Category Archives: PPC

Mini Line Getting Bigger

Posted on Jul 17, 2013

The Sniffles “Mini” line of products started in early 2012 with the launch of the medical version.  Next came the retail version which is now sold at car washes throughout the US.  This fall the retail version will be improved and become the Sniffles Mini Auto so that it fits even better in vehicle consoles (especially […]

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Multi-Pack Experts

Posted on Jun 17, 2013

Our multi-pack business has grown substantially over the last three years because we are very efficient at producing these “club store” and office supply put-ups.  Multi-packs are multiple boxes of facial tissue shrink wrapped together, usually in packs of 4, 6, 8 or 10 boxes.  We can multi-pack both flat boxes and cubes/uprights.  Our mobile Shanklin […]

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Second Major LEAN Project Underway

Posted on Jun 12, 2013

On May 31 PPC held its second major LEAN project kick-off to reduce changeover time on our IF1 line.  The first project, to reduce changeover time on IF2, has exceeded its objectives and saved more than 95 hours of changeover time since its implementation in Q3, 2012.  Here we go again!

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Wellness Activities for the Community

Posted on May 20, 2013

Our Phit Crew wellness team organized two fitness events in May.  The Pig-to-Pig Walk in Kaukauna on May 4th benefitted the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin.  The Sole Burner 5K in Appleton May 11th benefitted the American Cancer Society.  Eighteen PPC team members and family members participated total in the two events and over $400 was […]

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A New Safety Record

Posted on Mar 12, 2013

PPC recently set a new safety record for days worked without a lost time accident.  There is nothing more important than the safety of our team members.  We’re proud of our new record and our well below-average workmans compensation experience rate.  We look forward to extending our record throughout 2013 and beyond.  Thanks to all PPC […]

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New Mission and Vision

Posted on Mar 4, 2013

We recently updated our 5-Year Strategic Plan including a revision to our company Mission and Vision statements.  You can see the new versions on our "About Us" page.  The new plan gives us direction through 2017 and allows for plenty of flexibility to adjust to the changes in our environment that are sure to occur.  […]

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2013 Converters Expo

Posted on Jan 22, 2013

The 2013 Converters Expo is March 7th at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.  For information and registration go to www.convertersexpo.com.  As we have for all five previous years in its history, PPC will again have a booth at this key industry event.  

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PPC Again Makes Donation to HFOT

Posted on Dec 17, 2012

In lieu of gifts and in honor of our customers and vendor partners this holiday season, PPC has again made a contribution to Homes for our Troops.  HFOT is a national organization (Charity Navigator – 4 stars) that builds specialized homes for severely wounded veterans at no cost to the recipient.  The PPC team is […]

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PPC Celebrates 10 Years with Sustainability Project

Posted on Nov 2, 2012

In 2012 PPC is celebrating 10 years since the roll-up of acquisitions that started the company as we know it today.  We decided part of this celebration would be a sustainability project consistent with values articulated in our new mission statement.  This week 10 new trees were planted around the front of our plant to mark our 10-year […]

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