South Africa Facilities Recognize Mandela Day with Donations to Local Children’s Homes

Michelle MachenOur Stories, International Packaging

Mauser Packaging Solutions Reconditioning employees in South Africa recognized Mandela Day on July 18 by making donations to local children’s homes. Employees from the Durban facility delivered a donation of food, blankets, and toiletries to St. Vincent Children’s Home while the Johannesburg site made a similar donation to Bulamahla Children’s Home in Thabisa. Due to COVID-19 precautions, employees were restricted …

Mauser Packaging Solutions Wins PackTheFuture 2020 Award for Infinity Series IBC

Michelle MachenMauser News, International Packaging

Mauser Packaging Solutions’ Infinity Series IBC was recently recognized as a winner in the Eco Design Category of the PackTheFuture 2020 – Sustainable Plastic Packaging Award. The Infinity Series IBC was the first composite IBC introduced to the market featuring an inner receptacle made of post-consumer resin (PCR). The PackTheFuture Award is co-sponsored by the French Plastic and Flexible Packaging …

Rising to the Challenges of COVID-19

Michelle MachenMauser News, Industrial Solutions, International Packaging, Large Packaging, Reconditioning, Small Packaging

Around the globe, companies are meeting the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our employees continue to play a vital role in our ability to continue operating as an Essential Critical Infrastructure business. We appreciate each employee’s commitment, dedication, and desire to rise to the challenges of these times.  It is our company-wide “One Team” commitment that allows us to …

Vertical Integration Exemplified with Erkelenz Tube Center

Michelle MachenMauser News, Industrial Solutions, International Packaging, Large Packaging

Mauser Packaging Solutions utilizes vertical integration in various parts of the manufacturing process. One example of successful vertical integration can be found at our Erkelenz, Germany Tube Center. Since opening in 2009, the Erkelenz Tube Center has produced the metal tubing used to create IBC cages. The manufacturing process in Erkelenz begins by using a slitter to cut steel coils. …

Erklenez Pioneers Activities in Lifecycle Management

Michelle MachenOur Stories, International Packaging

On Tuesday, January 28, Mauser Packaging Solutions announced investments at the Erklenez, Germany facility to further increase the facility’s level of vertical integration. The announcement was attended by official representatives from the Erkelenz city council, the company’s construction partner, and Mauser Packaging Solutions leadership. The project in Erkelenz underlines Mauser Packaging Solutions continued commitment to expanding its pioneering activities in …

Mauser do Brazil Participates in Habitat for Humanity Project

Michelle MachenOur Stories, International Packaging

In 2019, Mauser do Brazil started a project called Mauser do Bem to engage employees in social causes. On November 9, 2019, employees participated in a non-governmental organization (NGO) habitat project with the local Habitat for Humanity chapter. The day’s activities started with breakfast provided by Habitat. After breakfast, Mauser employees worked with a team of civil construction professional to …

Mauser Packaging Solutions Receives Environmental Recognition Certificate

Michelle MachenOur Stories, International Packaging

Every year, Jornal do Meio Ambiente de São Paulo grants the “Outstanding Environmental Preservation” certificate to companies with up-to-date environmental licenses, no environmental notification during the period in question, and superior achievement supporting environmental preservation. We congratulate Mauser do Brasil Embalagens Industriais S/A of the Suzano and Taubaté Units on receiving the Outstanding Environmental Certificate and the Green Seal of …

Erkelenz, Germany Reconditioning Facility Reaches Safety Milestone

Michelle MachenOur Stories, International Packaging, Safety

On November 25, the Erkelenz, Germany Reconditioning facility reached 1,000 days without a safety accident. Erkelenz Plant Manager Theo Laubach credits this achievement to the diligent safety commitment demonstrated by every employee, every day. “We always follow the rules and pay extra attention to the cleanliness and order in the production area. In addition to training our employees regularly on …

Year-end message from Michael Steubing, President International Packaging

Michelle MachenMauser News, International Packaging

Dear Colleagues, As a very eventful year comes to a close for Mauser Packaging Solutions, I want to take a moment to thank everyone at Mauser International for your contributions and hard work this year. Despite various challenges in our three international regions – including volume decline, increased competition, margin pressure, GDP decline and the trade war between China and …

Organizational Announcement – Business Unit Consolidation

Michelle MachenMauser News, Industrial Solutions, International Packaging, Large Packaging, Reconditioning

It is with mixed emotions that I announce Glenn Frommer’s intent to retire from Mauser Packaging Solutions at the end of 2019. Since joining the company in 2015, Glenn’s direction of the Large Packaging business has resulted in an increase in business unit earnings by more than 70%. Glenn has graciously agreed to stay with the Company as a consultant …