Monthly Archives: November 2010
- Nov 18 2010
Recent Mercury Ban in Wisconsin
On November 1, 2010 the state of Wisconsin established a ban on the sale and distribution of certain mercury containing devices. Some mercury items that the food and dairy industries use within their plants and labs listed in Wisconsin Act 44 are; hydrometers, psychrometers, and all mercury (non-fever) thermometers. Businesses still have the ability to use their currently owned mercury items, they just cannot purchase replacement or new mercury devices. Currently California, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island are states that have mercury regulations in place regarding the same ban that Wisconsin has just adopted.
Businesses have the ability to file an exemption with the DNR if “a technically feasible alternative does not exist at comparable prices”.
We at Nelson-Jameson have a non-mercury alternative for all mercury devices that are needed within labs and processing facilities.
If you would have further questions regarding
- Categories: Press Room
John Nelson, Chairman of the Board, was recognized at The North Central Cheese Industries Association at their Annual Conference on October 13. Nelson received the honor for distinguished service to the cheese industry. Congratulations!
For the complete story and photo from the October 29th issue of Cheese Reporter, see below.
http://blog.nelsonjameson.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Cheese-Reporter-10-29-10.pdf
- Categories: Press Room
MARSHFIELD, WIS., Nov. 1, 2010 – To address the need for metal detectable supplies in food plants, Nelson-Jameson has brought together a wide line of processing tools and protective apparel that can be easily detected. Of those products, Nelson-Jameson is proud to announce that they are now the only U.S. distributor to the food industry of Detectaglove™ metal detectable disposable gloves.
The highly-visible blue color of the gloves can be detected as a whole or if pieces fall into product in the electromagnetic range of 50 Khz – 1 Mhz. Compliant with FDA 21 CFR for food handling, these vinyl gloves are powder-free and sold by the box of 100.
For more information, contact Carol Blakey, Safety Product Manager at 800-826-8302.
Nelson-Jameson, Inc. has been an integrated supplier for the food industry since 1947. Product lines include safety & personnel, production & material handling, sanitation & janitorial, processing & flow control,
- Categories: Blog
“My name is Amanda Sasse, and I’m a Nelson.” That may sound like the kind of opening one makes when joining a group similar to AA, but it’s actually an introductory phrase that I’ve uttered more than once in the last year and a half since joining Nelson-Jameson as an outside salesperson. I’ve managed to “fly under the radar” with most of my customers, but my genetics have betrayed me in other company-related affairs such as Nelson-Jameson board meetings, trade shows and, as I’ve recently experienced, FISA membership.
I recently had the opportunity to attend the annual FISA (Food Industry Suppliers Association) conference in Charleston, South Carolina. FISA is a trade organization that was founded over 50 years ago, and membership includes both independent distributors and manufacturers that go to market through distributors. Current members operate in many industries in which sanitation and high-purity is stressed, such as the food, beverage, pharmacy, bio-pharm, and personal care industries. Currently, there are more than 110 member companies.