Download - Weatherchem What We Are All About
MissionMission
• Design, Develop, and Deliver Convenient Controlled Dispensing Closures
VisionVision• Be recognized as a premier closure
supplier by our customers while building mutually rewarding relationships with our stakeholders.
Operation ExcellenceOperation Excellence
GrowthGrowth
Long TermLong TermProfitabilityProfitability
RecognizedRecognizedLeaderLeader
Our ValuesOur ValuesIntegrity: We are fair and honest in all our interactions
Learning and Knowledge: We are committed to developing the skills and capabilities of the organization. Additionally, we learn from each other and share our skills and resources across organizational boundaries
Creativity: We encourage innovation and continuous improvement
Passion for Excellence: The pursuit of excellence is not a destination, it’s a journey. To achieve this we must accept that change is inevitable, and adaptability determines future success.
Fun: We will have fun along the way of our journey
Our HistoryOur History1971
1983
1995
1996
1999
2003
2006
2007
2008
Albert J. Weatherhead aquires Ankeny Co. and renames it Weatherchem Corp.
Introduced the Flapper® Dispensing Closure
ISO 9001 Certification
Introduced the Agricap
Introduced the NutraFlapper® Dispensing Closure
Introduced the first 53-400mm Dispensing Closure
Introduced the Grinder NR Packaging SystemFPA Safe CompliantFiled 1st Drug Master File
Introduced the FlapMate, NutraGen II, and LiquiFlapper
Introduced the 63mm Single-Flap Flapper
OwnershipOwnership
Weatherchem Corporation is a privately owned subsidiary of
Weatherhead Industries, Inc.:• Albert John Weatherhead III
– Weatherhead Industries, Inc. – Chairman & CEO– The Weatherhead Foundation – President
“Live in the future and manage change.” - Albert John
Weatherhead III
The Weatherhead FoundationThe Weatherhead Foundation• In 1953, the Weatherhead Foundation was created by Albert
Weatherhead Jr., and is currently headed up by Albert J. Weatherhead III and Celia Weatherhead
Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University
Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard
University
Weatherhead Center for Prevention and Reversal of Heart Disease at the University of Texas
Weatherhead East Asian Institute at Columbia University
Global CorporationGlobal Corporation
• We are a global supplier with global partnerships
HeadquartersTwinsburg, OH
SustainabilitySustainability• Practicing the Principles of Sustainability in all aspects of our company. Our product design and production processes consider solutions that are not only business-
friendly, but environmentally-friendly:– Metrics – Measure our sustainability performance using globally recognized metrics– Community – Work with local organizations and universities– Products - Sustainability through design– Environment – Conserve resources and utilize efficiency– People – Emphasize wellness, training and safety
Sustainability – Ongoing InitiativesSustainability – Ongoing Initiatives
• Conservation of Utilities– New Electric Presses– Renewable Energy Chiller– Employee Electricity Utilization Habits– Integrating Closing Mechanism into Mold
• Saving the Earth– Lightweight Design of New Closures (Plastic reduction)– Enhanced Utilization of Plant Layout– Minimizing Liner Web Scrap– Recycling Programs
Sustainability - MetricsSustainability - Metrics
Programs without metrics to gauge progress and improvement will not be successful. That is why at Weatherchem we employ and strongly support the UN Global Compact and The Global Reporting Initiative to measure the impact of our sustainability efforts.
Sustainability - CommunitySustainability - Community
• Sustainability is a local as well as a global issue.
• By working with local universities and organizations we can help make our geographic area a better place to live and work.
• We work to advance the business sustainability of the region and we teach entrepreneurship to low-income youth. This helps to keep our community viable and sustainable.
Sustainability - ProductsSustainability - Products• Packaging and packaging
materials are a primary focus of the sustainability initiative worldwide
• We constantly strive to enhance the sustainability of our products– We use less material in our
closures – sustainability by design
– We make the paper/foils in liners thinner
– We have eliminated the need for a liner with our SR line
Sustainability - EnvironmentSustainability - EnvironmentConserving resources makes
sense on every level:• Business• Social• Environmental
At Weatherchem we:• Reduce waste creation• Reduce material usage• Support material recovery
programs• Reduce energy and water
consumption
Sustainability - PeopleSustainability - People
• The sustainability of our valuable Team is our highest priority. We encourage and offer employee wellness programs:– Fitness Challenge Program– Weight Loss Program
• We encourage the personal financial sustainability of our Team:– Investment Training
• We encourage professional growth:– Leadership Training– Success and Development
Profiles
Sustainability AchievementsSustainability Achievements
• Original Flapper Closure (Level 5 Recyclable)
• Liner-less Cap Innovation• 4 New Lines – Using 10%
less plastic• Employee Welfare
Programs
• Electric Presses (30% energy reduction)
• Gas Conservation – Warehouse• Office Energy Conservation• Renewable Energy Chiller
• Eliminated Landscaping Chemicals
• Recycle Corrugated Materials• Recycle Plastic Scrap• Recycle Paper & Bottles• Reduced Scrap by 3%• Reuse Colorant Buckets• Recycle Office & Plant
Equipment• Recycle Liner Cores
Waste Reduction
Energy Conservation
Environmentally-Friendly
Product DesignEmployee Welfare
SustainabilitySustainability
We will conduct business today with an eye on our future
• Maintaining our business and profitability in the long term while being a good steward of the environment and planning for the future.
• Weatherchem Opportunities– Reduce Operational Costs: Waste & energy reduction– Capacity Constrained: Utilize our space better– Improve Market Perception: Grow our Sales $$$– Employee Satisfaction: Retain Top Performers
Sustainability AchievementsSustainability AchievementsOriginal Flapper Level (5) Recyclable
Recycle Corrugated
Materials1998
Recycle Plastic Scrap2001
Liner-less Cap Innovation (53
SR)2005
Employee Welfare Programs2006
Gas Conservation in
Warehouse2006
4 New Caps – Use 10% Less Plastic2006
Paper & Bottle
Recycling2006
Reduced Scrap by 3%
2006-2008
Office Energy Conservation
2007
Re-use Colorant Buckets
2008
Eliminated Landscapin
g Chemicals
2008
Recycle Office &
Plant Equipment
2008
4 New Electric Presses
2008
Recycle Liner Cores2008
RenewableEnergy Chiller
2009
Wal-Mart ScorecardWal-Mart Scorecard
The Seven R’s of Wal-Mart’s Sustainability Scorecard:1) Remove Packaging – Eliminate unnecessary packaging2) Reduce Packaging – “Right-size” packages & material strength3) Re-use Packaging – Reusable pallets & plastic containers4) Renewable Packaging – Materials made of renewable resources
(biodegradable or compostable)5) Recyclable Packaging – Materials made of highest recycled content6) Revenue – Achieve all of the above at cost parity or cost savings7) Read – Get educated on sustainability & how to support it
“Packaging can have a real impact both on business efficiency and environmental stewardship. Even small changes to packaging have a significant ripple effect”
– H. Lee Scott Jr. – Wal-Mart CEO/President
Comparative Advantages of Working with Comparative Advantages of Working with Weatherchem Weatherchem
• Our Market Expertise
• Our Value-Added Products
• Our Innovative Custom Solutions
• Our Knowledgeable People
Market Expertise• We make it our business to understand your business - the
needs, the trends, the packaging influences.– Focus Group Research– Industry Conferences & Shows– Trade Association Memberships
• ASTA, ADS, CCMA, DCAT, IDDBA, IOPP, NACD, PLMA
“Through consumer research, our brand and packaging team found that the Flapper cap provided us the highest level consumer satisfaction when dispensing the product.”
Product Line Manager – Milliken & Company
Our Comparative Advantages Our Comparative Advantages
Products• Weatherchem, the designer/manufacturer of the original Flapper
closure over two decades ago, now offers the industry’s most innovative closure product line. Our comparative advantages are your competitive advantages:– Shelf Impact for your product– Convenience for your customer– Contemporary, durable design– Products that build Brand Awareness– Backed by the Weatherchem team –
decades of packaging experience
“There are many benefits the Flapper line offers to Cedar Hill Seasonings such as wide variety of options, colors, sizes and easy-to-remove liners.” Owner – Cedar Hill Seasonings
Our Comparative Advantages Our Comparative Advantages
Custom Competency• Research: We seek to
understand your needs.• Development: We develop
a product that satisfies them.
• Differentiate your brands through:– Product Embossing– Custom Options– Custom Closure
Appearance– Unique Packaging
Solution
Our Comparative Advantages Our Comparative Advantages
People• Consultative selling
process – Technical Solutions Group (TSG) and Customer Account Specialists (CAS)
• Responsive – with both pre- and post-sales support
Our Comparative Advantages Our Comparative Advantages
Spice & Seasonings
Confectionary & Sweeteners
Grated Cheese
Other Dry Foods
Personal Care
Pet Food & Care
Lawn & Garden Chemicals
Household Chemicals
Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements
Over-the-Counter Drugs
Markets ServedMarkets Served
Liner OptionsLiner Options
• Variety of convenient liners available:– Induction Foil Seal (Clean or
Residual Peel)• Round-cut or Tri-Tab
– Pressure Sensitive (Foam or Foil Barrier)
• Round-cut or Tri-Tab– Lift n’ Peel
• Round-Cut– Waxboard Pulp
• Round-cut or Tri-TabCut availability will depend on product size.
The Moments of TruthThe Moments of Truth
Every consumer product has two key “moments of truth” where the packaging has a major influence:The First Moment – At the store shelf, as the consumer makes her (or his) choice on which product, out of many, to choose.The Second Moment – The consumer now has the product home and must make the key decision – did this brand deliver? Will I buy it again?
The choice of closures for your productwill influence both MOMENTS!
FPA-SAFEFPA-SAFE
In addition to ISO 9001
Weatherchem is a participant
in the FPA-SAFE auditing
program. Participating in this
program gives our customers,
and their customers, the extra
level of confidence that food
safety requires.
R&D Capabilities – Innovation R&D Capabilities – Innovation
• Ideation – Generate product ideas• Prototyping – Functional model development• Market & Functional Testing – Consumer &
market research and technical product validation• Finalize Design – Refine appearance & functionality• Production – Establish best process flow• Launch – Take new product to market• Total Timing – 18 months to 2 years (Ideation
through Launch)
R&D Capabilities – Innovation R&D Capabilities – Innovation
• Ideation:– Combination of market-specific external research and
internally driven product improvement and development – Established process of cross-functional product feasibility
analysis– Examples of external research:
• Focus Groups, Customer (manufacturer) Interviews• Market trends profiling
– Sources of internal engineering tools:• Technical group brainstorming• Visual presentation of these ideas via CAD package
SolidWorks (sketches, renderings, 2-D drawings, 3-D models)
R&D Capabilities – Innovation R&D Capabilities – Innovation
• Prototyping – Hand-made models or SLA development for tangible
representation of ideas – Single-cavity tooling (soft or steel) to create functional
parts
• Market & Functional Testing– Consumer research to confirm competitive benefits and
functionality – Manufacturing/Brand Customer feedback – Functional prototype testing
• Finalize Design– Based on market and functional test results, improving
and verifying product design
R&D Capabilities – Innovation R&D Capabilities – Innovation
• Production– Vendor evaluation and selection for best fit– Project management of new manufacturing cell
• Launch– Production validation and approval – Commercial product launch supported by marketing
communication programs
R&D Capabilities – Innovation R&D Capabilities – Innovation
• Total Timing – Ideation
• 3 months to 2 years (depends on complexity & novelty of the idea)
– Prototyping • SLA’s, hand-models . . . 2-4 weeks• Single-cavity tool . . . 12-16 weeks
– Market & Functional Testing• 6-8 months
– Finalize design• 1-6 months (depends on technical complexity & number of
revisions)
– Production• 30-34 weeks
– From Ideation to Launch . . . 18 months to 2 years +
R&D Capabilities – Innovation R&D Capabilities – Innovation
Ideation
Prototyping
Market & Functional
Testing
Finalize Design
Production
Launch
Innovation, Integrity, ExperienceInnovation, Integrity, Experience
• Weatherchem is more than a company producing innovative products.– We have one of the packaging industry’s most
experienced teams.– We take the time to make your business our
business.– We are good stewards of our environment.– We are proponents of sustainable packaging.– We provide innovative and convenient closures
that make your consumers loyal.