Corporate Media

Risk Management A bold move proved very successful! During Covid, PPS Human Resources Manager Melissa Ristovski quit her full-time job in social services to pursue an MBA. She never looked back. “I learned the ins-and-outs of the different functions of business administration. I often reflect on the learning outcomes and apply what I learn everyday […]

The Fairborn Production Paint Stripping (PPS) facility is in the early stages of a many months long upgrade project, beginning with removing outdated chemicals, disposing of hazardous waste, and recycling reusable materials to create a safer and more streamlined work environment. “The facility had accumulated a variety of chemicals that were no longer in use. […]

As Kyle Jackson prepares to lead PPS into a new era as General Manager this spring—following current General Manager Chris Hughes’ retirement—the former Plant Manager reflects upon how life has changed at PPS since its acquisition, what it has to offer customers today, and Jackson discusses his vision for the company’s future. Since MPW acquired […]

The PPS-Huntsville crew is quickly adjusting to a significantly higher workload since the plant received a massive equipment upgrade this summer. “The new room looks great, and everything is working well,” said Director of Plant Services Kyle Jackson. The Huntsville location in particular was already slated for a major upgrade when it was acquired in […]

PPS Begins Regular Site Audits Consistency between sites is the key as PPS continues to expand its brand, its footprint and its services throughout North America. “Having consistent processes across multiple industrial facilities is important for several reasons,” said Process Engineer Brendan Varmazis. “Consistent processes ensure that our services meet the same high standards across […]

PPS’ acquirement of the former Lee Industrial in Huntsville, Alabama included a bonus—an unusual paint stripping machine called a Dinamec Systems Fluidized Sand Bed. Looking like something out of a medieval painting, the sand bed uses heated sand to strip the paint from metal parts much faster and efficiently than the standard oven and even […]

PPS Production Paint Stripping has expanded its reach into Midwest America with its acquisition of the former Eltek Company in Batesville, Indiana. “We have found a thriving business with a dedicated workforce and an excellent reputation for quality and customer service in its region, serving Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky,” said PPS General Manager Chris Hughes. […]

PPS General Manager Chris Hughes appreciates all the support generated for “Ally’s Allies,” a group rallying around Hughes’ daughter, Ally, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was 19. With MPW’s help, Ally’s Allies raised roughly $3,000 toward diabetes research during the Canadian 2023 Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes for JDRF. “The […]

Human Resources Manager Kaylie Galinis and HR Generalist Sandra Khalaf had a long day onboarding 35 people in a marathon session on the shop floor as MPW and PPS acquired Lee Industrial Services in Huntsville, Alabama this summer. “I was really impressed with them and wanted to share the awesome and amazing effort they put […]

The City of Toronto, Ontario has officially recognized PPS Shipper/Receiver Mohibur “MD” Rouf twice in the last five years for the quality of the gardens in front of his house. It’s not much of a stretch to realize that many of the skills Rouf needs to be a successful gardener also apply to working successfully […]