Pallet Treatment :


  Letter from Ed: Your Cheating Heart… - Dr. Ed Brindley shares why he thinks the government should change the current policy requiring complete re-treating of ISPM-15 certified pallets when even one board is replaced.   (10/1/2009)

  Pest Heat Engineer Offers Treatment Insights - Heat treating experts discusses technical issues and insights on treating pallets to meet ISPM-15.   (10/1/2009)

  International Government Officials Change ISPM-15 Rules, Adopt Bark Requirement - ISPM-15 Update: International leaders add bark requirements to ISPM-15, the global voluntary pest standard for solid wood packaging. Are you compliant with the new changes?  (6/1/2009)

  Company Develops Product for Wood Pallets: E-Fusion Coating Product from X-Mold Seals Surface of Wood, Prevents Mold - X-Mold: Georgia company with experience providing solutions for mold for home building industry develops a coating product to prevent mold and mildew on wood pallets and containers.  (4/1/2009)

  Research Shows Vacuum Treatment Effective At Killing Insects in Wood Va. Tech Seeks Okay for ISPM-15 Treatment - Researchers at Virginia Tech are investigating the use of vacuum technology as an alternative treatment method, and their test results look promising.   (12/1/2008)

  Scientists Discuss ISPM-15 Changes, New Rules Loom on Horizon - ISPM-15 Update: Scientists recently met to develop emerging treatment technology and forthcoming changes to the international standard for solid wood packaging.  (12/1/2008)

  Governments Seek to End ISPM-15 Exemption; EAB Discoveries Mount - ISPM-15 Update: Canada and the U.S. are moving to require treatment of pallets and containers moving between the two countries to prevent the spread of wood-eating insects.  (9/1/2008)

  Ash-Killing Insect Spreads Eastward; Researchers Focus on Natural Predators: New Insecticide Effective Against Emerald Ash Borer - Insect Update: Despite strict quarantines in states in the Midwest, the emerald ash borer is spreading to the East; researchers look at natural predators to combat the wood-eating pest.  (6/1/2008)

  Comparing Suppliers of Pallet Heat-Treating Systems, Chambers - Heat-Treating Review: A review of advertisers that supply heat-treating systems for the pallet industry with information about various models they provide.  (4/1/2008)

  Is Mandatory Domestic Pallet Treatment Coming? Government and Industry Leaders Meet to Discuss Ramifications - Pest Regs Looming? Do we need government regulations mandating treatment for all pallets to combat wood-eating insects? Government officials, industry leaders weigh the options.  (2/1/2008)

  Letter from Ed: Will the Emerald Ash Borer Impact Your Business? - Just because you don’t have official cases of infestation means little when human activity can spread the pest so quickly. You may be EAB free one month and on the infestation list the next.  (12/1/2007)

  Drying Pallets and Keeping Them Dry Help Prevent Mold from Occurring: Fan Sheds, Chemical Dip Treatments Effective Combination for Controlling Mold - Effective control of mold on wood pallets must begin with a management commitment to a continuous, comprehensive mold control program; drying pallets is key.  (8/1/2007)

  Thinking Ahead–Letter from Chaille: Don’t Mean to Bug You - The fight to stop invasive species is no longer at the border. It is now a domestic problem. This reality is increasing the likelihood that the government may require domestic pallets and wood packaging be treated to mitigate the problem.  (5/1/2007)

  U.S. Government Takes Action, Studies Issues Regarding Pest Threats - Wood Pest Regulation Update: Overview on the latest developments in phytosanitary- related regulations. The U.S. government recently began assessing fines for imports that violate regulations. Also, it has released a report indicating that the environmental impacts of using methyl bromide for wood packagaging are minimial.   (4/1/2007)

  Timber Products Inspection Inc. A Partner to Pallet Manufacturers - Timber Products Inspection: Timber Products Inspection partners with the pallet industry to provide third-party auditing and certification services for heat-treating and more.  (2/1/2007)

  Phytosanitary Regulation Update: International Standard Rolling, Concern Raised about Recycling Issues - Phytosanitary Rules: Report on the latest developments impacting phytosanitary regulations governing wood pallets and wood packaging used in export applications.  (10/1/2006)

  New Hampshire Company a Pallet Industry Leader in the Northeast: HHP Relies on Pendu Saws, Viking Nailers, Nyle Heat-Treater to Serve NE Market - HHP: New Hampshire company, a leading pallet manufacturer in the Northeast, makes necessary investments to heat-treat pallets to meet global export regulation.  (8/1/2006)

  Hardwood Association Provides Audit Service for Heat-Treated Pallets, Lumber - NHLA HT Program: National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) has been, and continues to be, intimately involved in the phytosanitary standards for solid wood packaging used for export shipments.  (5/1/2006)

  Treated Wood Overview — A Product Constantly Changing - Introduction of heat-treated pallets has spurred interest in treated lumber; an overview of treated lumber and wood treating options.  (3/1/2006)

  European Union Further Delays Debarking Requirement - The EU has voted to delay the debarking requirement until 2009.  (3/1/2006)

  A Scientific Perspective: Expert Voices Opinion on Phytosanitary Challenges And Standards - Pallet Enterprise interviews Dr. Eric Allen, a leading scientific expert on phytosanitary issues for solid wood packaging.  (3/1/2006)

  Greenpak Takes Solution-Oriented Approach to Servicing Customers: Kiln-Direct Enables Company to Move Quickly into Heat-Treating - Greenpak takes solution-oriented approach to servicing customers; Kiln-Direct enables company to move quickly into heat-treating pallets for export applications.  (3/1/2006)

  Temp-Air Provides H-T Options - Temp-Air offers the pallet industry a variety of options for heat treating wood packaging materials, making it easier and more cost effective to adhere to IPPC standards.  (12/1/2005)

  Suppliers Offer Equipment Solutions For Heat Treating Pallets, Containers - Heat-treating pallets and lumber has come to the forefront with the establishment of global phytosanitary standards; special section provides information on suppliers of heat-treating equipment.  (10/1/2005)

  Phytosanitary Update: NAFTA Countries Delay Hard Enforcement, World Powers Squabble Over Debarking, Questions Persist - Countries begin enforcing worldwide phytosanitary standard to prevent the spread of wood-eating insects in wood pallets and packaging used for export applications.  (10/1/2005)

  Major World Powers Move To Implement ISPM-15 - Phytosanitary Update  (5/2/2005)

  Doing the ISPM-15 Boogie - Markets in Transition  (5/2/2005)

  New Pallet Treatment Options Loom on Horizon - Will Vacuums, Microwaves or Radio Frequency Treatment Be the Next Big Thing?   (3/1/2005)

  Fumigation 101 - The Other Treatment Alternative  (2/2/2004)

  PalletOne Plant Gears Up for Heat-Treating - Mocksville N.C. plant adds Kiln-Direct System in order to supply heat-treated pallets  (10/1/2003)

  Ball Brothers Treating 80% of Its Pallets - Missouri pallet manufacturer sterilizes production with Converta Kiln system  (10/1/2003)

  Skid Maker Enters Heat-Treating Arena - Baldwin Mfg. turns to Boldesigns for heat-treating system for specialty skids  (10/1/2003)

  Acme Skid Adds Heat-Treating Capability - Texas pallet manufacturer turns to Brunner-Hildebrand for heat-treating chamber  (10/1/2003)

  Heating Kiln Opens New Doors for Monroe - Pallet heat kiln from Koetter Dry Kilns serves export customers, opens new domestic markets  (10/1/2003)