LITTLE FALLS, NY, USA--June 16, 2010-— Mike Lengvarsky hasn’t always been in the light weight paper business, but you wouldn’t know that from talking to him. Lengvarsky worked for 27 years in the group insurance business before being elected to Burrows Paper Corporation’s board in 1998. And since making the switch, Lengvarsky’s knowledge of the industry—and dedication to Burrows—is unquestionable.
“Our legacy has been a company that cares about its customers, providing superior service and an affordable product with consistent quality. Following years of industry consolidation and mounting overseas competition, being good at what we do isn’t enough. We have to be the best in everything we do,” says Lengvarsky.
In 2005, Lengvarsky joined Burrows full time as Executive Vice President. Following the completion of several critical assignments over the next four years, including implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning system across the company, Lengvarsky was named President and COO in April 2009. His responsibilities now include engagement in strategic initiatives and oversight of all facets of company operations across its four paper mills and four packaging plants in the U.S., and its packaging plant in The Netherlands.
“It’s my vision that Burrows becomes the premier ‘go to’ producer in our industry. Building on our strengths, we need to be responsive to the increasing demands of the market, offering innovative products that give us a competitive advantage, with quality that is second to none,” continues Lengvarsky.
Burrows Paper Corporation serves multiple industries, including the leading QSR brands. As a uniquely integrated company, its packaging group has first-hand access to papermakers with an innate understanding of paper chemistry, while the paper group has first-hand awareness of packaging needs.
The company has been challenged by consistent demand for lower prices despite volatility in raw material costs. Reducing waste and improving productivity are constant challenges for manufacturers operating in the U.S. However, as a lean company, Burrows has been able to make adjustments quicker than some of its larger, less nimble competitors.
In the coming year, Lengvarsky is focused on a number of initiatives, including expansion of the company’s market reach through product innovation and new technical capabilities both at home and abroad.
“Understanding and meeting the ever-changing needs of the customer is absolutely critical to our survival and prosperity as a company,” says Lengvarsky.
The company has also undergone a recent branding initiative to update the Burrows logo. This change comes in the same year Burrows celebrates its 90th Anniversary. Lengvarsky attributes much of the company’s successful longevity to its dedication to quality and to the employees who uphold that standard. “Many of Burrows’ employees have been with the company much longer than the industry average. This means we have a special knowledge and dedication that can only come from experience. Our employees really care about our customers. What could be more valuable than that?” concludes Lengvarsky.
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