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I N S I D E V O L . 1 5 | N O . 4 MARKETS 32 A Fresh Look at the Wood Pellet Industry's Revolution From cottage industry to big business, wood pellet consumption has increased more than six-fold since 2004. A 2009 European regulation mandating increased energy production from renewable sources—along with increased North American residential use of wood stoves—have transformed wood pellet manufacturing from a small-scale industry into an important international business. By Hardwood Publishing Company BUSINESS 42 The Affordable Care Act An examination of how the upcoming Supreme Court decision could impact your business along with new filing information and ACA valuable resources. By Gene Marks DEPARTMENTS Chairman's Message ........................................6 Inside NWPCA ..................................................8 Capitol Hill Corner ..........................................10 Nature's Packaging: Pallet Reuse ....................42 Advertisers ....................................................50 46 Associate Members Buyers Guide This annual edition to PalletCentral conveniently provides you with contact information for NWPCA members that provide equipment, supplies and are service providers to the wood packaging industry. MANUFACTURING 12 Industry Thought Leaders: Supplier Markets Commentary Insight from our industry thought leaders for this "Buyer's Guide" edition came from business executives whose core products are crucial to the wood packaging industry. From lumber, tools and fasteners to marking and other equipment, NWPCA members willingly share commentary on market conditions and trends impacting the industry as we enter the second half of the year and look beyond 2015. INDUSTRY 18 Farm Fresh, Delivered on a Pallet The use of wood pallets continues to expand in the produce industry and around the globe as our food chain looks to maintain and improve efficiencies along with solid food safety programs. Read a perspective from an executive at the United Fresh Produce Association. Guest editorial by Dan Vaché PALLET DESIGN SYSTEM™ 22 PDS Did You Know? Pallet Durability Analysis The damage resistance of a pallet is particularly important because a damaged or broken pallet cannot safely support or protect the customer's product within the unit load handling environment. PDS offers a solution. SAFETY 24 Best Practices for Band Saw Safety The convergence of OSHA's new reporting requirements and the National Emphasis Program has put band saw safety back in the spotlight. OSHA safety expert shares "best practices" for band saws and dismantling equipment, and how employees can safely work around equipment without installing point-of-contact guards for compliance purposes. By Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP Published six times annually by the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association, 1421 Prince Street, Suite 340, Alexandria, VA 22314. Tel: 703-519-6104; info@palletcentral.com. Subscriptions to PalletCentral are complimentary, however you need to subscribe: PalletCentral.com>>Subscribe. Changes and Renewals: Current subscribers may sign-in at PalletCentral.com>>Edit Bio (look for "Additional Information" to manage your subscription and edit your mailing address. Or fax changes to: 703-519-4720.The NWPCA does not sell our mailing list; data collected from PalletCentral subscribers is solely used for tracking our readership. Connect with NWPCA FEATURES Pallet Central 4 PalletCentral • July-August 2015 palletcentral.com On the cover: Saw blades by Profile Technology Inc.; Nail screws courtesy of Universal Fastener Outsourcing, LLC; Stacked pallets from 123rf.com. Top photo: Industrial mill equipment from Wood- Mizer, LLC.

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