Pallets as we know them have only been around for 100 years, but their history can be traced back further than the discovery of many countries.
Before I started my marketing internship at Millwood, I knew nothing about pallets or the packaging industry. I knew that pallets existed and that products were shipped on them, but I had never put any thought into just how vital pallets are to the economy. Most of the goods we use every day have spent part of their lives on a pallet – over 95 percent, in fact – and, according to the National...
At the end of each year, Millwood holds an award ceremony to celebrate sales and operation achievements. The pillar award is the most prestigious award at Millwood and is given to team members who exemplify Millwood’s four pillars – Trust, Servitude, Discipleship and Integrity.
In episode nine of the Millwood vlog host Josh Stipanovich takes us inside our North Haven, De Pere and New Hope facilities. You’ll get the opportunity to hear from a variety of team members at all levels of management as they share their experiences working in a Millwood pallet facility.
Christmas is just around the corner and gifts are on a lot of people’s minds. With retail stores busier than ever and gifts getting more and more expensive, holiday shopping can get overwhelming and hard on your wallet. One way to avoid this is by making gifts instead of buying them.
Facilities that operate in colder, wintry environments can face a variety of issues related to pallets. Because pallets are made from green wood, they have a high moisture content. When the weather gets cold, this can cause stacks of pallets to freeze together if left outside in the elements.
In today’s vlog, Josh speaks with two members of the IT team at Millwood, Tom Kirk and Sheila Factor, to learn more about what it means to be a programmer for Millwood. They explain what they do on a day-to-day basis and specific projects they’ve worked on to help make the workflow at Millwood easier and more streamlined.
This October, the De Pere and New Hope operations participated in fundraising and awareness initiatives for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Team members from each plant were enthusiastic about raising money for this cause since it has touched many of their lives. They pulled together as a team to make positive impacts in their respective communities and helped those in need.
As the holiday season sneaks up on us, Millwood has a variety of events to celebrate; last month we hosted a trick or treating event and costume contest, last week we went Christmas gift shopping for area children in need, and now our annual thankfulness project is in full swing.
