Western Pallet Magazine September 2024 | Page 35

Septembert 2024

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Workplace Violence: Reducing the Risk

Workplace violence is something that you never expect will happen at your company. But one pallet company found this illusion shattered when an employee allegedly shot a co-worker this past June in Mount Pleasant, Mississippi.

Lawmakers sign on in support of bill to address cargo theft

A piece of legislation designed to address the rise in cargo theft across the United States is gaining more support. Introduced in June by Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., the  Safeguarding our Supply Chains Act aims to reduce the growing trend.

Oak Creek Wood Products announced that it is now the only supplier in the United States to have attained EPAL (European Pallet Association) 1 (1200×800 mm EPAL pallet) certification. This certification represents a significant milestone, enabling the company to expand its distribution into European markets and meet the growing demand for high-quality pallets.

Community Impact: Tragedy Leads Iron City Wood Products to Focus on Distracted Driving

When David (Dave) Muslovski woke up on June 17, 2010, he never thought that it would be his last day to be alive. As the founder and owner of Iron City Wood Products in Youngstown, Ohio, he was familiar with hard work and was in the process of training to one day hike the entire Appalachian Trail, all five million steps.