Nathan Beste | Page 4 | William Frick & Co

Comcast recently launched an ambitious Nationwide Recycling Program as it took initiatives to protect the environment. Organized by the company’s Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) team, the program focused on making recycling clear, easy to understand and very simple to use.

The EHS team has a program where Comcast technicians divide recyclable materials into color-coded receptacles according to type

Cardboard only
Flamables and aerosols
Used batteries, cords and cables
Used remotes and power cords
Used tapes and splitters
Univeral waste/electronic devices
Trash only

The matching recycling signs and labels, provided by William Frick & Company, featured photos and illustrations of items for placement in the appropriate bin.

Creating Outdoor Durable Recycling Signs – From Artwork Creation To Nationwide Distribution

The safety manager at Comcast reached out to Frick to help with the recycling program. Comcast had been a long-time customer of Frick for signs, labels and utility products and knew the standard of work Frick could deliver, including creating high-quality artwork for the program.

“We produced three types of signage for Comcast: mounted signs, floor signs and receptacle labels,” says Sherry Weber, Senior Business Manager at William Frick & Company. “Because the receptacles were textured, we chose labels with a special adhesive which sticks to uneven surfaces yet remain firmly in place in rough environments.”

Frick coordinates the delivery of the final products to over 300 fulfillment centers across the country.

Team Effort Yields Outstanding Results

In less than two years, over 11 million pounds of materials were recycled. “Part of the success was due to clear communications and ease of implementation,” according to Comcast officials. As a result of the National Recycling Program, Comcast was recognized in the cable industry by CableFax magazine with its Top Ops Award in the MSO Social Responsibility category.

“This was truly a company-wide effort lead by Heidy Kelley, VP of EHS,” says Joe Crandall of Greencastle Consulting, a project management firm that helped Comcast launch the program. Comcast should be “proud of the millions of pounds of material that has already been diverted from landfills.”

For more information about the program and its award, read the CableFax magazine article.

About William Frick & Company

William Frick & Company is a customer-driven ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of specialty identification products such as RFID tags, barcode labels, signs and utility markers. Since 1975, we have been a trusted supplier to OEMs, the logistics and telecommunications industries, oil and gas companies, electric utilities, and governments.

For more information about William Frick & Company, please call 847-281-5534.

Sources

http://corporate.comcast.com/images/2015-Corporate-Social-Responsibility-Report.pdf

http://accessintelligence.imirus.com/Mpowered/book/vcabfax15/i3/p10

http://www.greencastleconsulting.com/congratulations-to-comcast/

William Frick & Company, a leading supplier of specialty identification products such as signs, labels and RFID tags, was selected as one of the top 65 businesses to work for in Illinois (one of only a handful of manufacturers) and ranked 25th among small businesses with 15-99 employees. The prestigious award honors Illinois companies that provide exceptional workplace environments thus benefiting the local economy, its workforce and businesses.

The Daily Herald, which has been sponsoring this statewide competition since 2006, conducted a two-part, in-depth analysis of nominated businesses. The first part assessed the employer’s workplace policies, practices and demographics. The second consisted of an employee survey measuring engagement and satisfaction. Companies that demonstrated the best business practices and executed the highest standards were selected.

“Everyone at Frick is excited to receive this recognition,” says Jeff Brandt, President of the Libertyville, IL based company. Founded in 1975, Frick now employs over 40 people. “We’re all dedicated to maintaining a friendly, professional, creative and high-performing company where everyone is appreciated and given opportunities to both achieve and grow. Additionally, I particularly love the professional and social diversity of people we employ; it truly adds to the company’s appeal and mystique.” “By acknowledging exceptional performance and workplace attitudes, setting high standards and expectations, and most importantly, treating everyone with dignity, we believe we bring out the best in people,” adds Evie Bennett, Vice-President.

In addition to employee compensation, insurance and retirement benefits, the company hosts Friday brunches, quarterly “Birthday Parties”, holiday grab bags, office decorating and bake-off contests, and impromptu potluck lunches throughout the year. “These are great ways to have fun, celebrate and stay connected. We’re a group of driven people that really like working together,” says Brandt.

William Frick & Company was recognized and honored at the Best Places to Work in Illinois awards ceremony coordinated by The Daily Herald Business Ledger on May 12 and will be profiled in a special publication by The Daily Herald on June 23.

For more information about the Best Places to Work in Illinois program, please visit www.bestplacestoworkinil.com.

About William Frick & Company

William Frick & Company is a customer-driven ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer of specialty identification products including RFID tags, barcode labels, signs and utility markers. Since 1975, Frick has been a trusted supplier to OEMs, logistics and telecommunications industries, oil and gas companies, electric utilities, and governments. For more information, please contact us at 847-262-9082, or visit www.fricknet.com.