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EU Regulatory Compliance

EUDR and the US Wood-Products Manufacturing Industry

Joe H | Sep 17, 2026 | 11 min read The EU Deforestation Regulation reaches US wood product manufacturers through customers who need harvest-source records before covered products can enter the EU market. This article explains how that information moves through manufacturing and supports… Read more

EU Regulatory Compliance

PPWR Declaration of Conformity: A Guide for US Transport Packaging Manufacturers

Joe H | Sep 11, 2026 | 17 min read A PPWR Declaration of Conformity follows a documented assessment of the packaging. This guide explains the assessment areas, Technical File, required declaration entries, and our template approach for US transport packaging manufacturers. Read more

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EU Regulatory Compliance

PPWR Declarations for Unbranded Packaging: Assigning Manufacturer Responsibility

Joe H | Aug 18, 2026 | 6 min read Learn how PPWR assigns Manufacturer responsibility for stock and custom unbranded pallets, and how component records support the finished Packaging DoC. Read more

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Pallet Manufacturing Insights

EU PPWR for U.S. Companies: Packaging Declarations Explained

Joe H | Aug 17, 2026 | 8 min read PPWR can apply to Packaging shipped with a product. Learn why one shipment may need several Declarations and what U.S. exporters must create or collect. Read more

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Pallet Manufacturing Insights

PPWR for U.S. Pallet Manufacturers: Who Is Responsible?

Joe H | Aug 4, 2026 | 8 min read A U.S. pallet manufacturer supplying wooden pallets to a U.S. customer that ships palletized goods to the EU may hold either the PPWR Manufacturer or Supplier role. Documentation responsibility depends on clear branding and,… Read more

Close-up of 45 x 45 hardwood block pallets produced by Blackberry Pallet

Pallet Manufacturing Insights

Considering Hardwood Pallets for Reliable Shipping

Joe H | Jun 10, 2026 | 7 min read For manufacturers, pallet price matters — but so does performance. A pallet that breaks during loading, fails to support the product, or creates problems for the customer can cost more than the invoice suggests.… Read more

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Pallet Manufacturing Insights

AI as a Tool for Human Problem Solving and Creativity

Joe H | Apr 20, 2026 | 9 min read Part 3 - A Turman Group case study of AI for problem solving and creativity in business, showing how human-led workflows supported design, translation, and digital strategy. Read more

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Pallet Manufacturing Insights

AI as a Business Tool, Not a Business Mind

Joe H | Apr 8, 2026 | 13 min read Part 2 in the series. This article explains AI as a tool for structured business analysis, showing how human-led workflows improve clarity, accuracy, and usefulness. Read more