other categories.     The Sellick S-Series of forklifts have...

Read More

    The Gulf Coast region has changed dramatically the past year. Some of the change may be temporary, but some of it appears to be quite permanent.     Hardwood sawmill production is dropping fairly rapidly – an alarming...

Read More

    As skyrocketing gasoline prices continue to squeeze motorists at the pump and drive up the cost of myriad goods, scientists and industry experts are developing viable alternative fuels.     Corn-based ethanol, once seen as America’s solution to...

Read More

    Pallet providers try to squeeze every cent possible out of their production operations.   Kismet Logistics was founded to help pallet companies and their customers reap similar benefits from improved freight management.     Kismet Logistics was spun...

Read More

    At the recent annual meeting of the Canadian pallet association, a Canadian government representative spoke on the anticipated removal of the ISPM-15 exemption for shipments of pallets and wood packaging between the United States and Canada. Under the...

Read More

    Pallet companies have an increasing number of suppliers to choose from when it comes to nailing machines or automated pallet assembly systems.     Four companies have entered the nailing machine area in recent years, bringing the total...

Read More

    After a rough year for the overall forest products industry, preliminary activity coming from the 31st  East Coast Sawmill and Logging Equipment Exposition was surprisingly positive. Commonly known as the Richmond Show, the expo has become the best...

Read More

    One of the most common themes in discussions with pallet people has been how to deal with the slowing economy. While recessions are not boom times, they can present opportunities and should be taken in stride.    ...

Read More

BUFFALO, New York — Second chances often get labeled the stuff of dreams, but hard work and conviction can make them happen. Someone just has to roll up his sleeves and get going.     David Goettel did that when...

Read More