Category Archives: General

Mike Parrish Memorial Scholarship

Posted on Jun 8, 2017

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 […]

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Spring Allergy Alleviation

Posted on May 15, 2017

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 […]

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We’re Hiring!

Posted on May 4, 2017

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 […]

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WI ranks 15th in nation in manufacturing growth

Posted on Apr 26, 2017

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 […]

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Earth Day

Posted on Apr 22, 2017

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 […]

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PPC Team Building

Posted on Apr 13, 2017

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 […]

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Workplace Stress Levels Dropping

Posted on Mar 24, 2017

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 […]

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Ergonomics

Posted on Feb 28, 2017

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 […]

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Forklift and Pedestrian Safety

Posted on Jan 31, 2017

January’s safety topic is Forklift and Pedestrian Safety. It is important to ensure pedestrian safety around power industrial trucks. At PPC, we not only reinforce our forklift and pedestrians safety policies but we continually educate our team on the importance of being aware of your surroundings at all times. The below list simply shows a few of […]

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