KUEHNE COMPANY CARES ABOUT THE COMMUNITY

Kuehne Company spends lots of time looking out for the community. Here are letters of appreciation from some of the charities we support.

Christ Episcopal Church

East Haven Food Pantry

Community Food Bank of NJ

MANUFACTURING CARES: KUEHNE COMPANY HELPING FEED HUNGRY NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS

This local Manufacturer Donates $5,000 to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey

Since the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in the United States, news became grim. Manufacturers in New Jersey were able to remain open, but only through the combined efforts of the entire industry and the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP). Besides the bit of good news that New Jersey would consider all manufacturing “essential”, there haven’t been many stories highlighting the resilience of the industry and the kindness of the community.

Kuehne Company, a manufacturer in New Jersey was able to add some beauty to an ugly situation. They produce industrial chemicals like bleach, caustic soda, and chlorine. This manufacturer gave back in an amazing way. The company raised $5,000 for the Community FoodBank of New Jersey through the ‘Manufacturing Cares’ food drive. Every dollar donated equals three meals. Over 15,000 meals will be able to be distributed through the Community FoodBank of New Jersey because of their efforts.

There are thousands of New Jersey residents that go hungry each day. Many of which are children. During times of crisis, it’s easy to forget about this underserved community. When companies like Kuehne and NJMEP combine efforts, incredible contributions are possible.

NJMEP spoke with William Paulin, Co-President of Kuehne to see why the company felt so strongly about giving back to their local community.

Q: What made your company want to put in so much effort behind this initiative?

A: Kuehne has always been in the community servicing industry. Our products ensure that New Jersey, as well as Mid-Atlantic and southern New England regions residents, have clean drinking water. Therefore, when NJMEP let us know that there was a substantial need at the New Jersey Food Bank we felt compelled to provide financial assistance.

Q: Do you want to highlight any efforts from individuals on your team?

A: Kuehne has always been very proud to be part of the first responders for hazardous spills in Region 1 vis Chlorep Emergencies. Annually our emergency response team sends trainers as well as receives training at the Mississippi Fire Academy. Kuehne is chair of the Chlorine Institutes packaging committee as well as being part of its board of directors. Kuehne wants to thank all of the mission-critical workers for continuing to come to work every day to produce and deliver the products to the region ensuring that there is uninterrupted healthy drinking water.

Kuehne is not a stranger to giving back. Paulin stated, “Kuehne has provided financial assistance to the local police and fire department for a rescue boat and to assist with funding a new fire engine. Kuehne has adopted a section of a highway in New Castle Delaware. Last year, for Kuehne’s 100 Year Celebration, we packaged personal care bags for the military. Beyond what Kuehne has done in the past, currently, there appears to be a need for disinfectant cleaners at hospitals. Kuehne was approached by a CCNJ member to provide bleach and they would package it to distribute to hospitals at no cost. Kuehne is reaching out to other partners in CT and DE to see if there is a need as well.”

Up to this point, this Manufacturing Hero committed $5,000 to NJMEP Manufacturing Cares Food Drive. They have hopes of making another contribution in May for the same amount. These contributions are invaluable. The Community FoodBank of New Jersey equates every $1 donated to 3 meals for a person in need. Through this donation Kuehne alone was able to contribute 15,000 meals to food insecure New Jerseyeans.

Paulin’s passion for helping support his local community was evident. He explained that this is not the first nor the last charitable contribution the company would make. “Kuehne has been a family-owned, New Jersey-based company for 100 years and has always believed in community and family. Knowing that community and family are most important, it is the civic duty of Kuehne to provide assistance to our local communities when there is a need. Kuehne will continue to do its part through this unprecedented need,”.

Manufacturing businesses all throughout New Jersey are stepping up in a variety of ways. Some are retooling to manufacture Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for the healthcare industry, others are contributing to their local food pantries, and all are working to keep their business open ensuring that the economy continues forward. New Jersey manufacturers, especially those part of the complimentary ‘Made in New Jersey’ program have been highlighted as MFG Heroes since the pandemic began. Kuehne is the embodiment of what makes up a MFG Hero and NJMEP is grateful for the work they continue to do.

Over the past year, the Manufacturing Cares Food Drive has raised over $21,000 in support of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. These funds have provided tens of thousands of meals for hungry New Jersey residents, many of whom are children. Anyone can contribute to the Virtual Food Drive. For more information on how to help, visit this link and get started.

Kuehne Company 100 year celebration Conclusion

The 100 year celebration concluded with the annual holiday party in December. The evening was a stellar event with a full orchestra, prizes, great food and fellowship. The employees received a commemorative back pack. A sincere thank you to all the Kuehne employees whose hard work and dedication made this event possible.

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Kuehne Company Open House

Kuehne’s 100-year celebration continued with two Open House events held in South Kearny, NJ, in September, and Delaware City, DE, in October. The gatherings provided an opportunity for customers, suppliers and government officials to recognize the significant 100-year milestone, with an emphasis placed on the contributions and achievements of our employees. New Jersey and Delaware legislatures provided proclamations and resolutions to Kuehne’s management team. Many thanks to all the volunteers and members of the 100 Year Committee who made the events a success.

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Kuehne Company’s Annual Picnic

The Kuehne Company’s annual picnic was held on August 17, 2019, at Lums Pond State Park in Delaware. Kuehne employees, friends and family continued the celebration of our 100-year anniversary by enjoying great food, comradery and fun – a large moon bounce and slide for the children was a popular attraction! Tee shirts were given to all, and this year’s shirt might just be a collector’s item as it has the Kuehne 100 year logo.

A big Thank You to all the folks who worked so hard to make this event a success!

KUEHNE COMPANY ADOPTS A HIGHWAY

On Saturday July 27th , Kuehne Company employees and family members participated in the first adopt a highway clean-up. The company adopted a 3.3 mile stretch of road in New Castle County DE along Route 9 from Hamburg Road to Grantham Lane. The group spent nearly three hours cleaning the northbound side of the road and collected over 30 bags. The cleanup convoy was led by our new service truck “Big Red” which is equipped with flashing lights to notify oncoming traffic and keep everyone as safe as possible. Thank you to everyone who came out and helped.

Kuehne Company is Featured Superstar in Business by Delaware State Chamber of Commerce

Each year, the Superstars in Business program recognizes truly exceptional businesses in the state of Delaware and Kuehne Company is honored to be among the 4 businesses who received this distinguished award in 2018. The company was chosen “thanks to its legacy of innovation, customer service and commitment to community,” as well as “leading the way in chemical manufacturing.” Read our feature story in Delaware Business magazine to find out more.

The folks at Kuehne celebrated Halloween with a luncheon and costume contest. The costumes were all outstanding, which challenged the judges to pick winners.

Pictured left to right: Julia Rodriguez – 1st place, Viviana Mendez – 2nd place and Kelly Ward – 3rd place. They were awarded prizes. It was a fun filled event!