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12 Wooden Packaging Industry's Resurgence Mirrors that of U.S. Economy The economic evolution the wood packaging industry has experienced, and how it contributes to the greater U.S. economy, is highlighted in a recent study. The research findings reflect the relationship between the wood packaging industry and overall economic health. By Esme Neely Smith 4 PalletCentral • May-June 2019 palletcentral.com INDUSTRY 24 ISPM 15: Wood Packaging and Other Industries Share Common Challenges The USDA ISPM 15 program, implemented in 2005, is a proven success story for the wood packaging industry. Our interview with APHIS Deputy Administrator Osama El-Lissy talks about global transportation of goods and how other industries such as fruits, vegetables, plants and seeds, are also working to decrease the spread of invasive species. BUSINESS 30 Spotlight on Fall Plant Tour Hosts The NWPCA and CWPCA are hosting the Fall Plant Tours from October 1-2 in Toronto. Read some highlights and expectations for the tours as shared by our hosts: Topax Protektive Packaging, Weston Forest Products, Pallet Management Group, and Woodbridge Pallet. SAFETY 34 OSHA Issues RFI on Lockout/Tagout Standard Update OSHA recently issued a request for information (RFI) seeking comments on the use of control circuit-type devices, as part of future modifications to the agency's "Lockout/Tagout" (LOTO) standard. Is it time for a LOTO revision? By Adele L. Abrams, Esq. CMSP & Brian S. Yellin, Esq., CIH, CSP V O L . 1 9 | N O . 3 Departments Message from the President ............................................4 Inside NWPCA ......................................................................8 Advertisers ..........................................................................40 CAPITOL HILL CORNER 10 Policy at Play – Senator Duckworth is Champion of Jobs and Small Businesses NWPCA advocacy efforts are expanding and improving the overall health of our industry. NWPCA members recently met with U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to discuss jobs and small businesses, two areas that she strongly advocates for on Capitol Hill. By Patrick Atagi ECONOMY 18 Mixed Signals: Time to be Concerned? A majority of business economists said in a recent survey that a recession would begin in the next two years. However, the growth in manufacturing, business investment, lumber prices, and other factors, suggest otherwise. By Lynn Michaelis Published six times annually by the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association, 1421 Prince Street, Suite 340, Alexandria, VA 22314. Tel: 703-519-6104; info@palletcentral.com. Subscriptions to PalletCentral are complimentary, however you need to subscribe: PalletCentral.com>>Subscribe. Changes and Renewals: Current subscribers may sign-in at PalletCentral.com>>Edit Bio (look for "Additional Information" to manage your subscription and edit your mailing address. Or fax changes to: 703-519-4720.The NWPCA does not sell our mailing list; data collected from PalletCentral subscribers is solely used for tracking our readership. Stay Connected FEATURES Pallet Central I N S I D E Cover image: 123rf.com iStockphoto.com/Baloncici iStockphoto.com/ktsimage