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Double exposure of a forestry worker with logs, a government building, and a global map representing hardwood supply chain uncertainty.

Pallet Manufacturing Insights

2026 Hardwood Outlook: The Manufacturing Cost of Uncertainty

Joe H | Jan 15, 2026 | 3 min read 2026 US Hardwood Market Analysis: How policy uncertainty and supply constraints are creating structural manufacturing risks. Download the full strategic outlook Read more

Blog graphic reading Looking Ahead 2026 with logistics, pallet handling, transportation, and forest imagery.

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2025 US Wood Manufacturing in Review & Challenges for 2026

Joe H | Jan 2, 2026 | 6 min read A detailed look at US wood manufacturing in 2025, covering the closures and contraction, and the challenges ahead as well as the potential that 2026 may bring. Read more

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EUDR: New Deadlines and Critical Nuances for US Industries

Joe H | Dec 18, 2025 | 3 min read Official: EU Parliament votes to delay EUDR implementation by one year. View the new Dec 30, 2026 deadline and essential compliance updates for US industries. Read more

Turman Group tree mark over a broad green forest and mountain landscape under a cloudy sky.

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EU Parliament and Council Agree: EUDR To Be Delayed Again

Joe H | Dec 5, 2025 | 4 min read EU Parliament and Council agree to delay EUDR compliance to Dec 30, 2026. The deal includes a new Print Media exemption and mandates 2026 Simplification Review. Read more

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EUDR Update: 11-26: 1-Yr Delay Clears Parliament – Adds New Complication

Joe H | Nov 26, 2025 | 2 min read New update on proposed EUDR Delay as Parliament clears a 1-year delay but adds new complication – Print Media exemptions. Final vote set for week of Dec 15th. Read more

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EUDR Update: The Gridlock Ends, but the Clock is Still Ticking

Joe H | Nov 20, 2025 | 4 min read EUDR Update: 1-year delay is likely, but due diligence requirements remain. Here's the latest on the Council's deal and the new timeline for US wood suppliers. Read more

Diagram showing carbon locked in lumber being manufactured into long-lasting wood products like flooring, furniture, pallets, and log homes, extending carbon sequestration for years and decades.

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How Sustainable Wood Products Support Long-Term Environmental Health

Joe H | Sep 5, 2025 | 4 min read Discover how sustainable wood products support long-term environmental health through carbon storage, forest renewal, and reduced emissions. Why wood is the answer. Read more

Pallet Manufacturing Insights

Turman Group Vertical Integration Powers Your Pallet Supply

Joe H | Aug 11, 2025 | 3 min read Vertical integration means better pallets and smoother supply chain for you. Learn how the Turman Group advantage gives Blackberry Pallet unmatched quality control. Read more