Blended Waxes Named Finalist for Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards
Blended Waxes was honored to be named a finalist for the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards. As a first-time nominee, this recognition represents an important milestone for our company and the values that have shaped our business for generations. The Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards recognize excellence in manufacturing across the state, highlighting […]
read moreDomestic vs. Overseas Wax Suppliers: What Buyers Need to Know
As tariffs shift and global shipping faces new uncertainties, businesses that rely on bulk wax are rethinking their sourcing strategies. While overseas wax once seemed like the cheaper option, rising freight costs, longer lead times, and unpredictable supply chains have changed the equation. Today, more companies are sourcing wax domestically—and for good reason. If you’re […]
read moreIn Memory Of Sophie, Vice President of Meet & Greet
Sophie the golden retriever and our vice president of meet and greet, passed away earlier this month. Her owner, Mary Jo was Blended Waxes’ office administrator for 24 years before she retired earlier this year. Sophie was in charge of greeting all guests, participating in company meetings, sniffing out treats and the general goodwill of […]
read moreBlended Waxes’ ISO 9001 Certification
Providing consistent, high-quality wax blends is our top priority. We are ISO 9001 certified to ensure our customers always receive the best blends for their application. ISO 9001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system. Our quality management system is based on customer satisfaction. Through communication with our customers, we […]
read moreBig Plans For Blended Waxes: Warehouse Expansion
A fire damaged part of our facility Sept. 3, but that didn’t stop our plans to expand our warehouse. As our business has grown, so has our need for space. We began our warehouse expansion project Sept. 19, and it is expected to be completed in December. Our building partner, Bayland Buildings, Inc., has already […]
read moreBlended Waxes Celebrates 40 Years In Business
Dear Blended Waxes Blog Readers, On May 1, 1976, Clarence Gereau installed a few tanks in a former brewery building on the south side of Oshkosh, Wisconsin and blended a wax coating for a cheese manufacturer and proudly announced, “We’re open for business!” Clarence’s passion and guts to strike out on his own gave us […]
read moreNew Tanks At Blended Waxes
Over the last few months, Blended Waxes installed several new tanks in the emulsions area of our plant. In 2014, we installed four tanks for wax storage and emulsion blending. Recently, we’ve started a new project that requires more tank space. We installed six additional tanks in our emulsion area and repurposed three more tanks […]
read moreBlended Waxes Update: New Year, New Office
Blended Waxes was founded in May 1976 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. We’ve been at the same location since 1976. Over the past 40 years, our office location has stayed the same, but we have renovated parts of the building. Our latest renovation was completed in December 2015. Take a walk through some of our most notable […]
read moreVisitor Safety Procedures: Safety is our Priority
Blended Waxes, Inc. (BWI) is committed to making your visit to our facility a safe experience for you and others in the workplace. Safety is a moral obligation to our staff and our community. Since safety is our priority, we want to be prepared for small or worst-case situations. When visiting our facility, we require […]
read moreCase Study: Toll Manufacturing
Toll manufacturing is an arrangement in which a company processes raw materials or semifinished goods for another company. Companies come to Blended Waxes because we have the specialized equipment to turn raw materials into what they need. Learn how we helped a reputable company: Who: An innovative company with more than four decades of experience […]
read more