Paper Pak Industries Receives the Silliker Excellent Certificate of Recognition

Paper Pak Industries, the preferred supplier of absorbent products to the food, medical and safety industries, announced that it has received the Silliker Excellent Certificate of Recognition for both its West and East Coast manufacturing facilities.

Silliker, a privately owned company that is part of Institut Mérieux, provides food manufacturers, restaurants, caterers and retailers with consulting, testing, auditing, research and training services that help assure quality, safety and nutrition.

The Silliker "Food and Non-Food Packaging Materials Audit" awarded Paper Pak Industries' Washington, GA facility with a score of 98.4% in June, 2010 and its La Verne, CA facility with a score of 98.0% in July, 2010.

The Silliker "Food and Non-Food Packaging Materials Audit" includes a comprehensive on-site assessment that encompasses the following nine key areas:

1. Food Safety Systems
2. Quality Systems
3. Grounds, Building and Equipment
4. Pest Control
5. Employee Practices
6. Receiving, Storage and Shipping
7. Plant Sanitation
8. Processing
9. Food Defense

Paper Pak Industries Chief Executive Officer and President Ron Jensen noted, "The Silliker Excellent Certificate of Recognition for our California and Georgia manufacturing facilities is a strong third party validation that our commitment to good manufacturing practices is working exceptionally well. The 2010 audit results represent an improvement from 2009, as PPI continues to implement smart procedures and policies that promote the food safety of our absorbent packaging products."

Paper Pak Industries utilizes an innovative metrics system to manage the company's manufacturing operations. This disciplined approach is fundamental to PPI's daily operations and is reflected in the 2010 Silliker "Food and Non-Food Packaging Materials Audit" Excellent rating.

PPI's CEO Ron Jensen observed, "Our internal metrics system provides the necessary tools for all PPI team members, from senior management to production line operators, to carefully review and implement the company's productivity, safety, and customer service programs. The nine key areas reviewed by Silliker - Food Safety Systems, Quality Systems, Grounds, Building and Equipment, Pest Control, Employee Practices, Receiving, Storage and Shipping, Plant Sanitation, Processing, and Food Defense - are all addressed on a regular and systematic basis by our metrics system."

As part of its metrics management system, Paper Pak Industries completes regular internal audits to ensure that they manufacturer the highest quality, food-safe products that comply with their environmentally responsible business practices. In addition, Paper Pak's continued investment in state-of-the-art equipment and systems allow the company to manufacture innovative products that deliver unique absorbency solutions.

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