Pallets
Pallet costs have risen over 50% in the past two months, according to a recent report in the Detroit News (CLICK HERE). We’ve all heard about the lumber problems and skyrocketing costs, in many cases ten times above average. Now, this spills over to wooden pallets, with used pallets costing the same as new pallets cost six months ago. For example, a $9 used pallet is now has a price tag of around $15.
PVC Film
There are many things that are hard to anticipate, but we know that prices are going up on both bulk and packaged ice melt products this coming winter season without question. Be careful to check your costs and get them confirmed as you commit your respective businesses to snow removal contracts for the coming season. I predict no component of the professional snow and ice management market will escape these price increases.
Driver and trucks
So, anticipate and plan accordingly for unexpected material and product shortages and challenges this summer and heading into Fall 2021. They are coming.
Snow Magazine contributing editor Rob English is president of Chemical Solutions Inc in Franklin, Mass. He frequently writes about the rock salt and deicing materials industry.
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