by Newnan Pallet | Aug 13, 2024 | Economic Insights, Industry News, Logistics, Pallets
PalletTrader, the leading online pallet marketplace, recently shared the results from its first quarter 2024 U.S. pallet industry survey. PalletTrader stated, “Despite recent challenges, the survey indicates signs of stabilization and anticipates positive shifts that...
by Newnan Pallet | Aug 5, 2024 | Economic Insights, Industry News, Pallet Innovation, Pallets
Over his 44 years in the pallet sector, Greg Wine has developed a strong reputation and become one of the most respected suppliers in the industry. But Pallet Machinery Group (PMG) isn’t looking back to the past; the company is looking to the future as it launches the...
by Newnan Pallet | Aug 4, 2024 | Economic Insights, Industry News, Logistics
Everyone in the tech world is talking about autonomous vehicles from taxis that will drive themselves to self-driving cars for the masses to trucks without professional drivers behind the wheel. And what seemed like something from a futuristic TV show ten years ago,...
by Newnan Pallet | Aug 3, 2024 | Industry News, Pallet Innovation, Pallets
In the run-up to the 1984 National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) Leadership Conference, tensions were running high for Virginia Tech’s Pallet Design System (PDS) team. “We were sweating bullets,” recalled Dr. Marshall (Mark) White, the project...
by Newnan Pallet | Aug 2, 2024 | Industry News, Logistics, Safety and Compliance
After working for a number of years on a national rule to regulate heat hazards in the workplace, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has just released a proposed heat stress standard to protect workers from indoor and outdoor heat stress. OSHA...
by Newnan Pallet | Aug 2, 2024 | Industry News, Logistics, Pallets, Safety and Compliance
Owners and operators at pallet operations know they need a clear head every day to manage the safety of their operations. Last month, we looked at the risks for pallet operations around wood dust, wood waste, grinders and heat treatments. In this second installment of...
