Since 2004, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the national Ready Campaign have promoted National Preparedness Month (NPM) every September. National Preparedness Month encourages Americans to take steps to prepare for all types of emergencies and strives to increase the overall number of people, families and communities that engage in preparedness actions. The most […]
In celebration of fall we’ve decided to host a food drive this October! Feeding America is a food bank, located in Milwaukee and in the Appleton area, which works with a network of hunger relief partners to distribute more than 18.3 million meals a year to 377,000 people in eastern Wisconsin. After touring Feeding America’s […]
It is a busy summer here at PPC! We’ve had the pleasure of adding two interns to our team to share in our growth and to learn in the areas in which they are interested in. We thought it would be fun to share with you more about them as well. Lacey – Sales and […]
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 10 people may have a seizure in their lifetime. A seizure is a change in the brain’s electrical activity that can cause a variety of symptoms, including violent shaking, falling and losing bodily control. However, because there are different types of seizures, […]
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 […]