Henry Wurst, Inc., a 71-year-old family owned and managed $95 million commercial printing company headquartered in North Kansas City MO. The 61st largest printer in North America, Henry Wurst is well-known for being a “green” printing company.
Michael Wurst, President and CEO, spoke with
WhatTheyThink and discussed a wide range of issues and initiatives in
Position is Key; Interview with Michael Wurst, CEO of Henry Wurst.
As part of the conversation, he provided a great list of initiatives and accomplishments that the company has achieved as they have taken steps to reduce their carbon foot print. Michael reiterates that it's "not only the right thing to do, it's just good business."
- Commitment to lean manufacturing to actively reduce waste in all areas of business
- Green-friendly press cleaning initiatives actively tested, such as dry ice
- Proactive recycling programs designed to reduce our carbon footprint
- Waste paper shredded and baled daily
- Plastic, shrink wrap, corrugated boards and skids recycled
- Dedicated in-house ink technicians who manage all ink recycle and reuse programs
- The availability of soy-based inks or other vegetable-based inks, in certain applications
- Dedication to reduce emissions beyond standard regulations
- Automated press cleaning processes that collect and manage waste with the highest level of efficiency
- Community involvement with area power and light programs to conserve energy during peak seasons
- Comprehensive green office efforts, including everything from energy-efficient computer monitors to recycling waste paper
- Creation of a sustainability council and office green teams to ensure our principles of sustainability
- Recycle computer equipment
- Water based inks rather than oil based on ink jet machines
- PIAMS Green Member
- SGP Green Member
This type of list provides a great model for other companies as they move down the path to become green printers.
Thanks, MIchael, for setting such a good example.
Henry Wurst, Inc., a 71-year-old family owned and managed $95 million commercial printing company headquartered in North Kansas City MO. The 61st largest printer in North America, Henry Wurst is well-known for being a “green” printing company.
Michael Wurst, President and CEO, spoke with WhatTheyThink and discussed a wide range of issues and initiatives in Position is Key; Interview with Michael Wurst, CEO of Henry Wurst.
As part of the conversation, he provided a great list of initiatives and accomplishments that the company has achieved as they have taken steps to reduce their carbon foot print. Michael reiterates that it's "not only the right thing to do, it's just good business."
