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Pallet C e nt ral • No vem be r-D e cem be r 2 0 24 23 www.MaxBoardFeet.com 434 . 525 . 2292 an Company Wasting Your Labor Dollars Manually Stacking Wood? The M2L ® Board Stacker is your solution to eliminate manual stacking, wasted motion, and minimize worker injury and fatigue. That's what MAX delivers. See Us at Fall Plant Tours - Detroit October 9-10 M2L-200 Board Stacker e macro- and the micro-economics have a direct impact on the wooden pallet industr y. We see the effects of both during different parts of the economic cycle. In 2025, I am optimistic that the capital markets will ease up, and this will drive production and demand. e pallet industr y will be recovering from the correction in 2025. is time there will be less supply in labor and manufacturing facilities, which will drive a high demand for the existing pallet companies and drive prices up. e pallet industr y will be recovering from the correction in 2025. is time there will be less supply in labor and manufacturing facilities, which will drive a high demand for the existing pallet companies and drive prices up. - Mohammed Alakoli, PALLETCO e manufacturing economy has had a soft landing, growth is already starting to pick up. is will continue in 2025 and into 2026. Lumber prices are a risk. Climate change is causing more extreme weather events, like the Florida hurricanes, flooding in North Carolina etc. Frequent rebuilding as well as new construction can cause shortages since both industries largely compete for the same lumber. ere is also a small risk that inflation will increase again. - Mia Allen, Rose Pallet Demand will increase when the election is over. - Brock Lundeen, Mavin Downward price pressure. - Tree Brand Packaging In 2025, the wooden pallet and container industry will be shaped by several key economic factors: Economic Growth: A stable or growing economy will boost demand for pallets, while a slowdown could reduce it, particularly in industries like retail and manufacturing. Commodity Prices: Lumber and metal price fluctuations, driven by supply constraints and geopolitical factors, will impact pallet costs. Supply Chain Challenges: Disruptions, such as logistical delays or strikes, may strain pallet availability. Sustainability: Growing pressure for eco-friendly solutions drives adoption of recycled pallets. Labor & Capital: Labor shortages and rising costs—coupled with higher interest rates—could limit investments in pallet pools or automation, making efficiency crucial. - Brett Bucktooth, Ongweoweh Corp As always, we are heav ily af fected by the buy ing power of ever y other industr y. I don't think that the economy has stabilized enough yet to say whether or not it is tr uly a "sof t landing," but we are optimistic heading into the fall and w inter seasons. - PALtech Enterprises

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