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Last night we gathered for our annual CPULD holiday dinner - and what a fantastic evening it was! We were joined by our incredible students and lab workers who bring so much energy, curiosity, and dedication to our projects all year long. Happy Holidays from all of us at CPULD!

I spotted a miniature pallet in a construction kit add-on and couldn’t resist snapping a photo. It's a fun reminder that even the smallest builders recognize how essential pallets are! Here’s to the humble pallet - supporting learning, logistics, and everything in between! #VT

CPULD’s Advanced Pallet Design course, Nov. 18th-20th, 2025, is being held in conjunction with NWPCA. To learn more and register: unitload.vt.edu/apdpds #vt #unitload #supplychain #nwpca #continuingeducation

Remember to register for Wooden Crate Design & Performance by 09/14/25 to take advantage of the early-bird discount! Afterwards, the price goes up! This short course is on Oct. 14th-16th, 2025. Register: unitload.vt.edu/cdp #VT #CPULD #ContinuingEducation #IndustryCourses

CPULD’s Wooden Crate Design and Performance course will be held on October 14th-16th, 2025. Active-duty military & DLA employees can receive a 25% discount code! To learn more & register: unitload.vt.edu/cdp #VT #CPULD #ContinuingEducation #IndustryShortCourses #CrateDesign

Lansmont is a Gold level industry sponsor of the IAPRI Member’s Conference being held at Hotel Roanoke, June 9th-12th, 2025! Learn more about Lansmont here: lansmont.com/ Learn more about the IAPRI Conference: IAPRI2025Roanoke.com #VT #CPULDEducates #IAPRI

CJ America is a Bronze level industry sponsor of the IAPRI Member’s Conference being held at Hotel Roanoke, June 9th-12th, 2025! Learn more about CJ America here: cjbiomaterials.com/ Learn more about the IAPRI Conference: IAPRI2025Roanoke.com #VT #CPULDEducates #IAPRI

Congratulations to all VT graduates! #VirginiaTech #HandsonHokies #CPULD #PalletLife

CPULD’s grad school alumni Yu Yang Huang’s study analyzed the average vibration levels of forklifts and provided insights that can be used for pre-shipment testing of packaging systems. Read more: unitload.vt.edu/yyforkliftvi… #VT #HandsonHokies #VibrationTesting #ForkliftVibration

Laszlo Horvath joined VT’s Curious Conversations podcast this week to discuss the complexities of packaging and how international tariffs may cause supply chain disruptions. Listen to the full conversation here: news.vt.edu/articles/2025/03… #VT #CPULD #CuriousConversations