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6 PalletCentral • January-February 2020 palletcentral.com FROM THE PRESIDENT Board Officers Chairman Jordan Piland, Atlas Pallets/ A Div. of Williamsburg Millwork Corp Chairman-Elect Frank Shean, Valley Pallet. Past Chair Larry Howell, Cottondale Wood Products Secretary/Treasurer Mike Hachtman, Relogistics Services Director at Large Carolyn Beach-Skinner, Westside Pallet President/CEO Brent J. McClendon, CAE Board of Directors Peter Berry, Berry Industrial Dominick Davi, Greenway Products & Services Kathleen Dietrich, Commercial Lumber & Pallet David Grimes, Pallet Resources of NC Bernie Kamps, Kamps, Inc. Bryan Kesting, Madison County Wood Products Jeff Lewis, Atlanta Pallets & Services Joe O'Brien, Industrial Pallet Shane Thompson, WestWind Logistics Howe Wallace, PalletOne Nick Wenner, Pallet Service Corp. International Director Mike Vrugteveen, Niagara Pallet & Recyclers Associate's Representative Randy Panko, Wood-Mizer International Director Emeritus Jan Fredell, Fredells Travaru AB 2020 SEASON SPONSORS Kiln-Direct.com 910-259-9794 | kiln-direct.com Mid Continent Steel and Wire 800-867-6245 | magnumfasteners.com Pallet Machinery Group 540-644-9220 | palletmachinery.com Pendu Manufacturing 717-354-4348 | pendu.com Profile Technology 800-369-4242 | profiletech.com PRS Group 217-291-0009 | prsgroupinc.com Rotochopper 320-548-3586 | rotochopper.com Smart Products 800-401-0099 | smartproductsinc.com Smith Sawmill Service 800-598-6344 | smithsawmillservice.com Universal Fastener Outsourcing 800-352-0028 | 911-nails.com Viking Engineering & Development 800-328-2403 | vikingeng.com I n this issue, you'll read about what NWPCA accomplished last year, and gain insights from experts on areas they'd suggest you consider focusing for next year. For example, why is this the year to focus on cybersecurity? What economic and political headwinds could impact your business this year, and why does it matter? But how do you make sense from all the noise? We are fortunate that NWPCA has a great strategic plan that was put together from the combined efforts of our industry. It helps us navigate the noise by keeping us focused on a narrow set of priorities most important to you and this industry. For 2020, we are excited to focus on the following: • Advocacy: Taking our advocacy engagement efforts local with more one-on-one meetings with members of Congress in their home districts, while expanding the breadth and depth of our Political Action Committee's activities in a critical election year. • Partnerships and Environmental Leadership: Working closely with associations that represent major pallet-using industries as they seek to launch sustainability initiatives in the supply chain to assure wood packaging is well recognized for its strong environmental credentials. n PDS: Unit Load for Corrugated Boxes, Drums, and Pails n Environmental Product Declaration for Wood Pallets • Business Solutions and Networks: Delivering networking opportunities to create shared learning experiences and expand business connections for all our members. n NAM Healthcare Initiative (Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance) n Annual Leadership Conference (Florida, March 2020) n Expo Richmond (May 2020) n Fall Plant Tour (Chicago, Fall 2020) • The Greater Good: Broadening Pallet Foundation support to advance mission-critical industry research, closer collaboration with universities and government agencies, and PDS unit load design advancements. To help you build your vision and make sense from the noise, we've put together an incredible list of speakers for our March Annual Leadership Conference "Vision 20/20: Strategy & Operations." You'll gain the latest political, economic, cybersecurity, business risk, and OSHA insights, along with what to expect for our workforce 2020 to 2030. Read more about it on page 36. I look forward to seeing you in March and hearing more about your vision, and your thoughts on NWPCA's. Sincerely, Brent J. McClendon, CAE President/CEO Vision 2020… What's your Focus?