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4 Pallet C e nt ral • No vem be r-D e cem be r 2 0 24 PALLETCENTRAL, Volume 24 No. 6 PalletCentral ® is a bi-monthly publica on of the Na onal Wooden Pallet & Container Associa on™ © 2024 Na onal Wooden Pallet & Container Associa on. All rights reserved. NWPCA 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 560 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-519-6104 info@palletcentral.com Adver sing: To adver se in PalletCentral, contact Mark Barford at 703-519-0186 or mbarford@palletcentral.com. Publishing Partner: Tulip Media Group Subscrip ons to PalletCentral ® are complimentary, however you need to subscribe: PalletCentral.com/pallet-subscrip on >>Subscribe Subscribe to ensure you receive the latest edi on of PalletCentral ® and to make sure we have your correct mailing address and/or email address for digital edi ons. 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 ar cles, editorials and adver sements appearing in PalletCentral are solely those of the author and adver ser, respec vely, and do not necessarily represent the views of NWPCA. IN THIS ISSUE 18 | Industry Forecast 2025: Expert Perspec ves On Trends, Innova ons And Strategies As 2025 nears, the wooden pallet and container industry is evolving due to technology, economic pressures, and global trade shi s. Industry leaders share insights on the innova ons, strategies, and expecta ons shaping the future. DEPARTMENTS 8 Le er From Our President & CEO 10 Inside NWPCA 16 Policy At Play 32 NWPCA Adver sers 28 | Don't Knock On Wood When It Comes To Workplace Safety In the fast-growing pallet and lumber industries, a skilled workforce is key to maintaining safety and quality. However, tackling complacency and overconfidence is vital to prevent workplace accidents and ensure a safer environment for all. BY PAUL QUANDT, CIC, CFPS, CLCS 42 | A Word From Our Sponsors This sec on gives you a glimpse into our season sponsors values, goals, and achievements that drive their success. By learning more about them, you'll understand the incredible contribu ons they bring to our shared efforts. BY NWPCA SEASON SPONSORS 18 36 Na onal Wooden Pallet & Container Associa on November-December 2024 • Volume 24 No. 6 36 | OD OTJ: The Hidden Killer Of US Workers Opioid overdoses are becoming a serious issue in industries like construc on and manufacturing, where chronic pain and addic on are common. Learn how recognizing overdose symptoms, using Narcan, and implemen ng effec ve substance abuse programs can help prevent tragedies and save lives on the job. BY ADELE L. ABRAMS, ESQ., ASP, CMSP