Yazoo Mills Blog

Posted on April 3, 2018, by Becci Leathery

     “A brand is a name, term, design, symbol, or any other feature that identifies one seller’s good or service...

Posted on March 7, 2018, by Becci Leathery

     Our Sales Department team is growing and we would like to give a warm welcome to our newest team...

Posted on February 19, 2018, by Becci Leathery

     We are pleased to announce the promotion of Jesse Smith as our new Winding Supervisor at our New Oxford,...

Posted on January 29, 2018, by Becci Leathery

     A great employee that chooses to stay with a company is hard to find but at Yazoo, we’ve managed...

Posted on January 16, 2018, by Becci Leathery

     Being a manufacturer of paper tubes and cores for over 115 years, we have continued to grow our business...

Posted on January 2, 2018, by Becci Leathery

          With the New Year finally here, that means that high school seniors are looking forward to one thing...

Posted on December 11, 2017, by Becci Leathery

     Today, almost every person has shipped at least one item in their lifetime that seemed to get damaged or...

Posted on November 22, 2017, by Becci Leathery

     Everyone in some form or fashion has experienced the loss of a loved one at least once in their...

Posted on November 7, 2017, by Becci Leathery

                    Letterpress printing… ever hear of it? While today’s generation probably has never heard a word about...

Posted on October 24, 2017, by Becci Leathery

     Yazoo Mills is excited to welcome Chris Evans as our new Outside Sales Representative. Chris has a BA in...

Posted on October 12, 2017, by Becci Leathery

     At Yazoo Mills, we are more than just a manufacturer of paper tubes and cores.  We are heavily involved...

Posted on October 9, 2017, by administrator

      Cancer. We’ve all heard the word more times than we would like and most people know at...

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       This week, Yazoo Mills heads to the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) being held at the Ernest...

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         Over the years, Yazoo has donated tubes to local companies and schools to help bring their creations...

Posted on July 17, 2017, by administrator

             In the Blasting and Mining industries, time is never on anyone’s side. The jobs...

Posted on June 25, 2017, by administrator

            Cancer.  The one word everyone knows and everyone hates.  It’s a disease that has...

Posted on June 3, 2017, by administrator

             You’ve heard the saying “it’s the little things in life,” right?  At Yazoo, we...

Posted on May 29, 2017, by administrator

          Lacrosse.  This is a sport that has skyrocketed in popularity and has become more recognized...

Posted on May 2, 2017, by administrator

         Today, more than ever, it seems to be normal for most people to know at least...

Posted on April 17, 2017, by administrator

           In one week, we will be heading south to Orlando, Florida to exhibit at one...

Posted on April 4, 2017, by administrator

         American-Made. High-Quality. Unparalleled Service. When purchasing a product, do you ever find yourself looking at the...

Posted on March 16, 2017, by administrator

        We know a thing or… twenty when comes to being a successful business. Yazoo has been...

Posted on March 2, 2017, by administrator

          As we continue to expand, there comes a need to add to our list of...

Posted on February 15, 2017, by administrator

        A company that truly and genuinely cares for its employees is very hard to come by these...

Posted on January 31, 2017, by administrator

        Ever since the very beginning [115 years ago], Yazoo has always kept quality control as a top...

Posted on January 18, 2017, by administrator

           The perfect formula for props?  High school + fall play + set design = Yazoo...

Posted on January 3, 2017, by administrator

When you hear the word “roots” your mind most likely goes immediately to “tree roots.”  A tree’s roots are the...

Posted on December 14, 2016, by administrator

       Have you ever walked into a grocery store and saw the Coke or Pepsi display at the...

Posted on November 28, 2016, by administrator

          re-cy-cle – verb – convert (waste) into reusable material. Our country has been focusing its...

Posted on November 7, 2016, by administrator

       In this day and age, we find ourselves so caught up in communicating through technology rather than having...

Posted on October 25, 2016, by administrator

       Our company has been continuously growing over the past few years at a rapid rate and in...

Posted on October 12, 2016, by administrator

        We would like to give a warm welcome our newest team member, Melinda Cobb.  Melinda started...

Posted on September 26, 2016, by administrator

       Yazoo Mills will be making its first debut as an exhibitor at the IFAI Expo, the premier industrial...

Posted on September 11, 2016, by administrator

      We have been a longtime supporter and donor of countless non-profit organizations that raise money to find...

Posted on September 1, 2016, by administrator

       It has been two years since Olivia’s House, a grief and loss center for children, opened their...

Posted on August 18, 2016, by administrator

        In 2011, five New Oxford High School students sustained fatal injuries from a car crash.  New Oxford,...

Posted on July 26, 2016, by administrator

       It’s been almost two years and we are getting close to heading back to the great city...

Posted on July 5, 2016, by administrator

       Did you know that Yazoo Mills has the biggest Stock Mailing Tube program in the industry?  Our...

Posted on June 20, 2016, by administrator

           At Yazoo, we continue to proudly support local charities and organizations in the communities where...

Posted on June 5, 2016, by administrator

      For over 30 years, Hanover Hospital has been committed to providing physical therapy services for children with special...

Posted on May 24, 2016, by administrator

       Whenever there is a job vacancy at Yazoo Mills, we always open it up to current employees...

Posted on May 11, 2016, by administrator

Last year, we partnered up with GRIT (formerly known as Moxie), a local full-service marketing, design, and communications agency, to...

Posted on April 26, 2016, by administrator

Our team at Yazoo Mills is constantly growing with talented and well-educated employees.  Crystal Miller started working for Yazoo Mills...

Posted on April 12, 2016, by administrator

The 9th annual Converters Expo will take place once again at Lambeau Field Atrium in Green Bay, WI on Thursday,...

Posted on March 29, 2016, by administrator

Yazoo Mills has been an active contributor to all things when it comes to the New Oxford and Hanover communities....

Posted on March 18, 2016, by administrator

Today, we would like to wish Earl Noel, Jr., Chairman of Yazoo Mills, a very Happy 70th Birthday.  Above is...

Posted on March 15, 2016, by administrator

At Yazoo Mills, we take great pride in our employees because without them, we wouldn’t be able to manufacture our...

Posted on March 2, 2016, by administrator

We are just a few days away from exhibiting at the package printing and converting industry’s premier networking event, INFO*FLEX...

Posted on February 16, 2016, by administrator

          Let’s face it, we live in a world where the cost of everything and anything...

Posted on February 3, 2016, by administrator

       In today’s world, it is becoming harder and harder to find companies that you can trust and...

Posted on January 20, 2016, by administrator

      We are excited to announce that we have added another employee to our highly talented team.  Amanda...

Posted on January 4, 2016, by administrator

       Have you ever found yourself looking back on your past, reminiscing on certain memories and realizing how...

Posted on December 21, 2015, by administrator

        Here we are, a few days away from Christmas and everyone is out shopping for those...

Posted on December 10, 2015, by administrator

     We are proud to have our business located in the wonderful town of New Oxford, Pennsylvania for the...

Posted on November 22, 2015, by administrator

Let’s face it, we all are a collector of some sort of item.  Whether it be refrigerator magnets from all...

Posted on November 8, 2015, by administrator

        At Yazoo Mills, we are commtted to being involved in our community’s events and have been...

Posted on October 27, 2015, by administrator

        Have you ever needed just one single item from a company but your purchase didn’t meet...

Posted on October 12, 2015, by administrator

        Anywhere we go, we see hundreds of companies’ names and logos being advertised on billboards, television...

Posted on September 28, 2015, by administrator

         When placing an order for any desired product, you find yourself anxiously awaiting its arrival on...

Posted on September 15, 2015, by administrator

       Companies around the world have finally figured out that great customer service helps impact the success that...

Posted on August 31, 2015, by administrator

              Yazoo Mills offers a wide variety of high value added options to enhance our...

Posted on August 17, 2015, by administrator

              Summer is one season that almost everyone looks forward to.  The kids are out...

Posted on August 3, 2015, by administrator

        There are plenty of manufacturers in this industry that claim to have products in-stock and ready...

Posted on July 20, 2015, by administrator

           In the blasting and mining industry, Yazoo Mills is the well-known supplier of choice when...

Posted on July 6, 2015, by administrator

       Today, it seems as if everyone is all about “going green” and helping out the environment but...

Posted on June 22, 2015, by administrator

       Yazoo Mills has been around for an outstanding 113 years and is still going stronger than ever....

Posted on June 8, 2015, by administrator

              In late April, we officially broke ground on the expansion of our Distribution Center....

Posted on May 26, 2015, by administrator

       Yazoo Mills' tubes and cores can be used for a variety of different things other than just...

Posted on May 11, 2015, by administrator

       "INFO*FLEX hit an all-time high this year with a record setting 220 sold out exhibitor booth spaces...

Posted on April 27, 2015, by administrator

       Due to popular demand, we have added 8” metal end plugs to our offerings. Yazoo’s heavy-duty metal...

Posted on April 13, 2015, by administrator

       When you buy a car, in order for it perform and have longevity like it’s supposed to,...

Posted on March 30, 2015, by administrator

              This winter proved to be long, snowy, and cold but the good news is...

Posted on March 16, 2015, by administrator

Here at Yazoo, we are constantly looking at diverse ways to train our employees when it comes to safety training....

Posted on March 2, 2015, by administrator

              The winter months always seem to be the longest ones of the year.  The...

Posted on February 16, 2015, by administrator

Yazoo Mills not only cares about our own employees, but also about the communities where we all live and work....

Posted on February 2, 2015, by administrator

With only one week away, Yazoo Mills is gearing up to exhibit at one of the biggest trade shows of...

Posted on January 26, 2015, by administrator

              Have you ever looked at a product and thought of how you could use...

Posted on January 12, 2015, by administrator

              Our company has been consistently growing over the past few years which has caused...

Posted on December 29, 2014, by administrator

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year with all of the decorations, lights, songs on the radio, special...

Posted on December 22, 2014, by administrator

Recently, Yazoo supplied shipping tubes for NBC’s hit show, “Chicago Fire.”  The television show used our tubes to store their...

Posted on December 15, 2014, by administrator

                              Our paper tubes can be...

Posted on December 8, 2014, by administrator

              Over the past few years, Yazoo’s Maintenance Department has grown so much, that space...

Posted on December 1, 2014, by administrator

              December came very quick and Christmas is officially right around the corner.  If you’re...

Posted on November 24, 2014, by administrator

              On Saturday, October 25, 2014, Baltimore Walk Now for Autism Speaks held their 10th...

Posted on November 18, 2014, by administrator

              With Thanksgiving being almost a week away, it is time to start thinking of...

Posted on November 10, 2014, by administrator

              Giving back and being very active in our community is extremely important to Yazoo...

Posted on November 3, 2014, by administrator

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Posted on October 27, 2014, by administrator

              It’s that time of year again to start pulling out all of your tricks...

Posted on October 20, 2014, by administrator

              Stores all over the world are finding unique and innovative ways to bring their...

Posted on October 14, 2014, by administrator

This past summer, we had a production crew come into our facilities and produce two new company videos for Yazoo....

Posted on October 8, 2014, by administrator

              Yazoo Mills has been a premier manufacturer of paper tubes and cores for over...

Posted on September 29, 2014, by administrator

              Due to the high increase in demand for Yazoo’s paper tubes and cores, we...

Posted on September 22, 2014, by administrator

When you think of the words ‘paper tubes,’ you probably start thinking about mailing, shipping, and storage tubes.  Did you...

Posted on September 2, 2014, by administrator

With only one week away, Yazoo Mills is gearing up to exhibit at one of the biggest tradeshows of the...

Posted on August 25, 2014, by administrator

Yazoo not only cares about our own employees, but also about the communities where we all live and work.  Through...

Posted on August 18, 2014, by administrator

      When you think of a shipping tube, you probably envision finding some kind of goods or materials...

Posted on August 11, 2014, by administrator

New Oxford’s Athletic Booster Club and Athletic Training Club hosted the McDonald’s 19th Annual Colonial Golf Challenge on Friday, June...

Posted on August 4, 2014, by administrator

              We are notorious for manufacturing high-quality paper tubes and cores for over 112 years...

Posted on July 28, 2014, by administrator

For many years, Yazoo Mills has been dedicated to helping local organizations develop and grow their programs within the community....

Posted on July 21, 2014, by administrator

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Posted on July 14, 2014, by administrator

Yazoo has always worked meticulously to reduce dust and particles within our operations.   Less dust on the cores equals...

Posted on July 8, 2014, by administrator

       On Sunday, June 8, 2014, a few of Yazoo Mills’ employees along with their spouses and children...

Posted on June 30, 2014, by administrator

Hanover Hospital began caring for the Hanover, PA community in 1926 when philanthropists Harper Sheppard and Clinton Myers united local...

Posted on June 16, 2014, by administrator

The town of New Oxford has evolved into the Antique’s Capital of South Central Pennsylvania and hosts a tradition of...

Posted on June 9, 2014, by administrator

Continuing to be active within our community is a high priority of Yazoo Mills’ and we have been doing so...

Posted on June 2, 2014, by administrator

Getting a proper education experience is very crucial with today’s children and youth.  Yazoo Mills acknowledges the importance of education...

Posted on May 27, 2014, by administrator

As a company, we like to venture out and meet potential employees face-to-face, opposed to the traditional filling out an...

Posted on May 19, 2014, by administrator

Getting a proper education is extremely important, starting with our youngest generations and up.  Tuition prices are climbing year after...

Posted on May 12, 2014, by administrator

Today’s generation of youth is very important to Yazoo Mills for many reasons.  It is imperative to ensure that children...

Posted on May 5, 2014, by administrator

We are proud to say that we have added another person to our crew.  Becci Hied joined our team as...

Posted on April 29, 2014, by administrator

Giving back to the community has always been a priority of Yazoo Mills’ for decades, with numerous organizations receiving donations...

Posted on April 22, 2014, by administrator

As a company, we are constantly looking at safety training for our employees to take advantage of.  Safety training has...

Posted on April 14, 2014, by administrator

A growing company is a good thing and we are happy to announce that we are building a team of...

Posted on April 7, 2014, by administrator

       The year 2014 is already starting to prove that it is going to be a busy one...

Posted on April 1, 2014, by administrator

Safety is one of our main priorities day in and day out.  We take satisfaction in our business and products. ...

Posted on March 24, 2014, by administrator

             Yazoo Mills has been a growing company for decades and with that growth has...

Posted on March 17, 2014, by administrator

Jessica Bachota joined our ever growing team as a Receptionist in early December 2013.  She has worked in customer service...

Posted on March 10, 2014, by administrator

                     In the past, production workers could wear what they wanted...

Posted on March 3, 2014, by administrator

Since 2004, Yazoo Mills has organized a Safety Committee that consists of 13 people including production employees, supervisors and managers. ...

Posted on February 24, 2014, by administrator

Richard Smarsh joined the Yazoo Mills team in January 2013 as a Maintenance Lead and was quickly promoted to Project...

Posted on February 11, 2014, by administrator

Brittany Boozel started at Yazoo early in the summer of 2013 and was slated to replace our retiring receptionist in...

Posted on January 27, 2014, by administrator

         Yazoo Mills has installed a new adhesive storage and distribution system in their New Oxford facility. The system...

Posted on January 20, 2014, by administrator

Bev Fogle has retired after 33 years of service and numerous years with perfect attendance.  Bev’s career at Yazoo began...

Posted on December 3, 2013, by administrator

Yazoo Mills upgraded the roof on the two oldest portions of the plant in New Oxford.  The new roof utilized...

Posted on November 18, 2013, by administrator

We never know what use our customers will “cook up” next.  Ginny O’s from Raleigh, NC contacted Yazoo when they...

Posted on October 29, 2013, by administrator

Growth is good and with that came a new addition to the accounting staff at Yazoo Mills. Tara Bower became...

Posted on September 21, 2013, by administrator

The first thing you will get when you call Yazoo Mills is a very bright and cheery, “Hello!”  That reception...

Posted on September 5, 2013, by administrator

You know, there’s always a to-do list…this needs fixed, or uh oh, something happened with that.  Here at Yazoo, we’ve...

Posted on August 16, 2013, by administrator

This 1959 White truck was the second truck purchased by Yazoo Mills.  The single axle, gas engine truck traveled throughout the Northeast...

Posted on August 13, 2013, by administrator

Here at Yazoo Mills we often pride ourselves on our low employment turnover and the number of long-term employees.  One...

Posted on July 30, 2013, by administrator

      When you hear the word ‘Barracuda’, you may picture this fierce-looking fish, or maybe guitar riffs from...

Posted on July 19, 2013, by administrator

      Not everyone can say their company holds a picnic for their employees during a workday, but here...

Posted on July 9, 2013, by administrator

Yazoo Mills will be upgrading all the lighting fixtures throughout their New Oxford facility with new T5 High Output units....

Posted on June 26, 2013, by administrator

        The Lion and Lioness trademark was registered in 1936 and has been used ever since to...

Posted on June 11, 2013, by administrator

Do you know your wine and trivia? Put your knowledge to a test with a new game, Mystery Wine &...

Posted on May 28, 2013, by administrator

Meet another part of the team that makes Yazoo a strong, independent manufacturing company. The Recut Department is the secondary...

Posted on May 15, 2013, by administrator

Being a fibrous product, cores are sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity.  To retain normal dimensions, paper tubes and...

Posted on April 30, 2013, by administrator

We get quite a few inquiries about our company name. The story behind the name is very simple. The company...

Posted on April 17, 2013, by administrator

Yazoo's Wellness Program is off to a great start in 2013. The committee has added some new events and quarterly...

Posted on April 3, 2013, by administrator

Yazoo supplied shipping tubes for NBC’s “30 Rock” and “Deception” which both originate in New York. The tubes were used...

Posted on March 19, 2013, by administrator

The winder operators are an integral part of the manufacturing process, since they are the guys who make the cores. Whether...

Posted on March 12, 2013, by administrator

Yazoo will be exhibiting custom made and stock paper cores used for converting in the tape, label, film, and flexible...

Posted on March 5, 2013, by administrator

Take a few minutes and watch the video of the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Christmas Holiday Display. Chef Rudi Weider...

Posted on February 19, 2013, by administrator

Customers are keeping less in inventory and need a quick turnaround when they receive an order. For this to happen,...

Posted on January 24, 2013, by administrator

Are you planning to order mailing tubes with a colored cover or custom printed label? If white end plugs will...

Posted on January 8, 2013, by administrator

From the inception of the company in 1902 to the present, which has included product line and location changes, we...

Posted on December 27, 2012, by administrator

Yazoo cores are manufactured from 100% recycled paperboard and are 100% recyclable themselves.  Recycling cores during the manufacturing process by...

Posted on December 11, 2012, by administrator

Notched cores are used in various industries and applications such as reel barrels, yarn cores, tag insertion, and for a...

Posted on December 4, 2012, by administrator

Pre-taped cores are used to make manufacturing processes more efficient. This replaces the need to hand wrap the cores with...

Posted on November 27, 2012, by administrator

                       Adding a liner, cover, or in-line printing is a great...

Posted on November 20, 2012, by administrator

Do you have Yazoo’s website (www.yazoomills.com) bookmarked or saved as a favorite? We have made some additions and changes to...

Posted on November 13, 2012, by administrator

The difference between a shipping tube and packaging tube is how the tube is used.  Generally, you are putting something...

Posted on November 6, 2012, by administrator

  Yazoo does! Our customers use shipping and mailing tubes for a variety of uses and needs. From offering protection for...

Posted on November 1, 2012, by administrator

Are you looking for a shipping tube that you don’t need to insert end plugs and/or tape the ends closed? ...

Posted on October 23, 2012, by administrator

An adjustable shipping tube is a great option when you need to ship multiple lengths of an item. Rather than...

Posted on October 17, 2012, by administrator

Embossing cores is an in-line process where the outer ply of paper runs through a set of embossing cylinders creating...

Posted on October 8, 2012, by administrator

Construction of Yazoo’s Hanover warehouse is in the final stages.  Outside, the landscapers are busy planting and mulching.  Inside, the...

Posted on October 1, 2012, by administrator

Storage tubes can be used in a multitude of ways. Not only do businesses use them for storing parts, steel...

Posted on August 28, 2012, by administrator

Yazoo will be unveiling a new tradeshow exhibit September 11-13, 2012 in Chicago at Labelexpo Americas 2012 along with our expanded stock...

Posted on August 22, 2012, by administrator

Sustainable and sustainable designs are not just buzz words.  Yazoo has actually incorporated these practices into the architecture and planning...

Posted on July 24, 2012, by administrator

Six months after launching the 3” I.D. & 6” I.D. X .250 wall stock core program, Yazoo greatly expands the...

Posted on July 2, 2012, by administrator

The weather is cooperating and construction at Yazoo’s new warehouse at 800 Gitts Run Road in Hanover, PA continues.  By...

Posted on June 22, 2012, by administrator

Do you want your mailing to stand out?  Make a statement and send it in a colored shipping tube.  Colored...

Posted on June 19, 2012, by administrator

Construction is under way at what will be our 45,000 square foot warehousing and manufacturing plant on Gitts Run Road...

Posted on June 3, 2012, by administrator

Is it a paper tube or a paper core? Technically, they are the same thing. The materials and the manufacturing...