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 …
Life Saving Rules: Hot Work
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.HOT WORKHot Work is any work using open flames or sources of heat that could ignite materials in the work area. Although hot …
Rising to the Challenges of COVID-19
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 …
Life Saving Rules: Safe Driving
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.SAFE DRIVINGDangers of Distracted DrivingThe same safe driving practices that apply to personal driving should be practiced when driving at work whether on …
Life Saving Rules: Safety Controls
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.SAFETY CONTROLSSafety controls are any devices or barriers that exists to protect the safety of people working with or near equipment. No employee …
Vertical Integration Exemplified with Erkelenz Tube Center
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. …