Manufacturing
Securing Success: The Art of Strapping in the Corrugate Industry
In the bustling world of manufacturing and packaging, the corrugate industry stands as a vital player, ensuring the protection of goods during transport worldwide. Among the many techniques employed to safeguard products during transit, strapping proves to be a top-tier…
Cord, PP, and PET Strapping Materials in the Lumber Industry: Strength and Sustainability
The lumber industry relies heavily on secure and durable strapping materials to bundle and transport wood products effectively. Among the various options available, cord, PP (polypropylene), and PET strapping materials have emerged as popular choices. In this blog, we will…
From Nuclear Power to Software and Now Manufacturing, Dawn Perry Has Done It All
Growing up in the Mentor Headlands by Lake Erie, I had a magical childhood. The beach there was incredible. Who knew Ohio had a beach? In eighth grade while studying microbiology, I decided I wanted to be a neurologist. Medical…
Never Say Never: How Hadley Hoard Became a Top Salesperson in Manufacturing
Growing up in Plymouth, Michigan, I wanted to be a fashion designer. I made sketches of clothes all the time. Then I took a sewing class in high school and knew right away that fashion was not my future. I…
Bilingual Recruiting and Support Is Building Back Greenbridge’s Workforce Better than Ever
In November, Greenbridge achieved something unimaginable during all of the supply chain havoc of 2021: We produced a record -breaking amount of polyester and polypropylene strap at our manufacturing plant in Clyde, Ohio. Our CEO, Omar Abuaita put November’s win…
For Shauna Ackroyd, Manufacturing Is a Family Business
I was working in retail when my sister, who works as a customer service representative (CSR) at Greenbridge, said, “You should come work with me.” I asked my husband what he thought – he works at Greenbridge, too. He agreed…
Employee Spotlight: 16 Years In, Mike Purgason’s Still Got Game
For Mike Purgason, there is only one college football team worth following: the Clemson Tigers. Makes sense. Clemson is located in the Upstate of South Carolina, a stone’s throw from Greenbridge’s plant in Fountain Inn. The bigger draw for Mike…
How Removing Language Barriers Is Boosting Hiring, Launching Careers at Greenbridge
Applying for a job shouldn’t be intimidating, but for those who speak little or no English, it often is. How do you find a job if you can’t read the language? If you do find a job opening, how do…
Greenbridge’s Bilingual Hiring Initiative Builds Community, Inclusiveness and Sustainable Careers
Like many companies in America, Greenbridge is suffering from a hiring crunch, a particularly painful reality for a high-growth company. Yet as a provider of end-of-line packaging, equipment, and sustainability solutions, we’re taking a page from our own playbook and…