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Thinking Ahead�Letter from Chaille: 7 Key Trends to Watch for Lumber & Pallet Markets - This column covers a number of interesting trends that you might miss if you focus only on the daily grind at your company. [Topic:General Advice]

L.A. Pallet Supplier Focuses on Recycling, Quality, Service: Eagle Metal Connector Plates Help Santa Fe Pallet Produce No. 1 Pallets - Santa Fe Pallet: Plating and splicing are important operations for Los Angeles-area pallet recycler; company relies on Eagle Metal equipment and connector plates for repairing and recycling pallets. [Topic:Plant Case Studies: Pallet Recyclers]

How Safe Is Deca Bromide? FDA Statement Raises Toxicity Concerns for Some Plastic Pallets - Toxic Pallets?: Explores the risks associated with deca bromide and other chemical fire retardants used in plastic pallets. [Topic:Alternative Materials (Plastic, Corrugated, etc.)]

Biomass Gains Steam: More Than a Replacement for Slipping Paper Demand? - Biomass Gains Steam: Biomass markets present more than just a replacement for declining paper demand; the new energy frontier could be the saving grace for the pulp industry. [Topic:Wood Fiber Case Studies (Grinding, Chipping, Etc)]

Federal Bill Largely Ignores Importance of Wood Biomass - Federal Bill Ignores Wood Biomass: Congress considers clean energy legislation; it could spell trouble or opportunity for the forest products industry, depending on the final version. [Topic:Wood Fiber Case Studies (Grinding, Chipping, Etc)]

Pallet User Education Series: Red, White & Blue: A Cost Analysis of Rental vs. White Wood Pallets - Red, White & Blue: Former CHEP insider provides real world analysis of costs associated with rental and white wood pallet programs; first in series of columns focused on pallet users. [Topic:Third Party Management/Rental]

Sawmilling & Treating Insights: Prevent, Control Powderpost Beetle Infestations in Hardwood Lumber - It seems that every spring the question comes up as to whether kiln drying kills powderpost beetles and if one can determine exactly when the wood became infested. [Topic:Lumber Drying]

Virginia Tech Column: Desiccants Effective Way to Combat Moisture in Shipping Containers - The water that is naturally contained in wood � from when it was part of a living tree � is considered a major moisture contaminant for wood pallets and the products and packaging materials that are stored on them. [Topic:Lumber Drying]

Market Update: Will Recyclers Learn from History or Repeat It? - Pallet recyclers already are concerned by iGPS� stance for negotiating the recovery and return of its plastic rental pallets. [Topic:Pallet Market]

Tools to Optimize Lift Truck Fleet Can Net Cost Savings, Efficiency - Fleet Management: Replacing forklifts based on optimum life is one of the key pillars of a good fleet optimization model; a good assessment survey will help you right-size your fleet. [Topic:Equipment, Products & Services]

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