by Richland Group | Dec 20, 2018 | Articles
Knowing how to calculate the size and weight of your pallet shipments can help you estimate shipping costs accurately. Bizfluent’s article How to Calculate Pallet Size explains how to determine the volume and dimensional weight of your pallet shipments. Calculating...
by Richland Group | Nov 14, 2018 | Articles
Through recent research projects, the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA), Virginia Tech and the USDA Forest Service have collected survey data on the wooden pallet industry, related to the 2016 fiscal year. Below is some of their findings on...
by Richland Group | Oct 17, 2018 | Articles
You may have seen pallets that have markings or colors on them. But what do they mean? In the article, “How to Tell if a Wood Pallet is Safe for Reuse,” 1001Pallets.com goes over the meanings behind the stamps, markings and colors you may find on pallets. Pallets with...
by Richland Group | Sep 11, 2018 | Articles
No one wants to see the dreaded wood discoloration of mold. But not all wood discolorations are mold, and many types are harmless. The article Is It Really Mold? by Pallet Central Magazine reviews some of the common types of wood discolorations, which are more fully...
by Richland Group | Aug 13, 2018 | Articles
There is a right and wrong way to pack a pallet. To ensure the safety of your product and that it travels well during shipment, take a look at these tips based on what UPS says about how to properly palletize your shipment: Select the right pallets for your shipment...