Independence day is tomorrow! While many of us celebrate with fireworks, parades and picnics it's equally important to consider our country's history and the way we received our independence.
Tomorrow marks the first day of summer, and manual laborers across the country are preparing for the changing work conditions. Though not everyone has an interest in working in an office environment, air conditioning and indoor temperature control is a luxury that many Millwood team members don't have.
A group of Millwood, Inc. team members from our Columbus and Hamilton locations came together last week to assist in tornado recovery in Dayton, Ohio. It was especially important to the team members from those plants, as Dayton is close to them and part of their community.
Everywhere you look, news of the United States’ trade war with China is blasted across newspapers, radios and television. The negotiations and current news cycle leave most Americans waiting and wondering what will happen next. While costs may rise for a variety of goods and services, the hardwood industry is one of many looking at a disconcerting future.
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...
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...
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?
