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Pallet C e nt ral • July -Aug u st 2 0 24 11 PALLET LUMBER , u t � � � � � MEMBE ASPE N STRIN GE R S tocki TRINGERS� s p E N DECKBOARDS INDUSTRIAL LUMBER O w BAN D GROOVE� z > 0 C � _ 0 m�0 0 z � 0 Zm z W, C c � m O § > 1/ 2", 9/1 6 " > 5/8",3/4" 0 1 1 /a ", 1¼", i 3 /a " < Notched, plain, HT � spec ASK FOR Chris, Felix, Frederic, Marc, Penn, René or Steve 1-866-624-7732 INFO@WOODSPEC.CA WWW.WOODSPEC.CA NWPCA Fall Plant Tours: October 9–10 in Detroit T his year's Fall Plant Tours take place in Detroit, Michigan, on October 9–10! !e event includes exhibits and a full day of exclusive tours of Michigan Pallet and two Kamps Pallets facilities, representing two leading companies in the wood packaging industry. Michigan Pallet is a premier pallet supplier that delivers top-quality pallet solutions to businesses throughout the Midwest. With over 30 years of industry experience, they excel in providing custom pallets, heat-treated pallets for international shipping compliance, and pallet repair services. !eir state-of-the-art facility showcases the latest advancements in pallet production, including automated machinery and ecient recycling processes that emphasize the company's zero-waste philosophy. Kamps Pallets is a full-service pallet company that delivers innovative custom pallet and packaging solutions to customers across the United States. It operates two cutting- edge facilities in Detroit, both dedicated to producing, repairing, and recycling wooden pallets. Combined, these facilities recycle and manage over 38,000,000 pallets annually. Attendees will witness Kamps' advanced automation systems, rigorous quality control measures, and sustainable practices, which set them apart as industry innovators. !is is an NWPCA members-only event. Registration for the Fall Plant Tours will open this summer. Check your email for updates, and visit www.palletcentral. com/fallplanttours to learn more. Pallet Design Training Connues I n May, NWPCA and the Virginia Tech Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design (CPULD) cohosted a comprehensive wood pallet design course using Pallet Design System™ (PDS) software. !e course was led by NWPCA experts Dr. Brad Gething; Kristen DeLack, PE; and CPULD associate professor Dr. Laszlo Horvath. Nearly two dozen participants, including several remote attendees, beneted from this intensive training. !e course provided in-depth knowledge and practical skills, ensuring participants could implement wood pallet design techniques in their operations. !e next PDS course will be held November 12–14 in Blacksburg, Virginia. !e course will focus on more advanced principles in wood pallet design. NWPCA Call for Board Nominaons Is Open T he call for nominations for the 2025 Board of Directors election is now open, and we need your voice. All members are eligible to submit a nomination or nominate themselves. !is year, we have seven Board seats up for grabs: ve for US industry members, one for an international industry member, and one for an associate member. Submit your nominations by Friday, October 25, 2024. !e Nominating Committee will review all submissions and present the slate of candidates for voting later this year. Show your commitment to NWPCA and help to shape its future. Submit your nominee(s) at www. palletcentral.com/boardnomination.