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Honda Electric Mower DeckKenda Airless TireWhisker LR5 Litter RobotSportech SXS Vehicle DoorsEMPL OYE E P U B L I C A TIONMARCH2025ISSUE 263INSIDE“Despite the fecast, live like it’s Spring.” —Lilly PulitzGROWING THE TOP LINE● Growing the Top Line● Pharmapack Medical Show● Bemis Bath Shoppe Nominated for Retailer of the Year● A Legacy of Sustainability and Community Commitment ● Kelch Water System Improvements● Bemis Showcases Innovaons at KBIS 2025 ● Introducing the Universal Toilet Seat● Mayfair by Bemis: A Fresh New Look● Bemis Shines on QVC● English Classes● Christmas Parade Float● BCT’s First Secret Santa Exchange: A Holiday Success! ● Anniversaries/Rerees● Social Media HappeningsThe Bemis Contract division has been very busy the last few years re-inventing itself, and Contract team members are hard at work launching new programs for both new and existing customers.“It’s pretty impressive, the number of new tools we have in development,” said Andy Raml, President of Contract, Kelch, and BHC. “It’s a lot of work, but we’re excited to be growing as a division.”More than 70 new injection molding tools have been awarded to Contract in the last twelve months. Some are already in production, and many are currently being built at Bemis’ toolmaker partners. It takes time for growth to happen in Contract because the business operates on the timelines of its various customers.“From the time we hear about a potential opportunity to the time it’s in full production can easily be eighteen to twenty-four months, and sometimes longer,” said Jon Bemis, Vice President of Sales and Commercial Development for Contract. “We are partnering with our customers from the early stages of design and looking years into the future with them.”What that means for the Contract team is that being awarded new business isn’t even half the battle. Helping customers rene their designs and engaging toolmakers to build the molds is the job of the engineering department. Warren Stokdyk, Director of Contract Engineering, said that his team is extremely busy developing all the new molds. “When I started about a year and a half ago, we only had one mold in development,” Stokdyk said. “A lot’s changed.”Once the molds arrive, the process engineers have to establish a good molding process, the quality team has to start work on getting the customers to approve parts, secondary equipment engineers have to get xtures and equipment ready, and the operations team partners with factory employees to get people trained and ready to run the new parts. It’s a major team effort, Raml said.“It’s truly an all-hands-on-deck situation,” Raml said. “Developing this many new tools is a big undertaking, and for Contract, it’s a must-do can’t fail.”— Jonathan BemisMidwest –Plant E 30 Tools Whisker, SportechMidwest –Plant D 19 Tools Whisker, Mercury Marine, Harley-DavidsonSoutheast 13 Tools John Deere, Polaris, Club Car, KendaMexico 6 Tools Honda, Penda, Kawasaki
PHARMAPACK MEDICAL SHOWPharmapack is an important annual event dedicated to medical packaging and devices, held in Paris.It provides us with the opportunity to meet customers and leads interested in our syringes and project capabilities in the pharmaceutical sector.Dubourgel Medical, soon to be renamed Bemis Medical & Industries, presented bi-material syringes with soft pads that enhance comfort and grip.These syringes have been highly appreciated by aesthetics laboratories and injectors.This product is in the pipeline and will be available for commercialization from October 2025.We expect a new customer, Becton Dickinson, to join this project from the beginning. This could represent a large volume and potentially make them our number one customer in the medical market.We were also pleased to see Terumo, a customer and partner, showcasing the product as well.This reinforces our condence in it and allows us to reopen discussions with Schott.Additionally, Pharmapack was the perfect venue to test American Hi-Flow canisters.Although the focus was on syringes this time, we do not want to stop at this initial trial and intend to continue presenting and promoting it.In our strategy, supplying hospitals in France makes perfect sense, and we believe that Bemis HealthCare can assist with their experience and existing products.Last but not least, the show conrmed trends we detected two years ago: force-assisted syringes should be our next innovation.We have signicant growth potential and look forward to sharing more good news with you. — Cassandra BoucardBEMIS BATH SHOPPE NOMINATED FOR RETAILER OF THE YEARWe are excited to announce that the Bath Shoppe in Sheboygan Falls has been nominated for Retailer of the Year in Sheboygan County for 2024! This recognition wouldn’t be possible without the continued support of our loyal customers, Bemis Manufacturing Company, and the Bemis family.A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported us and chosen to shop locally. We truly appreciate your commitment and look forward to continuing to serve you in the years ahead! — Barb Sander
KELCH WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTSEnergy Management Program Improves Efciency of Kelch Water SystemAs part of Bemis’s ongoing efforts to reduce energy consumption, the Energy Management Program has successfully completed a project to enhance the Kelch water system at our Sheboygan Falls location.VFD Installation for Improved EfciencyPreviously, the pumps on the Kelch water system operated at full capacity, with valves used to throttle ow. This setup was inefcient and consumed unnecessary energy. By installing Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), the pumps can now run at lower speeds, adjusting to process needs and signicantly reducing energy waste and unnecessary wear and tear on the equipment.Upgraded Monitoring SystemIn addition to the VFDs, the team also added a new user-friendly screen that displays real-time data and alarms in one place. This makes it easier to monitor the system and maintain optimal performance, improving overall efciency and simplifying system management.Energy Savings and Sustainability GoalsThis project will save approximately 400 MWh of energy annually, contributing to Bemis’s goal of reducing energy consumption by 10% at the Sheboygan Falls site.Thanks to the CS2 TeamA special thank you to the CS2 team for their expertise and dedication in completing this project. Their hard work ensured the successful installation of the VFDs and the upgraded monitoring system, helping Bemis make signicant strides toward more sustainable operations. — Lena MitkeyA LEGACY OF SUSTAINABILITY AND COMMUNITY COMMITMENTAfter 123 years of family ownership, Bemis has reached a milestone with the publication of its rst Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. This marks a key moment in our history, showcasing our commitment to sustainability, responsible practices, and community impact. Since 1901, Bemis has prioritized the well-being of employees, the community, and the environment. This report highlights our progress and outlines future sustainability goals, reecting our evolving approach and commitment to long-standing values.A New Chapter in SustainabilityThe publication of this ESG report is not just about acknowledging our past; it’s about setting a direction for the future. While Bemis has always been dedicated to using recycled materials in our manufacturing processes, creating green spaces, and improving our operational efciency, the ESG report takes our sustainability commitment to the next level. It highlights our work to measure and reduce our environmental footprint, ensure safety of our employees, and maintain transparent governance.This report also allows us to identify areas where we can do better. While we may not have all the answers yet, it shows our continued dedication to improving how we operate and ensuring we meet the needs of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.Guided by Four Generations of Family OwnershipFor four generations, Bemis has been committed to the health of our community and the well-being of our workforce. Our family ownership has ensured that our values of sustainability, community care, and responsible business practices remain at the core of everything we do. As we release this ESG report, we are reafrming these principles, while also embracing a more formal approach to sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance.Looking Ahead: Sustainability and ResponsibilityThe publication of the ESG report marks the beginning of a new chapter in Bemis’s sustainability journey. It reects our dedication to creating a positive impact—both within the company and in the communities we serve. As we look toward the future, we remain committed to continuously improving our operations, measuring and optimizing the environmental footprint of our products, and ensuring that Bemis remains a responsible company for generations to come.You can read the full report here. ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE REPORT
BEMIS SHOWCASES INNOVATIONS AT KBIS 2025The Seat and Bidet divisions had an exciting start to the year at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in late February. With record-breaking attendance, the Bemis booth was bustling with customers and key partners over the three-day event.Key Products and Highlights:● New Bathroom Vignettes: Highlighting how our products t into everyday bathrooms. We highlighted our metal hinge seats along with Assist™ and the Sanctuary 5000™ bidet toilet. ● Universal Fit™ Seat: This innovative seat adjusts to t both round and elongated toilet bowls, simplifying the selection process for consumers and reducing inventory costs for installers. It won the prestigious KBIS Reviewed award.● Haven™ Line of Bidets & Sanctuary 5000™: Exclusive options for the wholesale market, from mechanical bidets to integrated bidet toilets.● Empower® with Clean· Care® Technology: Ensuring consistent cleansing and skin protection.● Independence Line: Innovations that enhance bathroom independence and reduce pain points.● NextStep2® & Little2Big™: Popular products that always draw attention.Bemis continues to lead with meaningful innovations that resonate with both consumers and professionals. — Erica SpatzINTRODUCING THE UNIVERSAL TOILET SEATWe are excited to announce the launch of the Universal Toilet Seat, a product specically designed to t both round and elongated toilets. Wholesale & Retail Brands● Bemis: Universal Fit™ - sold in wholesale channels / trades / plumbers / maintenance● Mayfair by Bemis: One Fit™ - sold direct to consumer in Walmart and other Mayfair by Bemis retailersWhy It MattersA signicant number of consumers often struggle with selecting the correct toilet seat size, leading to returns and unnecessary hassle. With the Universal Toilet Seat, you no longer need to worry about the size. Whether you’re replacing an old seat or working on a bathroom remodel, this seat ts all standard round and elongated bowls, saving time and frustration.Features You Need to Know:● Universal Fit: Compatible with both round and elongated toilets, so there’s no need to worry about size.● Easy Installation: Its unique hinge system allows for 1½" front-to-back adjustability, making installation quick and easy.● S t ay•T i te® Seat Fastening System™: Hardware never loosens, guaranteed! ● Whisper•Close®: Seat and cover softly and quietly closes.How It Works:● Adjustability: The hinge system provides 1½" of adjustability for standard round and elongated toilets.This Universal Toilet Seat is designed to streamline the toilet seat replacement and purchase process, making it an efcient solution for both new installations and replacements. This product offers a hassle-free, one-size-ts-all solution for both businesses and consumers.Link to product video. ADJUSTS TO FIT BOTH STANDARD ROUND & ELONGATED TOILETSROUNDELONGATEDUNIVERSAL FIT™ELONGATED PULL FORWARDROUND PUSH BACK
A FRESH NEW LOOK Over the past year, you may have noticed a refreshed look for our Mayfair by Bemis brand at retailers like Lowe’s, Walmart, Ace, and other stores. As the largest retail sub-brand of Bemis Manufacturing Co., Mayfair has undergone a bold transformation, featuring a new logo, updated packaging, and enhanced POP displays. By incorporating Bemis brand colors and bolder graphics, we’ve not only made the Mayfair brand more visually appealing but have also seen an increase in sales. This refreshed look reinforces Mayfair as a trusted, quality brand that consumers can rely on, while also bringing it into closer alignment with the Bemis brand family. The impact of this transformation is evident in our sales performance. At Menards, for example, we’ve seen a signicant boost in sales without any changes to the planogram—just the updated Mayfair graphics. This highlights how powerful packaging, and visual identity can be in driving consumer interest and engagement. This updated identity reects our commitment to continuous improvement and delivering products that meet the needs of today’s consumers. As Mayfair continues to evolve and grow, we’re excited to see even greater success in the marketplace. — Colleen JohnsonBEMIS SHINES ON QVC: DAN SHOWCASES ASSURANCE WITH ARMSOur very own Dan Walkowiak went LIVE on QVC on March 13th, showcasing our accessible toilet seat, the Assurance with Arms. In an exciting segment, Dan highlighted the product’s innovative design, which enhances comfort and provides essential support for users needing extra stability.This national exposure marks a major milestone for Bemis, reinforcing our commitment to quality and accessibility. Congratulations to Dan and the entire team for making this moment a success!Link to our product listing & video.
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:ENGLISH CLASSESOn January 29, 2025, Bemis Manufacturing Company and the Family Resource Center partnered to offer basic English classes to our employees that speak primarily Spanish. The English classes started on Monday, March 3, 2025.The Family Resource Center has worked with several employers in the area teaching basic English classes and shared that these classes have helped promote employee condence, job satisfaction, and happiness with their job – all goals that Bemis hopes to achieve as well.The longer term goal is to help the employees understand more complicated, department specic words to help them better communicate quality, production, and equipment issues to their Sector Leaders, Line Leaders, Shift Supports, and Production Management.In Plant D, the classes are scheduled on Monday’s from 6:00 to 7:00 AM and 3:00 to 4:00 PM. In Plant B the classes are scheduled on Wednesday’s from 5:30 to 6:30 AM and 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Thank you to our Facilitators, employees who volunteered to translate, as well as the production teams in Plant B and Plant D that have done a great job over the last several years of adapting to the language barriers allowing them to successfully train over 46 current employees that speak primarily Spanish. — Sco Kohlhagen
A LOOK BACK ON THE CHRISTMAS PARADE FLOATBCT’S FIRST SECRET SANTA EXCHANGE: A HOLIDAY SUCCESS!This year, for the rst time ever, BCT (Bemis Contract Technology’s) rst shift team in Sheboygan Falls decided to host a Secret Santa gift exchange. Out of 63 total employees, 26 coworkers participated in the festive tradition. The rules were simple: each participant had to purchase a gift for no more than $10. While some went above and beyond, the spirit of giving remained at the heart of the exchange.The gifts were placed in a central location, and during break time, employees were invited to pick one at random. With no names attached, the excitement of mystery made the event even more enjoyable.The Secret Santa exchange was such a hit that employees are already looking forward to next year. With such positive feedback, we believe even more coworkers will join in the fun next year, and the tradition will continue to grow! — Krystal Drewa & Amy Spannagle
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Box 901Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085800.558.7651 I fx: 800.292.3647ANNIVERSARIES0MPOLYGRAMThe 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!RETIREESYEARSRECENT RETIREESJeffrey Seefeldt .....................45 Lance Van Pietersom ..........40Mark Krueger.........................40Sandra Weber ........................ 36 Debra Hellmer .......................35Dawn Roe ................................35 Timothy Roye .........................30Julie Lyon .................................26 Robert Kasberger ................. 23Michael Niver ............................9OCTOBER 2024 YEARSBernarda Rede .......................40Ljilana Gerdeij ........................ 40Warren Stokdyk ....................38David Bauer ............................38David Harms ........................... 35Jennifer Repinski ..................30Tammy Reich ..........................26Iris Chapa ................................. 26NOVEMBER 2024 YEARSDebra Hellmer .......................34April Hammarlund ...............30Gary Clough ............................ 28DECEMBER 2024 YEARSIvica Misic ................................37Douglas Goble .......................27We apologize for missing your anniversary in the previous Polygram due to a computer error when pulling anniversary reports. Thank you for your years of service and dedication to the company – it is truly appreciated!JANUARY YEARSTodd E Biermann ...................40Mark A Koelpin ......................40Natasa Kvestak......................40David G Gordon ....................38Cheryl L Allen ......................... 37Mary B Suemnicht ................ 36Jeffrey J Diefenthaler ......... 32Laura Kaat ...............................31Jeffrey T Karpinski ............... 31Glenn P Smies ........................31Joanne M Witkowski ..........31Tracey L Kwiecinski..............31Jerome D Hammarlund ......30Daniel C Schleicher ..............29Mary B Payne ......................... 28Michelle M Blonigen ...........28Christine J Flood ................... 28Nathan J Meyer ..................... 27Felipe Rodriguez ...................26Elizabeth P Ponath ............... 26Linda M Verfuerth ................ 26Eric A Traas .............................26Charles R Otte .......................25Jason L Oppeneer .................25Julie M Jones .......................... 25Joshua Detroye .....................10Lynn M Methfessel...............10Simone Roos ...........................10Alexander S Stolpa ...............10Charlotte A Herwig .............10Jasmin L Niemi ..........................5Vanessa Schulte .......................5Daniel R Walkowiak ...............5Enrique Roca .............................5FEBRUARY YEARSSteca Bedekovic .................40Brad E Leicht ..........................38Michael S Miske ....................35Irena Saran ..............................33Tanya J Aldag .......................... 33Robert W Schultz .................32Lloyd B Purifoy ......................31Tammy M Halbach ................ 31Rod A Leicht ............................ 31Tricia K Van Ess......................31Helen A Leider .......................31Paul W Perronne...................30Neng Yang ...............................28Michael J Ristow ................... 28Michael R Boy ........................28Cynthia L Schuler..................27Rubi Gonzalez ........................27Arron Kostilek .......................27John W Thrapp ......................27Andrew J Raml .......................25David J Stemper ....................25Sandra J Allmann ..................25Julie A Engelman ...................20Juan Amador ..........................10Linda M Pierce .......................10Francisco Lozano ..................10Benjamin B Vollmer ................5Benjamin E Sepulveda ...........5MARCH YEARSDonald D Kohlmann ............41William A Haumschild ........41Timothy C Stephan ..............38Kathy L Baumann .................38Shelly M Gosse ......................36James A Wood .......................35Laura L O’Grady ....................32Roger L Wagner ....................32Fay S Berth ..............................31Craig J Larsen ......................... 31Erik D Franzen .......................31Randall L Rau .......................... 31Michael A Walters ................30Robert M Mauer ...................30Andrew T Shircel ..................30Mark T Malwitz .....................30Daniel J Mcmullen ................30Bradley N Payne .................... 28Billy R Jackson .......................27Charles G Hattula ................. 27Eva M Bett ............................... 27Kelly A Kaat ............................27Matthew R Bohn ................... 26Myyang Cha ............................ 25Patrick J Raymakers ............25Erica M Poarch ......................10Araceli Olivas Tremillo .......10Ben Parkinson .......................10David A Marusich .................10Michael E Rosendahl ........... 10Matthew Vance ........................5Lorena Halic ...............................5MARCH YEARSCONT.SOCIAL MEDIA HAPPENINGSWin a Classic Colors Toilet Seat! VideoClassic Colors Super Bowl PostWin a stylish Weston Toilet Seat! VideoPlease email us at Polygram@BemisMfg.comDo you have any quesons or suggesons for the Polygram?