Jerry Butler, previously COO of ICS and Project Manager in the Industrial Solutions business unit, is formally retiring after more than 50 years in the reconditioning industry. In December 2020, Dave Vergo, Industrial Solutions President, presented Butler with a lifetime achievement award in recognition of his significant and careerlong contributions to the reconditioning industry. “Jerry has been a significant mentor …
Infinity IBC Receives WorldStar Packaging Award
We are excited to announce that Mauser Packaging Solutions’ Infinity Series IBC has been selected as a winner in the WorldStar Packaging Awards 2021. The WorldStar Packaging Awards, organized by the World Packaging Organization (WPO), recognizes packages demonstrating innovation and outstanding design. The 2021 winners were selected by representatives from 33 packaging associations and members of WPO who judged 345 …
Life Saving Rules: Hazardous Materials
Life Saving Rules are essential safety principles that when followed, will protect employees from serious injury or death. These rules were developed around hazards specific to Mauser Packaging Solutions and are focused, clear and simple, actionable, and observable.HAZARDOUS MATERIALSWhat is Chemical Exposure? Everything is made of chemicals including the food we eat, the water we drink, the clothes we wear …
Life Saving Rules: Fall Protection
Life Saving Rules are essential safety principles that when followed, will protect employees from serious injury or death. These rules were developed around hazards specific to Mauser Packaging Solutions and are focused, clear and simple, actionable, and observable.FALL PROTECTIONFalls are the leading cause of serious injury and death on the job; which can result from slip, trip or falls on …
Mauser Packaging Solutions’ Innovative DrumGuard® System Receives Dow Packaging Innovation Award
We are excited to announce that the DrumGuard® load securing system, in partnership with Strauch GmbH, has received an Honorable Mention for Advancement in Industrial Distribution Systems in the Packaging Innovation Awards by Dow.As the first product of its kind, the DrumGuard provides unparalleled cargo protection while drastically reducing single-use plastic waste such as stretch wrap and strapping to secure …
Expansion of capabilities in Erkelenz
Sustainable, circular, and cost-effective packaging and plastic solutions are of high priority in our environmentally conscious era. Mauser Packaging Solutions’ development efforts, such as the ongoing projects in Erkelenz, Germany, lay the groundwork for embracing resource-friendly and responsible production.Erkelenz Reconditioning Over the past year, Erkelenz Reconditioning has undergone two projects aimed at expanding IBC re-bottling operations and addressing the growing …
New Industrial Solutions Facility Supports “One Mauser” Strategy
Our new Industrial Solutions facility located in Hutchins, Texas increases efficiency and provides a competitive advantage for large packaging and reconditioning operations. The Hutchins facility, located in the metro-Dallas area, began manufacturing and reconditioning operations in June 2020 and will continue to ramp up through early 2021. When fully operational, the state-of-the-art facility will become home to the Kemp, Texas …
DrumGuard – A Load Securing System that’s Safe, Secure, and Sustainable
In recent years, industrial packaging users have faced increased challenges with regard to load securing due to new legislation and transport controls. Often times, companies will use large quantities of load securing materials such as stretch or shrink wrap and strapping to ensure products arrive safely to their destination, in good condition and without damage. However, there is an alternative …
Automation Additions Improve Reidsville Reconditioning Facility
This week, the Reidsville, NC recycling facility launched a new automated material flow and storage system for PCR production. Replicating automation that already exists in the South Plainfield, NJ recycling facility, the new system improves the safety and efficiency of the Reidsville facility. This new automation moves cleaned grind material from the wash line directly into internal silos then onto …
Life Saving Rules: Energy Isolation
Life Saving Rules are essential safety principles that when followed, will protect employees from serious injury or death. These rules were developed around hazards specific to Mauser Packaging Solutions and are focused, clear and simple, actionable, and observable.ENERGY ISOLATIONWorkers who service equipment, perform maintenance, or clear jam-ups can be exposed to the release of hazardous energy. Some common energy sources …