Summer Industries, Welcome, N.C., USA, a producer of spiral wound paper tubes, cores, and cans made from 100% recycled paperboard, this week announced the opening of a plant in Neenah, Wis. The new facility marks the sixth plant opening in just 12 years for Summer Industries, and produces paperboard tubes and cores on lines designed and built in-house. Summer Industries also has plants in Florida, Mississippi, New York, and North Carolina.
The Neenah plant represents an investment of more than $1.5 million, and will create some 20 new manufacturing jobs when the plant is in full operation. Fox Valley industry veterans Peter Emenecker, GM, and Scott Meyer, operations manager, comprise the leadership team of the new facility.
"We were fortunate to attract top industry talent to lead the Neenah operation." said VP Anthony Patterson, "Peter and Scott are men of character, with a commitment to excellence in whatever they undertake. They understand this market, and have a proven track record for growing the business. This makes them a perfect fit to bring the CORE VALUES™ of Summer Industries to the Fox Valley."
Peter Emenecker added that "Summer Industries is among the most respected and successful companies in our industry, with a proprietary manufacturing platform beyond anything we've seen before. Scott and I are excited to combine this with our deep knowledge of the local market and common commitment to world class service."
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