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Shorr Packaging Corporation earns Silver Badge from EcoVadis for Commitment to Sustainable Business Practices

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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AURORA, Ill., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shorr Packaging Corporation – the industry's premium, award-winning distributor of packaging products, equipment, and services – is proud to announce that it has been awarded the EcoVadis "Silver Badge," in recognition of its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. This achievement recognizes Shorr's investment in environmental and social responsibility, along with the organization's ongoing efforts to create a positive global impact across the packaging industry and the communities it serves.

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  • AURORA, Ill., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shorr Packaging Corporation – the industry's premium, award-winning distributor of packaging products, equipment, and services – is proud to announce that it has been awarded the EcoVadis "Silver Badge," in recognition of its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.
  • The Silver Badge designates Shorr as among the top 25% of companies evaluated, signifying a strong and impressive commitment to ESG efforts.
  • Meredith Moore, Program Manager – Shorr Sustainability, commented, "We are extremely proud to receive the Silver Badge from EcoVadis.
  • This recognition reflects our steadfast commitment to being responsible corporate stewards and leaders in sustainable business practices.

EY Announces Rob Onorato of Shorr Packaging Corporation as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award Finalist

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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AURORA, Ill., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Rob Onorato, Chief Executive Officer, of Shorr Packaging Corporation was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award finalist. Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all.

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  • AURORA, Ill., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Rob Onorato, Chief Executive Officer, of Shorr Packaging Corporation was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award finalist.
  • "I am deeply honored to be a finalist for Entrepreneur Of The Year®.
  • Our commitment to providing full-service packaging solutions that exceed our customers' expectations has been the cornerstone of our success.
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2024.

Murphy Companies Names Kirk Fischer as New President and CEO

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Murphy Companies, a leading third-party logistics and warehouse services firm, announced Kirk Fischer has joined the 119-year old privately held firm as its new president and CEO. He will succeed D. Thomas Griep, who served in the role since 2020 and is retiring after more than 21 years with the company. Griep will remain an advisor to the Board of Directors for one year.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Murphy Companies, a leading third-party logistics and warehouse services firm, announced Kirk Fischer has joined the 119-year old privately held firm as its new president and CEO.
  • Fischer brings more than 30 years of supply chain leadership, business development and talent development experience to Murphy.
  • Prior to that he held positions of senior director – consumer packaged goods at DHL Supply Chain, and president at Jacobson Companies (acquired by XPO).
  • "As Murphy Companies transitions to our fifth generation of ownership, our board is firmly committed to the future of the company.

Shorr Packaging Augments ShorrExpress® Product Line: Providing Customers With In-Stock Packaging Supplies and Products

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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AURORA, Ill., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shorr Packaging – the nation's premium provider of packaging supplies, systems, and support – announced today the re-launch of its exclusive, private-label brand of reliable, general-purpose packaging products, known as ShorrExpress®. The release was in direct response to Shorr's customer partners' ever-expanding need relative to affordable, consistent, and available packaging supplies and products.

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  • ShorrExpress Product Line Hedges Supply Chain Disruptions, Bringing to Market Affordable, Available, and Quality Packaging Supplies
    AURORA, Ill., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shorr Packaging the nation's premium provider of packaging supplies, systems, and support announced today the re-launch of its exclusive, private-label brand of reliable, general-purpose packaging products, known as ShorrExpress.
  • The release was in direct response to Shorr's customer partners' ever-expanding need relative to affordable, consistent, and available packaging supplies and products.
  • For a full list of ShorrExpress packaging products,
    Shorr Packaging is an industry-leading, award-winning distributor of packaging products, equipment, and services.
  • We represent the best-known packaging product manufacturers and brands in the industry and are one of the largest independent packaging distributors in the nation.

Shorr Packaging Appoints Rekha Jones As Chief Human Resources Officer

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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AURORA, Ill., March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Shorr Packaging announced Rekha Jones as the organization's Chief Human Resources Officer, effective immediately.

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  • AURORA, Ill., March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Shorr Packaging announced Rekha Jones as the organization's Chief Human Resources Officer, effective immediately.
  • In her new role, Rekha will oversee all elements of the company's people strategy in furtherance of the company's mission to establish Shorr Packaging Corp. as the premium provider of packaging supplies, systems, and support in the markets Shorr serves.
  • Prior to joining Shorr, Jones served as a senior human resource leader at various enterprise-level organizations.
  • Shorr Packaging is an industry-leading, award-winning distributor of packaging products, equipment, and services.

Shorr Packaging Realizes Strategic Goal of Acquiring Industry's Top Talent

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
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AURORA, Ill., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Shorr Packaging is pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Kucera as vice president of supply chain.

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  • AURORA, Ill., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Shorr Packaging is pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Kucera as vice president of supply chain.
  • Kucera explained his decision to join Shorr: "Shorr's reputation is second-to-none, and the organization's customer-centric culture made Shorr the obvious choice for me.
  • I'm excited to learn from the existing team and to add incremental value to the already fine-tuned machine that is Shorr Packaging."
  • Shorr Packaging is an industry-leading distributor of packaging products, equipment and services.

Shorr Packaging Appoints New President

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
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AURORA, Ill., June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Shorr Packaging announces the appointment of Robert "Rob" Onorato as president, effective June 22.

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  • AURORA, Ill., June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Shorr Packaging announces the appointment of Robert "Rob" Onorato as president, effective June 22.
  • Prior to joining Shorr Packaging, Onorato served as chief operating officer for Crescent Electric in Dubuque, IA.
  • "I am thrilled to join Shorr Packaging an industry-revered fixture with a proud, 100-year legacy of unparalleled client collaboration and success," stated Onorato.
  • Shorr Packaging is an industry-leading, award-winning distributor of packaging products, equipment and services.

Shorr Packaging Visits Capitol Hill to promote ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans)

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Friday, August 9, 2019
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In addition to lobbying efforts, Shorr took the opportunity to network with other Illinois ESOP employee-owners and gain insight into how others promote and integrate ESOPs within their company.

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  • In addition to lobbying efforts, Shorr took the opportunity to network with other Illinois ESOP employee-owners and gain insight into how others promote and integrate ESOPs within their company.
  • Overall, these companion bills encourage the establishment of S corporation ESOPs, thus promoting retirement security and employee ownership.
  • Shorr Packaging Corp. is one of the nation's oldest and largest independent distributors of packaging materials and equipment.
  • Headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, Shorr Packaging is a 100% employee-owned company specializing in comprehensive packaging solutions for businesses of any size and industry.

Shorr Packaging Wins EDIC Risk Award of Excellence

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
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AURORA, Ill., Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Shorr Packaging Corp. ("Shorr") received the Elite Distributors Insurance Company (EDIC), Risk Control Award of Excellence, November 2018.

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  • AURORA, Ill., Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Shorr Packaging Corp. ("Shorr") received the Elite Distributors Insurance Company (EDIC), Risk Control Award of Excellence, November 2018.
  • Award was presented by Joe Clay, EDIC Risk Control Chairperson, and Dave Netti, EDIC Risk Control Coordinator; and accepted on behalf of Shorr by Kevin Vrba, Chief Financial Officer, and Darrin Peterson, Corporate Director of Safety & Quality.
  • "It's very gratifying to be recognized in our first year of the EDIC program for risk control and safety.
  • Shorr Packaging Corp. is one of the nation's oldest and largest independent distributors of packaging materials and equipment.

Shorr Packaging Meets Growing Demands in Los Angeles Area

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Monday, June 25, 2018
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LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Shorr Packaging Corp. ("Shorr") will expand to a new location on June 25th, to accommodate growing demands within the surrounding Los Angeles area, serving the needs of customers within the Inland Empire, Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Diego County areas.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Shorr Packaging Corp. ("Shorr") will expand to a new location on June 25th, to accommodate growing demands within the surrounding Los Angeles area, serving the needs of customers within the Inland Empire, Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Diego County areas.
  • "Shorr is extremely excited to be expanding our footprint in the Los Angeles market," states Terence Wilborn, Division Manager.
  • Shorr Packaging Corp. is one of the nation's oldest and largest independent distributors of packaging materials and equipment.
  • Headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, Shorr Packaging is a 100% employee-owned company specializing in comprehensive packaging solutions for businesses of any size and industry.