May 2013 Newsletter

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National News
Containerboard Price Increase – What does that mean to you?
Increase announcements were made in April for the price of 42 lb. Kraft liner board. This is the “bell weather” grade of paper used in the process of making corrugated paper board. A sheet of 200 Mullen Test Corrugated Paper Board by law, must be comprised of two 42 lb. liners (the combined weight of the facings must be 84 pounds). Industry publications “PPI Pulp & Paper Week” and “Board Converting News” have both reflected a $50/ton increase. How this increase will affect the price of a box will depend on the amount of corrugated board with relation to the run and set up times involved in producing the box. For example a small box run in small quantity will see a small effect on its price as opposed to a large box run in truck load quantities. As we have in the past with paper price changes (up or down), we will look at the effect of the material cost change on each box to accurately assess the effect of the material cost change.

Nelson News
QRM –Quick Response Manufacturing
Nelson Container has been utilizing QRM (Quick Response Manufacturing) for 4 years. As part of our continuous improvement, we will once again have QRM Training in July for all employees at Nelson Container. QRM is a companywide strategy to reduce lead times in all phases of manufacturing and office operations. It helps us bring our products to you quickly by reducing non-value added time, which QRM refers to as “white space”. This training will provide another opportunity for our employees to learn about the principles of QRM and to use those skills through various hands on exercises provided during the training.

5S
Our 5S team is just finishing up their most recent project to organize the workspace by our flexo folder gluer. 5S one of the Lean manufacturing tools that is a part of our philosophy and our culture. We believe that organization brings productivity. This project brought more organization to the print plates in this area that will help improve our set-up time because operators will spend less time locating the print plates that they need.

LEED Measures at NCC
Nelson Container values operating in an environmentally safe way. One of our long-term goals is to become LEED certified. We are currently working on the items within the Water Efficiency section of LEED. Right now we have implemented steps to improve our water consumption in the plant through monitoring usage and improving our techniques for changing ink colors at the press. Participation in the voluntary LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) process demonstrates leadership, innovation, environmental stewardship and social responsibility. LEED-certification helps us to:
• Lower operating costs and increase asset value
• Reduce waste
• Conserve energy and water
• Be healthier and safer for our employees
• Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions

Sincerely,

Tom Nelson

President, Nelson Container Corp.

Sales and Marketing Manager

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Nelson Container Corporation, a Germantown WI based manufacture of corrugated packaging materials seeks a Sales & Marketing manager, this well organized leader, is an active listener, consistent in their actions, using goals and objectives to measure their performance.
This coach will be responsible for development of the sales team, revenue growth, margin improvement, gains in market share, price strategies and systems, customer satisfaction measurements, networking in the business community, forecasting sales goals, defining market niches, alternative revenue streams, Web and social media, and is a member of the management team.
A strategic thinker, this person must have a 4 year college degree, a minimum 5 years of managing people, be PC literate, experience in the manufacturing of a product and have knowledge of sales processes. It is preferred that this leader have 7 years of experience managing sales & customer service teams, budgets, forecasts, and pricing strategies in a job shop manufacturing environment. It is desired that this effective communicator have previous experience with CRM products, enterprise system costing, web and social marketing techniques, lean and/or QRM practices, a master’s degree in business and experience in the corrugated industry.
If you believe in continuous learning, high performing teams, personal responsibility, and have a strong focus on process improvement. Send a narrative letter about yourself with your current resume to:
lnelson@nelsoncontainer.com

Nelson Container Corporation
W180N11921 River Lane
Germantown, WI 53022
www.nelsoncontainer.com

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May 2013 Newsletter

Sales and Marketing Manager