LabelExpo Americas 2016 is just around the corner, and our coding and marking systems experts will be there in booth 6514! From September 13th through 15th, those who attend will enjoy the opportunity to experience the biggest label and package printing event in the region. Held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, those in the labeling …
Marking Lumber – U.S. Lumber Market Sees Glimmer Of Hope
Recent news reports indicate that for the first time since the second half of 2013, U.S. lumber prices are on an overall upward trend. Since the beginning of 2016 prices have increased 32%, believed to be brought on by the increase in housing starts. In North America, wood is the material of choice for home building, and has been for …
Pharma News – Investigation Reveals Health Care Fraud, Laundering
Recently in pharma news it was reported that the FBI served search warrants at several pharmacies in Mississippi during a compounding pharmacy investigation. Warrants were also served at pharmacies in Alabama, Florida, and Utah according to Dolores Lewis, a Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics spokeswoman. The investigation, which is reportedly connected to health care fraud, initially began with the state Bureau …
Timber Marking – Crack Down On Illegally Harvested Timber Imports
Recently, Department of Homeland Security agents searched the offices of Global Plywood & Lumber Inc., a wood importer based in California suspected of importing illegally harvested timber from the Amazon without proper permits. According to a Reuters article, agents are investigating whether the privately held company violated Peruvian and U.S. law, although no charges had been filed as of June …
Marking Lumber – Framing Lumber Prices Continue To Rise In U.S.
A recent article revealed that year-over-year, framing lumber prices have continued to increase. The hike began in 2013 as home construction increased, while the supply of framing lumber was limited as more suppliers were focusing to bring more capacity online. While there was a decline in framing lumber prices in 2015, it is believed the decrease was due to a …