UK new wood pallet production exceeded 48 million units in 2021, up 8.3% from 2020 New wood pallet production in the UK increased significantly, according to the most recent survey commissioned by the Timber Packaging & Pallet … [Read more...] about Wooden pallet manufacturing continues to increase in UK
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Giving Supply Chain Operators the Power to Impact ESG
With traceability technology, companies can build self-healing supply chains that boost sustainability in the moment. By Tal Tamir, CEO, Wiliot The Japanese concept of kaizen, popularized by Toyota for manufacturing cars, is often … [Read more...] about Giving Supply Chain Operators the Power to Impact ESG
UFP Packaging Expands PalletOne Nationally
PalletOne automated pallet nailing lines are now installed in over 70 UFP locations, with an opportunity to add another 20. Pallet One becomes the first fully owned nationwide pallet supplier. BARTOW, Fla.- UFP Packaging has announced that … [Read more...] about UFP Packaging Expands PalletOne Nationally
New NWPCA Board Introduced, Election Results
Alexandria, VA, March 15, 2023 - The National Wooden Pallet & Container Association announced its 2023/2024 Board of Directors during its Annual Leadership Conference, March 1-3, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. The following individuals were … [Read more...] about New NWPCA Board Introduced, Election Results
Annual EPAL pallet production statistics since 2017
EPAL pallet production reaches record levels yet again in 2022 Düsseldorf, March 2023 – The success story of the European Pallet Association continued in 2022. Following the milestone of producing more than 100 million new EPAL Euro pallets for … [Read more...] about Annual EPAL pallet production statistics since 2017
Pallet repair reaches new high for EPAL UK and Ireland
New record production and repair or EPAL pallets for 2022, with over 100,000 repairs and one 1 million new pallets EPAL UK and Ireland has reported an uplift in pallet repairs across its network as customers seek to mitigate the impact of … [Read more...] about Pallet repair reaches new high for EPAL UK and Ireland
Virginia Tech Confirms that Pallet Design can be used to Reduce Packaging Cost and Increase the Sustainability of Unit Load Designs
The authors are Marshall S White, Ph.D., Professor EmeritusDepartment of Sustainable Biomaterials, Virginia Tech and Laszlo Horvath, Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design There are two … [Read more...] about Virginia Tech Confirms that Pallet Design can be used to Reduce Packaging Cost and Increase the Sustainability of Unit Load Designs
Pallet damage: if forklift operator error is the enemy of pallet durability, change is at hand
“Industry experts agree that most pallet damage is caused by forklift trucks or pallet jacks,” trade journalism colleague Susan K. Lacefield wrote back in 2013. “So you'll want to make sure that these equipment operators, in particular, are well … [Read more...] about Pallet damage: if forklift operator error is the enemy of pallet durability, change is at hand
Rackable, nestable PALLET+910 launched by Schaefer Plastics NA for North American market
Rackable, nestable in design, PALLET+910 has the possibility of transforming the market, says Schaefer Plastics North America. Schaefer Plastics North America has introduced a new rackable/nestable plastic and steel composite pallet, the … [Read more...] about Rackable, nestable PALLET+910 launched by Schaefer Plastics NA for North American market
Generational Equity Advises Martin Pallet in its Sale to Burlington Capital Partners
DALLAS - Generational Equity, a mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, has announced the sale of its client Martin Pallet, Inc. to Burlington Capital Partners LLC. The transaction closed on February 28, 2023. It was completed … [Read more...] about Generational Equity Advises Martin Pallet in its Sale to Burlington Capital Partners