🧛🕸️October 2024🕸️🧛

Halloween is a very serious time at Packaging Personified, and our marketer couldn’t resist getting wrapped up in the fun – literally! Decked out in our white film, she’s taken on the role of the office ghost, haunting the halls and giving us all a good laugh. No need to be scared, though—this ghost is more about giggles than chills! 🎃 It’s a spooky season around here, and we’re all in for some ghostly good fun!

🍂Anniversaries🍂

October is a huge month here at PPI as we get to celebrate 25 anniversaries across our team! Each of these milestones represents dedication, hard work, and the spirit that makes Packaging Personified a great place to be. From seasoned veterans to newer faces who’ve hit their stride, we're proud to have such an incredible group of people driving our success. Here's to all of our amazing team members celebrating anniversaries this month – thank you for being part of the PPI family!

This month, we celebrate a remarkable milestone: 25 years of unwavering commitment and exceptional service from our Director of Administration, Laura Timmons. Throughout the years, Laura has embodied the spirit of our company, growing from a Customer Service Manager to a multifaceted leader, over the years adding Human Resources, Accounting and Traffic to her areas of responsibility.

Laura's journey is a testament to loyalty and dedication—not just to the organization but to every member of our team. Her advocacy in all aspects of Human Resources has helped build a robust benefits plan that supports our collective well-being. As our benefits expert, she is also a tireless advocate ensuring each and every person receives our best.

As she has navigated her way through various roles, she consistently demonstrated an extraordinary ability to adapt, learn, and lead. Her extensive knowledge and vision have helped to drive our success and inspire those around her.

On a personal note, through long days at work, the challenges were never too big to conquer, and the laughs too many to count. Here’s to 25 years of hard work, dedication, and friendship. We look forward to many more years of growth and achievement together!

Joe I, General Manager

Randal J, 20 Years

This month, we proudly celebrate Randy’s incredible 20-year journey with Packaging Personified. As the 2nd shift lead, Randy’s unwavering dedication and leadership have been instrumental to our success. His positive influence, strong work ethic, and ability to navigate challenges have made a lasting impact on the entire team.
“I have had the privilege of working with Randy since May of 2006. All of Randy’s tenure here has been on 2nd shift, as the shift lead. We have faced numerous challenges during that time. Whether it’s production, quality, or staffing issues, Randy has always been a positive, influential force in the department. He has a work ethic second to none and exhibits the patience and leadership needed to properly do his job. Randy’s 20 years here are an example of his commitment to Packaging Personified. Thank you again, Randy, on a tremendous accomplishment.”
— Rob C, Production Manager

Adam D, 10 Years
We’re excited to recognize Adam for a decade of dedication, hard work, and growth at Packaging Personified! Over the past 10 years, Adam has made his mark across various departments, always bringing his best to the table. From converting to extrusion, his commitment and drive have been an integral part of our success.
Thank you, Adam, for your unwavering dedication to the PPI team, and here's to many more years together!

"In my years of working with Adam, I have watched him move from our converting department to extrusion and transform into a good operator who first has a great attitude, work ethic, is detailed in his work and pays attention to what's going on around the department. He continues to serve PPI Sparta and hope he does so for many more years. Happy 10th Anniversary Adam!!!"
-Noel W., Extrusion Manager

🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of Dedication – Congratulations, Rhianon! 🎉

This month, we’re excited to celebrate Rhi’s 10th anniversary with Packaging Personified! Over the past decade, she has been an invaluable part of our press department, consistently showing hard work and dedication.

“Rhi – Happy 10 year anniversary! Your commitment and hard work over the past decade is greatly appreciated at PPI. I am looking forward to your ongoing contributions and achievements. Thanks for all you do in the press department!”
— Craig R., Press Manager

Cheers to our fantastic team members celebrating milestones this October! From 1 to 25 years of service, these individuals represent the heart of Packaging Personified. We’re proud to honor their commitment, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds. Here’s to many more years of success together!

🍁Meet the Team!🍁

Building connections across Packaging Personified is what keeps our team strong. This month, we’re continuing our 'Meet the Team' feature, spotlighting more of the incredible individuals who help our company thrive. Thanks to our Sparta facility for the great idea! Get to know a few of the faces behind our success below, and stay tuned for more in the months to come!

Robin E.
Robin, our Scheduler, has had an incredible journey with Packaging Personified—working with us for 8 years before leaving for 4.5, and we’re thrilled to have Robin back on the team! Robin’s dedication shines through in everything, especially in collaborating with management to keep our processes running efficiently.
A few fun facts about Robin: A talented guitar player and live music enthusiast, Robin is also a devoted fan of Stephen King's *The Dark Tower* series. Robin has listened to the entire 8-book series seven times (that’s over 63,000 minutes!) and is currently on the eighth run!

Leslie, who’s been with Packaging Personified for 7 years this October, started in the converting department and is currently training for QA. Always full of energy, Leslie is known for being outgoing and funny, making every day on the job more enjoyable for her team.

A few fun facts about Leslie: She’s passionate about fitness and loves staying active. Whether she’s at work or working out, Leslie always brings her positive energy!

🍏🍎Results from Last Month🍎🍏

Last month, we asked for your input, and the results are in! Thanks to everyone who participated in the vote— here’s the results!

whoever is drinking cider doughnuts, I’ve got a few questions…

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We know packaging can be *thrilling*, but why settle for the everyday suspense of the supply chain when you could dive into a classic thriller with a packaging twist? This month’s PPI movie recommendation takes a chilling turn in *The Silence of the Laminator*.
In a quiet, remote production facility, Lam, the Laminator, lurks in the shadows, adding that final, flawless seal to every layer with terrifying precision. But when a mysterious defect threatens to dismantle an entire run of premium roll stock, Lam must face the ultimate packaging nightmare—will he overcome it and save the job, or will the defect strike again?
No spoilers, but this suspenseful tale is *packed* with high-stakes drama and edge-of-your-seat moments. It’s a haunting look into the lamination process like you’ve never seen before—one that will have you questioning every crease, every fold, every seal. Just remember: silence is golden… and so is airtight lamination.
Catch *The Silence of the Laminator* if you dare, though I’m not sure where it’s streaming. That said, rumor has it that Noel in Extrusion has a VHS copy somewhere in his office, if you’re brave enough to ask.

🎃Thanksgiving Food🎃

We want to know what you look forward to the most at Thanksgiving. What’s on your plate??

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