Western Pallet Magazine October 2020 | Page 29

OCTOBER 2020

Other News

Lean Operations, People-First Culture and Industry Networking Helps California Pallet Company Overcome COVID-19 Surge

Overcoming COVID-19: California pallet company weathers pandemic thanks to strong industry relationships. It has grown through lean operational practices and appropriate automation, such as a new repair line from Smetco and a new Pallet Hawg dismantler from Wood-Mizer.

IPP Expands Pallet Repair Coverage in UK

Pallet rental provider IPP has established a new service center to serve as the platform for further growth in the UK south east.

FEFPEB Highlights International Squeeze on Wood Sector

The European Federation of Wooden Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has warned that tighter supplies of wood in some international markets is expected to increase prices into and beyond the final quarter of 2020.

Loadhog Lid Eliminated 108 Million Yards of Stretch Wrap in 2019

Last year Loadhog estimated that three million pallets of stretch wrap were eliminated by customers utilizing the Pallet Lid. Based on a recent business case this is equivalent to 108 million yards of stretch wrap, almost enough to wrap around the earth three times.

Oxford Pallets to Use $2M in Ontario Funds to Invest in Robotics

Oxford Pallet & Recyclers Ltd. will receive $2 million from the Ontario goverment to expand its operations and invest in robotic and vision technology to boost productivity and create jobs.