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4 Pallet C e nt ral • May -Ju ne 2 0 25 PALLETCENTRAL, Volume 25 No. 3 PalletCentral ® is a bi-monthly publica on of the Na onal Wooden Pallet & Container Associa on™ © 2025 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. ©2025 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 20 | 5 Strategies For Growth And Resilience In The Wood Industry In 2025 With climate threats, rising costs, and cyber risks on the rise, pallet manufacturers face a pivotal year. This ar cle outlines five key challenges for 2025—and how proac ve strategies, smart insurance, and innova on can turn risk into opportunity. BY PAUL QUANDT, CIC, CFPS, CLCS DEPARTMENTS 8 Le er From Our Chairman 10 Inside NWPCA 16 Policy At Play 36 NWPCA Adver sers 34 | How High Can Wood Pallets Be Stored Inside A Building? New fire codes address outdoor pallet storage—but indoor rules vary. This ar cle breaks down how sprinkler system design, NFPA 13, and fire code edi ons impact how high you can safely (and legally) stack wood pallets indoors. BY WILLIAM KOFFEL, P.E., FSFPE 23 38 Na onal Wooden Pallet & Container Associa on May-June 2025 • Volume 25 No. 3 30 | Most-Accessed Resource Helps Clarify Wood Pallet Stains And Mold Black marks on wood packaging o en raise alarm—but not all discolora on is mold. This go-to guide helps companies and customers spot the difference, avoid unnecessary returns, and be er understand the natural characteris cs of wood. BY NWPCA TEAM 38 | Pay A en on To Distracted Driving! In 2023, transporta on incidents made up 37% of all workplace deaths—far outpacing other hazards. For pallet haulers and warehouse workers alike, road safety is now a top priority. BY ADELE L. ABRAMS, ESQ., ASP, CMSP 23 | The Hidden Threats To Pallet Manufacturing: Top Cybersecurity Risks And How To Stay Ahead Manufacturing is now the most- targeted industry for cybera acks—and pallet makers are no excep on. With the average breach cos ng over $5 million, this ar cle explores the top five risks and prac cal steps pallet businesses can take to strengthen their cybersecurity and safeguard opera ons. BY JERICA KINGSBURY 26 | Strength In Leadership: Women Shaping The Future Of Wood Packaging From legacy builders to innova on champions, women are reshaping the wood packaging industry. Discover how these trailblazers are breaking barriers, driving sustainability, and leading the sector into a smarter, more inclusive future. BY JERICA KINGSBURY 42 | Kathleen Dietrich: A Passionate Leader Now At The Helm Of The Pallet Founda on From recep onist to industry leader, Kathleen Dietrich's journey is nothing short of inspiring. As the new Chair of the Pallet Founda on, she brings a passion for sustainability, innova on, and mentorship—poised to lead the wooden pallet industry into a bold, data-driven future. BY ANNETTE FERRI