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Whisker LR5 Litter RobotSportech SXS Vehicle DoorsEMPL OYE E P U B L I C A TIONJUNE2025ISSUE 264INSIDE“To plant a gden is to believe in t.” —Audrey HepbnLEANING ON LENOIRWhat do Sportech and Whisker mean to you?To the Contract Molding team, they represent a tremendous opportunity — and a signicant challenge. These projects brought an extraordinary amount of work, requiring many individuals to step outside their comfort zones and necessitating cross-functional support from other areas of the company.Together, the Sportech and Whisker projects involve nearly 40 new injection molds that Bemis must design, build, and have production-ready — all within a very tight timeline. To meet this challenge, the Contract Engineering group enlisted the support of Kelch, the Process Engineering group, and the Bemis Southeast Engineering team in Lenoir.Special thanks go to Rachel Kaschauer (Lenoir Tooling Engineer) and Nate Landaal (SF Process Engineer), who contributed signicantly to the Whisker tooling efforts. They supported mold specication and purchase orders, helping us overcome a major hurdle in getting molds underway as soon as data was released.As we approached the development phase of the Sportech project, we decided that, since the molds were built in Charlotte, North Carolina, it made sense to sample them in Lenoir — saving roughly 12 hours of transit time to our toolmaker. The support we received from the entire Southeast Group during the Sportech sampling of four molds was invaluable.The Lenoir Engineering team was instrumental in preparing for sampling. They completed a press upgrade in near-record time and readied both machines and facilities for the job. A development team from Sheboygan Falls traveled to Lenoir to run off the molds, and the customer was thrilled with the results. Our success wouldn’t have been possible without the commitment and teamwork from the Lenoir group. We’re truly becoming One Bemis Team — and that unity is lighting the path to a bright future.This isn’t the rst time we’ve leaned on Bemis Southeast. Over the past few years, Lenoir has built a strong, youthful engineering and support team. Key players like Rachel, Zach Japp (Process Engineer), Brandi Harris (Project Engineer), and Matt Rink (Program Development Manager) have elevated the group with impactful initiatives — one of which is the Plastics 101 course, now a standard part of Lenoir’s training program.The team even held strong for several months without a leader after Hector Murillo moved on to a new opportunity. Today, Tom Ventres has stepped in as Plant Manager and is continuing to drive the group’s development forward.— Warren Stokdyk & April Hammarlund● Bemis at ISH 2025 – Innovaon, Engagement, and a Strong Future● New Wholesale Product Site● United Way Transformave Philanthropy Award● Conservaon Eorts for Earth Day● Employee Appreciaon● Welcome, Summer Interns!● Sheboygan Falls Upcoming Events● BHC Naonal Sales Meeng● Universal Fit Seat Wins 2025 “Best of the Year” Award● Social Media Happenings● 2025 Annual BWA Picnic● 25-Year Club picnic● Anniversaries/Rerees
BEMIS AT ISH 2025 – INNOVATION, ENGAGEMENT, AND A STRONG FUTUREThree months after ISH 2025 (world’s leading trade fair for HVAC + Water), Bemis EMEA proudly reects on a successful and productive exhibition experience which left a lasting impression. With nearly 10% more exhibitors and visitors compared to previous years, the event reafrmed its status as the world’s leading trade fair for the sanitary and HVAC sector — and Bemis EMEA was right at the heart of it.A Week of Innovaon and ConneconThroughout the ve-day event, the Bemis booth in Hall 3.0 was a hub of activity. The visiting frequency was consistently high, and our team engaged in numerous high-quality conversations with industry professionals, partners, and new prospects. These interactions not only highlighted the growing interest in Bemis’ solutions but also provided valuable insights into the evolving needs of the European bathroom and building services market.It was also a great pleasure to introduce members of the Bemis family to a few key customers during the event — a wonderful opportunity to share the people behind the brand, for both, external partners as well as our European Team.Spotlight on InnovaonVisitors were particularly drawn to several of our most innovative and talked-about products:● Top Fixing Systems Click & Clean® and Push2Clean® – Praised for their user-friendly design and hygienic benets.● Sneak Preview of our Top Fix Ultra-Fix® Soluon to selected customers – A long-awaited feature that is already proving popular.● New Moulded Wood Seat Designs and Finishes – Admired for their aesthetic appeal and craftsmanship.● Toilet Seat Finder Applicaon – A digital highlight that simplies product selection for consumers and professionals alike.● Expanded Colour Range – Offering more style options and colour alignment with hinge caps.● Pure Care® and Pure Clean® Ranges – Especially the raised seats garnered strong interest for their design, comfort and xation thanks to our Ultra-Fix® hinge system.Additionally, our experts were on hand to explain the differences between Duroplast and Thermoplast materials, as well as Moulded Wood and MDF, helping visitors make informed decisions based on durability, aesthetics, and sustainability.A Vision for the FutureLooking ahead, Bemis EMEA is focused on staying closely aligned with our customers’ needs — delivering the right products at the right time, both in-store and increasingly online. With modern designs, value-added features, and adaptable solutions for diverse environments, we continue to innovate with purpose to create bathroom experiences that are not only functional and sustainable, but also intuitive, stylish and accessible. — Vanessa Schulte
TRANSFORMATIVE PHILANTHROPY AWARDBemis is excited to announce the launch of BemisSeats.com, a brand-new wholesale website built specically to support our valued reps and wholesale customers. Designed for efciency and ease of use, the site gives users quick access to product information, list pricing, and useful tools, all in one place.Key Features of the Site:● Wholesale-Only Focus: The site includes the full range of products from the Bemis Wholesale Price List. While it’s not an e-commerce platform, it’s a powerful resource hub tailored to wholesale needs.● Price Toggle Funconality: Easily switch between U.S. and Canadian list pricing using a simple toggle located at the top right of the page.● Cross Reference Tool: Powered by ATS, this tool lets you enter a competitor’s model number and instantly nd the Bemis equivalent, saving time and simplifying your workow.● Rep Portal Access: All wholesale reps with current contact information have been set up with access to the rep portal, which includes exclusive resources. If you or someone on your team needs access, just reach out!The site will continue to evolve, with more updates coming soon, including new spec sheets, product videos, and branding content. For any questions or access requests, feel free to reach out directly.Explore the new site at BemisSeats.com we’re excited for you to see what’s in store! Richard and Kristin Bemis were honored with the Transformative Philanthropy Award at the United Way of Sheboygan County’s Spirit Awards on April 24, 2025. The award recognizes their ongoing commitment to creating meaningful, lasting impact in the Sheboygan County community.CONSERVATION EFFORTS FOR EARTH DAYIn honor of Earth Day, Bemis employees volunteered at Willow Creek Preserve in Sheboygan, supporting local conservation efforts through hands-on environmental work. Volunteers contributed to invasive species management and water quality testing, helping to protect and maintain the health of this 143-acre natural area.Willow Creek Preserve is owned by Glacial Lakes Conservancy, a nonprot land trust dedicated to preserving natural spaces across ve Wisconsin counties, including Sheboygan County.This effort reects Bemis’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement, reinforcing the company’s values through direct action.
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATIONWELCOME, SUMMER INTERNS!To show appreciation for their hard work, Sheboygan Falls employees were treated to a frozen package of Miesfelds brats, burgers, and hard rolls. A special thank you to the volunteers who helped distribute the food, your support made it all possible!We’re excited to welcome our summer interns to Bemis! We’re glad to have you on board and look forward to the fresh ideas, energy, and enthusiasm you bring. Here’s to a summer of learning, growth, and great experiences!SHEBOYGAN FALLS UPCOMING EVENTSJuly ● Bemis has partnered with Sunset Hills Golf Course to provide employees complimentary passes to play mini golf or “hit a bucket of balls” on the driving rangeAugust ● Back to school supplies drive● BWA Picnic (8/9/2025)September ● EHS fair September 10th● 25 Year Club Banquet September 19th
BHC NATIONAL SALES MEETINGSOCIAL MEDIA HAPPENINGSBenton® Black Hinges. VideoProudly showcasing Made In The USA!The stability of Assurance®! VideoWe are looking for Bemis happenings, news and events from around the globe. Please submit content and article ideas to Logan Gottsacker at Polygram@BemisMfg.comUNIVERSAL FIT SEAT WINS 2025 “BEST OF THE YEAR” AWARDWe’re proud to announce that the Bemis Universal Fit Toilet Seat has been named one of Reviewed.com’s Best of the Year 2025 winners in the Home category!This recognition highlights what sets our product apart: an innovative, universally compatible design that takes the guesswork out of buying a toilet seat. The front-to-back adjustability and sliding fasteners make installation simple, precise, and secure.We’re honored to be included among the best products of the year. Thank you to Reviewed.com for the recognition! In early June, Bemis Health Care brought back 26 members of our Independent Sales Representative team for the third consecutive year of our National Sales Meeting. Programming consisted of our now famous hands-on product activities, new territory and product assessment tools, interactive customer scenarios and strategy discussion - all designed to increase understanding of how to sell the products and grow the BHC business. The three days were topped off with a competitive game of BHC Jeopardy Feud as a fun way to test all that the Reps had learned. The team left condent and energized, armed with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed!Here is some of the feedback from the Reps in their own words -- “Love the passion Nan and staff have for BHC! I am proud to represent BHC and want to grow sales in a tough market.” “I love the format, the meeting is not dragged out and the time spent is perfect in learning and being refreshed with old and new knowledge of products and our competition”
Radio:WBFM - B93 FM WHBL - 1330 AM WHBZ - 106.5 FM WXER - 104.5 & 96.1 FM Bemis Facebook:facebook.com/bemismfg/BEMIS EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEMBEMIS SHEBOYGAN FALLS PLANT CLOSING INFORMATIONIf severe weather or other situations require Bemis Manufacturing to close, we will communicate with employees in the following manner:25-YEAR CLUB PICNIC2025 ANNUAL BWA PICNICBemis is excited to announce that the 2025 Annual BWA Picnic will be held on Saturday, August 9th, starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds.All full-time, part-time, casual, summer, and retired employees are welcome to attend. Attendees may bring children up to age 18 or until their year of graduation, as well as one guest.If you plan to attend the picnic, please register in advance so we can plan for food, beverages, and more.How to register:Registration starts Monday, June 30th, and ends Friday, July 18th.Tickets and “picnic registration boxes” will be available at the following locations:Front Desk - Main ofce at Plant BADF - Outside main lunchroomB Ofce - LunchroomPlant B Factory - Large Lunchroom between Molding and Finishing.Plant C - LunchroomPlant D - Communication TV area.Plant F - East lunchroomRetirees may contact Tom Gorges directly to sign up: (920) 467-5571.For your convenience, you don’t need to bring your ticket to the picnic. Simply check in at the registration table when you arrive.More specic information regarding the picnic will be available in June. We had a fantastic time hosting our 25-Year Club Picnic — a special event honoring the incredible employees and retirees who have dedicated 25 or more years of service. It was a privilege to celebrate their loyalty and lasting impact. Thank you for being the foundation of our success!
Questions or suggestions? Email Polygram@BemisMfg.com or share your ideas with the editorial board: David Howell, Nan Jiang, Colleen Johnson, Logan Gottsacker, Mike Klein, Tim Pittner, Tanya Dallas. Global Contacts: Bemis Southeast - Laurie Davis, Bemis de Mexico - Emilio Yee, Bemis EMEA - Vanessa Schulte. Bemis Manufacturing Company300 Mill Street I P.O. Box 901Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085800.558.7651 I fx: 800.292.3647ANNIVERSARIES0MPOLYGRAMPlease email us at Polygram@BemisMfg.comDo you have any quesons or suggesons for the Polygram?The Polygram lists 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25-year anniversaries, and then annually after 25.STAY CONNECTED AND GET THE LATEST NEWS ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA!U.S. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMContact Us... Anytime, AnywhereNo-cost, confidential solutions to life’s challenges.Your ComPsych Guidance Resources program offers someone to talk to and resources to consult whenever and wherever you need them.Call: 800.272.7255 GuidanceResources.com Web ID: COM589 RETIREESIf you haven’t downloaded your cookbook yet, please use this link to get in on the fun! bit.ly/45mPKYRScan to view the cookbook!Get Your Free Cookbook!APRIL YEARSTodd E Wendland .................38Nicholas N Schreiber ..........37David J Castellan ..................37Brian L Lemahieu ..................36Danny L Phillips .....................35Brian J Preder ........................35Lester J Erickson ...................33Deann M Lesperance ..........27Brett I Schmahl ......................26Jeremy J Wiegand ................26Jason L Pierce ........................26Derek W Scharenbroch .....25Jeff A Mcculloch....................25Gitana A Bridges ...................25Gerilynn M Hannah .............20Daniel J Huhn .........................20Agnes M Gagnon ..................20Barbara J Sander...................20David B Kuehl ........................20Robert N Adams ....................10Daniele J Lesko ......................10Danny R Holbrook................10Tyler Stiles ..................................5MAY YEARSBrian E Voigt ...........................48Janet L Krueger .....................44Brian D Mcgaw ......................41James A Russman .................38Michael L Holzmann ............38Mee Lee Yang .........................37Duwayne W Ochs .................37Mark Schueffner ...................37Roger G Paul ...........................37Kathy L Jensen-Gorr ...........37Kendall L Kraemer................35Darrell D Bucko .....................35Wayne J Meives ....................35Mary H Mooney ....................35Thomas J Lauer .....................34Henry F Fritsch ......................32Charlie V Xong .......................32John H Wildman ...................31Joseph G Irwin .......................31Charles W Guenther ...........30William L Hafemann ............30Michael E Subat .....................30Jeffrey M Lallensack ...........29Tracy C Canisius ....................28John Campbell .......................28Jason J Gebhart .....................27Melissa J Griese ....................27Ryan C Schmidt .....................27Ronald J Wentz .....................26Paula M Daehn ......................26Brian M Mcknight .................26Christine A Rabe ...................25Todd D Lauersdorf ...............25Laura A Gordon .....................25Stacey Gonzalez ....................25Jennifer R Erdmann .............20Adrian Flowers ......................20Shari L Bohenstengel ..........10MAY YEARSCONT.JUNE YEARSRichard A Bemis ....................62Rick J Lemkuil.........................46Scott C Greger .......................46Steven M Koepsell................46Timothy M Dobrzynski.......41Sandra K Mckinster .............39Lisa M Winkel .........................38Mary B Beck ...........................38David C Garbisch ..................38Steven D Schultz ...................35Brian J Schumacher .............35Linda J Swita ...........................33Lori A Naumann ....................32Marcus L Schave ...................32Aaron M Justinger................32Lori A Mcglade .......................31Laura J Kaiser .........................30Le Ann L Althen .....................30Pao Vue .....................................28Chang P Yang .........................26Adam C Tayloe .......................25David L Meyer ........................25Kathleen J Wanty .................25Steven A Bunnow .................15Kelly D Larson ........................15Tracy Brotherton ..................15David R Wagner ....................10Elias Arriaga ............................10Gary M Oehldrich ....................5YEARSRECENT RETIREESRaymond Reiss ......................44Brian Mcgaw ..........................41Brian Kuester .........................39Doris Tayloe ............................37Mary Mooney .........................36James Pittner .........................30