Safety first is my motto and I start thinking about it as soon as my feet hit the floor each day. I’m not saying everyone should obsess about safety the way I do, but at the very least, you should be thinking about it as soon as you enter your workplace each day. Providing a safe work environment not only …
June is National Safety Month, and “Safety first, then teamwork” is my favorite motto. Providing a safe work environment not only decreases risks for accidents and the dreaded workers’ comp claims, but it boosts morale as well. Employees appreciate having the proper safety gear available to do their job well, and providing it for them is a lot cheaper than …
The trend for “going green” is getting stronger. Since reusing and recycling chemicals can be a difficult (and often impossible) task, chemical companies have to explore other ways to become “green.” Reducing toxicity, developing concentrated formulas, and creating products that provide multiple cleaning functions (all-in-one’s) are keys to staying at the top of the “green” game. Envirox’s Concentrate 117™ tackles …
We at Tarheel Paper Company are always looking for ways to reduce our carbon imprint, and we know our customers are, too. We’re also aware of how much packaging can end up in landfills if not properly reused or recycled. That’s why we continually think inside the box to find greener packaging solutions. Your product has to arrive to the …
The trees are getting their leaves, flowers are in bloom, and pollen is in the air. It’s spring, time to get outside and play some baseball. I can see why we celebrate Earth Day this month, as the cherry blossoms & dogwoods make April one of the prettiest months of the year…at least here in North Carolina. To continue our …
It’s April, time for dusting out the cobwebs and cleaning out the residues of winter. Spring is upon us, ladies & gents! Spring cleaning and yard work await! April is also the month where we celebrate Earth Day, so we’re focusing on all things green. Since we’ve got spring cleaning on the brain, what better way to kick off …
Have you ever driven past a bakery and found yourself suddenly overcome with the desire to do a dramatic U-turn in the middle of a busy four lane traffic-filled boulevard just to go in & purchase some fresh baked fare? I’d be willing to bet you have- at least once- even if you’re not willing to admit it. I’ve concluded …
Valentine’s Day is this week and I’m sitting here enjoying one of the many pieces of chocolate that arrived at the office to commemorate the holiday. Did you know that (according to Nielson) between 48 & 53 million pounds of chocolate are sold on the days leading up to Valentine’s Day? That’s a lot of chocolate. While there are many …
I don’t know about you people, but I love knowing how products are made. By product, I mean any kind of product, regardless of what category it might fall under. Whether it’s furniture, food, or ferris wheels, I want to see the design and production process behind the finished masterpiece. I love touring plants and talking to craftsmen about their …
Has the amount of pallets your warehouse folk hand wrap every day increased? Are your current employees spending so much time wrapping pallets that you’re considering hiring someone to share the load? If so, meet the Cousins. Adding one of these machines to your warehouse can reduce labor costs, reduce accident risk, and free up time for your current employees …
