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w w w.in s i g h t o n m f g . c o m July 2014 • /insight on manufacturing | 23 Between its two facilities in Neenah and Oshkosh, Lakeside Packaging Plus, Inc. has more than 90,000 square feet of production space. In addition to offering expert fulfillment, assembly, warehousing, shipping and other services, LPP is a 501c(3) corporation, providing employment and day service activities to adults with diagnosed developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy, brain injury, cognitive disabilities or mental illnesses. Aer 51 years in business, companies continue to use LPP's motivated and disciplined workforce to supplement their own labor pool for jobs requiring large amounts of hand labor, rush-order jobs and jobs not compatible with their normal production set-ups. Like LPP, Valley Packaging Industries, Inc. is a contract manufacturer focused on promoting the dignity of individuals with disabilities – mental and physical – and other employment barriers. Established in 1956, VPI is a community rehabilitation center that provides work training and employment for 300 to 500 workers annually. VPI has earned a solid reputation by meeting their customers' needs for affordable pricing, workforce flexibility, consistent quality and on-time delivery of their contract packaging and assembly projects. VPI has 500,000 square feet of customizable production and warehouse space and a workforce of more than 800 people to ensure competitive bids and dependable service. STEP Industries, Inc. of Neenah also offers companies that are short on manpower or production space cost-effective contract manufacturing services including custom packaging, collating and shrink wrapping. Like LPP and VPI, STEP believes in restoring a person's dignity through employment and training. Since 1982, the company has employed more than 9,000 people with alcohol and drug addictions who are looking for a second chance. STEP's contract manufacturing services support its mission to provide vocational rehabilitation and job readiness training to men and women in recovery. Following Good Manufacturing Practices Guidelines, the company is able to assist customers with simple handwork, complex assemblies and machine-packaging operations, all while creating positive social change in the community. With more than 135 years of combined experience, these large Fox Cities employers offer a manufacturing model in which compassion for adults with employment barriers meets the productivity and results that businesses expect. F Manny Vasquez is director of existing industry services for the Fox Cities Regional Partnership. He manages the partnership's Existing Industry Retention/ Expansion program. » Lakeside Packaging Plus, Inc. www.lakesidepackagingplus.com » Valley Packaging Industries, Inc. www.vpind.com » STEP Industries, Inc. www.stepindustries.com On the web Conger Recognized by Toyota Conger's Tom Potter named Toyota Sales Manager of the Year Potter receives placque from Bob Bosworth, Toyota Green Bay Main Office 2290 S. Ashland Ave. • ( 920 ) 499-5181 Wausau Branch 5901 Packer Drive • ( 715 ) 845-0123 neenah Branch 528 Enterprise Drive • ( 920 ) 727-1436 www.conger.com