Sustainability
Ox Strong Commitment
While our commitment to the environment is paramount, a sustainable manufacturing business does not stop there; it encompasses much more. We take a mindset of preserve, nourish, and grow and weave it through every aspect of our business, from production to people and communities.
WE:
- Operate using environmentally responsible practices, lessening our burden on the environment
- Develop programs that set the highest standards for employee safety
- Create a culture where people are encouraged to thrive
- Give back to our communities and serve in ways that make a positive and lasting impact
Vertically Integrated
When we established our company in 1996, our goal was to create the most environmentally sustainable product feasible. We achieved this by utilizing recycled materials procured from local paper mills. Recognizing the importance of environmental impact, efficiency, and product quality, we understood the necessity of controlling our paper source. In 2007, we achieved vertical integration by acquiring our first paper mill. This allowed us to manufacture the paperboard used in our converting facilities, enhancing our positive impact on the environment.
What is Vertical Integration?
Vertical integration is a business approach where a company controls multiple stages of its supply chain, from the production and manufacturing of raw materials all the way to the delivery of finished products to its consumer base. As a vertically integrated paper company, we control the sourcing of waste paper materials, sorting and processing waste paper into pulp for various grades of paperboard, and producing finished converted paperboard tubes and cores and protective packaging. Working with a vertically integrated company for paperboard and paperboard-converted products provides peace of mind.