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Green America/ Better Paper interview with Steve Whittaker
Green America/ Better Paper interview with PIA's Gary Jones
Monroe Litho Salutes its' Veterans
Monroe Litho Gets Social with New Project
Monroe Litho is a Proud Sponsor
Success Story on Monroe Litho by Renewable Choice Energy
MONROE LITHO BROADENS SERVICE
PORTFOLIO
The John Peter Zenger Medal Award Recipient
AMERICAN PRINTER NAMES MONROE LITHO AS A WINNER OF ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE
Blog: The State of Green Printing
Monroe Litho and Kodak Link Arms
Blog: The Green Machine
MONROE
LITHO RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF AMERICA’S FINEST WITH CERTIFICATION
FROM SUSTAINABLE GREEN PRINTING PARTNERSHIP
MONROE LITHO GETS GREENER WITH NEW ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
MONROE
LITHO RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF AMERICA’S SAFEST COMPANIES
MONROE LITHO COMPLETES
PRINTING OF GREEN PATRIOT POSTERS BOOK
BOOK FOCUSES ON SUSTAINABILITY AND THE FIGHT AGAINST
CLIMATE CHANGE
ROCHESTER,
NY, November 3, 2010 - Monroe Litho, a leader nationally in environmentally
sustainable printing, announced today it has completed the printing
of a new poster book entitled Green Patriot Posters: Images for a New
Activism. The book brings together the strongest contemporary graphic
design currently promoting sustainability and the fight against climate
change.
The books’ publishers
Metropolis Books wanted the printing of the book to be consistent with
the environmental message. “We almost made the same stupid mistake
that many people printing books, even books about sustainability, frequently
make out of plain, old bad habit, we almost had the book printed in
China”, said Edward Morris, co-Editor and Co-Founder of The Canary
Project “Monroe Litho was chosen to print Green Patriot Posters
because of their leadership in sustainable printing practices, which
by the way saves the company money. The company’s professionalism
and experience printing fine art were also key decision factors.”
“ At some point, you have to walk the walk. This book believes in sustainability
and it believes in America. For us to espouse those values without actually acting
on them ultimately was more hypocrisy than we could bear,” said Morris.
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The book was printed utilizing 100% windpower, vegetable based inks, on Forest Stewardship Certified (FSC) paper manufactured by Mohawk Fine Papers. The cover of the book was printed on Mohawk Loop Antique Vellum PC White containing 80% post consumer waste fiber and the text was printed on Mohawk Via 100% PC Cool White with 100% post consumer waste fiber. “We were honored to have Mohawk Loop and Mohawk Via chosen as the print medium for the book”, said Melissa Stevens, National Business Development Manager, Mohawk Fine Papers. “Mohawk is committed to producing only innovative, environmental products and we believe in teaching by example. By working in partnership with all of the contributors for this book; we have taken another step forward in our ongoing journey.”
The book featuring the best contemporary posters on the theme of sustainability by artists and designers such as Shepard Fairey, Vier5, DJ Spooky, James Victore and Geoff McFetridge, reproduces 50 of these posters as tear-outs. It also includes a section on action, with documentation of designs at work in the world: on buses, billboards, protesters' placards, graffiti, t-shirts and so on.
Featured in the book are essays
by Michael Bierut, Steven Heller, Edward Morris and Dmitri Siegel which
collectively look back in time to posters and ideas that set the stage
for the current movement (World War Two posters, images of international
cooperation, posters from the environmental movement in the 1960s and
1970s) and address the state of the poster.
The book is available at better booksellers everywhere and online at the publishers’ website www.artbook.com.
Monroe Litho Salutes its' Veterans
On November 11, 2010, Monroe
Litho takes the time to recognize its employees who are military veterans.
We salute them and “Welcome Them Home”:
• John Kirkland/Pressman: US Army, Specialist 4th Class, 1983-85 [Regular
Army], 1985-89 [Ready Reserve], Basic Training at Ft. Bliss, TX, permanent
party at Schwalach, Germany. Man pad Crew Chief and Gunner/Stinger. 2
Army Achievement Medals; Presidential Unit Citation.
• Ken Koban/Pressman: US Army, Specialist 5th Class, 1982-93. Basic Training
at Fort Sill, OK and airborne training at Fort Ord, CA. Infantry specialist.
NCO School at Ft. Indian Town Gap, PA. NY and PA State Commendation Medals;
Weapons marksman.
• Dennis Miller/Bindery: US Air Force, Sergeant, Tele-Communications Specialist.
1980-1985. Lackland AFB TX, Davis Monthan AFB, Arizona, Comiso AB, Sicily,
Italy, Florennes AB, Belgium, Los Angeles AF Station, CA.
• Don Orlowsky/Quality Assurance: USArmy, E-4, Radio Teletype Operator,
1966-1968. Basic Training at Ft. Stewart, GA, AIT at Ft. Jackson, SC.
Stationed at Ft. Hood, TX with 142nd Signal Corps.
• Chris Pape/CEO/President: USArmy, Staff Sergeant E-6, 1968-1970, Aide-de-Camp
to a Major General; Basic Training and AIT at Ft. Dix, New Jersey. Army
Reserve from 1970-1974.
• Bob Brownridge/Account Executive: USArmy, Captain, 1969-1972. Basic Training
at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. OCS at Ft. Sill, OK. Commissioned into the Signal
Corps. Signal schools at Fort Gordon, GA and Ft. Monmouth, NJ. Permanent
party at Ft. Belvoir, VA as Officer in Charge of a Drug Counseling and
Rehab Unit. Army Commendation Medal.
• Don Verschage/Senior Accountant: USArmy, Specialist 4th Class. 1985-1988.
Basic Training and AIT at Ft. Sill, OK. Permanent Station at Anchorage,
Alaska [MOS 31V Tactical Communications]. Assigned to HHC 2/17th Infantry
Division. Medals: Army Achievement Medal and Army Commendation Medal.
•
Steve Whittaker/VP Quality Assurance & Sustainability: US Army, 1968-1970,
Specialist 5th Class, Basic Training at Ft. Dix, NJ., AIT at Ft. Sill,
OK. Viet Nam Service as a Classified Document Printing Specialist with
HHC XXIV Corps in Phu Bai and Da Nang, South Viet Nam. Seventh consecutive
generation to be a member of the US military. Army Commendation Medal,
Bronze Star Medal, Conspicuous Service Cross Medal, Conspicuous Service
Star Medal recipient. 2009 Recipient of the “War Service Medal” from
the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.
In the Monroe Litho pressroom there is a United States flag displayed that has flown over the nation’s Capitol in Washington, DC.
Approximately 700 tons of
premium quality paper printed at Monroe Litho is Forest Stewardship
Council Chain of Custody Certified and is manufactured
in by nearly 1,500 employees in Cloquet, Minnesota and Somerset, Maine.
Both of these SAPPI paper mills are 100% Green E Certified and participate
in the “Living Lands and Waters” Program. Monroe Litho is
proud to be printing on paper that is MADE IN AMERICA.
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Monroe Litho Gets Social with New Project
ONEONONE
Monroe Litho, a leader nationally in environmentally sustainable printing, is teaming with Kodak and Mohawk Fine Papers to utilize Twitter to tell the story of the printing of a publication from original design concept to printed completion and distribution. The project dubbed “OneOnOne” will utilize video, photographs and interviews posted on Twitter (twitter.com/monroelitho) to follow the printing of Kodak’s “One Magazine”.
Click www.twitter.com/monroelitho to follow Monroe Litho on Twitter or click #printingONE to follow the ONEonONE story directly.
Printing that makes an impact on your customers, not the environment
Every printing project is a reflection of your company—and ours.
When your piece lands in a customer’s hands, you want them to see
your message… your quality… your creativity.
And now they’ll see your responsibility.
For over 60 years, Monroe Litho has been on the cutting edge of printing technology—and today, we’re leading the way in environmental responsibility and sustainability. From pre-press, printing, and binding to mailing and fulfillment, Monroe Litho has the people, the equipment, and the processes to bring your next project to life—maximizing your impact on customers, and minimizing our impact on the planet!
Monroe Litho is a Proud Sponsor
Calendar pads size 8 1/2 x 11 with 50 sheets to a pad supporting the Frank and Bette Paul 32nd Degree Masonic Learning Center in Pittsford,NY are available in packages of two for $10.00 per package. This school provides no cost training to children with dislexia. Monroe Litho is proud to have been a sponsor in this initiative. Please call 585-264-1160 to purchase pads.
MONROE LITHO BROADENS SERVICE PORTFOLIO
New Capabilities Provide Customers With All-In-One Printing Solution
Monroe Litho, a leading environmentally-sustainable printer, announced today that it has added a new suite of services to its portfolio. In addition to the printing, fulfillment and distribution work it has traditionally offered, the Company will now provide customers with a huge array of binding and finishing solutions including in-house die cutting, wire binding and high-speed collation. As a result, Monroe Litho can now offer customers a turn-key printing solution eliminating the need for additional help from third-party operators.
“
With the addition of these new capabilities, Monroe Litho has become
a one-stop shop for printing and binding,” explains Chris Pape,
CEO of Monroe Litho. “When a customer needs to have a job printed
and bound, we can do all of it for them under one roof. We added these
new services as a result of our customers asking us to broaden the scope
of work we can do for them. We are delighted to now be able to accommodate
virtually every aspect of their printing needs.”
The Company developed its new offerings thru the acquisition of equipment
from Rochester Binding and Finishing. Under the terms of the agreement,
Monroe Litho purchased the majority of the assets of the Company. These
resources were incorporated into Monroe Litho’s existing perations
including several employees.
“
It was a smart acquisition for both of us,” said Rudy Warren, owner
and CEO of Rochester Binding and Finishing. “With the way the industry
is advancing, customers want to have one source for their printing needs.
Gone are the days when customers would have multiple vendors work on
one project. These days it is all about simplicity. Combining the two
companies enabled Monroe Litho to become a next-generation printer capable
of providing customers with a broad portfolio of advanced printing solutions.”
In addition to its service line expansion, Monroe Litho has also received
two new awards. American Printer, a leading industry magazine, recently
presented Monroe Litho with the silver medal in the Environmental Excellence
Awards. This award recognizes the commercial printers leading the industry
in environmentally conscious manufacturing. An independent panel of
judges reviewed participants’ production composition, manufacturing
process and facility, and personnel to determine the Gold, Silver,
Bronze and Certificate of Merit winners.
Steve
Whittaker, Monroe Litho’s
Vice President of Quality Management/Sustainability Initiatives, recently
received the John Peter Zenger Medal. Awarded annually,
it is given to an individual employed in the graphic communications industry
who has demonstrated, in a clear and convincing way, exemplary character
in the form of: selfless courage, charity, activism or service. Nomineesmust
be employed in some capacity, in the graphic communications industry. The nominee’s
work place must fall into the service footprint of the Printing Industries
Alliance, but need not be a member.
Whittaker won the award based upon his exemplary service inside and outside of the printing industry. While in the military, as a U.S. Army Specialist 5th Class, Whittaker served with distinction in Vietnam, earning the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, NY State Conspicuous Service Cross with one silver device and New York State Conspicuous Service Star. He also earned nine service ribbons and is the seventh generation in his family to serve in the U.S. military.Originally assigned to serve in an artillery unit, he volunteered to work as an offset pressman after learning of the need to replace a soldier returning to the States. His work, which consisted of rinting ntelligence orders and other “top secret” documents on a printing press sited on the back of a mobile truck, required him to fly for up to four hours via helicopter through active zones in full combat gear, often drawing enemy fire. He is currently involved in an effort to raise money to buy baseball gloves for U.S. servicemen serving in Afghanistan.
After returning from Vietnam, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Printing Management from the Rochester Institute of Technology and has been an adjunct professor in RIT’s School of Print Media from 1991 to present day. Whittaker has been with Monroe Litho for the past 26 years in a number of roles.
Whittaker organized Monroe
Litho’s Committee for Sustainability
and conducts all of the training in safety and sustainability for all
employees. His efforts have resulted in the firm’s recognition
as one the safest companies in America by Occupational Hazards Magazine,
as well as in establishing it at the forefront of the printing industry’s
environmental movement.
In Fall 2008, Monroe Litho was awarded certification by the Sustainable
Green Printing Partnership (SGP Partnership). It is one of only ten
printers in the United States and the only one in New YorkState to
hold the prestigious honor. In addition, the Company received certification
from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) in November 2008 and
Forest Stewardship Certification (FSC) in 2004. Monroe Litho is the
first printer in New YorkState and the only one in the Northeast to
hold all three certifications.
About Monroe Litho Since 1945, Monroe Litho has provided high-quality printing, production, and fulfillment to companies in the Rochester area and throughout the country. The Company is one the first commercial printers in the U.S. to go with 100 percent wind-generated power – 100 percent of its electricity comes from clean, renewable, wind-generated sources.
The John Peter Zenger Medal Award Recipient
Stephen R. Whittaker, a fourth generation printer, has been with Monroe Litho, Inc. (Rochester, NY) for the past 26 years in a number of roles. He currently serves as its Vice President of Quality Management/Sustainability Initiatives wherein he organized Monroe’s Committee for Sustainability and conducts all of the training in safety and sustainability for all employees. His efforts have allowed the firm to succeed in being recognized as one of the safest and greenest companies in America.
As a U.S. Army Specialist 5th Class, Stephen serves with distinction in Vietnam, earning the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, NY State Conspicuous Service Cross with one silver device and New York State Conspicuous Service Star. He also earned nine service ribbons and is the seventh generation in his family to serve in the U.S. military.
Originally assigned to serve in an artillery unit, he volunteered to work as an offset pressman after learning of the need to replace a soldier returning to the States. His work, which consisted ofprinting intelligence orders and other “top secret” documents on a printing press sited on the back of a mobile truck, required him to fly for up to four hours via helicopter through active zones in full combat gear, often drawing enemy fire. He is currently involved in a effort to raise money to buy baseball gloves for U.S. servicemen serving in Afghanistan.
After returning from Vietnam, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Printing Management from the Rochester Institute of Technology and has been an adjunct professor in RIT’s School of Print Media from 1991 to present day.
As a community activist, he has served on the Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation and several of its committees from 1991 to present, has held high rank in a number of Masonic fraternities, including service as a member for 42 years of the Free and Accepted Masons of New York, is a Compatriot, Sons of the American Revolution and is an ex-officio member of the Board of Governors, Frank and Betty Paul 32° Masonic Learning Centers for Children with Dyslexia, Which teaches affected children to read at no fee.
The John Peter Zenger Medal is awarded to an individual employed in the graphic communications industry who has demonstrated, in a clear and convincing way, exemplary character in the form of: selfless courage, charity, activism or service.
The John Peter Zenger Medal is named for John Peter Zenger (1697-1746), a New York City printer whose arrest, imprisonment, trial and acquittal in 1735 set the foundation for freedom of the press in colonial America. The medal is inscribed with the Latin words “Non nummis, virtute paratur”, in English “Not by money, but by virtue gained.” These words were inscribed on a gold boxgiven from a thankful group of New York leaders to Andrew Hamilton, Zenger’s pro-bono defense attorney.
Nominees must be employed in some capacity, including general production and support staff, in the graphic communications industry. The nominee’s work place must fall into the service footprint of the Printing Industries Alliance, but need not be a member.
The nominee must have demonstrated, in a clear and convincing way, personal character in one or more attributes associated with the medal:
Courage: For individual exceptional acts of courage, valor or heroism.
Charity: For exceptional financial, volunteer and/or in-kind work directly benefiting charitable organizations.
Activism: For exceptional conviction to and action advancing a political commercial or environmental cause resulting in a change in the public course surrounding that cause.
Service: For service to the citizens of a community or the nation in the form of distinguished military or community service.
AMERICAN PRINTER NAMES MONROE LITHO AS A WINNER OF ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE
Penton Media's AMERICAN PRINTER ([R]) magazine, a leading source for senior executives seeking business trends and technical innovations shaping the commercial printing industry, today announced the winners of its second annual Environmental Excellence Awards program.
The Environmental Excellence Awards recognize commercial printers who are leading the industry in environmentally conscious manufacturing.
“We are pleased by the enthusiastic response from the industry,” said Scott Bieda, group publisher.
“We received many innovative entries across all categories of the competition.”
An independent panel of judges reviewed participants’ production composition, manufacturing process and facility, and personnel to determine the Gold, Silver, Bronze and Certificate of Merit winners. Participants also were invited to vie for “Best Environmentally Produced Product” honors.
The winners of AMERICAN PRINTER’S 2009 Environmental Excellence Awards Include:
26 to 99 Employees
Gold: Impress Communications (Chatsworth, CA)
Silver: Monroe Litho (Rochester, NY)
Bronze: Digital Hub (Chicago, IL)
Certificate of Merit: The Advertising Printing Co. (St. Louis, MO)
The awards will be presented at a special ceremony to be held at 4:00
p.m. September 11, 2009, during the Print 09 show at McCormick Place
in Chicago. Honorees will be highlighted the duration of the show in
the GREENspace Pavilion and in a special section in the September 2009
issue of AMERICAN PRINTER.
"Our goal is to heighten the awareness of environmentally sound practices in the commercial printing industry," said Bieda. “We're proud to salute the efforts of these progressive companies.”
About the Environmental Excellence Awards
Teaming with Premier sponsor Kodak, AMERICAN PRINTER, in conjunction with the National Association for Printing Leadership (NAPL), has created the “Environmental Excellence Awards” to recognize commercial printers who are leading the industry in environmentally conscious manufacturing. Gold level sponsors include Agfa, HP, manroland and Presstek.
For more information on the Environmental Excellence Awards, please contact Nsenga Thompson, associate editor/marketing manager, at 1-(312) 840-8415 or e-mail APeditor@americanprinter.com.
MONROE LITHO RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF AMERICA’S FINEST WITH CERTIFICATION FROM SUSTAINABLE GREEN PRINTING PARTNERSHIP
Landmark Environmental Certification Recognizes Monroe Litho as one of the Industry’s Most Green Printers
Monroe Litho, a leading national printer, announced today that is has been awarded certification by the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP Partnership). This makes Monroe Litho one of only five printers in the United States and the only one in New York State to hold the prestigious honor.
Over the past four years, Monroe Litho has become nationally recognized as one of the printing industry’s most environmentally-friendly members. In addition to the acknowledgement from the SGP Partnership, the Company received certification from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) in November 2008 and Forest Stewardship Certification (FSC) in 2004. Monroe Litho is the first printer in New York State and the only one in the Northeast to hold all three certifications.
“Over the past five years, we’ve worked incredibly hard to make our Company as green as possible. Everyday we are looking for new ways to keep the business environmentally friendly. It is reflected in everything from the light bulbs that we use to the way in which we run our printing operations,” explained Chris Pape, CEO of Monroe Litho. “Our Company is committed to helping our customers produce their work in the most sustainable way possible and truly make a difference one project at a time. We are delighted to receive the SGP’s recognition of this work.”
Founded in June 2007, the SGP Partnership is an independent recognition organization that provides printers with an opportunity to demonstrate their sustainability efforts and receive acknowledgement for their actions. It was formed as a result of work and collaboration by several key printing trade associations. These organizations include: the Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation, the Flexographic Technical Association and the Specialty Graphic and Imaging Association. The National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers and the Envelope Manufacturers Association also joined the partnership in May 2008.
Printers, such as Monroe Litho, that meet the criteria, and have it verified by a third party audit, are listed on a registry for print buyers and customers to use when searching for sustainable green printers. To become an SGP Printer, a company must complete three steps. It begins with the completion of an online self-assessment application accompanied by supporting documentation that demonstrates compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements as well as meeting the established criteria. The other steps are meeting the pre-audit documentation requirements and passing the on-site audit.
”The SGP verification process is not just a checklist that must be completed for the applicant to be recognized—it is a commitment to continuous improvement,” said Timothy Freeman, President, Printing Industry Alliance. “Utilizing and embracing the approaches identified in the SGP Partnership has allowed printers such as Monroe Litho to find many ways to reduce their environmental footprint, cut their operating costs, and cement their relationship with their customers. We are delighted to welcome them to the organization.”
About the SGP Partnership
The mission of the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership is to encourage and promote participation in the worldwide movement to reduce environmental impact and increase social responsibility of the print and graphic communications industry through sustainable green printing practices. The SGP Partnership recognizes the following sustainable business practices as guiding principles to ensure continued viability and growth:
--Employ, wherever and whenever possible, materials derived from renewable resources or with low environmental impact, maximizing recycling and recovery efforts with efficient utilization of renewable energy.
--Encourage the adoption of changes within the supply chain by strongly recommending the use of raw materials that do not threaten or harm future generations.
--Educate the customer and ultimate consumer regarding the benefits of a restorative economy.
MONROE LITHO GETS GREENER WITH NEW ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
SFI Classification Awarded As Company Takes Environmental Initiatives to New Heights
Monroe Litho, a leading national printer, announced today that is has been awarded the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Certification. This is the second environmental certification the Company has received in the past four years; they were also awarded FSC certification in 2004. The company is one of only five printers in New York State to hold both FSC and SFI certification.
“We’ve worked incredibly hard over the past several years to redefine the way we run our business,” explained Chris Pape, CEO of Monroe Litho. “We’ve reworked virtually every area of our operations to insure that our printing processes are an environmentally friendly as possible. This certification is a testimony of this hard work.”
The SFI’s premise is that responsible environmental behavior and sound business decisions can co-exist. It is one of the world’s leading forest certification programs. SFI certified companies practice sustainable forestry on all the lands they manage. They influence millions of additional acres through the training of loggers, foresters and family forest landowners in best management practices and landowner outreach programs. This commitment to sustainable forestry recognizes that all forest landowners play a critical role in ensuring the long-term health and sustainability of forests.
To be awarded SFI certification, an applicant must undergo a thorough and rigorous review of its operations by an accredited audit firm. Certification ensures companies are using the best sustainable forest management practices in their daily operations. And, as a result protecting air, water, soil and wildlife as well as ensuring that no wood comes from endangered forests.
An important part of SFI certification comes with a company’s Chain of Custody (CoC): the process of tracking and recording the possession and transfer of wood and fiber from the forests of origin through the different stages of production—primary manufacturing, secondary manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing to the end user. Companies interested in demonstrating that their products are made from responsibly managed forests and not from areas illegally harvested, tropical wilderness areas or biodiversity hotspots require the SFI CoC Certification.
The SFI certification program is a fully independent organization that is governed by a multi-stakeholder board. Members of the board include representatives from environmental and conservation organizations, public officials, professional and academic groups, forest products industry, independent logging professional and forest landowners.
MONROE LITHO RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF AMERICA’S SAFEST COMPANIES
Monroe Litho, a leading national printer, announced today that is has been recognized as one of “America’s Safest Companies” by Occupational Hazards Magazine. The Company’s dedication and commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace for its employees led to its nomination and selection. Monroe Litho is one of only 18 companies in the U.S to receive this prestigious award, as well as the only recipient in New York State.
“When I joined Monroe Litho in 2002, I pledged to make it the safest printing plant in the United States. Over the past six years, I have worked with our employees to develop a series of policies and practices to ensure that we have the safest possible environment,” said Chris Pape, CEO of Monroe Litho. “It is incredibly rewarding to be recognized for this effort. Truly, it is to the credit of our employees that we’ve been awarded such an honor. Without their commitment and dedication, it simply wouldn’t be possible.”
Award recipients were chosen based upon recommendations by industry professionals, recognition by industry associations, participation in programs such as OSHA’s Safety Health Award Recognition Program (SHARP), state and local awards, and Occupational Hazards’ research into occupational health and safety philosophy and programs of each of the nominated companies.
At Monroe Litho, employees are continuously encouraged to help maintain their safe work environment. The Company offers an “Employee Safety Suggestion” program that enables employees to submit ideas for new safety programs. It also operates an employee recognition program called “Gotcha Good” that rewards employees for taking extra steps to maintain the Company’s protected environment.
“Safety plays an extremely important role in the way that we operate our business,” said Pape. “There is an excellent dialogue among our employees about the need to be safe and they are constantly reminding each other about the essentials. If employees are not working safely and are hurt, they can’t be at work to fulfill our customers’ needs. And, that’s not good for anyone.”
Since 2002, Occupational Hazards has recognized over 100 companies as America’s Safest Companies. The winners have ranged from tiny operations utilizing innovative solutions to huge corporations that are benchmarked for safety by dozens of other companies.