Pallet warsJune 1st 2009
The Timber Packaging and Pallet Federation (TIMCON) has commented in response to publicity released by plastics manufacturers in the US during May.
"We need to clarify the benefits of timber pallets and packaging," states John Dye,TIMCON President, and international director of the US National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA).
The NWPCA has expressed concerns over the use of deca-bromine, which has been added to plastic pallets by some US manufacturers. The chemical has been introduced as a fire retardant. It says some studies have shown products that contain deca-bromine can leach, making them potentially unsafe for use in food chains, or dangerous to the environment.
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Timcon rallies msp support (1st January 2010)
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) presented the economic and environmental advantages of the timber industry to an assembly of MSPs at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh on December 2nd. The event
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Wood versus plastic (1st October 2009)
The Timber Packaging and Pallet Federation (TIMCON) has called for members of the logistics industry to demand specific information from the manufacturers of plastic pallets being used in their supply chains.
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Re:Wood you agree? Handling & Storage Solutions Jul/Aug 2009 (1st September 2009)
I was extremely concerned to read comments by Jim Hardisty, md of Goplasticpallets in the above article – and also on the company’s website.
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Letter to the editor from TIMCON (17th August 2009)
Timber packaging and pallets body, TIMCON, reckons comments made by the boss of Goplasticpallets.com last issue are 'mischievous' and 'misleading'. Read TIMCON's response here...
ISPM 15 changes deferred to 2010 (1st August 2009)
The timber pallets and packaging sector has been granted additional time to adapt to changes proposed to the ISPM 15 regime in Europe, after a successful submission to the European Commission by the European Federatio
TIMCON training programme (1st April 2009)
TIMCON is poised to launch its own training programme to enhance the knowledge and skills of employees in the timber packaging and pallet business.
Voice of the timber packaging industry (1st February 2009)
During 2008 the timber industry has seen fluctuations in timber prices and escalating energy, transport and raw material costs. In the face of these challenges, Timcon (Timber Packaging and Palleting Confederation) pr
Timber remains popular under pressure (1st December 2008)
The Timber Packaging and Palleting Confederation, (TIMCON) has delivered the message that in the face of rising industry pressures and costs, timber remains the most popular and sustainable material in the world for t
The case for timber packaging (1st February 2008)
Pallets and packaging solutions made from timber are the most socially responsible, cost-effective and hygienic choice for the storage and transportation of most types of goods –including food, says timcon, the timber
Free carbon calculator factsheets from TIMCON (9th January 2008)
Three new Carbon Calculator Factsheets are freely available as a download from the Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) website www.timcon.org.
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TIMCON's thought for food industry (1st December 2007)
TIMCON says the food industry should consider wooden pallets and packaging as opposed to alternatives. With new independently developed software, TIMCON members can calculate carbon savings available by specifying wo
Wooden pallets boost fire safety? (1st December 2007)
According to the timber packaging and pallet confederation (TIMCON), tests have shown that plastic storage pallets can present a severe fire challenge even where the goods stored are completely inert. The tests were
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TIMCON's free ISPM15 guide (1st June 2007)
The Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has issued a free booklet that clearly and succinctly explains current issues relating to ISPM15.
Pallets meet ISPM 15 (1st April 2006)
As international trade grows ISPM 15 is helping countries protect themselves from the spread of pests and disease, reports the Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON).
