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Recyclers and CHEP Clash in California State Court Over Fair Compensation, Conversion
A group of pallet recyclers in California is in a legal show down with CHEP USA over fair compensation for recovery, storage, handling and transport fees involving the safe return of CHEP-marked pallets.
Kamps, Inc. and General Motors were named co-recipients of the Reusable Packaging Association’s 2025 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award (Reusable System category) for a four-year, nationwide pallet management program that cut waste, improved
Family Business Councils: Sounding Boards for Company Crises
Many family business conflicts can be avoided—or overcome—through the efforts of a “family council”—a small group of related individuals who serve as a collective sounding board when personal issues threaten company operations.
Sustainability Reporting Demands Ripple Through the Pallet Sector: Part 1
When Kat Vasquez of Oxnard, California-based Oxnard Pallet looks at the pallet recycling company’s customer list, only about 5% currently ask for sustainability reporting. But even that small slice, concentrated in food and beverage, has her team weighing next steps carefully.
Problem Solving: Indiana Pallet Producer Boosts Capacity with Viking Voyager
Hoosier Pallet added a Viking Voyager high-speed nailing machine in May of 2024. Keim recalled, “We were maxed out in production. So, we started looking around and a few machines caught our eye.”
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