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Most companies benefit from sustainable and cost-effective pallet systems, and overall, wood pallets are highly recycled. The most recent research has determined that 95% of wood pallets in the United States are recycled. For some businesses, however, empty pallets can stack up over t

*Editor’s Note: The viewpoint and statements of the following post may not reflect the views of Nature’s Packaging, however, we are always committed to providing an open forum for all members of the forest and forest products community. What is value retention and how do we all

*Editor’s Note: The viewpoint and statements of the following post may not reflect the views of Nature’s Packaging, however, we are always committed to providing an open forum for all members of the forest and forest products community. Dr Russell, what is your role at Virginia

When there are potentially millions of pallets in a pool, why do pallet buyers sometimes experience delays in filling an order? Often it can come down to the class (or grade) of pallet needed, according to one pallet broker who spoke anonymously to Nature’s Packaging. For example, the

*Editor’s note: The viewpoint and statements of the following post may not reflect the views of Nature’s Packaging, however, we are always committed to providing an open forum for all members of the forest and forest products community. What does your organization do, and

For this blog, Nature’s Packaging reached out to a lumber wholesaler based out of Canada within the Quebec province. The company supplies products to the wooden pallet industry as well as the fence industry.  NP: What does a lumber broker do? A good lumber broker offers value add

Wood pallets are highly sustainable, in part because of their high rate of recyclability. According to the latest research available, 508 million wood pallets are produced annually in the U.S. each year, while only 25 million of them end up in landfills, down from 178.5 million in 199

Pallet tracking has evolved tremendously over the last 40 years, and it continues to transform with the adoption of new technologies. Before we begin the discussion, let’s review this deceptively ambiguous term and provide some clarification. What is Wood Pallet Tracking? Many pallet

Do you have an unusual material handling application? No problem. Wood pallets can be designed in an infinite variety of ways to meet the unique needs of any supply chain. Aside from the fact that wood is a highly sustainable choice for pallets, one of its many wonders is also being a