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Pallets > General AdviceJuly, 1, 2013
John Lucy is the president of Clary Lumber, a cut stock and specialty hardwood pallet manufacturer in Gaston, N.C. Pallet Enterprise: What is the hardest challenge your company faces right now? Lucy: Maintaining a full staff of skilled labor...
Market Update: Are We There Yet?... - Pallet Enterprise
Pallets > Pallet MarketJuly, 1, 2013
Back in December, the western softwood grade market began to see some surprising trends. There was upward pressure on upper grade material. The trend befuddled even the savviest of traders. Prices were trending upward across all grades. That...
Supplier Spotlight: Profile Technology Helps Customers... - Pallet Enterprise
Pallets > Equipment, Products & ServicesJuly, 1, 2013
Profile Technology offers cutting tools produced specific to customers’ individual application needs, custom-engineered cutter heads, saw blades and technical design and assistance. In addition, the company headquartered in St. Louis is also a source of knowledge on how to maximize...
Quality Mat Co. Leads Board Road... - Pallet Enterprise
Sawmills > Equipment, Products & ServicesJuly, 1, 2013
BEAUMONT, Texas — While horizontal drilling and fracking technologies have made the current oil and gas boom possible in the United States, an unsung hero in the process is wooden board roads and mats. One of the pioneers in this...
European Biomass Demand Continues to GrowDomestic... - Pallet Enterprise
SawmillsJuly, 1, 2013
Wood-based energy markets have seen significant growth over the past decade – a trend which is expected to continue, driven by renewable energy policy in the U.S. and abroad. However, unless some significant changes are made in Washington, foreign...
Problem Solvers - Pallet Enterprise
Logging > AssociationsJuly, 1, 2013
Problem: A total pallet management company was buying boards that were oversized in both width and thickness. It needed to trim them on both the side and top to be processed into pallet stock. Solution: Pendu Manufacturing, Inc. designed...
Feds Release More Obamacare Guidelines - Pallet Enterprise
Pallets > GovernmentJuly, 1, 2013
Despite a number of hiccups and delays, the implementation of Obamacare is continuing to move forward as the federal government releases guidance to help clarify different aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). With a major decision deadline...
Coming Into Focus: Losing Major Customers... - Pallet Enterprise
PalletsJuly, 1, 2013
After losing major Canadian retailer Loblaw among other clients, the Canadian Pallet Council (CPC), which has operated North America’s largest standardized industry pool since 1977, is considering a shut down by the end of the year. The organization has...
Does Your Preventative Maintenance Approach Need... - Pallet Enterprise
Pallets > Equipment, Products & ServicesJuly, 1, 2013
If you are like many other pallet companies, your preventative maintenance approach may be an afterthought or inadequate according to Paul Bailey of GBN Machine. Having designed and built all sorts of automated nailing machines over the last 20...
FCA Sets High Standard for Customer-Centered... - Pallet Enterprise
Unit Load > Research/TestingJuly, 1, 2013
MOLINE, Ill.–FCA LLC is not your typical packaging company. Founded in 1985, FCA has evolved from a small lumber sourcing firm to a full-service custom industrial packaging company with state-of-the-art design and manufacturing facilities, including an ISTA-certified packaging engineering lab....
