Personified Times
July-August 2024
We’re excited to bring back regular monthly newsletters! As September rolls around and we wrap up summer, let’s reflect on a great summer and look forward to a fantastic fall.
Whirly Ball!
Our sales team took a break from the office to unleash their competitive spirit at Whirly Ball, where strategy meets fun! It was an afternoon filled with laughter, teamwork, and a few friendly rivalries! Events like these remind us that collaboration and camaraderie are just as important outside as they are in the workplace. (And the red team LET the black team win two games to tie, just saying…)
Manager Exchange
We were excited to welcome Craig, our production manager from Sparta, to Carol Stream as part of our manager exchange program. His fresh perspectives and expertise have already started driving positive changes. A big thank you to Craig for his valuable contribution and for enhancing our team’s success.
Breaking Records!
We’re excited to share that the Slitting Department has surpassed its previously set production records from 2014 for both Poundage and Footage! This achievement is a powerful testament to the teamwork and dedication of the entire Packaging Personified family.
Milestones like these are a reflection of the collective effort of our amazing team. Timely delivery of quality film takes everyone working together, and that’s exactly what makes our team exceptional. We’re confident that this is just the beginning of even more record-breaking accomplishments ahead.
– Rob C.
👏 Congratulations to everyone involved—great work! 👏
Anniversaries
Duke M,-15 years (July)
We are excited to celebrate a significant milestone as we honor Duke for his remarkable 15 years of dedicated service at Packaging Personified. Duke has been an invaluable member of our maintenance team, consistently embodying our core values of excellence, professionalism, integrity, and teamwork. His dedication and hard work have been instrumental in ensuring the smooth operation and success of our facility.
"I would like to congratulate Duke Meisner on his 15th anniversary. Duke is a person who always has a smile on his face, and if I could golf half as good as he can, I would too. Duke is a very dependable and conscientious worker and is easy to get along with. Once again, I would like to congratulate Duke on his 15 years at PPI."
-Doug G., Maintenance Manager
Martin L. -20 Years (August)
We are honored to celebrate a major milestone as we recognize Martin for his incredible 20 years of dedicated service with us. Martin has been a pillar of our Press Department, embodying a sense of teamwork, commitment, and excellence. His unwavering dedication and collaborative spirit have been essential in driving the success of our team.
"Martin has been our dependable go-to person, consistently demonstrating outstanding teamwork and dedication. His commitment to seeing the whole team succeed is truly inspiring. While words can’t fully capture his impact, it’s clear Martin is a rare and exceptional individual. We’re beyond fortunate to have him on our team!"
-Robby B., Press Manager
Updates in Progress!
Earlier this year we installed a completely rebuilt bag machine from Century Tech and have been thrilled with the results. Given the success, we have committed to a larger-scale project to upgrade five additional machines, which is already in full swing! We greatly appreciate the support we have received from Century Tech and look forward to our continued partnership.
Stay tuned for more updates on the project!
“We’re incredibly excited to have this upgraded bag machine in-house and are thrilled with the results so far. The improvements are exceeding our run-rate expectations, and we’re very much looking forward to upgrading the remaining machines.”
-Rob C. Production Manager
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION 〰️
We can't just bore you with a newsletter all about packaging, so we are throwing in the PPI movie recommendation of the month. We're kicking off our first review with an overlooked modern classic, a superhero movie grounded in realism, with a no shortage of heart, Hogan.
In the competitive world of packaging sales, Bob Hogan is a seasoned veteran whose name has become synonymous with success over his 45-year career at Packaging Personified. As a new competitor threatens to disrupt the industry and his legacy, Hogan must draw upon his decades of experience and unyielding resolve to protect everything he has built and prove that true salesmanship is timeless.
Now we won't get into spoilers, but I would not blame you if shed a tear, tears or just completely sob by the end of this movie. The heroic sales performances by Hogan throughout this film are nothing short of spectacular. Again no spoilers, but the movie does everything to show you that true experience, heart, and determination go a lot further than brainless cloned versions of all-star sales reps. Though part of a superhero universe, this can be picked up and watched standalone without seeing the others.
I highly recommend this one if you missed it during the theatrical release. I am unsure if its streaming and I don't have time to check, but Dominic might have a DVD copy if anyone needs to borrow…
Would you rather…
🏈 One team to win them all🏈
The NFL season is officially underway, and the excitement is palpable here at Packaging Personified! With our two facilities in Illinois and Michigan, we’re right in the heart of some of the league’s fiercest rivalries. Is the Hard Knocks hype real and this is finally "the year" the Bears have been promising for decades? Will the Lions build on their recent success or will they fumble it away? Will the Packers manage to win a single game? Talk to different folks on the PPI team and you'll get different answers....
Drop your predictions in the below and let’s see how our favorite teams stack up!
