December of 2010 finished out the year solidly for the pallet industry. It was no surprise that activity didn’t measure up to traditional standards, but year-over numbers were very encouraging. Activity levels began this year in very encouraging fashion. Demand...

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The Pallet Design System © Version 5.0 (PDS V5.0) is the result of several years of planning and development. It will enable clear communication about the customer’s unit load handling requirements and the ability of the pallet to meet those...

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In the propaganda war that has been waged against wooden pallets in recent years, it has been hard for many from the wood pallet community to keep their blood from boiling. Wooden pallets were made the scapegoat by iGPS in...

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Employees are quite possibly the most valuable and critical resource a company has. Even a decade into the 21st century, machines cannot eliminate the need for workers. However, according to research, recruiting, motivating and retaining employees are frequently some of...

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Do you know how much it really costs you to make a pallet? Implementing a cost accounting model can help you understand your true costs and more. This goes beyond what is typically thought of as accounting and often done...

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Ed Robbins, owner of Ohio Valley Veneer, has had his share of difficulties in maintaining the bottom line, but in an industry that is suffering downsizing, shutdowns, and economical hardship, his company has been expanding. Within the last two years,...

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Almost every week, at least one company in the forest products industry is cited for safety violations and fined large sums for exposing employees to some workplace danger. If your company has not been one of them, is it because...

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Endeavor, Wis.— One of the delights of working with the pallet and forest products industries is the beauty of the family run business tradition. The first time I spoke with Paul Meister I was impressed by his dedication to both...

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Seeking to service retail partners concerned about the merger of IFCO Systems and CHEP operations, a number of top former IFCO employees have formed   reLogistics Services, LLC (www.relogistics-services.com). Headquartered in Houston, the company provides reverse logistics and handling services...

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                      The controversial CEO and founder of Intelligent Global Pooling Systems (iGPS), Bob Moore, has sued the company he started and its financial backers. The lawsuit claims breach of employment...

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