The National Wood Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) released a new video at its 2014 Leadership Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, last month.

How many wood pallet companies are there in the U.S.? There are more than 5,000, says the National Wood Pallet & Container Association. This and other stats will be detailed in the 2014 Wood Industry Almanac, arriving December 2013.

A fire that burned the main assembly building of a wooden pallet plant in Arkansas wasn’t enough for the factory to end its operation of more than six decades.

Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products faces $184,800 in proposed penalties from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for 16 alleged safety and health violations, including several related to exposing workers to amputation hazards.

Universal Forest Products, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI) acquired operating assets of Nepa Pallet and Container Co., Inc., a manufacturer of wood pallets, crates, containers and bins for agricultural and industrial customers.

Pallet Repair Services S.A. Inc. has been cited for exposing workers to amputation hazards and other safety violations by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

CAMPBELL, OH - Iron City Wood Products Inc., a manufacturer and refurbisher of wood, plastics and other types of pallets, said it will invest $900,000 to expand into a a new facility in Youngstown, OH.

Fire investigators believe an arsonist started the massive fire at Tree Savers Pallets Recycling Co.

VIENNA, OH -- Millwood, Inc., a provider of packaging for lumber and pallet producers, announced the promotions of Greg Jarvis and Doug Gaier.

PEOSTA, IA – ADDOCO Inc., a manufacturer of wood pallets, has been designated a Green Certified Business by the Institute for Green Business Certification Inc. According to IGBC, ADDOCO has demonstrated an “outstanding commitment to the environmental health and well being of the communities (it) serves.”