Identifying preferred vendors for common indirect spend categories is an important element of our strategic efforts to optimize and streamline our indirect procurement process. Mauser Packaging Solutions (MPS) has identified preferred vendors in North America for two indirect spend categories – Office Supplies and Power, Transmission & Bearings (an MRO sub-category). Office Supplies Staples has been identified as the preferred …
Consumer Packaging that Stands Out – Introducing the New 1-Piece Consumer Pack
At Mauser Packaging Solutions, we understand that packaging isn’t only a means to consumption, it’s part of the brand experience. That’s why we’re excited to expand our line of consumer-focused packaging with the 1-Piece Consumer Pack. The 1-Piece Consumer Pack is ideal for use in industries such as home care, candy and confection, pool care, and food products. Whether it’s …
Packaging Solutions for a Circular Economy: Introducing the 100% PCR Tight Head Container
At Mauser Packaging Solutions, we remain committed to reducing our carbon footprint. That’s why we’re excited to expand our offering of environmentally-friendly packaging with the UN-rated, tight-head container made from 100% post-consumer resin (PCR).The new 100% PCR tight-head container features recycled resin that we produce in-house. Empty industrial packaging, either our own or our competitors, that would otherwise be sent …
Indianapolis Reaches New Safety Milestone
On July 11, the Indianapolis Small Packaging facility reached 3,285 days, which is 9 full years, without a lost time accident. Indianapolis continues to serve as an excellent role model demonstrating that no matter what disruptions come our way, and no matter what head winds are faced, great results can be achieved when safety is an unwavering value shared by …
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 …
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 …