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Read the September 2013 issues of pallet enterprise
Idea Box: Be Curious
September, 1, 2013
Curiosity is a powerful force in business. It can be the difference between a missed opportunity and a new customer. It is what sparks most new innovations. And a...
Letters to the Editor
September, 1, 2013
Ed, Just a brief note regarding your recent editorial about trusting our government. We have trade associations to take our major concerns to the Feds. The situation on the...
Market Update: How Busy Are We? A Look at Pallet Demand East of the Rockies
September, 1, 2013
Raw material shortages are the pits. Everything about a raw material shortage isn’t quite what it appears to be. Don’t read me wrong; 99% of it is everything that...
New on the Market
September, 1, 2013
The VAZ 1600, one of Vecoplan’s new generation of shredders, incorporates a wide range of innovations that improve performance, increase durability and decrease maintenance time. These features and options...
New on the Market
September, 1, 2013
West Salem Machinery (WSM) is announing the development of a new screening design – the WSM Waterfall™ Disc Screen. This machine delivers high capacity “fines” screening, and improves screening...
New on the Market
September, 1, 2013
Innovative Data Systems has moved its headquarters into a larger space to better serve its customers. This new state-of-the-art office will accommodate two more programmers. Industry members should...
New on the Market
September, 1, 2013
Universal Machinery Sales is expanding its comprehensive line of pallet manufacturing and repairing machinery with its line of multi-head trim saws. The basic trim saw is a two head...
Obstacles Don?t Stop Pennyrile Pallets
September, 1, 2013
Crofton, Ky. – During the past few years, Pennyrile Pallets LLC has dealt with a devastating fire and having its largest lumber supplier shutdown in addition to the economic troubles...
Problem Solvers
September, 1, 2013
Problem: A pallet manufacturer’s pallet stamp system was producing inconsistent or illegible marks during the winter. Solution: Excelsior Marking created a thin branding die with sharp faced characters that...
Strategies for Getting Favorable Financing Terms for Pallet Operations
September, 1, 2013
Owners of a pallet manufacturing or recycling operation today are finding it very challenging to secure installment loans from their commercial banks. Even though interest rates are at historical...
Supplier Spotlight: ISK Biocides Backs up Products with Strong Customer Service
September, 1, 2013
ISK Biocides, Inc. specializes in a wide range of wood protection products, such as sapstain control on newly cut timbers and lumber and preservative coatings for log homes. For over...
