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Read the October 2014 issues of pallet enterprise
How One Small Business Broke into an International Market with Zero Experience and Very Little Capital
October, 1, 2014
Logging had long run in Mark Morrison’s family, so it seemed natural that he’d go into the industry after graduating from Oregon State University with a business and forest...
Idea Box: Get a Fresh Perspective
October, 1, 2014
Small business owners spend so much time immersed in running their business that it can sometimes be hard to see what is right in front of them. Not only...
Innovation Drives PRS to Develop Unique Solutions for All Recycling Challenges
October, 1, 2014
Finding unique solutions to complex pallet recycling and handling scenarios is a hallmark of Pallet Repair Systems (PRS) of Jacksonville, Illinois. “An industry outsider could assume that pallet repair...
International Markets & Trends: More of the Same as China Continues to Dominate Export Markets
October, 1, 2014
The wood products sector has truly become a global market where things that happen thousands of miles away can impact local supply. You are no longer competing against just...
Maintenance on the Competitive Edge: The Impact of Fresh Tooling on Wood Shredder Performance
October, 1, 2014
Whether you recycle or manufacture wood pallets, wood-based packaging, or structural components, your operations will create residual byproducts. Despite strenuous management efforts to prevent waste and encourage reuse – wood...
Markets in Transition: Key Measurements to Consider When Developing a Reusable Pallet or Container Pool
October, 1, 2014
Measure twice, cut once, is a mantra relevant to pool managers as well as carpenters. If you are starting a reusable pallet or container pool, what measurements should you track...
Safety Check: Handling Employee Safety Concerns and Complaints ? Close Calls, Hazards, Injury and Illness Reporting
October, 1, 2014
Every workplace must have a means for employees to report a close call, workplace hazard, and injury or illness. It’s not just a good idea, it’s the law in...
Supplier Spotlight: Long-Term Relationships Guide Nailing Innovation at Metropolitan Staple
October, 1, 2014
In business since 1962, the key to Metropolitan Staple’s success is its commitment to forming long-term relationships with its employees, customers and suppliers, said Howard Kastner, president. Kastner’s family...
White & Co. Announce Block Pallet Design Capabilities for Best Pallet? and Best Load? Software
October, 1, 2014
Packaging research and consulting firm White & Company LLC recently launched version 2.1 of its Best Load™ and Best Pallet™ design software, which includes a state of the art...
You Said It
October, 1, 2014
Joe Campbell is a co-owner of Steel City Lumber Company, a forest products wholesaler and distributor in Birmingham, Alabama. Pallet Enterprise: What is the best part of working in...
