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Millwood Employee Challenges Ex-Convict Stereotype

The United States has one of the highest incarceration numbers in the developed world; numbers vary, but studies estimate around 1 in 38 people in the U.S. are under some type of correctional supervision. The numbers extend well into the millions for current prison populations. With so many people incarcerated, there are thousands joining society each week looking for a fresh start. But how easy...

Author: Paige Greene
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#TBT: Top Four Ways to Recycle Used Pallets

How can you create treasure out of something you thought was trash?

Some pallet companies (Millwood included) have pallet recovery programs to help recover, recycle and re manufacture pallets. These are generally for large orders or big customers, but what if you’re a small business with only a dozen or so pallets? There are still plenty of ways to get more use out of pallets, with or without...

Author: Paige Greene
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How Pallets are Helping Forests

It’s Arbor Day, and many of our customers (and vendors!) are observing the holiday by donating to the Arbor Day foundation, planting trees and beautifying local parks and forests. Coupled with Earth Day on Monday, it’s been a week of eco-friendly habits and facts. But did you know that the pallet industry is helping forests every day?

Author: Paige Greene
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Millwood, Inc. Assists with Flood Relief in Nebraska

A group of Millwood, Inc. team members from several locations across the country came together with residents of Fremont, NE after a storm wreaked havoc leaving nearly 600 homes uninhabitable.

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ProMat 2019: Meet the Team!

Promat 2019 begins in Chicago next week, and our team is on their way to the windy city to meet with hundreds of customers, vendors and friends. Make a point to stop by booth 2441, and you may see one of the familiar faces below!

Author: Paige Greene
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Pallet Gardens in the Spring

Spring is nearly here, and for those of us in the northern parts of the country that means it’s time to stumble out of hibernation and into the fresh air!

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Celebrating the Women of Millwood: Part 2

On this International Women's Day, we would like to introduce the women of Millwood and offer their stories.

Across departments and the country team members share their experiences, from what it's like to be a working woman in a traditionally male-dominated field, to how young women can succeed in this industry and what challenges they may face. 

Author: Paige Greene
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Celebrating the Women of Millwood: Part 1

On this International Women's Day, we would like to introduce the women of Millwood and offer their stories.

Across departments and the country team members share their experiences, from what it's like to be a working woman in a traditionally male-dominated field, to how young women can succeed in this industry and what challenges they may face. 

Author: Paige Greene
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Top 5 Pallet Terms for Packaging Pupils

Unlike those of us in the packaging industry, most professionals hope to avoid (or at least find unnecessary) the unique details that go into making a pallet. For many buyers, basic packaging lingo can be confusing, alienating or just plain frustrating. 

Author: Paige Greene
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Pallets and Romance: The Millwood Way

Pallets are not a particularly romantic business.

Author: Paige Greene
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