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Pallet C e nt ral • Ma rch -Ap r il 2 0 26 1 3 Don't Miss A Minute At ALC! A s PalletCentral goes to print, the Annual Leadership Conference & Expo is underway. is year's schedule features forward- looking keynotes, economic and market insights, and practical sessions on AI, workforce challenges, and emerging industry trends. A highlight of the program is keynote speaker Matthew Luhn, who brings the power of storytelling to the forefront, sharing how compelling narratives can strengthen brands, inspire teams, and drive business success. Receptions, roundtables, and a dynamic expo floor round out the experience. Look for a full recap, including highlights and key takeaways, in the next edition of PalletCentral. In the meantime, follow Woodpack Global on LinkedIn for real-time updates and conference moments. Welcome Mindy Soranno To The Team W e are pleased to welcome Mindy Soranno as our new Office & Operations Manager, based in our Alexandria office. Mindy brings more than 20 years of experience supporting office operations for national nonprofit organizations, with a strong background in day-to-day operations, leadership support, and cross-team coordination. Outside the office, she's an accomplished endurance athlete, having completed multiple marathons, ultra- marathons, and Ironman competitions. We're excited to have her on board. Please join us in welcoming Mindy. She may be reached at msoranno@palletcentral.com. Ongoing Fire Code Safety Education And Outreach A s part of its ongoing commitment to fire code safety, the Association's expert, Bill Koffel, spoke at the California Fire Prevention Institute Annual Conference on Tuesday, March 3. His session, "Protecting Wood Pallets," was designed specifically for fire officials, helping them better understand the code, facilitate more productive conversations with pallet facilities, and support the industry's commitment to enhancing fire safety at these sites. He guided attendees through key fire codes for the outdoor storage of pallets, sharing critical insights to help keep communities and businesses safe. Bill also contributed to the NWPCA Fire Code Compliance Manual for the Outdoor Storage of Wood Pallets (available in English and Spanish), a valuable resource for both fire officials and industry members. e manual is available on the Advocacy tab at woodpackglobal.org. Woodpack Global: Our Name Has Changed I n January, we announced that the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association is changing its name to Woodpack Global. at change, along with our new logo and brand identity, will be unveiled during the Annual Leadership Conference, March 25–27 in Fort Lauderdale. We continue to transition programs, communications, websites, emails, and other materials to the new name. Stay tuned for updates as we fully bring Woodpack Global to life!