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January 18, 2012 National Tissue Announces Purchase of Merfin Systems |
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PRESS RELEASE: NATIONAL TISSUE ANNOUNCES PURCHASE OF MERFIN SYSTEMS Mike Graverson, President of National Tissue Company LLC, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and on-going business operations of Merfin Systems from its parent company, Buckeye Technologies, Inc. National Tissue Company is a privately owned converter located in Cudahy, Wisconsin. National Tissue markets and sells its broad product line of away from home products primarily to distributors concentrated in the Midwest. Merfin Systems is located in King, North Carolina. It's proprietary and standard products are sold primarily to distributors concentrated in the eastern US and Canada. Graverson has appointed Kristy Leonard, a five year Merfin Systems employee as the King location General Manager. Graverson said, "Merfin is an excellent fit and will complement National Tissue's core business. Merfin brings their proprietary dispensing systems and other product extensions to our basic offering. Adding a second and expandable operating location is a big step in our strategic roadmap." Buckeye’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Crowe said, "We are pleased that our employees in King are now partnered with a strategic industry player. While not part of our core business profile, we have been pleased with our 15 year ownership of Merfin Systems. We believe this opens up new horizons for this fine company". Kristy Leonard said, "We appreciate the support of Buckeye over the years. Our new relationship with National Tissue creates great opportunities for our business and our people. We are poised to bring value and growth to our combined businesses".
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2011, 2008, 2006 |
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Future 50 Award Winner The September 16-29, 2011 issue of the “Milwaukee Biz Times” showcased National Tissue Company, LLC as a recipient of the 2011 MMAC/COSBE Future 50 Award. From the article:
What has fueled your company’s growth?
What is the biggest obstacle to your company's growth?
Do you plan any changes in your company in the upcoming months? Letter from Milwaukee Mayor, Tom Barrett Excerpt from Tom Barrett’s letter dated 9/9/2011: “I am pleased to have the opportunity to recognize and congratulate you and all the staff at National Tissue Company LLC on being named one of this year’s MMAC/COBE Future 50 recipient. I appreciate your ongoing efforts to enhance business and employee success throughout the City of Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin. Your presence on this list is a reflection of your commitment to provide clients with high-quality products and excellent customer service. Thank you for your part in making Wisconsin a leader in workplace effectiveness and employee relation practices." Future 50 Award - Details Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) Council of Small Business Executive (COSBE) began the Future 50 program in 1980 to recognize the outstanding achievements of local fast- growing entrepreneurs. Milwaukee Future 50 Program recognizes privately-owned companies in the seven county region that have been in business for at least three years and have shown significant revenue and employment growth. National Tissue Company has won this prestigious award in 2011, 2008, and 2006. (click below link) Click: View 2011 MMAC/COSBE Furture 50
Click: View List of Past Future 50 winners |
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June 2011 |
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"Supplier of the Year 2011"
Awarded to National Tissue Mike Graverson and Jill Lambrecht-Hudson accepted, on behalf of National Tissue Company, the “Supplier of the Year 2011” award from Reinhardt Food Service (RFS). From June 17th National Tissue Newsletter: Both Mike and Jill thank everyone at National Tissue for the part they played in obtaining this outstanding endorsement from RFS. As Jill explained, it truly is a group effort. It begins with the sales persons presenting the products to the customer in an interesting and compelling manner; our buyers, purchasing the necessary items and equipment for production; the machine operators producing it; maintenance keeping the machines running; shipping and customer service arranging for prompt and efficient deliveries; and of course it ends with our billing personnel.
Congratulations to all at National Tissue! |
FEBRUARY 16, 2011 |
National Tissue Company Makes Donation
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FEBRUARY 9, 2011 |
Way to Go Fourth Graders!
Left to right: Orlando Santiago, shipping; Mike Graverson, President;
Fourth Grader, Oostburg School; Julie Graverson, Customer Service A fourth grader from Oostburg Elementary School sent a letter to National Tissue explaining they were collecting goods for Safe Harbor, a safe shelter for women and children. National Tissue offered to donate product to their charity drive. On February 9th, Chase, a fourth grader from Mrs. Holzer’s class, along with his grandparents arrived at National Tissue Company and filled their pick-up truck with product.
Mrs. Holzer, a fourth grade teacher at Oostburg Elementary School, called National Tissue Company and expressed her appreciation for the donation and explained how the children learned so much about helping others. Mrs. Holzer also added: “National Tissue is a great example of how people can reach out and help others.”
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NOVEMBER 9-12, 2010 |
Best Customer Service AwardNovember 9-12, 2010, National Tissue hosted a booth at the Orlando Florida ISSA tradeshow and was awarded the "Best Customer Service Award" in the "Disposable" category. (See below details about the award)
ISSA Announces Best Customer Service Awards Distributors, building service contractors, and in-house service providers who attended ISSA/INTERCLEAN cast their ballots for the Best Customer Service Awards. The program was expanded this year to include 10 companies with booths 300 square feet or less and 10 with booths 400 square feet or more. Companies were grouped in five product categories: Chemicals; Disposables; Power Equipment; Supplies & Accessories; and Other Products, Services & Technology. The winners were chosen out of this year's more than 600 exhibitors. Voters were asked to write in their choices based on which companies’ staffs best met attendee needs, answered questions, offered solutions, or provided an outstanding interaction when attendees visited the exhibitors’ booths.
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JANUARY 22, 2010 |
Milwaukee Center for Independence:
Milwaukee Center for Independence (MCFI): a non-profit community-based organization, has been responding to the increasing and changing needs of the special needs population since 1938. More than 50 innovative programs and services, led by certified, experienced and professional staff, assist people of all ages - from infants to senior citizens - to reach their personal goals. Today MCFI's programs touch more than 10,000 lives each year. "Certificate of Appreciation" from MCFI January 22, 2010 National Tissue Company received the "Certificate of Appreciation" from MCFI. National Tissue currently employees 10 MCFI achievers.
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MARCH 19, 2010 |
"Business Person of the Year" Award Winners
Mike Graverson, President &
Julie Graverson, Paper Procurement & Customer Service Cudahy Chamber of Commerce: is a nonprofit membership organization with a mission to attract, develop and retain business. The members are a diverse group with interesting business backgrounds and experiences that are shared to promote networking and growth. In addition, they monitor, and have a voice in public policy to advocate a better business environment in Cudahy on state and local levels. The Cudahy Chamber of Commerce announced their choice for "Business Person of the Year" on March 19, 2010.
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2010 |
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