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 N55FPS Vs. Steel: Third-Party Environmental Impact Study Results
U.S. COEXCELL Cleaner Than a Whistle – December '09 "Hazardous Cargo" Story Reviews ICAS And Ultra High Purity Drum Production
U.S. COEXCELL Gets High Grades In Independent "Six Disciplines™" Customer Survey
U.S.COEXCELL, INC. NAMED “SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR” BY KMG CHEMICALS, INC.
U.S. COEXCELL Introduces World’s First Six-Drum Pallet For Food Processors
Innovation Stacks U.S. COEXCELL Above The Rest
U.S. COEXCELL, INC. Certified to ISO 9001:2000 Standards
Drum Maker U.S. COEXCELL Adding Equipment
 VIDEO | Harley Cramer and Robert Huebner were recently inducted into the Entrepreneurial & Business Excellence Hall of Fame. View video of U.S. Coexcell's induction.
 U.S. COEXCELL Recently Delivered This Technical Presentation to SPE Members at Their Annual Blow Molding Conference Held In Toledo, OH. (Power Point Presentation)
U.S. COEXCELL Designs New Plastic Drum for Citrus Processors (PDF)
U.S. Recycling Landmark (PDF)
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U.S.COEXCELL, INC. NAMED “SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR” BY KMG CHEMICALS, INC.
Contact: Robert Huebner, U.S. COEXCELL
Phone: 419-897-9110
Email: bhuebner@uscoxl.com
(July, 2009) – (MAUMEE, Ohio) – KMG Chemicals Inc., a world renown chemical industry leader, recently honored U.S. COEXCELL, Inc. with their prestigious Supplier of the Year Award. Given to suppliers who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, process control systems and risk management, U.S. COEXCELL earned the Supplier of the Year award after consistently delivering a superior product with exceptional service.
J.Neal Butler, President and CEO of KMG Chemicals, presented the award to President of U.S. COEXCELL, Bob Huebner, at a ceremony at KMG headquarters in Houston, Texas. Mr. Neal commented, “We are blessed to have a list of excellent suppliers to our Electronic Chemicals business. KMG’s Supplier of the Year Award is very carefully vetted among them and represents for us a notable accomplishment of continued quality from an exceptional supplier.”
KMG formulates and produces micro-electronic chemicals used to clean and etch silicon wafers in the production of semiconductors. Serving companies such as Intel, KMG relies on devoted suppliers with superior products to ensure customer requirements are met.
Dedicated to delivering enhanced quality and service to their customers, U.S. COEXCELL offers the highest purity drums available today. The ICAS drum manufacturing line incorporates an array of process control systems and advanced technology advancements to effectively optimize the performance of the chemicals the drums are designed to contain. According to Mr. Huebner, “At U.S. COEXCELL, we are honored to receive this impressive distinction. This award represents what can be accomplished when teamwork and commitment are employed on a consistent basis.”
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| The U.S. COEXCELL Management Team responsible for delivering superior products with the highest level of service includes: Front Row: Bob Huebner – President, Harley Cramer – Vice President / Back Row: Chris Masters – Facilities Manager, Gail Sherman – Plant Accountant, Chris Plowman – QA Manager, Joe Snyder – Logistics Manager |
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U.S. COEXCELL, strategically located in Maumee, OH, manufactures environmentally friendly, multi-layer, plastic drum packaging. The company integrates state-of-the-art quality and production standards in providing critical drum packaging solutions to satisfy the electrochemical, pharmaceutical and biomedical industries among many others. From ultra high purity drum packaging to food grade drums and multi-purpose drums for the general janitorial and sanitation industry, U.S. COEXCELL has become the drum packaging vendor of choice for customers requiring high quality and cost effectiveness from their packaging providers.
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U.S. COEXCELL Introduces World’s First Six-Drum Pallet For Food Processors
N55 International Pallet Optimizes Shipping and Storage For Processed Foods
Contact: Robert Huebner, U.S. COEXCELL
Phone: 419-897-9110
Email: bhuebner@uscoxl.com
(May, 2009) – (MAUMEE, Ohio, U.S.A.) – U.S. COEXCELL’s latest innovation, the
N55-IP (International Pallet), optimizes the handling and storage of the company’s N55
plastic drums for international processed food shipping. The N55-IP is specifically
designed to maximize the space utilization of a 40’ High-Cube Shipping Container and
safely hold six N55 drums while providing added balance and stability during shipments.
Effectively optimizing the weight and cubage utilization within the shipping container, the N55-IP saves freight cost and reduces labor. The N55-IP neatly fills the width of the container and safely assures 2-high stacking within the shipping container. President of U.S. COEXCELL, Robert Huebner, says, “The N55 Food Packaging System virtually eliminates the inefficient chore of loading and unloading drums by hand. You get more product in the container and gain labor efficiency in the process … that saves money.”
Made from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) resin, the construction of the N55-IP
provides added strength and doesn’t crack or break under pressure. Less permeable to
bacteria than wood pallets, the plastic material provides not only increased durability but
also safety. Ideal for a food-processing environment, the N55-IP is formed out of an
FDA-Compliant resin and is the perfect accompaniment to the N55 drum.
When not in use, N55-IP pallets nest inside each other and save up to 40% in warehouse
space and are easily moved about with conventional equipment. The pallet’s one-piece
plastic construction also allows for outside storage and additional space savings. Built-in
weep-holes prevent the accumulation of water when drums/pallets are stored outdoors
and allow for water drainage when frozen product thaws.
According to Huebner, “At U.S. COEXCELL, we are constantly working to provide the
highest quality products with the most value for the customer. The N55-IP ultimately
provides a system that will minimize your packaging cost per gallon while maximizing
the productivity of your international food shipping and handling operation.”
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Innovation Stacks U.S. COEXCELL Above The Rest
N55FPS Takes Food Packaging To A New Level
Contact: Robert Huebner, U.S. COEXCELL
Phone: 419-897-9110
Email: bhuebner@uscoxl.com
(March, 2009) – (MAUMEE, Ohio) – U.S. COEXCELL is proud to introduce their newest food packaging innovation, the N55FPS. A combination of the proven N55 open head, conical drum and custom designed pallet, this Food Packaging System optimizes value and ensures safety and security when storing and transporting products for the food processing industry. According to Robert Huebner, President, “At U.S. COEXCELL, our goal is to offer superior products to meet our customer’s changing needs. The N55FPS offers the ideal solution for shipping and storage in the food processing industry.”
For over 10 years, the N55 Drum has served the food packaging and processing industries, delivering an effective and efficient packaging solution. U.S. COEXCELL’s newest innovation, the plastic N55 Pallet, is designed specifically to fit the N55 Drum, adding stability during shipping and storage. Together, these two products form the N55FPS.
The N55 system is formed from HDPE resin for safety as well as strength. In compliance with the FDA, the N55FPS offers a clean, hygienic packaging solution. Ideal for food grade applications, the plastic construction of the pallet makes it less permeable than wood pallets, improving the system’s protection against bacteria.
Plastic construction not only adds reliability for food storage but also durability for transport. The N55 Pallet locks drums securely and prevents tipping during sudden turns, shifts or incline changes. The unique N55FPS design also allows the drums lids and the pallet base to interlock when stacked. This provides added support during shipping.
U.S. COEXCELL developed the N55FPS with environmental stewardship in mind. Not only is the system’s plastic material 100% recyclable but also durable to ensure a long product life. With the proper handling, this long-lasting packaging system can be reused indefinitely, leading to a major waste reduction for the environment.
With the drum’s lightweight, conical design, the drums easily nest inside one another for warehouse space savings. When not in use, the N55 Pallets are also able to nest and interlock for simple, compact storage. This drum and pallet nesting requires only 25% of warehouse spacing vs. ordinary drums and pallets. Preventing rusting, corrosion and denting, the system’s plastic construction also allows for outside storage and additional space savings.
According to Mr. Huebner, “U.S. COEXCELL remains dedicated to manufacturing superior products and delivering the highest level of customer service. The N55FPS demonstrates this continued commitment to quality products with exceptional value. We will continue to offer new and innovative products to meet the challenges of the food packaging and processing industries.”
U.S. COEXCELL, strategically located in Maumee, OH, manufactures environmentally friendly, multi-layer, plastic drum packaging. The company integrates state-of-the-art quality and production standards in providing critical drum packaging solutions to satisfy the electrochemical, pharmaceutical and biomedical industries among many others. From ultra high purity drum packaging to food grade drums and multi-purpose drums for the general janitorial and sanitation industry, U.S. COEXCELL has become the drum packaging vendor of choice for customers requiring high quality and cost effectiveness from their packaging providers.
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U.S. COEXCELL, INC. Certified to ISO 9001:2000 Standards
Contact: Robert Huebner, U.S. COEXCELL
Phone: 419-897-9110
Email: bhuebner@uscoxl.com
(June 13, 2008) – (MAUMEE, Ohio) - U.S. COEXCELL has announced that its quality management system has been certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2000 standards. According to Robert Huebner, President, “This certification represents the culmination of years of hard work, experienced teamwork and producing a consistently superior product.”
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| U.S. COEXCELL commemorated their ISO certification with a full staff flag raising and celebration. |
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Representing an international consensus regarding good management practices, ISO is a set of high standards dealing with quality management and assurance objectives. ISO certification is a sought after designation that recognizes the company can consistently deliver their products and services to meet their customers’ quality requirements.
ISO certification ensures that all of the high purity, multi-layer drum packaging made by U.S. COEXCELL is manufactured using an ISO 9001:2000 quality management system. From the time a quote is requested until the product is shipped to the customer, U.S. COEXCELL assures uniformity in the development, production and delivery of their products.
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| The U.S. COEXCELL management team responsible for attaining ISO certification included: Front Row: Dennis Soldatek, Charlie Simons, Matt Wickenheiser / Middle Row: Chris Masters, Gail Sherman, Bob Huebner / Top Row: Chris Plowman, Harley Cramer, Joe Snyder |
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Chris Plowman, QA Manager, said, “The strong management team at U.S. COEXCELL is dedicated to providing unparalleled service as well as continual improvements to supply their customers with the highest quality drums. Our team is thrilled to have earned this distinction. We work hard to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers and we are proud to be recognized for these efforts.”
Drum Maker U.S. COEXCELL Adding Equipment
By Michael Lauzon
PLASTICS NEWS CORRESPONDENT
MAUMEE, OHIO (Jan. 9, 6:40 p.m. EST) -- Drum blow molder U.S. COEXCELL Inc. plans to add a third large-part blow molding machine at its Maumee production plant in midyear.
The privately held company experienced a 40 percent jump in sales last year and it expects significant growth again in 2006. President and Chairman Bob Huebner did not provide sales figures in a telephone interview, but he said one reason for the expansion is the company’s penetration of markets for electronic chemicals.
U.S. COEXCELL has developed its own technology to make high-purity drums with low particle counts demanded for electronic chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Huebner said the know-how encompasses materials, proprietary blow molding processes and other hardware-based techniques such as special air filtration. The company does statistical analysis to certify the drums’ purity specifications before shipping.
Huebner said his firm will buy a monolayer blow molding machine this year to handle some of the jobs its two multilayer machines are running. That move will free up the multilayer machines for more specialized work. Machine time in Maumee also will be freed up through an arrangement with a blow molder in Italy, Huebner said. Bergamaschi Plastica srl of Rozanno, Italy, has agreed to blow mold U.S. COEXCELL’s nestable, 55-gallon drum for food and citrus processors. U.S. Coexcell had been molding the patented N55 drums in Maumee and exporting them to Europe.
Huebner said his firm, as one of the smaller players, targets niche drum applications. Among secondary services it offers for its high density polyethylene drums are custom coloring and decorating. The drums range from 30-55 gallons.
“We are more service-oriented,” Huebner stressed. “We want to do value-added work.”
Huebner and Harley Cramer, vice president and general manager, founded U.S. COEXCELL in 1993. They are majority owners.
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