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1 2 Pallet C e nt ral • Ma rch -Ap r il 2 0 26 INSIDENWPCA ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS Advancing PDS Training In Mexico And Across LATAM N WPCA recently hosted a PDS training short course at the University of Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico, January 20–22, welcoming 19 industry members from across Mexico. e two-and-a-half-day program covered both foundational PDS design principles and advanced Unit Load topics, offering participants a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience. e course was led by NWPCA experts Kristen DeLack, PE, PDS Principal Engineer; Brad Gething, PhD, Vice President of Science & Technology; and industry expert Clint Binley. A highlight of the program was a tour of the Packaging Lab at Centro Abre, an important and growing research partner for the organization. e strong attendance at the course emphasizes the ongoing engagement of the Mexico/LATAM membership and unique opportunities that exist on a global scale. Save The Dates 2026 Washington Fly-In Join industry leaders on June 2–3, 2026, at Hotel Washington in Washington, DC, for the annual Washington Fly-In, our premier opportunity to advocate directly on Capitol Hill. It's a powerful reminder that engagement matters and that relationships built in Washington can shape outcomes back home. Mark your calendar and plan to add your voice to the conversations shaping our industry. Registration details coming soon. Revisit our 2025 event and plan for the 2026 Fly-in at palletcentral.com/flyin. LATAM Wood Packaging Conference & Expo 2026 Mark your calendars! e LATAM Wood Packaging Conference & Expo 2026 returns on September 2–3 in Mexico City, hosted at the Presidente InterContinental Polanco. is flagship regional event unites pallet and wood-packaging manufacturers, recyclers, suppliers, and industry leaders for two days of learning, collaboration, and networking across Mexico and the broader LATAM region. Stay tuned: full details, including agenda highlights, featured speakers, hotel reservations, and registration, will be shared soon. Learn more here: woodpackglobal.org/conference-latam.