NASFT Summer Fancy Food Show - Washington DC

Independent Can Company is getting ready for the up coming Summer NASFT Fancy Food Show in Washington DC.   We are going to be showing many of our new Stock Designs as well as some of the newest shapes and sizes of tins available today.

We will also be showing our full line of PET Jars and Bottles, Plastic Containers, Metal Closures, and much much more.   If you are looking for a new package or just looking for an alternative to your current packaging you should take a few minutes and stop by booth 1107. Just ask for Ryan, Matt, or Joyce.

Ryan D. Huether
909-923-6150
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WHATS NEW - SPRING 2011

What’s New

May 2011

I must apologize to those that read my What’s New article for not making an update on a more timely basis. 2011 has been a very active year with a lot of projects, which is so refreshing when looking back over the past 2 years. I am happy to be able to report sales are up and the bottom line results have maintained an improving track.

We never thank that those around us enough, both coworkers and customers, for being a positive part of our overall business success. I want to thank all of our employees at Independent Can for their contribution and dedication and our customers for putting their faith in us as your supplier of value added packaging.

I am writing this article as I am flying back from Europe having attended a can manufacturers meeting (METPACK) where both the producers of cans from around the world and the equipment suppliers  met to review the global activities in can making. It was really interesting to learn that there has been significant recovery in metal packaging in every part of the world. The advances in the equipment for making cans continues to evolve, adding flexibility in the can shapes along with fast changeover, allowing consumers more options for buying uniquely formed metal containers.

The steel can also remains one of the only fully recyclable environmentally packages available in the world. Tin cans are 100% recyclable and once recycled they will come back for a new use without losing any of the original qualities. Steel is easily separated in the waste stream; consequently it does not end up in landfills.

As a supplier of specialty metal packaging we recognize the need to continually update and install the tools and equipment that will provide exciting new options for your products to be packaged. As we all know the consumer needs a visual and a tactile reason to ultimately select your product over the multitude of other food products on the store shelf. We are studying a number of technologies that will allow us to bring exciting new options to our customers.

Why do our customers buy from us or why do those looking for a package select a tin can from Independent Can? There are many complex answers to this question although the following became apparent to me while listening to presentations being made by the other can suppliers attending the meetings:

            Quality- We work every day to improve; not only the appearance but also the function of our tins.

            On time delivery- Your customers have time tables and needs and we take seriously our commitment to making you look good in your customers’ eyes.

            Honest Communications- We must keep you informed throughout the package development process as to the time table and the delivery plan.

            Value- You have options to select the best package for your product and we must be both competitive and responsive to your needs.

            Knowledgeable- We need to bring you solutions to your packaging problems.

            Consistency- You need to know that Independent Can will over the years will be on time every time with the proper results and solutions.

            Creativity- The retailer and the consumer are ever more demanding new solutions delivered faster and using environmentally friendly materials.

We recognize that we need to bring this all together so that you are able to grow your business with confidence.

How do we manage this in our company?  Every 3 years we undertake a long and serious study of our business; we call this strategic planning. We have just completed the process and have revised our Purpose Statement and our Vision Statement. We believe that our Mission Statement continues to be exactly who we are.

The Purpose:

To develop, design, manufacture and sell packaging and related products.  Meld the structure and design (physical or artistic) requirements to meet the customers’ expectations and enhance the customers Brand Development.

In the accomplishment of our task, the employees of Independent Can Company are the most important asset.  The express goal of the management is to provide a challenging, dynamic, innovative, demanding, and friendly environment.

Each employee of Independent Can Company is expected to show respect for all other employees of the company and commit to making Independent Can Company the best Company it can be.  Employees must set high standards for themselves and have the right to expect the same from their co-workers and management.

Mission Statement:

To Be The Best – Not The Biggest

If all members of the Independent Can Company team do the best job at their respective task each and every day then the following expectations should result:

Loyal Customers, Loyal Employees, Employee’s expectations fulfilled, Company growth, Job security, and Profits sufficient to meet reinvestment needs and a fair return for the shareholders

Vision Statement

To provide innovative and unique packaging solutions to our customers by providing exceptional service and value through our Manufacturing, Lithography and Distribution operations.

The revised statements above help guide all of our decisions. We must take into account all constituencies; customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders while being cognizant of our environmental responsibilities. If in managing the day to day business issues we have the best interest of all of these stakeholders then our business will be successful and thrive. We also expect all stakeholders to hold each of us accountable for these guidelines.

I addition to our corporate guideline we have Core Values that every member of the Independent Can team must abide by:

Core Values Established September 15 & 16, 1999*

Fair:                    Showing equity in decision making while being respectful of others; not arbitrary.

Flexible:              Exhibiting a willingness & ability to adapt to changing situations. Recognizing that our ability to make changes quickly is a competitive advantage.

Market, Customer and Improvement Driven: Accepting that it is the customer’s requirements that dictate what we do and getting better at our performance is not an option.

Dedicated:           Being committed to doing whatever it takes to get the job done well.

Responsible:        Accepting accountability for your actions and results; not making excuses.

Teamwork:           Commonality of goals, unity of thought and action; recognizing that a team is stronger than the sum of the individual parts.

* update March 2010

Thank you again for being a part of the Independent Can Company experience and we look forward to working with you for many years to come.

Independent Can Company

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Independent Can Company is heading to Metpack in Germany

Once again in 2011, METPACK will be the most important event for metal packaging professionals from around the world, and Independent Can Company will be there to work with our vendors and partners to continue the process of bringing the highest quality metal packaging to the North American market. METPACK will start from May 10th and go until May 14th 2011. Products and services from the worlds top metal packaging industry suppliers will be presented.

This show will help solidify projects currently on the table and will definitely lead to ideas for future projects that we should be working on in the future.

Are you coming to Metpack?

Ryan D. Huether
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Independent Can Company - Employment Opportunities

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

http://www.westernspecialty.com/employment/
For ALL positions:

• Resumes without complete salary history will not be considered.
• To avoid spam filters, position title must be in the subject line of email responses.
• NO AGENCIES OR SEARCH FIRMS ACCEPTED.

Fax resume with complete salary history to: Human Resources Manager (410) 272-6494 OR, email hrdept@independentcan.com, (position title must be in subject line), OR Mail to P.O. Box 370, 1300 Brass Mill Road, Belcamp, MD 21017 

Compensation package includes, vacation, paid holidays, medical/dental coverage, profit sharing and 401k options. To be successful in this position the candidate must understand, accept and be committed to our employee-developed Company Values. These values are Fairness, Flexibility, being Customer, Market, and Improvement Driven, Dedicated, Responsible and consistent Teamwork.

Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V - Drug-Free and Smoke-Free Workplace

INSIDE SALES/CUSTOMER SERVICE

(4 year degree preferred) 

Independent Can Company, a global manufacturing, family-owned company with annual sales of 60 million dollars, is seeking an experienced Inside Sales person to join our Sales Team. The successful candidate needs to have sales, customer support and service experience. This person will be responsible for inside sales/account management as well as the development of new customers and new product sales in the United States and Canada. He/she will also be responsible for backing up outside sales people as needed with data entry, samples, and other office functions. The skills and experience necessary for success in this position are creativity; experience with sales and customer service; the ability to communicate effectively in writing, on the phone and in person; the ability to set goals; sales acumen and a good mathematics skill level. The selected individual must have excellent communication and people skills and the adaptability to fit into a manufacturing/distribution environment.

Proficiency in Excel, Word, experience using the Internet, and the ability to learn company-specific software is required. Being bi-lingual in Spanish or Chinese would be beneficial but is not required.

Email response must include "Inside Sales/Customer Service" in the subject line. 

OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE

(Can Manufacturing Experience Preferred)

Independent Can Company is seeking an experienced Outside Sales Representative to join our Sales Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sales/account management and the development of new customers and new product sales in the United States and Canada. Responsibilities also include the identification and recommendation to senior management of items to be analyzed for Independent Can Company’s stock and custom programs. Experience in a related packaging business and fluency in a foreign language would be beneficial. Overnight travel is required depending on customers’ needs. To be successful in this position the candidate must understand, accept and be committed to our employee developed Company Values of being Fair, Flexible, Customer, Market, and Improvement Driven, Dedicated, Responsible and Commitment to Teamwork.

Email response must include "Outside Sales Representative" in the subject line.

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

(BS Degree in Accounting/Finance Required)

Independent Can Company, a family-owned manufacturing company headquartered in Harford County, MD with multi-state operations, is seeking a junior level accounting professional. The ideal candidate will have two years accounting and cost experience in manufacturing. Recent college graduates with experience will be considered. CPA/CPA candidates would be beneficial.

The successful candidate will report to the Controller and will assist in the daily operations including the accumulation, analysis, preparation, interpretation and reporting of financial information used by management, shareholders, auditors, and government agencies. This is an exempt position with eventual supervisory responsibilities. The position requires an individual who is a team player with strong communications and organizational skills while understanding the importance of details and accuracy. Independent Can Company’s Core Values are the foundation for successful performance in this position.

We offer excellent benefits including profit sharing, 11 paid holidays, two weeks vacation, 401k option, and medical, dental and life insurance.

Email responses must include "Junior Accountant" in subject line.

ASSISTANT TRAFFIC MANAGER

 

(Bachelor's Degree and two years experience required)

Independent Can Company, a global manufacturing family-owned company located in Harford County, MD with annual sales of 60 million dollars, is seeking an Assistant Traffic Manager to join our Shipping and Receiving Department.

The successful candidate will report to the Traffic Manager and will assist in the daily operations.  This is an exempt position with eventual supervisory responsibilities. The position requires an individual who has a working knowledge of all shipping documentation, domestic and international, including shipping tickets, packing slips, pick lists, receivers, invoices, bills of lading and dock receipts. He or she must be able to interface in a professional manner with office staff, customers, freight sales persons and carriers. Knowledge and proven use of a computer system for spreadsheets and database management system as well as related warehouse and freight rate software is a must.  Finally, he/she must be a team player who has strong communications skills (written and verbal) is organized with attention to detail and accuracy. Independent Can Company’s Core Values and department behaviors are the foundation for successful performance in this position.

We offer excellent pay and benefits including employee profit sharing and an individual 401(k) option.

Email response must include "Assistant Traffic Manager" in the subject line.

   QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

  Independent Can Company, a family-owned global supplier of decorative metal products, is seeking a qualified Quality Assurance Manager to manage a team and motivate workers to produce quality products at our Belcamp, MD facility.
The successful candidate must be self-motivated to improve and develop new systems to control internal and outside supplier quality along with documented systems. Ability to examine production process and recommend efficiency improvements is required. Must have production floor experience to analyze QC methods and interface with personnel. Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must. Four-year degree required.
We offer excellent benefits including profit sharing, 11 paid holidays, two weeks vacation, 401k option, and medical, dental and life insurance.

Email response must include "Quality Assurance Manager" in the subject line.

 

PRODUCTION MECHANIC

(manufacturing)

Independent Can Company, a family-owned global supplier of decorative metal products, is seeking a Production Mechanic to work in their Belcamp, MD facility. 

The successful candidate is responsible for repairs and the maintenance of production machinery. The successful candidate must have clear knowledge of mechanical systems such as pneumatic equipment, power transmission principles, conveyor systems, and the ability to read precise measuring equipment and drawings as well as excellent trouble-shooting skills while using a clear and logical approach in solving mechanical problems. He/she must also be dependable and have the ability to work under pressure and be a self-starter. This position is vital to our production operations, so not only is overtime a condition of employment but the norm for at least six months of the year. Overtime is paid after eight hours in a day. Responsibilities also include checking for quality production and remedial action to ensure total customer satisfaction and achievement of Company goals. This position requires someone who will train, guide, and work with machine operators in a positive, cooperative, and mentoring environment.

We offer excellent benefits including profit sharing, 11 paid holidays, two weeks vacation, 401k option, and medical, dental and life insurance.

Email responses must include Production Mechanic in the subject line.

PRINTING PRESS MECHANIC

(manufacturing)

Independent Can Company, a family-owned global supplier of decorative metal products, is seeking a Printing Press Mechanic to work in their Belcamp, MD facility. 

The successful candidate is responsible for repairs and the maintenance of printing presses, coating lines and other related equipment. Large format (40”+) printing press maintenance experience preferred. The successful candidate must have clear knowledge of mechanical systems such as pneumatic equipment, power transmission principles, conveyor systems, and the ability to read precise measuring equipment and drawings as well as excellent trouble-shooting skills while using a clear and logical approach in solving mechanical problems. He/she must also be dependable and have the ability to work under pressure and be a self-starter. This position is vital to our production operations, so not only is overtime a condition of employment but the norm for at least six months of the year. Overtime is paid after eight hours in a day. Responsibilities also include checking for quality production and remedial action to ensure total customer satisfaction and achievement of Company goals. This position requires someone who will train, guide, and work with machine operators in a positive, cooperative, and mentoring environment. Applicant must be available to work any shift.

We offer excellent benefits including profit sharing, 11 paid holidays, two weeks vacation, 401k option, and medical, dental and life insurance.

E-mail responses must include "Printing Press Mechanic" in the subject line.

COATER OPERATOR -- LITHOGRAPHY

Wagner Spot Coater (Experience Required)

The Lithography Division of Independent Can Company, a metal decorator located in Belcamp, (Harford County) Maryland, is seeking an experienced Coater Operator.  The successful candidate will be responsible for set up and operation of the Wagner Spot Coater. The Operator is responsible for the application of coatings and varnishes to metal sheets that are cured through an LTG oven. In addition, the Operator will be responsible for monitoring of the coater film weights and registration of various coatings. This is an hourly non-exempt position subject to overtime and reports to the Lithography Supervisor. This person should have good mechanical and problem-solving skills.

Email responses must include Coater Operator in the subject line.

MACHINE OPERATORS

(All Shifts)

Independent Can Company, a manufacturer of metal packaging products in Belcamp, Maryland, (Harford County) is in search of Machine Operators for first and second shifts. Specific can manufacturing experience is not required; however, experience with the operation of manufacturing equipment is necessary. Excellent attendance and ability to work overtime are conditions of employment. As a full-time employee, you will receive overtime pay after eight hours a day with a three-level pay structure.

Email response subject line must include Machine Operator.

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For ALL positions:

• Resumes without complete salary history will not be considered.
• To avoid spam filters, position title must be in the subject line of email responses.
• NO AGENCIES OR SEARCH FIRMS ACCEPTED.

Fax resume with complete salary history to: Human Resources Manager (410) 272-6494 OR, email hrdept@independentcan.com, (position title must be in subject line), OR Mail to P.O. Box 370, 1300 Brass Mill Road, Belcamp, MD 21017 

Compensation package includes, vacation, paid holidays, medical/dental coverage, profit sharing and 401k options. To be successful in this position the candidate must understand, accept and be committed to our employee-developed Company Values. These values are Fairness, Flexibility, being Customer, Market, and Improvement Driven, Dedicated, Responsible and consistent Teamwork.

Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V - Drug-Free and Smoke-Free Workplace

http://www.westernspecialty.com 

Independent Can Company

2040 South Lynx Place

Ontario, California 91761

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Sanitary Tin Packages Now Available From Independent Can Company

Sanitary packages

We are a supplier of tin cans comprised of two or three pieces made in automatic and semiautomatic production lines. We produce either plain or beaded side wall cans.

The most common uses for the sanitary tin plate cans are for food products such as beans, mushrooms, fruits, vegetables, tomato, soups, powder milk, tuna, etc.

Easy open lids are available to facilitate the access to the product, all manufacturing processes are carried out with the latest available machinery on a world-wide level.

All sanitary tin plate cans have an 18 month guarantee with the only requirement that best practices of manufacture and the control of temperatures within warehouses and distribution centers are kept.

Diameters               Heights
Straight
   202   -   110.5    304    408    601
   211   -   114       306    409    602
   300   -   200       308    410    604
   303   -   202       311    411     612
   307   -   204       314    413     700
   401   -   205       400    502     708
   404   -   206       402    504     710
   603   -   208       403    510     800

Necked
   209   -   212       406    512    805
   214   -   300       407    600    905


CAPACITIES
Diameters                          Capacities in ounces
202                                  3.0, 3.6 , 4.8 , 6.0 oz
211                                  4.9 , 6.3 , 7.9 , 8.0 , 10.9 , 11.2 , 13.8 , 16.4 oz
300                                  7.3 , 7.5 , 11.0 , 13.55, 15.2 oz
303                                  12.7 , 16.85 oz
307                                  4.9 , 6.3 , 7.9 , 8.0 , 10.9 , 11.2 , 13.8 , 16.4 oz
401                                  14.76, 22.0, 29.75, 36.3 , 36.48 , 37.0 , 43.5, 50.6 oz
404                                  51.70 oz
603                                  68.15 ,68.48 ,85.18, 100.2, 102.2 , 109.45, 141.5 oz
Packages available with their respective normal or easy open lids

If you don't find the package size that you are looking for on this page please let us know and we will be glad to propose a solution or to develop a new package that fills your needs, contact a sales representative.

Food Cans

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Decorative Snap Covers For Hermetic Cans!!

Ryan D. Huether
Independent Can Company
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Packaging Trends

At the 2010 Pack Expo show late last year, a panel of experts representing several leading consumer products companies (P&G, Kraft, Pepsico, Conagra, Heinz) gathered to answer the question: what are the key factors driving packaging choices today? In summary, the panel mentioned the sustainability of the package, its impact on brand value, and its overall impact on production efficiency as being the key drivers of packaging innovation. The entire article presented in Packaging Digest’s January 2011 edition can be seen at www.packagingdigest.com/2011trends.

Independent Can has been a member of the International Packaging Association (IPA) for 15 years, a group of 15 canmakers from 14 countries. At our recent Marketing Meeting in Dubai (U.A.E.), we posed the same question to our members, but from the standpoint of the metal package. What are the key issues in our industry and with our package that we as canmakers need to direct investment towards, in order to address the challenges of our customers in an increasingly competitive global environment?

Investment in cost reduction was at the top of everyone’s list as we all look to offset inflationary trends in the cost of raw materials. Independent Can has invested heavily in sheet fed presses to blank parts more efficiently while reducing changeover times between jobs. We have investigated the downgauging of steel for several items and have consolidated many of our steel specifications in order to allow us more control over steel quality and cost, while reducing lead times. We have also automated the packaging of many of our products. But our largest investments have been in the area of printing, which we now refer to as Hi-Def Lithography, with significant impacts on quality, lead time reduction, and costs.
Sharing the story of the metal can’s sustainability, chiefly recycling properties, was a close second in our informal survey. Steel is the most heavily recycled material in the world, easily separated in recycling centers with magnets, and on average newly produced steel is composed of 56% recycled materials. Steel is infinitely recyclable, and can always be recycled into new steel products, in comparison to plastics which will eventually must be placed in a landfill. We also have a sustainability story to share as a company as we have reduced our energy consumption significantly as we invest in energy saving solutions plant wide, and raise the level of awareness within our employee base on the consumption of many plant and office materials.

Product innovation is also a primary concern among the members of the can manufacturing community. Independent Can developed 10 new domestic can concepts in 2010 and is focused on many new projects for 2011. “Innovation” can mean many things to many people, but often we need to look beyond shape and appearance in packaging. Innovation in metal packaging can represent shape, functionality, automation, design, varnish/appearance, and the many ways we continually improve our operations and look to reduce costs. In these respects Independent Can is truly innovative.

Please make sure to look to our “What’s New” section of our website www.westernspecialty.com for frequent updates and information regarding Independent Can and our products.

Ryan D Huether
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