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Strengthening Global Partnerships: NWPCA
Leadership Engages Brazil's Forestry And Pallet
Industry
N
WPCA traveled to Brazil in September to participate in the
ABIMCI (Brazilian Association for Mechanically Processed
Timber) conference. e week began with an impactful presentation
by President & CEO Brent McClendon. Brent's presentation, titled
"Building Together: Pallets, Partnerships, and Unlocking the Potential
for USA/Brazil Trade," reached over 700 attendees. Brent—and Hilary
Carr, NWPCA's Sr. Director for Mexico and LATAM—also joined
the ABIMCI Board for lunch to discuss the future of the industry.
Special thanks go to Alexandre Battistella for his exceptional hospitality
during the forest and sawmill tours, and to Jose Carlos Haas Junior for
his leadership in strengthening ties with ABIMCI's Pallet Committee.
NWPCA Releases PDS Version 6.9
T
he NWPCA unveiled PDS 6.9 in September.
e latest update to the Pallet Design System™
offers advanced tools for enhanced pallet design
flexibility. is version introduces customization
options for block sizes, lumber grain direction,
and "zipper" pallets. ese deckboards, resembling
zipper gaps, allow for more efficient material use
and waste reduction. e latest release of PDS 6.9
empowers manufacturers to design optimized,
cost-effective pallets tailored to meet specific
customer needs. Learn more about PDS and
get a free trial: PalletDesignSystem.com.
