The Department of Defense Market for Wooden Pallets, 1965
The Department of Defense Market for Wooden Pallets, 1965

Author: John T. Lucas

Publisher:

Published: 1968

Total Pages: 44

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S2One of the big markets for wooden pallets is the Department of Defense. For the benefit of pallet suppliers, a study of this market has been made to show them what kinds of pallets DOD uses, how DOD purchases pallets, when and where pallets are needed, and what problems are associated with selling to DOD. And for the benefit of DOD materials-handling personnel, information is included about locations of pallet suppliers, problems suppliers are confronted with when selling to DOD, and initial price ranges for pallets. The Department of Defense (DOD) market for wooden pallets has two segmentsdirect and indirect. The Defense General Supply Center (DGSC) in Richmond, Va., constitutes the direct market. Other DOD installations, the General Services Administration (GSA), and private industrial firms that supply goods on pallets to DOD constitute the indirect market. About one-half of the wooden pallets used by DOD are purchased by DGSC. This study is concerned primarily with the direct market. And all information relates to market conditions of 1965 and 1966 unless reference is made to a different year or time period. S3.

The Department of Defense Market for Wooden Pallets: 1967
The Department of Defense Market for Wooden Pallets: 1967

Author: John T. Lucas

Publisher:

Published: 1969

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13:

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S2Our study of the Department of Defense market for wooden pallets in 1967 showed: Forty seven percent fewer pallets were purchased in 1967 than in 1966: Plywood pallets were purchased for the first time: Nine new pallet specifications were on the DOD list of standard pallet specifications: Two temporary distribution areas were set up. The purpose of our study was to update and supplement the information in "The Department of Defense market for wooden pallets: 1965".' Unless otherwise noted, all information relates to 1967 and 1968.S3.

The Department of Defense Market for Wooden Pallets, 1966
The Department of Defense Market for Wooden Pallets, 1966

Author: John T. Lucas

Publisher:

Published: 1969

Total Pages: 26

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S2For the benefit of pallet suppliers and Department of Defense materials-handling personnel, we have prepared this paper to bring the information in the Department of Defense market for wooden pallets: 1965 up to date for 1966. A study of the market has been made to show what kinds of pallets the Department of Defense (DOD) uses, how DOD purchases pallets, and what the range of pallet prices is. Unless otherwise noted, all information relates to conditions in 1966 and 1967.S3.

Handbook of Package Engineering, Third Edition
Handbook of Package Engineering, Third Edition

Author: Joseph F. Hanlon

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1998-04-23

Total Pages: 730

ISBN-13: 9781566763066

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Now in its third edition, the Handbook of Package Engineering is still considered the standard industry reference on packaging materials and engineering. This text is a useful source of information for anyone involved in packaging. Designed as a refresher on packaging fundamentals, this complete guide also provides information on recent changes in the materials and structures of packaging. It reviews the essentials of production - packaging operations, line layout, and the machines that are required in order to perform basic packaging functions. It introduces the increasing web of laws and regulations controlling virtually all packaged products.

An Evaluation of Various Types of Permanent Pallets
An Evaluation of Various Types of Permanent Pallets

Author: Joseph P. Anthony

Publisher:

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 16

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Extract: Twelve types of aluminum, plastic, and wooden permanent pallets were evaluated for possible use in handling systems for fresh and frozen food items. The pallets were subjected to the following physical tests: (1) aging--placed in commercial use for one full year, (2) dropping--performed random corner drops onto a concrete surface, (3) racking--2,000-pound load for 24 hours on a rack, and (4) stacking--2,200-pound load for 72 hours on a concrete slab. Costs and opinions of the commercial cooperators were included in the final evaluations of these pallets. The standard hardwood pallet, presently found in commercial use, the molded plastic solid deck, and the molded plastic heavy grid satisfactorily passed the four physical tests. The costs of the two latter pallets were about 4.7 and 3.5 times more expensive than the standard hardwood pallet. No pallet that could be sanitized and that was not prohibitively high in cost was strong enough to replace the standard hardwood pallet.