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 …
Mauser Packaging Solutions Announces Preferred Vendors for Office Supplies and Power, Transmission & Bearings
Identifying preferred vendors for common indirect spend categories is an important element of our strategic efforts to optimize and streamline our indirect procurement process. Mauser Packaging Solutions (MPS) has identified preferred vendors in North America for two indirect spend categories – Office Supplies and Power, Transmission & Bearings (an MRO sub-category). Office Supplies Staples has been identified as the preferred …
East Brunswick Reaches Safety Milestone
On July 28, the East Brunswick Industrial Solutions facility reached 1 year without a lost time injury incident. This achievement is particularly significant in contrast with the facilities safety history in recent years. In 2018, the East Brunswick facility had 10 recordable accidents with three lost time injuries. “For this team to accomplish this milestone in the same environment and …
Get to Know Mauser Products: Infinity Series
The Infinity Series product line, which was first introduced in form of monolayer Open Head Plastic Drums more than 10 years ago, capitalizes on Mauser Packaging Solutions’ unique ability to collect, recondition, reuse, and recycle industrial packaging. This closed loop system gives packaging new life, while reducing environmental impact. The latest developments to the Infinity Series were designed to promote …
Life Saving Rules: Confined Spaces
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.CONFINED SPACESEvery year, thousands of workers are seriously injured when working in a confined space. On average in North America, two employees each …
The Top 5 Things to Know About the Mauser Packaging Solutions Used Container Collection Program
Every year, Mauser Packaging Solutions collects tens of millions of used, empty IBCs and plastic and steel drums from companies around the world. Why? It’s the right and responsible thing to do! We are committed to “Redefining Sustainability” and providing solutions that reduce our carbon footprint. Collection is the first step in responsibly extending the life cycle of industrial packaging. Here …
Phase One Launch of Indirect Procurement Portal to Improve Procurement Capability and Process
Mauser Packaging Solutions has entered into a strategic multi-year partnership with IBM to supplement the existing Indirect Procurement Team. The joint MPS and IBM Procurement Teams will be responsible for standardizing the procurement process which includes the implementation of a requisition/purchasing portal for indirect spend. The new Portal will be used by all facilities and locations in North America and …