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Pallet C e nt ral • May -Ju ne 2 0 25 11 Key Sessions And Highlights: • "Unlock the Power of AI, Stay Ahead or Be Left Behind" – ierry Moubax, AI Compass, emphasized the importance of embracing AI to maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving landscape. • "International Trade, Economic Trends, and the Trump Factor" – Economist John Manzella provided an in-depth analysis of the global economy and the potential impacts of US policies. • Workshop: "Practical AI Implementation" – ierry Moubax returned with a hands-on session, guiding attendees through real-world AI applications in the pallet industry with live sales lead generation and effective prompting. • "AI-Driven Pallet Scanning and Inspection: Trust but Verify" – Dr. Judd Michael of Penn State University explored AI's role in improving pallet inspection accuracy and efficiency. • Workshop: "Social Media & LinkedIn Branding" – Madeline Fetterly of Be e Brand shared insights on optimizing professional presence in the digital space. • "Understanding Washington: An Insider Conversation" • "Tackling Residuals: Identifying Viable Markets for Pallet Residuals" • "Marketing Uncorked: Leveraging Innovation to Advance the Industry" Pallet Design System TM Releases Version 6.10 S ome exciting news for pallet design professionals! PDS Version 6.10 is here with major upgrades in customization and efficiency. A key update introduces a centering option for discontinuous deckboards, which previously could only be aligned to the left or right. is new feature allows for greater precision in pallet design. Additionally, the update expands the notes section in the Pallet Specification and Production Order, enabling users to include more detailed custom information. To improve efficiency on the shop floor, the Production Order now offers the option to hide select lumber and fastener details, allowing most designs to fit on a single page. Explore the latest features and get a free trial at PalletDesignSystem.com. NWPCA Board Of Directors Elec on Results T he NWPCA 2025 Board of Directors election results are in! Congratulations to our newly elected and returning board members: Alex Battistella (Embalatec Industrial), Henry Bowman (C&L Wood Products), John Dye ( James Jones & Sons), Justin Hegsted (Challenger Pallet & Supply), Alex Jimenez ( Jimenez Pallets), Bruce Kennedy (PRS Group), Fernando Lopez Bello (Losifra), Kate Matz (McVantage Packaging), Heather Ross (Atlas Pallet), Lindsey Snowden (Pallet Logistics of America), and Fred Vrugteveen (Niagara Pallet). Presentations are available to attendees, along with photos to download. Check PalletCentral.com/ nwpcannualconference for updates.

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