In response to COVID-19, Governors around the country require nonessential business to close. Pallets are essential not only to the solid wood producers in each state, but they are also critical for moving the essential goods our Nation needs today. Today alone, more than 2 billion pallets will move the products Americans need to the places they are needed most.
At the federal level, the Department of Homeland Security has recognized manufacturers and distributors of packaging materials, pallets, crates, containers, and other supplies as “Essential Critical Infrastructure.” States must follow the DHS guidelines and include the pallet industry when designating essential businesses. The following links are courtesy of NWPCA.
- Global Wood Packaging Forum Statement: Pallet Manufacturing is
Essential and Critical for Supply Chain Continuity and COVID-19
- NWPCA News Release on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce
- Click to download CISA Guidance on Critical Infrastructure Workers
- Click to read March 19 Memorandum
- Click to read NWPCA's Letter
The National Association of Manufacturers launched a resource page with current information by state: State Activity on COVID-19
MARCH 2020