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Pallet C e nt ral • July -Aug u st 2 0 25 11 PDS Training Empowers TIMCON Members I n April, the NWPCA-PDS team conducted a two-day training course for TIMCON (Timber Pallets & Packaging Confederation) members in Manchester, England, reinforcing NWPCA's commitment to global education on the Pallet Design System™(PDS) software. Instructors Brad Gething, PhD, and Clint Binley led hands-on sessions focused on design optimization and safe load-carrying capacities. ey used fundamental engineering principles to assess multiple design solutions and best practices. Participants left with practical skills to improve both operational efficiency and customer value. Special thanks to John Dye, TIMCON President and NWPCA board member, for his help in organizing the event. Mark Your Calendar: Fall Plant Tours Set For October 20–21 In Houston N WPCA staff is actively preparing for the 2025 Fall Plant Tours, scheduled for October 20–21 in Houston, Texas. We're excited to announce our gracious tour hosts: Hinton Lumber Products, Neopal, and Relogistics R AD (Reusable Asset Depot), who will open their doors to showcase their operations and innovations. Registration will open this summer—stay tuned for updates and details at www.palletcentral. com/fallplanttours. You won't want to miss this behind-the-scenes industry experience! PDS Training with TIMCON Advancing Global Exper se M omentum is building for the 2025 Wood Packaging Industry Conference & Expo—LATAM, taking place September 3–4 at the Hacienda Galindo in Querétaro, México. With over 100 attendees already confirmed, this event is on track to sell out once again. Following the success of last year's gathering, which welcomed more than 325 leaders from 12 countries, the 2025 conference promises even more exhibitors, dynamic networking, and forward-thinking innovation. Proudly hosted by NWPCA Capítulo México, Chapter President María José Martínez invites you to join the region's premier event for the wooden packaging industry. Learn more and register at www.palletcentral.com/page/conference-latam. NWPCA A ends CWPCA Annual Mee ng To Support Shared Industry Goals N WPCA President/CEO Brent McClendon and Vice President of Operations and Events Mimi Sullivan recently attended the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Wood Pallet and Container Association (CWPCA) in Toronto. From packed meeting rooms and outstanding speakers to a scenic dinner cruise along the Toronto skyline, the event showcased the CWPCA's exceptional hospitality and organization. Tours of CPS Wood Products, Niagara Pallet & Recyclers, and Woodbridge Pallet highlighted the innovation and automation driving the industry forward. e meeting also reinforced the importance of close collaboration between NWPCA and CWPCA to advance shared goals and promote the value of wood packaging across borders. Congratulations to Scott Geffros and the entire CWPCA team on a job well done.