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Spotted lantern fly, originally from China, has invaded the US East Coast, and is expected to make its way to California. Credit: Stephen Asmus / USDA-ARS
Report from Atlas Pallets after Caliente Fire
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“Our network is positioning itself to hit the ground running once businesses start to reopen, and have maintained or increased both staffing levels and pallet production.
“Companywide, we are looking to continue hiring and are up 10% in YTD sales. Additionally, customer service and client relations have been a focus for all warehouse managers as we have been regularly assisting current customers and onboarding new ones throughout the pandemic.”
Pallet Consultants facilities are adapting as best they can to their shifting regional economies. Locations near ports are doing a mixture of temporary pivots to alternative market segments, increasing their service area, and streamlining operations for additional efficiency and flexibility. Other locations have maintained their revenue and business by supplying active and essential supply chains with few negative impacts.
Pallets will play an integral role in the shipment of goods as the economy reopens across all sectors. WPA-member companies continue to serve essential industries and are positioning themselves to expand services to other customers as the country gradually reopens for business.
Pallet Consultants of Dunn, North Carolina Increases Production by 40%
Doubles Team Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Pallet Consultants Nationwide has announced that its facility in Dunn, North Carolina has doubled its team and boosted pallet production by 40% in response to increased supply chain demands caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Serving the rapidly growing Raleigh metropolitan area, the newly-renovated pallet repair and production facility has expanded its capabilities to meet a surge in the need for pallets in manufacturing, distribution, food and pharmaceutical supply chains.
General Manager Justin Smith says the Dunn facility has been taking proactive measures and is focusing on assisting key local distributers in the North Carolina supply chain. "We've been working closely with clients that distribute food and medical supplies," said Smith.