Reusable Packaging News No. 2, 2019 | Page 27

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Economic Impact Study Shows Wood Packaging Industry Supports 173,000 Jobs in the United States

Direct value of pallet industry output exceeded $10.7 billion, the highest level of output since 2007.

A recent study from The National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) found that the wooden pallet and container manufacturing industry has a direct or indirect impact on more than 173,000 jobs and generates a total economic impact of US$31 billion in economic activity. The study titled “Economic Analysis of the U.S. Wooden Pallet and Container Industry” illustrates the far-reaching positive effects of the industry.