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Support The Pallet Founda on:
Auc on Fundraiser At ALC Napa
G
et ready for the annual Pallet Foundation Auction on ursday,
March 27, during the 2025 NWPCA Annual Leadership
Conference in Napa! We're looking for exciting items to auction in
support of the foundation's work. If you'd like to donate, visit www.
palletcentral.com/FoundationAuction, or please reach out to Mark
Barford at mbarford@palletcentral.com. Your contributions make
a real difference in advancing our industry! Learn more about the
Pallet Foundation projects at https://palletfoundation.org/projects.
Pallet Design System Course Comes To Mexico
N
WPCA and the Capítulo (NWPCA chapter in Mexico)
are excited to offer an intermediate Pallet Design
System™ (PDS) Course from January 28–30 at the University
of Monterrey with live pallet testing demonstrations at
Centro Abre. is marks the first time PDS training will
be presented in Mexico. Participants will obtain in-depth
knowledge of how to leverage the capabilities of PDS to design
safer, more efficient, and cost-effective wooden pallets.
Our expert staff presenters include Brad Gething, PhD; Kristen
DeLack, PE; and consultant Clint Binley. At press time, spaces
were nearly sold out! To learn more, register, or to check on
availability, visit www.palletdesignsystem.com/es/courses.
Contact Hilary Carr, NWPCA, at hcarr@palletcentral.com
if you are unable to register or to learn of any cancellations.
Addressing Phytosanitary Challenges And Strengthening Forest Sustainability Across North America
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n November, NWPCA staff members Brad Gething, Jason Ortega, and Hilary Carr along with representatives from the
NWPCA Capítulo in México—María José Martínez and Samuel Podlipsky—and Scott Geffros from the Canadian Wood
Pallet and Container Association joined industry leaders from across North America in Tucson, Arizona. Brad Gething, who also
serves as the US Chair of the North American Plant Protection Organization (NAPPO) Industry Advisory Group, presented
updates on critical phytosanitary issues impacting the US industry, spanning forestry and agricultural topics. is meeting
focused on advancing safeguarding efforts across North America and included discussions on the wood packaging sector.
