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What Pallet Operators Need to Know in 2026
The Pallet Industry Is Navigating a Tough Stretch Every year, the NWPCA Annual Leadership Conference brings together operators, suppliers, and industry leaders to talk through what is happening in the wooden pallet and container space. The conversations from this...
Why On-Site Shredding Is Becoming Non Negotiable For Manufacturers
Manufacturers across wood, pallets, and plastics are looking for ways to cut waste costs and prove stronger environmental stewardship. If your plant still relies on off-site hauling to manage scrap, now is the time to look closely at on-site shredding, compare the...
Solving Plastic And Film Recycling Pain Points For Manufacturers
Manufacturers want to recycle more plastic scrap in house, reduce waste hauling costs, and feed clean regrind back into production. The challenge is getting plastic and film to run consistently instead of fighting plugging, knife wear, and unplanned downtime. If you...
What the Best Industrial Dealers Need From Their Manufacturing Partners in 2026
Industrial dealers are under more pressure than ever. Customers are price sensitive, engineering teams are stretched thin, and projects are more complex. In this environment, the best dealers are not just looking for a quote or a single machine. They are looking for...
What Hardwood Businesses Can Learn from The Indiana Hardwood Lumber Association Convention and Expo
The Indiana Hardwood Lumber Association Convention and Expo is where the hardwood industry comes to compare notes, talk through headwinds, and hunt for practical ways to stay competitive. In 2026, that conversation felt especially urgent. Mills, manufacturers, and...
Cresswood Attending the 2026 Western Pallet Association Annual Meeting
The pallet and wood recycling industries keep moving forward, and so does Cresswood Shredding Machinery. We're heading back to the Western Pallet Association Annual Meeting on January 24–26, 2026, at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage,...
The Hidden Costs of Offshore Industrial Shredding Equipment
When budget season rolls around, that overseas shredder looks pretty attractive on paper. The sticker price seems reasonable. Your CFO gives you the nod. But here's what most manufacturers don't calculate until it's too late. The real cost shows up six months down the...
Cresswood 2025 Year in Review: A Year of Innovation, Connection, and Continued Commitment
Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Purpose Another year is in the books at Cresswood. We're taking a moment to look back at what made 2025 special for our team and the customers we serve. This year brought stronger relationships with dealers and manufacturers across...
Why the AMI Plastics World Expo 2025 Mattered for Recyclers and Manufacturers
The AMI Plastics World Expo Cleveland brought together thousands of professionals in the plastics industry on November 12–13, 2025. This event remains one of the biggest North American gatherings focused on compounding, extrusion, plastics recycling, and material...
Cresswood’s 7th Annual Turkey Fry: Teamwork and Tradition
At Cresswood, one of our core values is simple but powerful: We serve each other and our partners. Every day, that value shows up in how we design world class industrial grinders, support our customers, and work together as a team. But once a year, we get to celebrate...