Admitting that it “underestimated the complexity of the issues and the parties involved,” the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) has officially abandoned all efforts to develop code enforcement guidance regarding fire safety and pallet composition.

The National Consumers League (NCL) is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to set sanitary and safety standards for “unregulated but crucial” pallets.

Globalization is driving the development of more efficient material handling technologies, according to a new report from Frost & Sullivan’s Technical Insights research group.

Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. ( MCFA) announces that the first Jungheinrich brand lift trucks have rolled off MCFA production lines and are ready for distribution.

When it comes to wielding power over suppliers, few retailers can match Wal-Mart. From its 2003 RFID mandate to its 2006 packaging scorecard and its more recent sustainable product index, the retail behemoth is known for supplier directives. In its latest move, however, the Canadian arm of Wal-Mart is attempting to set an example for suppliers through its own actions.

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