Derek’s outBOX – September 13, 2021

Thank you for all who attended the annual 5 Year Club party. For those who were invited but couldn’t attend, we missed you and I hope you can come next year.   The bonfire was also a lot of fun.  We are already planning another one late in the Fall and another during the winter on... Read more »

Derek’s outBOX – September 9, 2021

  For those of you attending the 5 Year Club party on Saturday, we would request that you and your guest take a COVID test that morning. Unfortunately, many stores have a limit of one set of tests per person, and stock is still running low, so we only have a couple dozen test kits. ... Read more »

Derek’s outBOX – September 3, 2021

We had a good meeting with the solar people yesterday. The project is now officially underway.   We expect they will begin installing solar panels in a month or so.   As I mentioned a couple of days ago, we have a new Worker’s Comp provider. We are in what is called a Group trust that... Read more »

Derek’s outBOX – September 1, 2021

  Congratulations to Cindy Jackson on her upcoming retirement from Volk Packaging. After 15 years of exceptional work as a customer service rep, Cindy is off to her home up north for the next phase of her life.  We will all miss her, as will the customers who have come to depend on her.   Please... Read more »

Derek’s outBOX – August 17, 2021

Yesterday, I got a call from XXX, a competitor in Massachusetts.  He had a lead for us from a Canadian company because they are totally maxed out and cannot take any more business.  I talked to the lady in Canada. She said she tried to place an order with her Canadian supplier and was told... Read more »