PDS License Information

Fee Schedule

The license fee provides unrestricted use of the PDS for a 12-month period. You receive the complete software package or server installation, plus you automatically receive all updates and improvements to PDS at no additional charge.

Member Annual License Fees

PDS Basic License..........................................$1,750
Two (2) computer installations

Each additional installation......................$250

PDS Server License.........................................$2,500
Three (3) simultaneous users

Each additional simultaneous user.......$300

Non-member Annual License Fees

PDS Basic License..........................................$5,000
Two (2) computer installations

Each additional installation......................$500

PDS Server License.........................................$7,150
Three (3) simultaneous users

Each additional simultaneous user.......$600

To license the PDS software, or for additional information, please contact:

NATIONAL WOODEN PALLET AND CONTAINER ASSOCIATION
1421 Prince Street, Suite 340,
Alexandria, VA 22314 USA
Phone: 703-519-6104
Fax: 703-519-4720
E-mail: palletinfo@palletcentral.com

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May 13: The weekly national average price for diesel fuel is $3.866 per gallon, up $0.021 from a week ago. To see regional prices for diesel and gasoline click here. NWPCA also posts this information on social media outlets (Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter) so check back for updates.

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NWPCA is seeking a wood science and technology, packaging or forest products specialist with strong interpersonal, computer and technical expertise. The position oversees technical issues related to wood pallet manufacturing and recycling, domestic and international regulations, and specifications and standards. The Technical Director also serves the critical role as technical support lead for PDS. Full description

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The Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) has approved the Dielectric Heating (DH) treatment, a microwave method, as a new phytosanitary measure to be included in the International Standard, ISPM No. 15, for export wood packaging materials. The DH treatment method was submitted to the International Plant Protection Convention in 2004 on behalf of EMitech srl, an Italian company specializing in the design and industrialization of microwave systems. The treatment is not yet available; however, formal approval has energized the efforts of EMitech to bring its product to market.

NWPCA Member Featured in Construction Publication

Battle Lumber Company in Wadley, Ga. is highlighted in a recent ConstructionEquipmentGuide.com article. In addition to producing pallets, the company's grade mill division produces more than 90 million board feet of lumber per year for domestic and international customers. Thomas Battle, vice president, said: "My grandfather is still involved in the operation so that gives us three generations active in the business today ... It's really a credit to our family leadership and company."