Posts Categorized: General
Derek’s outBOX – June 14, 2021
I want to thank everyone who applied for a moose permit. I was very excited to find out that my name was finally drawn. I got Zone 4 which was my first choice so I cannot wait to get myself a moose. Wish me luck. Please note on the TV screens that we have... Read more »
Derek’s outBOX – May 3, 2021
A friend of mine, who works for the investment firm Edward Jones, has offered to present a free virtual class for Volk Packaging. The class will be through ZOOM. We will air it in the conference room at Volk Packaging if anyone wants to attend. She is doing 2 classes so everyone can choose the... Read more »
Derek’s outBOX – April 28, 2021
There is a lot happening here at Volk Packaging these days, especially with our associates. Between all the new Volk team members and the temps that come and go, and the Volk Pack fulfillment center moving to Sanford, I am struggling to figure out how to stay in touch with everyone. There is an app... Read more »
Derek’s outBOX – April 16, 2021
Statistic: US producers made 4% more cardboard in 2020 than the previous year due to higher demand for shipping boxes. Might not sound like a lot, but that increase is equivalent to 477 square miles of corrugated board, enough to cover the area from Portland to Wells! For all of those with volkboxes email... Read more »
Derek’s outBOX – March 29, 2021
I would like to apologize. The problem is that I am not even sure who I am apologizing to. We have been growing so fast and hiring so many people, plus bringing in temps, that I no longer know everyone’s name and face. And the masks make it even worse. So, if I introduce... Read more »
Derek’s outBOX – March 22, 2021
Some people have asked me about the masks. I was really hoping that with the warm weather arriving we could ditch the masks. However, the state and the CDC are still recommending mandatory masks. As soon as the Governor lifts that for Maine, as they have done in dozens of other states with much... Read more »
Derek’s outBOX – March 15, 2021
First of all, I am feeling better every day. Thank you all for your well wishes. I do appreciate it. It is nice to be back at work. I’ve missed seeing everyone. We are currently looking for at least 9 people. Some of the needs are on 1st and some are on 2nd. We... Read more »
Derek’s outBOX-February 10, 2021
Congratulations to the 29th Annual VPC Pool winner Kyle Dembrowski. It is Kyle’s first VPC Pool Championship. The 30th annual VPC Football Pool will start again in September. All are welcome to play. We continue to be an essential business in the fight against COVID. We just sold boxes to the RI Department of... Read more »
Derek’s outBOX – February 3, 2021
There has been some interesting industry news that could positively impact Volk Packaging. A competitor sold their plant and the new owner is walking away from some of their business. Some of those customers are calling us, which provides us a nice opportunity. Also, another competitor is telling customers their lead-time is 3-4 months! That... Read more »