This month PPC hosted a lean event focusing on our Langen Group cartoner. Startup of our new Bretting facial tissue interfolder and Langen cartoner began late October 2016. Our primary objective was to ensure IF3 team members are following the most efficient processes when completing changeovers, adjusting recipes, or troubleshooting. The Langen cartoner has a multitude of […]
Experts are warning that this year’s tick season could be worse and more widespread than ever due to milder winters, booming mice and deer populations, and the 2015 abundant acorn crop. Unfortunately, with the projected increase of ticks, the threat of tick-borne disease, including the most common, Lyme disease, also increases. The best way to […]
This year Precision Paper Converters established a $1,500 scholarship at Kaukauna High School for a student furthering their education in the field of manufacturing or engineering. We used the scholarship as a way to recognize Mike Parrish who was a longtime board member of PPC. His background in engineering, enjoyment of learning, and goodwill nature […]
Springtime allergies are an annual nuisance for many people. Mold growth increases due to rain and many plants begin releasing pollen. Likewise, spring-cleaning activities can stir up dust mites. To reduce your allergies, be sure to take the following steps: Wash your bedding every week in hot water to help keep pollen under control. Wash […]
Precision Paper Converters is all about opportunity. If you’re seeking a career in paper and manufacturing, the career opportunities found at PPC are unmatched. Not only will you be challenged to use your current skills, we will provide you the opportunity to develop your full potential, becoming an integral part of a cohesive team. Whether […]
Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Ray Allen released the following statement following Friday’s U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) release showing Wisconsin outpaced all neighboring states in rate of growth for manufacturing jobs over the year ending in March 2017, finishing the year with the 15th best manufacturing growth rate in the nation. “Wisconsin’s […]
In celebration of Earth Day this year we decided to engage in a project that would assist the City of Kaukauna. After brainstorming with Bob Jakel, the Director of Planning, we were tasked with mulching the Konkapot Creek Trail beginning at 12th street in Kaukauna. Thankfully the weather was good to us and we reached our […]
Company culture and employee engagement are both important drivers at PPC. This week our office staff participated in an offsite team building event at the Escape Room in Appleton. Escape Rooms are fairly new to our region and no one had participated in an escape prior to this team building activity. The concept is to […]
Stress in the workplace is on the decline, according to a recent study from health portal provider MediKeeper, Inc. The majority of respondents said, on a scale of one to five, that their stress level was at a two in 2016. This is down from 2014, where the majority said they were at a level […]
February’s safety topic is Ergonomics. Ergonomics is simply defined as fitting a job to a person. When reducing the risk factors our employees are exposed to, we are able to help lessen muscle fatigue, increase productivity, and reduce the number and severity of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Work related MSDs are among the most frequently […]
