Western Pallet Magazine August 2019 | Page 30

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News Briefs

WPA-member insurance brokers offer coverage tips

Increasingly, pallet companies are finding it difficult to obtain and afford insurance coverage. Experts identify ways that you can lower your rates and improve chances that carriers will bid for your business. In this article, Brian King and Paul Quandt of Hub International share tips for getting more for less. Read more.

Damages sought from 2018 pallet factory explosion

When Sonoma Pacific Co. experienced a major fire in 2018, an exploding propane tank took flight and damaged a 35-foot RV at a nearby property. Now the RV owner is suing. Read more.

Thomas Dambo builds 7 giant trolls made from reclaimed wood in Belgian forest

Using old shelves, pallets, and branches from fallen trees, Dambo has built the giant wooden trolls. the installation marks the 15th anniversary of the electronic festival as a gift to the local community. over 200 volunteers helped to collect the materials needed before Dambo and a crew of 15 people spent 25 weeks building the sculptures.

Knowing and controlling costs a key for trucking operations

Knowing your cost per mile and managing trucking operations to maximize efficiency enables a company to be competitive in pricing the cost of delivering finished goods and controlling transportation costs. Read more.

Knowing and Controlling Costs A Key for Trucking Operations

U.S. Lumber Industry Sues to Hike Duties on Canadian Imports

Some Good, Some Bad: Wood Residuals Research Identifies Trends

One of Dambo's latest trolls.

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