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Pallets Move the World

The 2026 Conferencia de la Industria del Embalaje de Madera LATAM will bring together wood packaging professionals for t...
05/26/2026

The 2026 Conferencia de la Industria del Embalaje de Madera LATAM will bring together wood packaging professionals for two days of learning, networking, and industry discussion in Mexico on September 2–3, 2026.

Hosted by the Capítulo of Woodpack Global, this event is designed to support collaboration, innovation, and growth across the wood packaging industry in LATAM.

Learn more and register: https://woodpackglobal.org/BlankCustom.asp?page=Conferencia

05/21/2026

Engineering precision is entering a new era.

The upcoming Crate Design System (CDS) represents a significant step forward in wood packaging design.

By combining decades of wood science with modern digital tools, CDS aims to:
• Improve design accuracy
• Increase engineering efficiency
• Modernize crate performance standards
• Strengthen technical education across the industry

As wood packaging needs evolve, engineering tools must evolve with them.

Read more 👉http://palletcentral.uberflip.com/i/1544601-may-june-2026/37

05/19/2026

Workplace safety is not a box to check. It is a leadership responsibility.

Workers Memorial Month reminds us that progress does not eliminate risk.

Serious hazards still exist across industrial sectors, including ours.

Real safety requires:
• Ongoing vigilance
• Strong prevention culture
• Investment in training
• Accountability at every level

Safety culture is not built during audits. It is built daily.

Thank you, Adele Abrams, for your insights!

Read more 👉 http://palletcentral.uberflip.com/i/1544601-may-june-2026/43

What happens in Brussels affects pallet manufacturers everywhere.When the European Union proposed reuse mandates under t...
05/14/2026

What happens in Brussels affects pallet manufacturers everywhere.

When the European Union proposed reuse mandates under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, it could have reshaped the global pallet market.
Instead of reacting late, Woodpack Global showed up early.

The advocacy strategy focused on:
• Data-backed life-cycle assessments
• Precision language in legislative proposals
• Direct engagement with EU institutions
• Sustained follow-through during implementation

The result: key exemptions that protect pallet manufacturers worldwide.

Policy wins do not happen by accident.

They happen when an industry shows up, armed with facts.

Read more 👉 http://palletcentral.uberflip.com/i/1544601-may-june-2026/11

05/12/2026

More than 40% of the United States is experiencing drought conditions.

For pallet manufacturers, that is not just a weather headline. It is a risk variable.

This issue outlines the four foundational plans every facility should revisit before peak summer heat:
• Site plan
• Fire prevention plan
• Emergency response plan
• Security plan

Most large pallet fires are not caused by the pallets themselves. They stem from electrical failures, external ignition sources, equipment issues or poor housekeeping.

Fire safety is not seasonal compliance. It is disciplined preparation.

Now is the time to review your protocols, not after an incident.

Read more 👉 http://palletcentral.uberflip.com/i/1544601-may-june-2026/25

05/07/2026

Are you selling products or building partnerships?

In this article, our season sponsors explore what separates a transactional vendor from a true strategic supplier.

The difference is not pricing. It is positioning.

Strategic suppliers:
• Solve operational problems, not just fill purchase orders
• Align around customer performance metrics
• Collaborate long-term instead of quoting short-term
• Continuously improve offerings based on real-world feedback

As supply chains grow more complex, the companies that thrive will be those that shift from selling equipment and materials to strengthening customer performance.

The question is simple: Are you part of the workflow or part of the strategy?

Read more 👉 http://palletcentral.uberflip.com/i/1544601-may-june-2026/21

Some really good news to share: PalletCentral has been awarded a Gold 2026 Hermes Creative Award.The Hermes Awards are j...
05/06/2026

Some really good news to share: PalletCentral has been awarded a Gold 2026 Hermes Creative Award.

The Hermes Awards are judged by the Association of Marketing & Communication Professionals and drew thousands of entries from more than two dozen countries, so this one means a lot.

This is a team award. To our staff, our contributors, and the members who trust us to tell their stories with care — thank you. And a huge shout-out to Jess Embree and the team at Tulip Media Group for their partnership and creative design.

PalletCentral reaches more than 7,200 wood pallet and wood transport packaging companies worldwide. Producing a publication that is both useful to the industry and recognized internationally for is craft is the goal, and it only happens because of the people behind it.

You can view the Gold-winning March/April 2026 issue here: https://enter.amcpros.com/hermes/entry/palletcentral-magazine-march-april-2026-volume-26-no-2/

Pallets move the world.

05/05/2026

AI is not a future concept for the pallet industry. It is already here.

But hype does not equal impact.

This issue takes a practical look at what is actually working in pallet operations today:
• Production analytics that reduce downtime
• Vision systems that improve consistency
• Automation tools that address labor challenges
• Where companies are overspending on unnecessary complexity

The gap between what AI can do and what most companies are implementing remains wide.

The leaders will not be the ones chasing trends.

They will be the ones applying the right tools to the right problems.

Read more 👉 http://palletcentral.uberflip.com/i/1544601-may-june-2026/33

The May–June issue of PalletCentral is here!This edition marks a milestone. It is the first issue under our new name, Wo...
04/30/2026

The May–June issue of PalletCentral is here!

This edition marks a milestone. It is the first issue under our new name, Woodpack Global, a reflection of a broader vision and a stronger global voice for the wood packaging industry.

Inside this issue:
• What it really means to move from vendor to strategic supplier
• Practical applications of AI in pallet operations
• A behind-the-scenes look at how showing up in Brussels protected our industry worldwide
• Summer fire risk planning that protects facilities and communities
• Why Workers Memorial Month is about more than compliance

Pallets move the world. This issue explores how we protect, strengthen, and modernize the industry behind them.

Read the full issue 👉 http://palletcentral.uberflip.com/i/1544601-may-june-2026/0

A great morning in Puyallup, WA with Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland!We were honored to have the Congresswoman join us ...
04/28/2026

A great morning in Puyallup, WA with Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland!

We were honored to have the Congresswoman join us at Girard Wood Products for a facility tour and conversation about the wood packaging industry. Rep. Strickland came with thoughtful questions and genuine interest in how our members keep America's supply chain moving.

We covered a lot of ground: sustainability, innovation and automation on the plant floor, workforce, and the local economic impact our members have in communities across the country.

Thank you, Rep. Strickland, for taking the time to see our industry up close. And thanks to Scott Vipond and the Girard Wood Products team for being such gracious hosts!

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