Over the course of the last three months, St. Martin, MN-based Rotochopper has hosted three Field Day events across the country. The events, hosted at Rotochopper customers sites in Wisconsin, Tennessee, and Texas, provided an opportunity for … [Read more...] about Rotochopper Field Day Events 2021
Wood Recycling
5 Advantages of Bulk Bags and Who Should Use Them
Bulk bags which are also known as Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC) are a great instrument for shipping products, but they seem to have a hard time proliferating within some industries. In Europe, the bags are much more widespread, and the … [Read more...] about 5 Advantages of Bulk Bags and Who Should Use Them
MIDWEST NEW TRADESHOW CREATED TO IN LIGHT OF CANCELLED IWF
Event to be Held during Same Dates as the Cancelled IWF 2020 BORDEN, IN – A small band of equipment suppliers in the secondary woodworking market has banded together to create their own tradeshow. Called the Woodworking Fair Midwest, the open … [Read more...] about MIDWEST NEW TRADESHOW CREATED TO IN LIGHT OF CANCELLED IWF
Kamps Acquires D&H Bark to Better Serve Michigan Market
April 7, 2020 - Kamps Pallets has announced the finalization of its acquisition of D&H Bark, out of Manton, MI. This location will be an addition to Kamps’ Wood Resource Division (WRD) and will become the division’s sixth location in … [Read more...] about Kamps Acquires D&H Bark to Better Serve Michigan Market
Machine Owners from Across North America Attend Rotochopper University 2020
Rotochopper owners and operators gathered at Rotochopper’s manufacturing facility in St. Martin, MN for training the last two weeks of February. The customer service department hosts Rotochopper University annually for companies that have purchased … [Read more...] about Machine Owners from Across North America Attend Rotochopper University 2020
Pallet Wood Waste Now Allowed for Wood Pellet Fuel in the United States
On March 11, 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency’s Administrator, Andrew Wheeler, signed into regulation language that opens the path for wood pallet residuals to be sold as wood pellet fuel. This announcement will be welcome news for the many … [Read more...] about Pallet Wood Waste Now Allowed for Wood Pellet Fuel in the United States
Vecoplan Midwest Expands Team for Wood & Biomass
NEW ALBANY, IN – Vecoplan Midwest, LLC, a subsidiary of Vecoplan LLC, has augmented its sales team to increase its focus on wood and biomass markets. In addition, it welcomes a new engineer for projects and product development. “As a leader in … [Read more...] about Vecoplan Midwest Expands Team for Wood & Biomass
TIMCON welcomes Defra revision process on recycling targets, advocates for reuse and repair versus recycling
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has welcomed Defra’s consultation on the UK extended producer responsibility (EPR) system for packaging. Defra is the UK's Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. TIMCON, which … [Read more...] about TIMCON welcomes Defra revision process on recycling targets, advocates for reuse and repair versus recycling
7 Ideas to Give Your Old Wood Pallets a Second Life
Your old pallets can be still useful. You don’t have to throw them away. There are a lot of things you can do with them. If you were tasked to do an assignment where you have to give them a second life, or you now are thinking about creating … [Read more...] about 7 Ideas to Give Your Old Wood Pallets a Second Life
NWPCA Releases Fire Code Compliance Manual for New Outdoor Wood Pallet Storage Codes
Incorporates Proven Best Safety Practices January 9, 2018. The National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) has released a new industry resource publication, “NWPCA Fire Code Compliance Manual for Outdoor Storage of Wood Pallets.” … [Read more...] about NWPCA Releases Fire Code Compliance Manual for New Outdoor Wood Pallet Storage Codes