Archives for sustainability

A Breath of Fresh Air in ES3 York

ES3’s clean air system installation was recently recognized by Modern Materials Handling.  The system, which has reduced dust by 80%, garnered immediate positive feedback from employees and customers alike.  ES3 partnered with Zehnder Clean Air Solutions to install 12 new air filtration systems in the warehouse.  The 12 systems filter dust, bacteria, and other particles…

Rockline Industries Wins an Award

Family owned since 1976, Rockline Industries based in Sheboygan, WI wins the Manufacturer of the Year Award for 2014. This was awarded by the Sheboygan County Chamber, who recognized Rockline Industries for their continued commitment to job creation, community investment and growth. In the past three years Rockline has added nearly 250 jobs that have benefited…

Specialty Food Start-ups Attract Venture Capital

Specialty food is trending up. Consumers everywhere are looking for unique food products, often international and often natural, organic, and locally sourced. According to the Wall Street Journal article below, the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade estimated that sales reached a new record high of $88.3 billion in 2013. Venture capitalists have invested…

8. Lean and Green: Sustainable Supply Chains

As consumers become more vocal about humanity’s impact on the planet, Corporate Social Responsibility is becoming a top priority for companies.  Companies have taken on many Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects, and increased dialogue on their environmental impacts.  Recent events, such as the factory fire and resulting collapse in Dhaka, Bangladesh, have continued to raise consumer awareness…