Yazoo Mills Blog
Yazoo news, product information, and industry updates.
Yazoo’s Outside Sales Team Sees Growth
Posted on March 5, 2020, by
With our company continuing to grow, we are finding our sales department doing the same. Our continuous growth...
Finding a Safe Place in Olivia’s House
Posted on February 6, 2020, by
Grief (n): deep sorrow, especially that’s caused by someone’s death. It’s all around us and is inevitable...
Yazoo’s Customer Service Department Adds New Employee
Posted on January 21, 2020, by
When looking for a new employee to join our amazing team, we make sure we take our...
Focused on Customer Service
Posted on December 17, 2019, by
You stumble upon a company through your Google keyword search – what’s the first thing you do? For...
Cincinnati State Graphic Students Receive Donation Cores from yazoo
Posted on November 27, 2019, by
We are constantly learning things all throughout our lives. From the time we are babies to every...
Yazoo’s Order Prep Dept. Sees Growth
Posted on November 12, 2019, by
We are pleased to announce the recent hiring of Sara Snyder to the position of Document Preparation Specialist at our...
Finding a Solution in a Sticky Industry
Posted on October 30, 2019, by
At some point in your life you have more than likely wrapped a present, painted a room, boxed up a...
Label Manufacturers Convert More with Yazoo
Posted on October 10, 2019, by
Labels – whether big or small, they are all around us providing information about the product or object they are...
Keeping the Textile Industry Spinning
Posted on September 26, 2019, by
Textiles – they are all around us. Maybe you’ve never heard that specific term being used but the clothing you...
Yazoo Adds New Team Member
Posted on September 9, 2019, by
We’ve been the industry leader in paper tubes and cores for over 117 years which means we have many systems...
Long-Term Employee Sees Benefits of Loyalty
Posted on August 21, 2019, by
Take a second to think about where you are in your current profession. Next, take a few...
Leading into A New Role
Posted on July 16, 2019, by
Yazoo Mills has successfully been in business since 1902 and has maintained a strong foundation in the...
The Red, White, Blue and Yazoo
Posted on July 9, 2019, by
American manufacturing – we’ve seen it fall and we’ve seen it rise. But one thing that continues...
Workplace Safety with Yazoo’s HR/Safety Coordinator
Posted on June 28, 2019, by
Workplace safety is extremely important and should be a priority to all employers. That is why industries...
Day in The Life | John Black
Posted on June 24, 2019, by
Manufacturing – it’s what drives the world around us. Our plant workers are the backbone to our...
Safety Matters at Yazoo Mills
Posted on June 14, 2019, by
Workplace safety and proper training is critical in every workplace environment. Whether you work in an office,...
Branding Matters in Packaging
Posted on May 29, 2019, by
Each day, millions of consumers examine and browse through a wide variety of products, which means companies...
Day in the Life | Wanda Bankert
Posted on May 15, 2019, by
Sales. It’s a special department that takes a special kind of person to be a part of. ...
Tubes on The Runway
Posted on May 8, 2019, by
When you think of paper tubes, typically, you think of mailing,...
Quality vs. Quantity
Posted on April 30, 2019, by
This is been a great debate for many decades. It’s a very simple concept that is taught...
3, 2, 1… BLAST OFF!
Posted on April 16, 2019, by
Paper tubes are great for mailing and shipping products, storing items in a...
Blast Hole Casings Deliver Strength Needed
Posted on March 20, 2019, by
With being in business for over 117 years, we have been able to service an abundance of customers across a...
Advancing into a New Role
Posted on March 7, 2019, by
Exceptional employees are the core of a great business. They are the ones who seek out learning opportunities, find...
Yazoo’s Products are the Core of the Converting Industry
Posted on February 19, 2019, by
con·vert – to alter the physical or chemical nature or properties of, especially in manufacturing. In a world...
How to Store Items with Paper Tubes
Posted on February 13, 2019, by
Over the years, we all have acquired a lot of stuff. More stuff than we would...
End Plugs for All Uses
Posted on February 5, 2019, by
Our mailing tubes are spirally wound and made from 100% recycled paperboard, the perfect combination...
Yazoo’s Order Prep Dept. Adds New Employee
Posted on January 30, 2019, by
We’ve been in business since 1902 and we are STILL growing, more and more each year. With our continuous...
New Employee Joins Yazoo’s Hanover Distribution Center’s Team
Posted on January 18, 2019, by
We are pleased to announce the recent hiring of Mark Staub to the position of Order Prep at our...
New Title, New Path for Yazoo Employee
Posted on January 2, 2019, by
Finding a job you like is hard, but finding a company that treats you right is even harder to...
Yazoo Employee Enjoys New Opportunity
Posted on December 19, 2018, by
Our ever expanding and growing company has seen a major growth over the past year with not only customer...
New Employee Joins Yazoo’s Hanover Distribution Center’s Office Staff
Posted on November 30, 2018, by
In 2012, our Hanover Distribution Center was built to broaden our production capabilities, product lines and to accommodate our...
Hard Work Leads to Promotion
Posted on November 14, 2018, by
At Yazoo Mills, we take great pride in our employees and the work they do for our company. We...
Expanding Yazoo’s Office Team
Posted on October 23, 2018, by
If you’ve ever called in to place an order or request a quote, you’ve been met with a kind and...
Manufacturing Week with the Next Generation
Posted on October 3, 2018, by
Happy National Manufacturing Week! This week has been recognized since 2012 and has grown pretty impressively over the...
1,000,000 Pounds Each Week!
Posted on September 24, 2018, by
Our company has been around for quite some time now, over 116 years actually. So naturally, we know a...
Yazoo Mills Employee Receives Well-Deserved Promotion
Posted on September 4, 2018, by
A company that promotes within is a hard company to come by. At Yazoo Mills, we give every employee...
The Benefits of Printed Packaging
Posted on August 9, 2018, by
While often overlooked, the way you package your products plays an important role in the customer experience....
Long Time Yazoo Mills Employee Gets Promoted
Posted on August 2, 2018, by
In today’s working world, it seems almost impossible to find good employees that are looking to stay at a...
Production Expansion at Hanover Distribution Center: Phase Four
Posted on July 26, 2018, by
The last and final phase of the expansion at our Hanover Distribution Center is finally...
Production Expansion at Hanover Distribution Center: Phase Three
Posted on July 19, 2018, by
Let’s face it – being a manufacturer with large facilities, it’s very hard to...
Production Expansion at Hanover Distribution Center: Phase Two
Posted on July 12, 2018, by
At Yazoo Mills, we recognize the important job our company has to help keep...
Production Expansion at Hanover Distribution Center: Phase One
Posted on July 5, 2018, by
Due to the growing demand of paper tubes and cores, Yazoo...
Stepping Into a New Role
Posted on June 19, 2018, by
In today’s world, hardworking and dedicated employees seem to be hard to find. However, at Yazoo – those two...
Yazoo Employee Promoted to New Position
Posted on June 6, 2018, by
It is with great pleasure that we are announcing the promotion of Crystal Miller as our new Accounting Representative...
New Employee Joins Yazoo’s Front Office
Posted on May 10, 2018, by
If you’ve ever been to our New Oxford facility, you know that a smiling face is eager to greet...
Yazoo Prepares to Head to Indianapolis for INFO*FLEX 2018
Posted on April 26, 2018, by
With a little less than a week away, our Sales and Marketing Team are gearing up to head to...
Branding: The Why and The Need.
Posted on April 3, 2018, by
“A brand is a name, term, design, symbol, or any other feature that identifies one seller’s good or service...
Yazoo Experiences Growth in Sales Department
Posted on March 7, 2018, by
Our Sales Department team is growing and we would like to give a warm welcome to our newest team...
Yazoo Employee Excels in New Role
Posted on February 19, 2018, by
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Jesse Smith as our new Winding Supervisor at our New Oxford,...
Exciting New Opportunity for Yazoo Employee
Posted on January 29, 2018, by
A great employee that chooses to stay with a company is hard to find but at Yazoo, we’ve managed...
Promoting Employee to New Role within the Company
Posted on January 16, 2018, by
Being a manufacturer of paper tubes and cores for over 115 years, we have continued to grow our business...
Project Graduation
Posted on January 2, 2018, by
With the New Year finally here, that means that high school seniors are looking forward to one thing...
Choosing the Right Mailing Tube Company
Posted on December 11, 2017, by
Today, almost every person has shipped at least one item in their lifetime that seemed to get damaged or...
A Walk to Remember
Posted on November 22, 2017, by
Everyone in some form or fashion has experienced the loss of a loved one at least once in their...
Letterpress + Tubes = Keeping Print Alive
Posted on November 7, 2017, by
Letterpress printing… ever hear of it? While today’s generation probably has never heard a word about...
Yazoo Mills Hires New Outside Sales Representative
Posted on October 24, 2017, by
Yazoo Mills is excited to welcome Chris Evans as our new Outside Sales Representative. Chris has a BA in...
Paying it Forward
Posted on October 12, 2017, by
At Yazoo Mills, we are more than just a manufacturer of paper tubes and cores. We are heavily involved...
Going the Extra Mile for Cancer
Posted on October 9, 2017, by
Cancer. We’ve all heard the word more times than we would like and most people know at...
Yazoo Mills Heads to IFAI Expo
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This week, Yazoo Mills heads to the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) being held at the Ernest...
Turning Paper Tubes into Trees
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Over the years, Yazoo has donated tubes to local companies and schools to help bring their creations...
Blast Hole Casings You Can Trust
Posted on July 17, 2017, by
In the Blasting and Mining industries, time is never on anyone’s side. The jobs...
Yazoo’s Donation Helps Others Find Strength
Posted on June 25, 2017, by
Cancer. The one word everyone knows and everyone hates. It’s a disease that has...
Kids Come First Campaign Offers Opportunities for the Community
Posted on June 3, 2017, by
You’ve heard the saying “it’s the little things in life,” right? At Yazoo, we...
Lumberjax Shootout Continues to Grow
Posted on May 29, 2017, by
Lacrosse. This is a sport that has skyrocketed in popularity and has become more recognized...
South Western’s Mini-THON Successful with Help from Yazoo
Posted on May 2, 2017, by
Today, more than ever, it seems to be normal for most people to know at least...
Yazoo Prepares to Showcase Products at ICE USA 2017
Posted on April 17, 2017, by
In one week, we will be heading south to Orlando, Florida to exhibit at one...
Staying True to the Red, White, and Blue
Posted on April 4, 2017, by
American-Made. High-Quality. Unparalleled Service. When purchasing a product, do you ever find yourself looking at the...
What Makes a Company Successful?
Posted on March 16, 2017, by
We know a thing or… twenty when comes to being a successful business. Yazoo has been...
Yazoo Continues to Grow Its Professional Team
Posted on March 2, 2017, by
As we continue to expand, there comes a need to add to our list of...
Yazoo Remains a Team Player
Posted on February 15, 2017, by
A company that truly and genuinely cares for its employees is very hard to come by these...
Quality Control – How Does Yazoo Do It?
Posted on January 31, 2017, by
Ever since the very beginning [115 years ago], Yazoo has always kept quality control as a top...
Playing Around – Midsummer Jersey
Posted on January 18, 2017, by
The perfect formula for props? High school + fall play + set design = Yazoo...
Our Roots Remain the Same
Posted on January 3, 2017, by
When you hear the word “roots” your mind most likely goes immediately to “tree roots.” A tree’s roots are the...
Spreading Christmas Cheer, One Display Tube at a Time
Posted on December 14, 2016, by
Have you ever walked into a grocery store and saw the Coke or Pepsi display at the...
Caring For Our Environment
Posted on November 28, 2016, by
re-cy-cle – verb – convert (waste) into reusable material. Our country has been focusing its...
Continuous Top-Notch Customer Service
Posted on November 7, 2016, by
In this day and age, we find ourselves so caught up in communicating through technology rather than having...
New Employee Joins Yazoo’s Sales Team
Posted on October 25, 2016, by
Our company has been continuously growing over the past few years at a rapid rate and in...
Yazoo’s Office Staff Sees Growth
Posted on October 12, 2016, by
We would like to give a warm welcome our newest team member, Melinda Cobb. Melinda started...
Yazoo Heads to North Carolina
Posted on September 26, 2016, by
Yazoo Mills will be making its first debut as an exhibitor at the IFAI Expo, the premier industrial...
Yazoo Mills Donates Cores at Labelexpo Americas for Non-Profit Organization
Posted on September 11, 2016, by
We have been a longtime supporter and donor of countless non-profit organizations that raise money to find...
Helping to Heal Hearts Through Donations
Posted on September 1, 2016, by
It has been two years since Olivia’s House, a grief and loss center for children, opened their...
Local Communities Rally Together
Posted on August 18, 2016, by
In 2011, five New Oxford High School students sustained fatal injuries from a car crash. New Oxford,...
Yazoo Prepares for The Continent’s Largest Tradeshow
Posted on July 26, 2016, by
It’s been almost two years and we are getting close to heading back to the great city...
Largest Selection of Mailing Tubes In-Stock and FREE SHIPPING!
Posted on July 5, 2016, by
Did you know that Yazoo Mills has the biggest Stock Mailing Tube program in the industry? Our...
Contributing To a Great Cause
Posted on June 20, 2016, by
At Yazoo, we continue to proudly support local charities and organizations in the communities where...
Tee Time for Our Kids
Posted on June 5, 2016, by
For over 30 years, Hanover Hospital has been committed to providing physical therapy services for children with special...
Transitioning Into a New Role
Posted on May 24, 2016, by
Whenever there is a job vacancy at Yazoo Mills, we always open it up to current employees...
Yazoo’s Direct Mail Campaign Helps Local Advertising Company Win International Award
Posted on May 11, 2016, by
Last year, we partnered up with GRIT (formerly known as Moxie), a local full-service marketing, design, and communications agency, to...
Yazoo Mills Adds to Growing Company
Posted on April 26, 2016, by
Our team at Yazoo Mills is constantly growing with talented and well-educated employees. Crystal Miller started working for Yazoo Mills...
Yazoo Mills Heads to Wisconsin
Posted on April 12, 2016, by
The 9th annual Converters Expo will take place once again at Lambeau Field Atrium in Green Bay, WI on Thursday,...
Helping Out the Community
Posted on March 29, 2016, by
Yazoo Mills has been an active contributor to all things when it comes to the New Oxford and Hanover communities....
Happy Birthday To You
Posted on March 18, 2016, by
Today, we would like to wish Earl Noel, Jr., Chairman of Yazoo Mills, a very Happy 70th Birthday. Above is...
Moving Into a New Role
Posted on March 15, 2016, by
At Yazoo Mills, we take great pride in our employees because without them, we wouldn’t be able to manufacture our...
Yazoo Mills Gears Up for INFO*FLEX 2016
Posted on March 2, 2016, by
We are just a few days away from exhibiting at the package printing and converting industry’s premier networking event, INFO*FLEX...
Saving Money and Receiving Superior Quality
Posted on February 16, 2016, by
Let’s face it, we live in a world where the cost of everything and anything...
Finding the Right Fit
Posted on February 3, 2016, by
In today’s world, it is becoming harder and harder to find companies that you can trust and...
Yazoo Mills’ Team Continues To Grow
Posted on January 20, 2016, by
We are excited to announce that we have added another employee to our highly talented team. Amanda...
Celebrating 40 Years at Yazoo Mills
Posted on January 4, 2016, by
Have you ever found yourself looking back on your past, reminiscing on certain memories and realizing how...
Yazoo’s Tubes Become Festive
Posted on December 21, 2015, by
Here we are, a few days away from Christmas and everyone is out shopping for those...
Yazoo Mills is All Aboard!
Posted on December 10, 2015, by
We are proud to have our business located in the wonderful town of New Oxford, Pennsylvania for the...
Keeping Vintage Prints Safe
Posted on November 22, 2015, by
Let’s face it, we all are a collector of some sort of item. Whether it be refrigerator magnets from all...
Going the Extra Mile
Posted on November 8, 2015, by
At Yazoo Mills, we are commtted to being involved in our community’s events and have been...
Big or Small, We Do It All
Posted on October 27, 2015, by
Have you ever needed just one single item from a company but your purchase didn’t meet...
More than Just a Name and a Logo
Posted on October 12, 2015, by
Anywhere we go, we see hundreds of companies’ names and logos being advertised on billboards, television...
Packaging and Protection Tubes You Can Trust
Posted on September 28, 2015, by
When placing an order for any desired product, you find yourself anxiously awaiting its arrival on...
Excellent Customer Service Remains a Priority for Yazoo Mills
Posted on September 15, 2015, by
Companies around the world have finally figured out that great customer service helps impact the success that...
Customers Benefit from Using Yazoo’s Capabilities
Posted on August 31, 2015, by
Yazoo Mills offers a wide variety of high value added options to enhance our...
The Summer Heat Can’t Stop Yazoo
Posted on August 17, 2015, by
Summer is one season that almost everyone looks forward to. The kids are out...
Yazoo’s Stock Programs Help Businesses Stay Ahead
Posted on August 3, 2015, by
There are plenty of manufacturers in this industry that claim to have products in-stock and ready...
Advantages of Yazoo’s Water Guard Blast Hole Casings
Posted on July 20, 2015, by
In the blasting and mining industry, Yazoo Mills is the well-known supplier of choice when...
Go Green with Yazoo’s Products
Posted on July 6, 2015, by
Today, it seems as if everyone is all about “going green” and helping out the environment but...
Increase In Demand of Products Calls for Machine Upgrade
Posted on June 22, 2015, by
Yazoo Mills has been around for an outstanding 113 years and is still going stronger than ever....
Expansion of Distribution Center Continues
Posted on June 8, 2015, by
In late April, we officially broke ground on the expansion of our Distribution Center....
From Paper Tubes to Bird Toys
Posted on May 26, 2015, by
Yazoo Mills' tubes and cores can be used for a variety of different things other than just...
Reflecting on INFO*FLEX 2015
Posted on May 11, 2015, by
"INFO*FLEX hit an all-time high this year with a record setting 220 sold out exhibitor booth spaces...
New Size Added to Metal End Plugs
Posted on April 27, 2015, by
Due to popular demand, we have added 8” metal end plugs to our offerings. Yazoo’s heavy-duty metal...
Keeping Up With Machine Maintenance
Posted on April 13, 2015, by
When you buy a car, in order for it perform and have longevity like it’s supposed to,...
Spring Time Creativity
Posted on March 30, 2015, by
This winter proved to be long, snowy, and cold but the good news is...
Yazoo Mills Educates Employees on Safety
Posted on March 16, 2015, by
Here at Yazoo, we are constantly looking at diverse ways to train our employees when it comes to safety training....
Creative Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
Posted on March 2, 2015, by
The winter months always seem to be the longest ones of the year. The...
Yazoo Mills Becomes a Mortgage Angel
Posted on February 16, 2015, by
Yazoo Mills not only cares about our own employees, but also about the communities where we all live and work....
Yazoo Mills Gears Up For ICE USA 2015
Posted on February 2, 2015, by
With only one week away, Yazoo Mills is gearing up to exhibit at one of the biggest trade shows of...
Creating Art Out of Tubes
Posted on January 26, 2015, by
Have you ever looked at a product and thought of how you could use...
Employees Receive New Break Area and Additional Restrooms
Posted on January 12, 2015, by
Our company has been consistently growing over the past few years which has caused...
Packing up The Decorations
Posted on December 29, 2014, by
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year with all of the decorations, lights, songs on the radio, special...
Yazoo’s Tubes Make Their Way to NBC
Posted on December 22, 2014, by
Recently, Yazoo supplied shipping tubes for NBC’s hit show, “Chicago Fire.” The television show used our tubes to store their...
New Maintenance Shop is Complete
Posted on December 8, 2014, by
Over the past few years, Yazoo’s Maintenance Department has grown so much, that space...
Creative Christmas Crafts with Paper Tubes
Posted on December 1, 2014, by
December came very quick and Christmas is officially right around the corner. If you’re...
Yazoo Mills Partners with Baltimore Walk Now for Autism Speaks
Posted on November 24, 2014, by
On Saturday, October 25, 2014, Baltimore Walk Now for Autism Speaks held their 10th...
Thanksgiving Crafts with Paper Tubes
Posted on November 18, 2014, by
With Thanksgiving being almost a week away, it is time to start thinking of...
Supporting Our Community and Local Chamber of Commerce
Posted on November 10, 2014, by
Giving back and being very active in our community is extremely important to Yazoo...
Halloween Crafts with Paper Tubes
Posted on October 27, 2014, by
It’s that time of year again to start pulling out all of your tricks...
Making Bubbles with Yazoo Tubes
Posted on October 20, 2014, by
Stores all over the world are finding unique and innovative ways to bring their...
New Company Videos
Posted on October 14, 2014, by
This past summer, we had a production crew come into our facilities and produce two new company videos for Yazoo....
New Yazoo Trailer and Decals
Posted on October 8, 2014, by
Yazoo Mills has been a premier manufacturer of paper tubes and cores for over...
Installation of Winder 13 Is Complete
Posted on September 29, 2014, by
Due to the high increase in demand for Yazoo’s paper tubes and cores, we...
You Can Use A Paper Tube For That?
Posted on September 22, 2014, by
When you think of the words ‘paper tubes,’ you probably start thinking about mailing, shipping, and storage tubes. Did you...
Yazoo Mills Gears Up For Labelexpo Americas 2014
Posted on September 2, 2014, by
With only one week away, Yazoo Mills is gearing up to exhibit at one of the biggest tradeshows of the...
Hacking for Hope
Posted on August 25, 2014, by
Yazoo not only cares about our own employees, but also about the communities where we all live and work. Through...
Special Delivery!
Posted on August 18, 2014, by
When you think of a shipping tube, you probably envision finding some kind of goods or materials...
Teeing Off For Athletics
Posted on August 11, 2014, by
New Oxford’s Athletic Booster Club and Athletic Training Club hosted the McDonald’s 19th Annual Colonial Golf Challenge on Friday, June...
Being Creative with Yazoo Mills’ Tubes
Posted on August 4, 2014, by
We are notorious for manufacturing high-quality paper tubes and cores for over 112 years...
Local Organization Receives Donation
Posted on July 28, 2014, by
For many years, Yazoo Mills has been dedicated to helping local organizations develop and grow their programs within the community....
Cracking Down on Dust Control
Posted on July 14, 2014, by
Yazoo has always worked meticulously to reduce dust and particles within our operations. Less dust on the cores equals...
Running For a Reason
Posted on July 8, 2014, by
On Sunday, June 8, 2014, a few of Yazoo Mills’ employees along with their spouses and children...
Hanover Hospital Receives a Face Lift with Some Help
Posted on June 30, 2014, by
Hanover Hospital began caring for the Hanover, PA community in 1926 when philanthropists Harper Sheppard and Clinton Myers united local...
Community Enjoys Local Event
Posted on June 16, 2014, by
The town of New Oxford has evolved into the Antique’s Capital of South Central Pennsylvania and hosts a tradition of...
Helping Local Sports Teams Take It to the Next Level
Posted on June 9, 2014, by
Continuing to be active within our community is a high priority of Yazoo Mills’ and we have been doing so...
Inspiring Education through Donation
Posted on June 2, 2014, by
Getting a proper education experience is very crucial with today’s children and youth. Yazoo Mills acknowledges the importance of education...
Yazoo Attends Local Job Fairs
Posted on May 27, 2014, by
As a company, we like to venture out and meet potential employees face-to-face, opposed to the traditional filling out an...
Exchanging Good Grades for Scholarships
Posted on May 19, 2014, by
Getting a proper education is extremely important, starting with our youngest generations and up. Tuition prices are climbing year after...
Yazoo Mills Partners with Hanover Area YMCA’s Kids Come First Campaign
Posted on May 12, 2014, by
Today’s generation of youth is very important to Yazoo Mills for many reasons. It is imperative to ensure that children...
Our Team is Expanding
Posted on May 5, 2014, by
We are proud to say that we have added another person to our crew. Becci Hied joined our team as...
Helping Local Organizations Prosper
Posted on April 29, 2014, by
Giving back to the community has always been a priority of Yazoo Mills’ for decades, with numerous organizations receiving donations...
Yazoo Mills Stays On The Ball with Safety Training
Posted on April 22, 2014, by
As a company, we are constantly looking at safety training for our employees to take advantage of. Safety training has...
We’re Growing Again
Posted on April 14, 2014, by
A growing company is a good thing and we are happy to announce that we are building a team of...
Yazoo Adds Three New In-line Printers to Production Lines
Posted on April 7, 2014, by
The year 2014 is already starting to prove that it is going to be a busy one...
All the Time Is Safety Time at Yazoo
Posted on April 1, 2014, by
Safety is one of our main priorities day in and day out. We take satisfaction in our business and products. ...
New Oxford Office Remodel is Complete
Posted on March 24, 2014, by
Yazoo Mills has been a growing company for decades and with that growth has...
Handling Customers with Care
Posted on March 17, 2014, by
Jessica Bachota joined our ever growing team as a Receptionist in early December 2013. She has worked in customer service...
Change is Always a Good Thing
Posted on March 10, 2014, by
In the past, production workers could wear what they wanted...
PA Registered Safety Program in Place
Posted on March 3, 2014, by
Since 2004, Yazoo Mills has organized a Safety Committee that consists of 13 people including production employees, supervisors and managers. ...
Advancing Into a New Position
Posted on February 24, 2014, by
Richard Smarsh joined the Yazoo Mills team in January 2013 as a Maintenance Lead and was quickly promoted to Project...
Yazoo’s Customer Service/Sales Team Has Grown
Posted on February 11, 2014, by
Brittany Boozel started at Yazoo early in the summer of 2013 and was slated to replace our retiring receptionist in...
Adhesive Storage
Posted on January 27, 2014, by
Yazoo Mills has installed a new adhesive storage and distribution system in their New Oxford facility. The system...
Dedicated Employee Retires After 33 Years
Posted on January 20, 2014, by
Bev Fogle has retired after 33 years of service and numerous years with perfect attendance. Bev’s career at Yazoo began...
Reducing Building Energy Costs
Posted on December 3, 2013, by
Yazoo Mills upgraded the roof on the two oldest portions of the plant in New Oxford. The new roof utilized...
Ginny O’s Cheese Straws
Posted on November 18, 2013, by
We never know what use our customers will “cook up” next. Ginny O’s from Raleigh, NC contacted Yazoo when they...
Welcome Aboard
Posted on October 29, 2013, by
Growth is good and with that came a new addition to the accounting staff at Yazoo Mills. Tara Bower became...
Always A Cheery Hello!
Posted on September 21, 2013, by
The first thing you will get when you call Yazoo Mills is a very bright and cheery, “Hello!” That reception...
Yazoo Implements Facility Management Software
Posted on September 5, 2013, by
You know, there’s always a to-do list…this needs fixed, or uh oh, something happened with that. Here at Yazoo, we’ve...
A Piece of Yazoo’s History
Posted on August 16, 2013, by
This 1959 White truck was the second truck purchased by Yazoo Mills. The single axle, gas engine truck traveled throughout the Northeast...
We Stick Around
Posted on August 13, 2013, by
Here at Yazoo Mills we often pride ourselves on our low employment turnover and the number of long-term employees. One...
This Summer Yazoo Went Fishing…
Posted on July 30, 2013, by
When you hear the word ‘Barracuda’, you may picture this fierce-looking fish, or maybe guitar riffs from...
Yazoo’s Annual Picnic
Posted on July 19, 2013, by
Not everyone can say their company holds a picnic for their employees during a workday, but here...
Improved Lighting and Energy Efficiency
Posted on July 9, 2013, by
Yazoo Mills will be upgrading all the lighting fixtures throughout their New Oxford facility with new T5 High Output units....
What’s With The Logo?
Posted on June 26, 2013, by
The Lion and Lioness trademark was registered in 1936 and has been used ever since to...
Mystery Wine & Trivia
Posted on June 11, 2013, by
Do you know your wine and trivia? Put your knowledge to a test with a new game, Mystery Wine &...
Get to Know the Yazoo Team – Recut Department
Posted on May 28, 2013, by
Meet another part of the team that makes Yazoo a strong, independent manufacturing company. The Recut Department is the secondary...
The Effect Humidity Has On Paper Tubes and Cores
Posted on May 15, 2013, by
Being a fibrous product, cores are sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity. To retain normal dimensions, paper tubes and...
What’s With The Name?
Posted on April 30, 2013, by
We get quite a few inquiries about our company name. The story behind the name is very simple. The company...
Just for the Health of it!
Posted on April 17, 2013, by
Yazoo's Wellness Program is off to a great start in 2013. The committee has added some new events and quarterly...
California Bound!
Posted on April 3, 2013, by
Yazoo supplied shipping tubes for NBC’s “30 Rock” and “Deception” which both originate in New York. The tubes were used...
Get to Know the Yazoo Team – Winding Department
Posted on March 19, 2013, by
The winder operators are an integral part of the manufacturing process, since they are the guys who make the cores. Whether...
ICE USA 2013
Posted on March 12, 2013, by
Yazoo will be exhibiting custom made and stock paper cores used for converting in the tape, label, film, and flexible...
Hilton Christmas Display Uses Yazoo Tubes
Posted on March 5, 2013, by
Take a few minutes and watch the video of the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Christmas Holiday Display. Chef Rudi Weider...
What Is Your Definition Of Stock?
Posted on February 19, 2013, by
Customers are keeping less in inventory and need a quick turnaround when they receive an order. For this to happen,...
New Plug Option
Posted on January 24, 2013, by
Are you planning to order mailing tubes with a colored cover or custom printed label? If white end plugs will...
Winding Up 110 Years
Posted on January 8, 2013, by
From the inception of the company in 1902 to the present, which has included product line and location changes, we...
Join Yazoo Mills In Recycling!
Posted on December 27, 2012, by
Yazoo cores are manufactured from 100% recycled paperboard and are 100% recyclable themselves. Recycling cores during the manufacturing process by...
Notched Cores
Posted on December 11, 2012, by
Notched cores are used in various industries and applications such as reel barrels, yarn cores, tag insertion, and for a...
Pre-Taped Cores
Posted on December 4, 2012, by
Pre-taped cores are used to make manufacturing processes more efficient. This replaces the need to hand wrap the cores with...
Brand Your Tubes and Cores with Printed Liners, Covers, or In-Line Printing
Posted on November 27, 2012, by
Adding a liner, cover, or in-line printing is a great...
Website Update
Posted on November 20, 2012, by
Do you have Yazoo’s website (www.yazoomills.com) bookmarked or saved as a favorite? We have made some additions and changes to...
Shipping Tube or Packaging Tube?
Posted on November 13, 2012, by
The difference between a shipping tube and packaging tube is how the tube is used. Generally, you are putting something...
Got Tubes?
Posted on November 6, 2012, by
Yazoo does! Our customers use shipping and mailing tubes for a variety of uses and needs. From offering protection for...
No End Plugs, No Tape, No Problem!
Posted on November 1, 2012, by
Are you looking for a shipping tube that you don’t need to insert end plugs and/or tape the ends closed? ...
Adjustable Tubes – One Tube for a Range of Lengths
Posted on October 23, 2012, by
An adjustable shipping tube is a great option when you need to ship multiple lengths of an item. Rather than...
Embossed Cores
Posted on October 17, 2012, by
Embossing cores is an in-line process where the outer ply of paper runs through a set of embossing cylinders creating...
Construction Winding Up
Posted on October 8, 2012, by
Construction of Yazoo’s Hanover warehouse is in the final stages. Outside, the landscapers are busy planting and mulching. Inside, the...
Get Organized with Storage Tubes!
Posted on October 1, 2012, by
Storage tubes can be used in a multitude of ways. Not only do businesses use them for storing parts, steel...
Yazoo’s New Trade Show Exhibit
Posted on August 28, 2012, by
Yazoo will be unveiling a new tradeshow exhibit September 11-13, 2012 in Chicago at Labelexpo Americas 2012 along with our expanded stock...
Sustainable Design
Posted on August 22, 2012, by
Sustainable and sustainable designs are not just buzz words. Yazoo has actually incorporated these practices into the architecture and planning...
New Sizes Added to 3″ I.D. X .250 Stock Core Program
Posted on July 24, 2012, by
Six months after launching the 3” I.D. & 6” I.D. X .250 wall stock core program, Yazoo greatly expands the...
Yazoo’s Hanover Warehouse Progress
Posted on July 2, 2012, by
The weather is cooperating and construction at Yazoo’s new warehouse at 800 Gitts Run Road in Hanover, PA continues. By...
Colored Paper Tubes
Posted on June 22, 2012, by
Do you want your mailing to stand out? Make a statement and send it in a colored shipping tube. Colored...
Yazoo’s New Warehouse Breaking Ground
Posted on June 19, 2012, by
Construction is under way at what will be our 45,000 square foot warehousing and manufacturing plant on Gitts Run Road...
Paper Tube or Paper Core?
Posted on June 3, 2012, by
Is it a paper tube or a paper core? Technically, they are the same thing. The materials and the manufacturing...