Services Plus, Inc.

It's the start of spring, here in Wisconsin and, while we might see a few more snow flakes before summer gets here, the bees at Services Plus are out and about! Here's what our Wisconsin honeybees are doing right now: Right now, honeybees in Wisconsin spend this time of year simply trying to survive until warmer weather arrives. As long as a bee is healthy, has enough food, and is protected from the elements - especially water - they have a good chance of being able to stay warm enough to make it through winter and into the summer season. Soon the bees will be focused on expanding the colony to take full advantage of the wild nectar and pollen in our area, in order to provide nutrients to their growing population. We're hearing it's been a tough year for overwintering bees, with causes unknown at this time. We are lucky to have had 5 out of 6 of the Services Plus colonies survive the 2024-2025 winter. Some commercial beekeepers are reporting up to 60% loss in their hives. The queen is not yet in full laying mode and some bees have died over the winter. As the temperature rises, the sun stays out longer and the first pollen sources become available for the foragers, the queen will increase the number of eggs she is laying. The colony population will start to increase and then the focus for the hive becomes finding resources to feed the new bees. As this happens, the colony population will continue to grow rapidly into the late spring. This is when many colonies swarm or split in two with half of the bees leaving to find a new place to live. This is the natural way for the colony to spread its genetics but can be somewhat frustrating for a beekeeper who sees their bees fly away! As they build up, the bees will generally stay in the hive as long as they have enough space to operate. If they feel constrained, they will prepare to swarm. This is why you will see beekeepers add boxes to their colonies in the spring. That's our Services Plus Bee Update for this first day of spring! #paperconverting #beekeeping #honeybees #servicesplusinc #wisconsinmanufacturing

We get our customers' products to market quickly, enabling customers to meet their commitments, flexing production in a day. We're FAST and can help you speed your product to market. Here's how we do it: https://lnkd.in/eadZZcja #servicesplusinc #companyvalues #speedtomarket #paperconverting #consumertissue

The majority of our leadership team, here at Services Plus, are women - 2/3, in fact! We're proud to have strong female leaders in place and we wish all of the women on our team continued success. Happy International Women's Day! #servicesplusinc #womeninmanufacturing #internationalwomensday2025 #womeninleadership #paperconverting

We don't just convert tissue paper products; we also serve customers by handling contract packaging of single-use and disposable consumer goods, like paper cups and select other sanitary, single-use items you might find in a hotel room or doctor's office.? #servicesplusinc #paperconverting #contractmanufacturing #consumerpaperproducts #consumerpackagedgoods #contractpackaging

"IMPROVE IT" is a core Company Value at our facility. We believe that regular, small improvements make Services Plus, Inc. the best it can be. Read more about how we make continuous improvements at Services Plus: https://lnkd.in/eJn7n_Nq #servicesplusinc #paperconverting #companyvalues #manufacturingvalues #continuousimprovement

Meet Karen Czechanski! Karen leads our HR team and handles our employee benefits, special events, recognition program, and everything else in the realm of Human Resources. Here's more about Karen: "I oversee the day-to-day activities of the Human Resources Department, administer employee benefit plans, help drive employee engagement, and ensure our compliance with all employment laws. I enjoy the fast-paced work environment at Services Plus and the ability to connect with an experienced leadership team to find better ways to accomplish goals. I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and I have over 25 years of diverse Human Resources experience. Outside of work, I'm a dog mom who enjoys watching all the Wisconsin sports teams play." #servicesplusinc #manufacturingjobs #humanresources #paperconverting #consumertissue

What do we mean when we say we're a converter of medical paper? When we use the term "medical paper", we're usually refering to what you might know as exam table paper, the stuff you might find yourself sitting on at the doctor's office. The other type of "medical paper" we handle is dental bibs, which are the squares of paper that the dentist clips around your neck to protect your clothing during your visit. This type paper often has a water-resistant backing to keep splashes at bay. #servicesplus #paperconverting #medicalpaper #contractmanufacturing #consumertissue?

"BE KIND" is one of the core tenets of how we behave at Services Plus, Inc. Without this company value, we wouldn't be the company we are today. It's our 41st year in business and we're absolutely sure that this has something to do with it! Read more about how we value kindness here: https://lnkd.in/dYZYx9pc #servicesplusinc #paperconverting #consumertissue #companyvalues #kindnessmatters

Meet Shera Piontek, the Account Manager at Services Plus, Inc. If you're our customer, you probably already know Shera. Here's a little about her: "I began my journey at Services Plus in 1996 as the receptionist and have held many positions throughout the company over the years. My most recent position as Account Manager has given me the opportunity to expand my skill set on the sales side, while continuing to lead a team responsible for customer relationships. People development, streamlining processes and collaboration are just a few of the items that fuel my passion on a daily basis. In 2019 I married my high school sweetheart and, between us, we have four children. Outside of work you will find me making memories with them as well as other family and friends." #servicesplus #paperconverting #wisconsinmanufacturing #accountmanagement #consumertissue

Wondering what happens to our on-site honeybees during the winter? The bees stay in the hive throughout this cold season and they eat the honey we leave behind for them. The bees are able to keep the hive in the mid 90 degrees by vibrating to create heat – even if it’s 20 below outside! If there are no issues in the hive, a healthy honeybee colony emerges in spring, although not all the bees make it. The bees will begin flying out of the hive once we get back into in the upper 30s or 40s. #servicesplusinc #honeybees #paperconverting #beekeeping #consumertissue