First Quality

Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. On this day, we honor the 3,000 lives lost and the heroes who emerged during one of our nation’s darkest moments. Their bravery, sacrifice, and the unity that followed continue to inspire us. Let’s honor their memory by showing kindness each day and standing together as one. #NeverForget

Buy groceries, or buy menstrual products? It’s a choice that women facing #PeriodPoverty have to make each month. That’s why, since 2019, we’ve donated more than 1 million products – primarily menstrual pads – to Moisson Montréal, which in turn provides the pads to community-based organizations such as Monthly Dignity. “Everybody needs to feel comfortable functioning in their daily lives, with their basic needs met,” said Hayley Newman-Petryshen, co-director at Monthly Dignity, which works to fight the causes and consequences of period poverty in Montréal. “Being able to offer a product of good quality, that is safe, to people who are already in many instances feeling unsafe, that’s huge.” Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ejDMJSje #MakeThingsBetter #FirstQuality #Innovation #PeopleMakeItPossible #PeriodEquity #Manufacturing #ManufacturingNews

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and perseverance that make our communities thrive. Wishing a very Happy Labor Day to our #FirstQuality family! #MakeThingsBetter #PeopleMakeItPossible #HappyLaborDay #Innovation #Manufacturing

As summer begins to wind down, we'd like to take a moment to thank the over 60 incredible interns and co-ops who joined us this season. Thank you for your dedication and for bringing your best each day. We’re truly grateful for your contributions and proud of everything you’ve accomplished here. Having you join us on our journey this summer has been wonderful, and we’re so excited to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish in the future. Wishing the best of luck for those heading back to school for the fall semester! This time also marks the beginning of fall recruitment! Keep up with all of the latest campus events our First Quality team will be at this fall: https://bit.ly/3T9HuXu #LoveMyFQFamily #MakeThingsBetter #PeopleMakeItPossible #FirstQuality #Innovation #Manufacturing #ManufacturingNews

Did you know that #DiaperInsecurity affects 1 in every 2 U.S. families? In fact, 3 in 5 parents will miss work or school because they can’t afford the diapers required to leave their baby in childcare. As we get ready to rev up for #DiaperNeedAwarenessWeek in September, we’re shining the spotlight on our long-term partner, Cradles to Crayons, an extraordinary non-profit focused on ending Clothing Insecurity across the U.S. - and that includes ensuring babies and toddlers have the diapers they need to thrive. For more on our partnership with Cradles to Crayons and how to get involved, visit https://bit.ly/3YM5hjK. Stay tuned for more ways to help support the fight to #EndDiaperNeed in your local community! #NationalNonprofitDay #NND #DNAW #MakeThingsBetter #LoveMyFQFamily #EndClothingInsecurity (Source: National Diaper Bank Network)

First Quality continues to grow alongside our customers! We're thrilled to share that we’re gearing up to increase our capacity for ultra-premium paper towels and tissue products with two new state-of-the-art TAD paper machines. As demands grow for our customers and consumers, we look forward to more investment and innovation opportunities so that we can continue to provide high quality products that raise quality of life and fuel the long-term growth of the #TissueMarket. More info coming soon! https://bit.ly/3M57248 #MakeThingsBetter #FirstQuality #Innovation #PeopleMakeItPossible #TissueMarketGrowth #Manufacturing #ManufacturingNews

Women pioneering product innovations for women! Feedback from real women sparked the development of our newly launched Prevail? Neutral line. The world of bladder leak protection all too often means women have to sacrifice feeling confident and beautiful in their underwear. We're thrilled that this newly reimagined offering allows women managing incontinence to no longer have to choose between superior protection and underwear that makes them feel great. #NationalWomensDay Learn more: https://bit.ly/3S4WQMt #WomensHealth #WomenEmpowerment #ManufacturingNews #MakeThingsBetter #FirstQuality #IncontinenceCare #BladderLeaks

We’re excited to announce the newest addition to our Prevail? product line: Prevail Neutral! Women managing bladder leaks no longer have to choose between superior protection and underwear that makes them feel great. “We’ve reimagined our Prevail protective underwear to better meet the needs of women who are managing incontinence and don’t want to compromise on comfort or style,” said Kristy Rothberg, MBA, head of marketing for First Quality’s Absorbent Hygiene division. Designed for premium comfort and discretion, the new protective underwear is available in a sleek black design with an ultra-soft feel and body-hugging fit. “Our Prevail Neutral underwear meets women where they are on their journey, and hopefully empowers them to embrace each stage of life,” said Rothberg. Learn More: https://bit.ly/3S4WQMt #incontinence #protectiveunderwear #manufacturingnews #makethingsbetter #firstquality

Wishing you a safe and happy 4th of July from our First Quality family to yours!

Since 2021, we have been working hand-in-hand with Cradles to Crayons? to fight diaper need, providing more than 20 million diapers and 10 million baby wipes to families across the United States. To mark the ongoing partnership, Cradles to Crayons hosted a volunteer event last month for our team members and their families at the Cradles to Crayons Giving Factory? in Philadelphia (Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia). To date, more than 120 First Quality team members have volunteered at the location, spending over 300 hours sorting, cleaning, and repacking donated items, as well as helping to distribute thousands of diapers to partner organizations. "Clothing is a basic human right, and diapers are a child’s very first item of essential clothing. And yet, each year, 1 in 2 families across the U.S. experiences diaper need,” said Lynn Margherio, founder and CEO of Cradles to Crayons. "We are grateful for the incredible support that we have received from First Quality over the past three years to support our mission and help mitigate clothing and diaper insecurity for families across our country.” Read More: https://bit.ly/4cBg1Fc