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| Menasha Packaging Published First Annual Sustainability Report |
Neenah, Wis. (February 8, 2011) - Menasha Packaging today announced the publication of its first corporate Sustainability Report titled "Making the World a Better Place." The report focuses on the company's three-tiered approach to sustainability by increasing economic value, demonstrating social responsibility and enhancing environmental stewardship. The Sustainability Report can be accessed online at http://www.menashapackaging.com.
"Menasha Packaging helps its customers - some of the biggest names in their industries - to protect, move and promote their products," said Menasha Packaging President, Mike Waite. "We are engaged in helping them create high-impact graphic packaging and merchandising products that attract shoppers and reduce their impact on the environment. At the same time, we have also made tremendous strides in reaching our internal sustainability objectives as part of our overarching goal of protecting and respecting the environment."
In late 2010, Menasha announced that sustainability is one of the critical areas in which the company will take a market leadership position. It has already made a number of significant achievements in sustainability, including:
- New product introductions that include packaging designs that offer the same function and performance but use fewer raw materials in the manufacturing process;
- A heat-recovery system in the Neenah facility that reuses heat generated from the corrugator as a primary source of heat for the building;
- Reductions in the consumption of electricity, natural gas and water;
- Installation of five Renewegy 20 kW wind turbines at its Neenah office and manufacturing complex; and
- Support of environmental organizations through donations from the Menasha Corporation Foundation.
Menasha Packaging's facilities are certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and it is also a member of Energy Star. Its Folding Carton Group is certified under Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) chain-of-custody fiber-sourcing standards.
Menasha Packaging Company
Menasha Packaging Company, LLC, based in Neenah, Wisconsin, is a subsidiary of Menasha Corporation. Founded in 1849, the company celebrates more than 160 years of manufacturing excellence. It's heritage is built on quality products, personalized service, dedicated employees, and innovative printing and design capabilities. Menasha Packaging is a leading provider of graphic consumer packaging, merchandising solutions, corrugated packaging, food packaging, shipping containers and material handling solutions and is home of the Retail Integration Institute. With design, sales service centers, corrugated and paperboard plants located throughout the United States, the company's mission is to help customers move and sell their products.
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