PCMC Wins Regional Manufacturing Award of Distinction, Receives Nomination for Statewide Award
GREEN BAY, Wis.- Nov. 21, 2007 - Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) has been awarded the prestigious Manufacturing Award of Distinction, which honors excellence in manufacturing in Northeast Wisconsin. The award is sponsored by Advance, the economic
development arm of the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, and was presented on Nov. 14.
"This award is a result of the incredible work and commitment of all 800 PCMC associates in Green Bay and reaffirms our belief that through leadership, empowerment and continuous improvement, we will continue to realize our vision of a great American manufacturing company," said Craig Compton, Vice President of Operations.
Following its regional win, PCMC has been nominated by Advance for the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Award. The MOTY award program is an annual recognition of excellence in manufacturing, which celebrates the successes of manufacturers in the state-their innovations, philanthropy, technological advances, commitment to customer satisfaction, and quality jobs.
"Our participation in this award program also reflects our commitment to the recognition and celebration of individual and team achievements, a guiding principle of PCMC's unique leadership culture, which we believe is essential to creating a company of true distinction," Compton added.
Since 1919, PCMC has designed and manufactured advanced converting machinery for the sanitary tissue, packaging and disposable nonwovens industries. In addition, the company has a major position in the manufacture of flexographic printing, coating and laminating machines.
PCMC employs more than 1,000 team members in seven strategic locations worldwide.
ABOUT BARRY-WEHMILLER
Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc. is a world-leading supplier of packaging, corrugating, and paper converting technology, as well as engineering consulting services, across a broad spectrum of industries.
Barry-Wehmiller's balanced and diversified approach to the market is made possible through 10 interactive divisions:
Accraply, a leading manufacturer of automatic labeling systems;
Barry-Wehmiller Company, manufacturing bottle washers and pasteurizers for more than 120 years;
Barry-Wehmiller International Resources, a pioneer in the creation, development, and integration of advanced information technology and engineering solutions;
Design Group, a premier supplier of manufacturing automation and engineering consulting services;
FleetwoodGoldcoWyard, a leading producer of advanced conveyance technology and material handling equipment;
HayssenSandiacre, a form/fill/seal technologies and services leader for more than 100 years;
MarquipWardUnited, a leading manufacturer of equipment for the corrugated and folded carton industries;
Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), providing advanced converting, printing, and packaging technologies for the tissue, nonwovens,
and flexible packaging industries since 1919;
PneumaticScaleAngelus, a global provider for filling, capping, can seaming, labeling, and centrifugation;
and Thiele Technologies, a leading supplier of placing, bagging, cartoning, case packing, and palletizing equipment.
In fiscal year 2008, a combination of organic and acquisition growth is expected to grow Barry-Wehmiller's annual revenues to more than $1 billion for the first time in the company's 122-year history, with more than $300 million in markets outside the U.S.
For additional information, please contact:
Michele Nur
Communications Specialist
920.494.5601
2300 South Ashland Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54307-9005
Phone: (920) 494-5601
Fax: (920) 494-8865
E-mail: pcmcweb@pcmc.com
Web Site: www.pcmc.com
