Category: Press Room

Nelson-Jameson Earns Wisconsin Motor Carrier Association’s Fleet Safety Award

Posted by Nelson-Jameson, Inc.  – Press Room, Safety & Personnel, Shipping
September 20, 2023

Top dairy distributor honored for its safe trucking operations

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Marshfield, WI – September, 21 2023 | Nelson-Jameson, a leading distributor in the food and dairy industries with high standards in safety and compliance, has won a Fleet Safety Award from the Wisconsin Motor Carrier Association (WMCA) for the second consecutive year. The award honors the safest truckload fleets in Wisconsin.

Nelson-Jameson qualified for a Fleet Safety Award for Division 1 with a total of 486,256 accident-free miles in Wisconsin. The company maintains extensive safety training, job shadowing, and regular safety check-ins with employees to stress the importance of safety in the workplace.

“Nelson-Jameson places a high emphasis on safety through efficient systems and expert logistics to get our customers what they need when they need it,” said Mike Rindy, Nelson-Jameson president. “We are extremely proud to receive this safety award, which acknowledges our employees’ commitment to strive for an accident-free workplace.”

WMCA is a non-profit trade association representing the interests of Wisconsin’s truck and transportation owners. With over 1,300 members, including Nelson-Jameson, the WMCA is affiliated with the American Trucking Associations (ATA) in Washington, D.C.

The award was given out at WMCA’s Safety Luncheon on September 19 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Two Nelson-Jameson Executives Receive Women in Supply Chain Awards

Posted by Nelson-Jameson, Inc.  – Press Room
September 19, 2023

Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive honor Dakonya Freis and Devon Vogel

MARSHFIELD, WI – Sept 19, 2023 | Nelson-Jameson, a leading distributor in the food processing industry, announced that two of its female executives – Dakonya Freis, Vice President of Commercial Development, and Devon Vogel, Vice President of Customer Solutions – were honored with Women in Supply Chain Awards. Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global cold food supply chain, and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, named both Freis and Vogel as winners of its annual award. The honor pays tribute to female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network.  

“We couldn’t be more proud of Dakonya and Devon for receiving this well-deserved recognition, and from such respected publications in our industry,” says Mike Rindy, President of Nelson-Jameson. “Dakonya and Devon embody the cultural values of Nelson-Jameson and lead with our guiding principles of kindness and mutual respect. These exceptional women continue to have measurable, positive impact on supply chain operations.”

According to Gartner’s eighth annual Women in Supply Chain Survey, women have made a strong comeback to the supply chain workforce in 2023, with gains at nearly every level of leadership. The survey also reports that women now make up 41% of the supply chain workforce, up from 39% in 2022.  However, frontline representation continues to lag, with women filling just 31% of these roles. 

“This year, we received over 400 submissions, the highest amount of applications not only for this award, but also for all of our awards. What’s more, 118 of those applications were submitted by male counterparts, nominating their boss, co-worker or associate. Last year, that figure was just at 75. Also this year, 39 women self-nominated, a tremendous uptick from last year’s award, which just saw 12 self-nominations. This shows progress. This shows hope that one day, we won’t need an award like this because men and women in the supply chain will be equal,” says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “While there’s still more work to be done, what we’re doing is working. From truck drivers to CEOs, what these winners are doing matters to the future of all supply chains.”

“Women have been making a significant impact in supply chain management, contributing to the growth and innovation of the supply chain industry. As more women join the supply chain workforce, they bring diverse perspectives that can help address complex supply chain problems and improve global supply chain operations. It is important that we empower, recognize and elevate these achievements through initiatives like the Women in Supply Chain Award, as seen through the overwhelming response. Congratulations to all the winners, those who nominated others and the bravery of those who nominated themselves,” adds Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, founder of Let’s Talk Supply Chain podcast and Blended Pledge project, both exclusive sponsors of the Women in Supply Chain award.

Go to https://foodl.me/fdx1zi to view the full list of winners. Recipients will be honored at this year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum, set to take place Nov. 14-15, 2023 in Atlanta.

Go to www.WomenInSupplyChainForum.com to register and learn more.

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Nelson-Jameson Moves Sustainability Goals Forward with New ESG Targets

Posted by Nelson-Jameson, Inc.  – ESG, Press Room
September 14, 2023

The food processing industry distributor shares EcoVadis sustainability assessment results

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MARSHFIELD, WI – Sept 14, 2023 | Nelson-Jameson, a leading distributor in the food processing industry, announces additional investment in its corporate sustainability practices. The organization has set targets for its Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance (ESG) framework, and measures progress on a comprehensive, cross-category internal scorecard. Additionally, the company has completed the third-party EcoVadis sustainability assessment for the past two years and announced a 34% increase in its total year-over-year sustainability score.

ESG targets Mat Bartkowiak sustainability

For decades, Nelson-Jameson has operated as a golden-rule company, defined as a focus on maintaining a culture of honesty, integrity, and kindness, and a commitment to operating in an ethical manner with respect for people, the community, and the environment. Its further investment in ESG goals is an extension of its long-standing cultural ethos.

“Nelson-Jameson has a long history of industry leadership in stewardship and community best practices,” says Matthew Bartkowiak, Vice President of Corporate Responsibility and Development at Nelson-Jameson. “ESG goals are embedded in every aspect of our operations, and we’re proud to see our progress in year-over-year results from the EcoVadis Business Sustainability Index.”

EcoVadis, known as the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings globally, has established a network of more than 100,000 rated companies of all sizes. Companies proactively choose to participate in its Business Sustainability Index, and receive a total score as measured against all rated organizations, and individual sub-scores that measure ratings as compared to peers and competitors. Nelson-Jameson received a total score of 47 this year, which is on par with the global average rating of all measured companies at 50.3. In sub-categories, Nelson-Jameson ranked higher than average in both Ethics and Labor and Human Rights (a score of 60 for each).

Internally, Nelson-Jameson has outlined measurable, tangible goals in categories such as greenhouse gas reduction, sustainable supplier sourcing, and community investment. The company plans to participate in the EcoVadis Business Sustainability Index assessment on an annual basis.

Nelson-Jameson plans to release its ESG annual report in January. By sharing the company’s progress annually, NJ highlights its commitment to furthering its ESG goals which encompass everything from food safety and quality to sustainable supplier practices.

More information on the company can be found at https://nelsonjameson.com.

Nelson-Jameson Wins Int’l Dairy Foods Association Safety Recognition Award

Posted by Nelson-Jameson, Inc.  – General, Press Room
August 14, 2023

Leading dairy distributor earns win for excellence in worker safety

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Marshfield, WI—August 8, 2023 | Nelson-Jameson, a leading distributor in the food and dairy industries with the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance, has won a 2023 International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) Safety Recognition Award.

IDFA created this award to recognize members whose processing facilities and trucking operations demonstrate excellence in worker safety as part of a continuous effort to reduce occupational illness and injury. The company has won the 2023 Outstanding Record of Worker Safety, and it was awarded to all five Nelson-Jameson distribution centers in Marshfield, WI; York, PA; Turlock, CA; Twin Falls, ID; and Amarillo, TX.

To be eligible for award consideration, facilities must have a Total Recordable Cases (TRC) rate and Cases with Days Away from Work, Job Transfer, or Restrictions (DART) rates less than 50 percent of industry averages, as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nelson-Jameson incorporates its safety standards from a thoughtful pre-hire process, new hire training, job shadowing, monthly training, and continual employee engagement to ensure all employees have the tools to do their jobs safely.

“Nelson-Jameson strongly believes that accidents and injuries are preventable, and we prioritize safety each day at all our strategic distribution centers across the country,” said Mike Rindy, Nelson-Jameson president. “We are so honored to receive this recognition which is a direct result of our employees’ tireless efforts to reduce and prevent illness and injury on the job.” The complete list of award winners can be found on IDFA’s website (www.idfa.org) and via a press release to coincide with OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week from August 7-13.

About Nelson-Jameson  

Nelson-Jameson is a fourth-generation, family-owned distributor to the food and beverage industry. From the company’s roots in dairy production supplies, it grew to offer a broad range of food processing equipment and services that provide customers with everything they need to manufacture safe, high-quality products. Representing over 850 vendors and distributing over 60,000 products, Nelson-Jameson offers everything from standard equipment to custom production solutions and equipment repair.  The company employs more than 260 people in five distribution centers across the United States and at its headquarters in the heart of dairy country in Marshfield, Wisconsin. The dairy industry leader also operates NEXT Logistics, offering delivery services from Wisconsin, California, Idaho, Pennsylvania, and Texas distribution centers.  

For more than 75 years, Nelson-Jameson has supported food and dairy processors with products and solutions that keep pace with changing consumer tastes, manufacturing processes, and distribution channels. The company continues to be the supplier of choice for customers in all 50 states and international markets.  

For more information, please visit: https://nelsonjameson.com 

Food Processing Distributor Nelson-Jameson Announces New Charitable Foundation

Posted by Nelson-Jameson, Inc.  – General, Press Room
August 14, 2023

The Foundation will provide financial support to employees, local communities, and the industry

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Marshfield, WI – April 19, 2023 | The Nelson-Jameson Family of Companies recently announced the launch of the Nelson-Jameson Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to cultivate prosperity for employees, local communities, and the industry through a diverse range of philanthropic programs. One of the tenets of the Nelson-Jameson Foundation is the belief that supporting communities is the shared responsibility of every citizen and corporation.“

The launch of the Nelson-Jameson Foundation continues our company’s 75-year legacy of charitable giving and underscores our commitment to employee wellbeing.” says Amanda Sasse, fourth-generation owner. “We’re a golden-rule company that strives to maintain a culture of honesty, integrity, and kindness. The Foundation allows us to invest in these values for the benefit of our employees, their families, and our community.”

The roster of programs supported by the Nelson-Jameson Foundation provides financial, emergency, and educational support to employees and their families. It also empowers employees to take part in directing resources toward community causes they care about that also embody Nelson-Jameson’s company values. The list of programs includes:

  • Volunteer Program – The Volunteer Program empowers employees to be agents of social impact by providing paid volunteer time during regular business hours for up to eight hours per year at 501(c)(3) charitable organizations and schools.
  • Employee Crisis Fund – To help employees cope during an unexpected crisis due to a federal, state, or locally-declared emergency, the Nelson-Jameson Foundation can provide emergency assistance through the Employee Crisis Fund.
  • Donation & Charitable Giving Grants – The Foundation will continue to support 501(c)(3) entities that practice its core values through Donation and Charitable Giving Grants.
  • Matching Gift Program – The Matching Gift Program matches donations that employees make to 501(c)(3) charities. Employees can submit for one or two charities, and Nelson-Jameson will match up to $2,500 per employee per year.
  • Scholarship Program – Through the Foundation’s Scholarship Program, family members of Nelson-Jameson employees can apply for scholarships at accredited two- or four-year colleges. An independent committee of former educators will review the applications and make final decisions on recipients. Up to five students can earn scholarships of $2,500 each.

Nelson-Jameson has named an internal board to oversee and continue building its Foundation’s operations. More information on the company can be found at nelsonjameson.com.

About Nelson-Jameson

Nelson-Jameson is a fourth-generation, family-owned distributor to the food and beverage industry. From the company’s roots in dairy production supplies, it grew to offer a broad range of food processing equipment and services that provide customers with everything they need to manufacture safe, high quality products. Representing over 850 vendors and distributing over 60,000 products, Nelson-Jameson offers everything from standard equipment to custom production solutions and equipment repair. The company employs more than 260 people in five distribution centers across the United States and at its headquarters in the heart of dairy country in Marshfield, Wisconsin. The dairy industry leader also operates NEXT Logistics, offering delivery services from Wisconsin, California, Idaho, Pennsylvania, and Texas distribution centers.

For more than 75 years, Nelson-Jameson has supported food and dairy processors with products and solutions that keep pace with changing consumer tastes, manufacturing processes, and distribution channels. The company continues to be the supplier of choice for customers in all 50 states and international markets.

For more information, please visit: https://nelsonjameson.com