The fundamental problem is this: a national RFQ treats pallet procurement as if supply is uniform. It is not. Supply is hyperlocal. Pricing is hyperlocal. Competition is hyperlocal. And when you run a process that ignores that reality, you end up overpaying in some markets and under-competing in others.
The Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) used its recent industry general meeting to outline a challenging operating environment for wood pallet and packaging businesses, shaped by regulatory change, supply pressures, and ongoing economic uncertainty
Recent analysis from Fastmarkets points to a sharp rise in low-grade lumber prices since the start of 2026, creating new pressure points for wood pallet markets and the supply chains that depend on them.
April 2026
5/28/2026 - 5/29/2026 59th AGM, CWPCA, Quebec City, Quebec
6/22/2026 - 6/25, 2026 Automate Show, Chicago IL
9/23/2026 - 9/26/2026 Timber Processing & Energy Expo 2026, Portland OR
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9/30/2026 - 19/2/2026 73rd FEFPEB Congress, Bastad, Sweden
10/18/2026 - 10/21/2026 PACK EXPO, Chicago IL
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