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Great Employees Don?t Happen by Accident
April, 4, 2019
As tough as the lumber situation has been over the last year or so for many companies, the number one concern for almost every pallet company is labor. Where do...
Idea Box: R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Could It Be the Key to Retaining Your Blue-Collar Workforce? Part II
April, 5, 2019
In last month’s column, we explored some of the reasons why workers quit their jobs. For example, while money is important, research seems to suggest that many workers actually leave...
Oregon Company Has Adapted, Evolved Beyond Original Roots: Marine Lumber Forges Relationship with Machinery Supplier JF Industrial Technology
April, 5, 2019
TUALATIN, Oregon — Ed McGrath knows how important it is for a company to adapt to changing market conditions to prosper and survive. This business principle has led him to...
Safety Check: Safety Considerations for Putting New Equipment into Service
April, 5, 2019
The decision to purchase new machinery for your production line is no easy task. New equipment can bring increased productivity as well as transition challenges. Costs can rise profoundly when...
Will 2019 Be Better or Different than Last Year? Weather and Trade Uncertainty Create Concerns in Hardwood Sector
April, 5, 2019
There is no doubt that 2018 was indeed a roller-coaster year in the lumber and pallet industries. Many records were set. Unfortunately, not all of them were good records, and...
You Said It: Industry Veteran Shares Knowledge Through Q&A
April, 5, 2019
Peter Berry is president of Berry Industrial Group Inc. (BIG), a WBENC certified company that partners with its customers to provide sustainable pallet solutions to common pallet design and procurement...
