Pallet Recycling
Pallet Recycling Insiders Remain Optimistic About Future of Industry
Pallet companies see many reasons to be optimistic about the future in spite of escalating lumber prices, diminishing core supplies, labor shortages and onerous government regulation.
Wood Pallet Recycling
Wood pallet recycling is a multi-billion dollar industry in the U.S. that is involved in the retrieval, sorting, repair, refurbishment and sale of previously used pallets. Such pallets are typically substantially cheaper than similar quality new pallets. As such, the industry has enjoyed steady growth in recent decades.
How the Cement Industry Promotes Wood Pallet Reuse and Recycling
The Cement Association of Canada provides a case study of how pallet recycling can be enhanced through standardization, promotion, and industry cooperation.
How Pallet Retrieval Can Reduce Scrap Pallet Waste: Building Product Case Study
Empty pallets can pose a significant solid waste issue for building supply centers. This problem can be addressed by pallet reuse. In this case, a 3rd party logistics provider picks up empty pallets on behalf of several building products suppliers, and economically refurbishes them and returns them to their original suppliers. As a result,...
Pallet Disassembly Equipment for Pallet Recycling
Pallet disassembly equipment provides a key role for recyclers in maximizing recovery value. This article discusses both moving disc and bandsaw dismantlers, and looks at the comparative benefits.
How Pallet Retrieval Can Reduce Scrap Pallet Waste: Building Product Case Study
Empty pallets can pose a significant solid waste issue for building supply centers. This problem can be addressed by pallet reuse. In this case, a 3rd party logistics provider picks up empty pallets on behalf of several building products suppliers, and economically refurbishes them and returns them to their original suppliers. As a result,...
Western Pallet Association
The Western Pallet Association represents the interests of pallet recyclers and pallet manufacturers in the Western states as well as elsewhere across North America.
NWPCA
The National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) is the world's largest pallet associaton.
Litco Utilizes Wood Waste to Manufacture Presswood Pallets
Litco International utilizes 20 million pounds of wood fiber per year in the production of presswood pallets.
Working Safely with Pallets
Pallets are widely used in industry, but when improperly handled or specified, they can present risk of injury to workers. Here is information to help reduce risk to those who work with pallets.
Pallet Material and Material Handler Safety
The material of pallet construction can help provide insight into performance characteristics of that pallet and help ensure worker safety. Pallet performance is determined not just by material, but increasingly through design characteristics, and as such, pallet material just tells part of the story.
Working Safely with Pallets - Basic Steps
By taking some basic precautions, a worker's threat of injury in the course of pallet handling can be greatly reduced. This article outlines some of those steps.
Robotic Wood Pallet Disassembly
New robot from Jointec allows one worker to dismantle 1000 pallets per shift without manual labor.
Equipment Guarding Concern - Factory Installed Guards May Not Be Adequate
Improperly maintained machine guarding can present a serious risk of injury, but how many companies consider factory-installed guarding that may be unacceptable?
PLUS - Pallet Logistics Unit-Load Solutions Inc.
A new collaborative pallet industry offering will provide an alternative to large rental companies, and provide a means for independent pallet companies to participate in increasingly national-level pallet pool schemes.
Loscam Limited Profile - China Merchants Loscam International
Since its purchase by China Merchants Group last year, fast growing Loscam has now moved its head office to Hong Kong, positioning it more closely to the rapidly growing pallet market in China and the Asia Pacific region.
Collecting Pallets - Free and Low Cost Pallet Sources
For the hobbyist as well as serious pallet collector and pallet recycler, one of the key hurdles is acquiring used pallets. Pallets can be acquired from a number of sources. Some are better suited to the hobbyist, and some to the recycling collector and recycler.
The emergence of pallet recycling offered new efficiencies to the supply...
The emergence of pallet recycling offered new efficiencies to the supply chain. While eliminating unwanted stockpiles of empty pallets, it helped consume those as well as divert others from landfills while creating new markets for lower priced recycled pallets.
Pallet Repair Tools and Equipment
Here is an introduction to the pallet repair tools and equipment needed by the pallet recycler, including pry bars, pneumatic nailing tools, compressor, saws, tables and more.
Pallets for Recycling Photo Gallery
This guide shows common types of pallets that recyclers will encounter. Choosing the right ones can enhance profit and minimize risk.
What Do the Green Guides Mean for Pallet Recyclers?
The Green Guides provide a framework for companies to avoid making misleading environmental claims.
Pallet Core Supply - Critical Ingredient to Pallet Recycling Success
Pallet core availability is a key component of running a successful pallet recycling business.