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4 Pallet C e nt ral • Janu a r y -Fe b r u a r y 2 0 24 PALLETCENTRAL, Volume 24 No. 1 PalletCentral ® is a bi-monthly publication of the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association™ © 2024 National Wooden Pallet & Container Association. All rights reserved. NWPCA 1421 Prince Street, Suite 340 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-519-6104 info@palletcentral.com Advertising: To advertise in PalletCentral, contact Mark Barford at 703-519-0186 or mbarford@palletcentral.com. Publishing Partner: Tulip Media Group Subscriptions to PalletCentral ® are complimentary, however you need to subscribe: PalletCentral.com/pallet-subscription >>Subscribe Subscribe to ensure you receive the latest edition of PalletCentral ® and to make sure we have your correct mailing address and/or email address for digital editions. Please note that NWPCA does not sell our mailing lists. We only collect certain data to track our readership demographics. ©2024 NWPCA. All rights reserved. The views expressed in all articles, editorials and advertisements appearing in PalletCentral are solely those of the author and advertiser, respectively, and do not necessarily represent the views of NWPCA. PALLET January - February 2024 • Volume 24 No. 1 IN THIS ISSUE 16 | Discovering The Future: NWPCA Member Insights For 2024 PalletCentral's 2024 industry forecast gathers member insights on wood packaging trends, shaping factors, and challenges for a comprehensive view of the sector's future. 36 | A 2024 Cyber Update Rising cyber threats emphasize the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures like data backup, updated software, and staff training in the wood processing industry. BY ERIN SELFE DEPARTMENTS 8 Letter From Our Board Chair 10 Inside NWPCA 12 Policy At Play 34 NWPCA Advertisers 30 | Workplace Safety Forecast Insights on the upcoming legislative challenges and regulatory priorities in workplace safety, emphasizing potential OSHA policy changes and their widespread impact on businesses, particularly amid an election year. BY ADELE L. ABRAMS, ESQ., ASP, CMSP 39 | PalletCentral.com Unveils Enhanced Website PalletCentral.com has undergone a user-focused redesign, providing quick access to essential industry information with a user-friendly layout. 40 | Harnessing Growth: Navigating Federal Grants Discover federal grant opportunities for the wood products sector, including success stories and expert tips, to maximize your business potential in 2024. BY JASON ORTEGA, JD, MBA 44 | Unveiling A Powerhouse Lineup Experience leadership insights from speakers Dan Clark and Andrew Busch at the Annual Leadership Conference on March 20-22, 2024, in Florida. 16 30