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Happy Earth Day 2016!

EARTH DAY 2016

Earth Day is more than just a one-day event, it’s something that we need to learn to add into our daily lives as ongoing education, action and change. According to earthday.org this years Earth Day Theme is Trees for the Earth. The website states, “Why trees? Trees help combat climate change, breathe clean air and help communities achieve long-term economic environmental sustainability and provide food, energy and income. Over the next 5 years, as Earth Day moves closer to it’s 50th Anniversary, we’re calling on you to help us achieve one of our most ambitious goals yet – we’re planting 7.8 billion trees and we’re starting now.” Check our earthday.org to see other ways that you can get involved in your community. Let’s all go out and do our part to help our planet in any way that we can.

Dr. Shrink would once again like to remind everyone that our 100% virgin resin shrink wrap is not biodegradable, so it is extremely important that it gets properly recycled. Dr. Shrink has 2 programs in place to easily recycle the plastic.

Our Recycling Run Program is a partnership with Bay Area Recycling for Charities out of Traverse City, MI. It is an inexpensive way to recycle your covers that come off in the spring months. Please remember all strapping, buckles, vents, zipper doors, etc. must be removed prior to packing the cover into the bag. This program is only available in the following states: MI, WI, IN, IL, OH, MN, SD and select locations in New York. To find out more information about this program, click here. Note: You must fax or email the Registration Form back to Dr. Shrink in order to sign up for the pickup.

Our second program, the REBAG Recycling Kit, consists of a 30″ x 50″ clear bag with cover removal directions printed on it, a closure device for the bag and a prepaid FedEx shipping label. Each REBAG will hold the cover from a 26′ powerboat or approximately 600 square feet of shrink wrap. Stuff the bag full and then put the prepaid shipping label on the outside of the bag, call FedEx for pickup or take it to the nearest FedEx store to ship.

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Both of these programs are simple and easy ways to properly recycle your shrink wrap.  Please think of the environment not just today, but every day.

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Dr. Shrink Celebrates 24 Years in Business!

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Dr. Shrink Celebrates 24 Years in Business!

We couldn’t have made it this far without the continued support of our customers. From all of us at Dr. Shrink, we cannot thank you enough for all the support over the years. Our hope is to continue to grow together in the next 24 years.

Ever wonder how Dr. Shrink came to be the company it is today? Here’s our story:

Back in 1985 before the birth of Dr. Shrink, Mike Stenberg worked as a shrink wrap installer. He wrapped boats, machinery, airplanes, buildings, etc. for about 7 years where he perfected the craft and skills of shrink wrapping. As shrink wrapping became more widespread and well known, Mike saw more of a need for distribution of premium shrink wrap and installation supplies – so his focus shifted from an installer to a distributor. In 1992, Dr. Shrink was born. Mike started Dr. Shrink as a distribution company out of his home garage in Manistee, MI. His initial vision for the company was to offer expert shrink wrapping advice (that he gained from all the years of work), innovative products, premium high-quality products and excellent service – a one-stop shop for all things shrink wrap.

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Mike started selling to local boat owners and marinas. He believed that in order to have a strong business foundation, you needed to know exactly what your vision is. He said, “The main thing that helped me see a clear vision of what I wanted to offer my customers (other installers like myself) was that I knew the tricks of the trade of shrink wrapping and was fully aware of the common hurdles and frustrations. I wanted to develop products that would make shrink wrap installation more efficient, less troublesome, and more straightforward for others. In addition to that, I wanted to build a company that would be able to offer the best shrink wrapping products, excellent service, and experienced shrink wrap application advice.”

In just a year, Mike realized that the company was out growing his home garage and he needed to stock more products, so he purchased the first official Dr. Shrink warehouse in 1993, which was about 2,500 square feet and stocked about 40,000 to 50,000 pounds of shrink wrap. Dr. Shrink continued to grow and so did Mike’s vision for the company. The company began expanding into new markets and new areas – a big step was selling internationally acquiring international distributors. Currently, Dr. Shrink supplies shrink wrap all over the world, over 80 countries that use our shrink wrap for all different applications and have distributors in 30 countries. All this growth meant that Dr. Shrink needed to stock more products. In order to better accommodate customer’s shrink wrap needs and making shrink wrap ready for immediate shipment, a larger 12,000 square foot warehouse was custom built for Dr. Shrink in 2001.

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Four years later, with continued growth for the business, Dr. Shrink outgrew the 12,000 square foot warehouse and purchased a 60,000 square foot facility in 2005. There was an additional 12,000 square feet added in 2012. We are still currently located in this facility on Washington St. in Manistee, MI and currently stock over 1 million pounds of shrink wrap at all times.

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Dr. Shrink is noted for industry first products, prompt service and experienced application advice. Our premium products, seamless customer service and same day shipping have helped our loyal customers put us at the forefront as the leading supplier of shrink wrap and accessories. We would be no where without all of our wonderful customers and colleagues. THANK YOU and here’s to another great 24 years+ of working together!

Please feel free to write Mike Stenberg a congratulatory note and/or kind regards via e-mail here. He always enjoys hearing from his customers and friends.

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Don't Trash Your Shrink Wrap!

Happy Spring from Dr. Shrink, Inc.!

It’s that time of year for those shrink wrap covers to come off your boats, campers, RVs and other recreational items to enjoy that warm weather ahead. Dr. Shrink is gearing up for the seventh year with Bay Area Recycling for our Recycling Run Program. The Recycling Run program allows users in select locations/states to recycle their shrink wrap covers; Dr. Shrink’s 100% virgin resin premium shrink wrap is not biodegradable and is easily recycled into a variety of usable products such as garbage bags and construction plastic.
The Recycling Run Program makes recycling your covers a breeze. All you have to do is buy Dr. Shrink’s EZ-Fill Bags for $5.00/each either online or over the phone, stuff the EZ-Fill Bag with ONLY shrink wrap (NO buckles, strapping, vents or zipper doors) and fill out and return the Registration Form back to Dr. Shrink to be put on our pick up list. If you are located in MI, WI, IN, IL, OH, MN, SD or Long Island, NY, you are eligible for the program.
Not exactly sure how to easily remove your shrink wrap cover? Check out our new Don’t Trash Your Shrink Wrap Silent Movie here, starring our very own President/CEO of Dr. Shrink, Inc., Mike Stenberg.
If you are not in one of the listed Recycling Run states, you could also use our REBAG® Recycling Kit— this program works across the continental U.S.

Shrink Wrap Project for NuDay Syria

Again this year, we are working together with Alison McKeller from “NuDay Syria” which is an organization out of New Hampshire that helps with Syrian relief efforts. Alison has been active in this effort for Syrian relief for about 2 years now. Dr. Shrink is encouraging shrink wrap customers with any remaining end rolls of shrink wrap to donate them. Used shrink wrap can also be donated as long as the cover has been carefully removed and stored, is not holey, dirty, or hard to handle.
All the donations for the Syrian refugees are put into a 40′ container and shipped to Syria where the project activists collect the items for the refugees. Alison states, “In Syria they’ve been using these rolls for everything from shelters, to wall liners for field hospital operating rooms. Getting the ends of rolls makes it a lot easier to ship and less labor intensive, and I’m hoping to track down other companies and individuals willing to donate them.” Dr. Shrink has donated materials to this effort and we are hoping that our shrink wrap customers will do the same.
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These photos show how Syrian refugees have used donated shrink wrap to create test shelters in an area of northern Syria close to the Turkish border. If you look at the shelters being made, it’s easy to see how even the used shrink wrap can be of great use when there are no other options available. Take a look at all the uses for shrink wrap in the Facebook photo album.
NuDay Syria is a registered 501(c)3 and the shipping cost associated with sending your rolls is fully tax deductible. If you live in the New England area, it may also be possible to arrange for the rolls to be picked up. Alison can be contacted at (386) 956-1530 or at alisonmckellar@gmail.com for more information.
Please take less than 10 minutes out of your day to watch this video on the effort for Syrian refugees: Alison McKeller and Nu Day Syria. How the shrink wrap is being donated and used is mentioned at the 2.5 minute mark.
Donate:
You can send your leftover shrink wrap rolls directly to NuDay Syria’s offices:
NuDay Syria
14 Ellyson Ave.
East Hampstead, NH 03826
Share with others & get the word out:
Know someone who could donate? Forward this on. Any donations would be appreciated

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MANISTEE-BASED DR. SHRINK, INC. JOINS LARGEST-EVER U.S. BUSINESS DELEGATION TO 2016 HANNOVER MESSE

Dr. Shrink, Inc. Exhibiting for 10th Year at Hannover Messe in Hannover, Germany

 
MANISTEE, MI- Dr. Shrink, Inc. announces it is part of the largest-ever U.S. delegation to Hannover Messe, the world’s foremost trade fair for industrial technology, taking place April 25-29, in Hannover, Germany. For the first time in the Fair’s history, the United States will be the Partner Country, a status that provides more than 390 businesses and organizations in the U.S. delegation an unprecedented opportunity to be prominently featured throughout the event. President Obama will also participate in this year’s event, themed “Integrated Industry-Discover Solutions.”

Dr. Shrink, Inc. will exhibit in the Energy Pavilion at the show (Hall 27, Stand J36).”The U.S. business community and the Department of Commerce have a clear message for the world: the United States is open for business. We will demonstrate and deliver on that message at the 2016 Hannover Messe,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker. “We are proud to have some of America’s most innovative and forward-thinking companies joining the U.S. delegation at this year’s fair.”
Mike Stenberg, President/CEO of Dr. Shrink, Inc. said, “We are excited to be a part of the first-ever USA Partner Country presence at Hannover Messe and look forward to making the most of this opportunity. The Hannover Messe is an excellent forum for meeting with current customers, and for also finding more business. This will be our 10th year of exhibition at Hannover Messe.”

Hannover Messe typically hosts more than 200,000 attendees from more than 70 countries, including global investors, buyers, distributors, resellers and government officials.

Dr. Shrink, Inc. is a full-circle supplier of premium shrink wrap and installation accessories. Dr. Shrink has everything needed to wrap an asset. The company is noted for industry-first products, prompt service and experienced application advice.

Contact Dr. Shrink Inc., 315 Washington St., Manistee, MI 49660. 800-968-5147; Fax: 231-723-9586. drshrink@dr-shrink.com; www.dr-shrink.com.

 

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Road-Trip Travel Log on Facebook Raises Donation for Local Animal Shelter

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Dr. Shrink, Inc.’s founder/CEO/President, Mike Stenberg, recently traveled both for fun and for a cause. Mike and his son, Bart Stenberg (General Manager of Dr. Shrink, Inc.) flew to Las Vegas, Nevada where they purchased a 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Country Squire Wagon. Mike said the Ford Country Squire station wagon was for a 40 year period one of the best vehicles for carrying the family on daily trips and for summer vacations taken across the USA. He was happy to have found this particular Squire wagon that is totally original and only had 11,534 miles on it when they picked it up.

The cross-country trip home from Nevada to Michigan in their new ride became a viral sensation when it was announced via video on Dr. Shrink’s Facebook page that Mike was “Road-Trippin’ for a Reason” and all “likes”, comments, or shares on the video or photos would be tallied and go towards a monetary donation to Homeward Bound (a local animal shelter in Manistee, MI). The video and photos immediately went viral; the video reached close to 5,000 people, had 99 shares, and 169 “likes”. The photo album had 22 shares and 76 likes.

Mike states, “Our road trip from Las Vegas to Manistee in the 1990 Ford Country Squire was a great time—even when driving through a very long Oklahoma during the middle of the night. Highlights of the journey were the beautiful high deserts of Arizona and New Mexico, Petrified Forest National Park where they had the best fry bread tacos ever, and then when we crossed the border into Michigan signaling only 195 miles more to go.”

Mike has a soft spot and big heart for all animals and pets are family at Dr. Shrink, Inc. Mike states, “It was fun and rewarding to log our travels on Facebook and see the response towards a great cause. I want to say thank you to everyone who followed us on Facebook and helped make this a very Merry Christmas for our furry friends at Homeward Bound in Manistee, MI.”

The Facebook travel log response ended up raising $450.00 which was donated by Dr. Shrink to Homeward Bound of Manistee, MI. As for the Ford Country Squire station wagon? Mike states, “I expect to keep it in the collection for many years.”

Deb Green, Vice President from the Manistee County Humane Society states, “Homeward Bound greatly appreciates the fact that Dr. Shrink thought of us when they decided to do this. It is because of this kind of community support that we are able to help so many homeless pets find new homes.”

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Shown in the photo are two of the pups currently waiting to be adopted at Homeward Bound Animal Shelter. Bean is on the right, a Beagle Dachshund mix and Brody is on the left, a tri-colored Corgi. They are a bonded pair who have been together 6 years and are hoping to be adopted together. Bean is currently neutered; Brody will be neutered before adoption. Both dogs are up to date on their shots. Pictured on the left is Colleen Kenny (Board of Directors of MCHS), Mike Stenberg (CEO of Dr. Shrink Inc.), and Deb Green on the right (Board of Directors of MCHS) with the Ford Country Squire station wagon behind them in its new home. PLEASE contact Homeward Bound Animal Shelter if you are interesting in adopting these sweet dogs or any other animals! 231-723-7387 : 736 Paws Trail, Manistee, MI 49660 : www.homewardboundmanistee.org
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Contact Dr. Shrink, 315 Washington St., Manistee, MI 49660. 800-968-5147; Fax: 231-723-9586. drshrink@dr-shrink.com

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Dr. Shrink Donates Shrink Wrap for "Noah Domes" Shipping to Haiti

Dr. Shrink, Inc. recently donated shrink wrap and a demo heat tool to Calamity Love Ministries for their Habitat project for Haiti.  The major earthquake in Haiti in 2010 has had lasting effects as 279,000 Haitians are displaced in poor living conditions and/or homeless. In conjunction with Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity, Calamity Love Ministries have been constructing dome homes for the homeless in Haiti.
How Dr. Shrink’s Premium Shrink Wrap was Used
The finished domes have to be shipped to Haiti and there was a recommendation of using shrink wrap for shipping. This is where Dr. Shrink became involved.
Dr. Shrink sent Calamity Love Ministries shrink wrap and the necessary propane fired heat tool used to shrink the plastic for the Noah Domes to be encapsulated and shipped to Haiti. The shrink wrap cover ensured that the Noah Domes would arrive in pristine condition and ready for use once delivered.
>>Shrink Wrap Used for Shipping
More on Noah Domes
Calamity Love Ministries describes the “Noah Dome” as a God given plan by which they take the world’s unwanted and inexpensive lumber and turn it into an almost indestructible shelter home. The domes come in several designs, 29 foot for a large family and 12 foot domes for smaller families.  The designs can be installed quickly and securely giving the families a place to call home until they have their own homes rebuilt.
>>View the Building of Noah Domes

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Dr. Shrink's Distributor in Norway Completes Several Shrink Wrap Applications Used Within the Oil & Gas Industry

No matter the season, there’s always equipment to be stored and transported. Even the most indestructible-looking machinery needs protection from the elements. Dr. Shrink’s Premium Shrink Wrap provides an economical way to keep company assets safe from dirt and damage that can happen on a job site or when in transit.
Tarps and plastic sheeting can blow off, tear and destroy surfaces. Moisture can also collect beneath them. Shrink wrap is waterproof and can be ventilated to eliminate dampness and mildew. Dr. Shrink also offers Vapor Corrosion Inhibiting products to prevent harm to sensitive metals and electrical circuits.
Dr. Shrink’s distributor in Norway, Alfa Solution, recently completed three different shrink wrap applications used within the Oil & Gas Industry. Shrink wrap was installed for corrosion prevention and transport protection of a large 250 ton offshore crane manufactured in Norway. The crane was shipped as deck cargo to Korea with 10 weeks of transit time. All electrical components and motors were protected with Dr. Shrink’s VCI (Volatile Corrosion Inhibiting) film and sealed with Dr. Shrink’s Premium Shrink Wrap. Finally the whole foundation was covered with 12 mil Premium Shrink Wrap to protect against sea spray on deck during transit.
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Alfa Solution also used shrink wrap for securing the protectors inside oil pipes- the shrink wrap kept the pipes clean and ready for operation. Dr. Shrink’s Premium Shrink Wrap was also used in combination with their VCI film for preservation of the risers. The company also shrink wrapped a new transformer for BP which was transported to one of their platforms in the North Sea. The transformer had to be properly protected for sea spray and was fully covered with VCI and sealed with Dr. Shrink’s Premium Shrink Wrap.
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Rune Johansen with Alfa Solution states, “Experience has proved the efficiency of using Dr. Shrink’s premium virgin-resin shrink wrap in the oil & gas industry as very valuable compared to more traditional methods of protection. Dr. Shrink’s shrink wrap is easy to use and gives a long lasting, durable form of protection during preservation, storage and transport of offshore equipment of all sizes and shapes, and it’s a money saver beyond any other methods. Any piece of equipment that has to be preserved and stored can be done so by using shrink wrap in a cost efficient, safe and space saving manner.
Since it can fully encapsulate just about anything, shrink wrap enables users to protect an entire load with one piece. It’s easy to apply. Dr. Shrink’s training video offers easy-to-follow instructions on the whole installation process. The company has the widest selection of zipper access doors available, so owners can gain entry to covered assets without cutting or removing the shrink wrap cover.
This 100% virgin resin shrink wrap with maximum UV inhibitors is cost effective. Prices start at $149.30 for a 12′ W x 149′ L roll of 7 mil thick shrink wrap.
Contact Dr. Shrink, 315 Washington St., Manistee, MI 49660. 800-968-5147; Fax: 231-723-9586. drshrink@dr-shrink.com

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SHRINK WRAP PROTECTS HISTORIC VESSEL DURING REPAIRS

On the 160th year after it was first launched, the USS Constellation must undergo an almost $2 million hull restoration. To do this, it requires a new temporary structure to provide protection during the rebuilding process. An easy solution was to utilize Dr. Shrink’s premium shrink wrap, professionally installed by Atlantic Shrink Wrap.
The task was to create an enclosed structure from the middle of the vessel to completely surround the hull. Controlling the temperature of the work area and underside of the boat was also a high priority. Atlantic Shrink Wrap’s portfolio of unique shrink wrapped scaffolding projects over large ships in Bangkok, Thailand and the US Coast Guard yard in Baltimore, Maryland, where the USS Constellation is drydocked, made it the perfect company to complete such a project.  (continued below)

After consulting with Dr. Shrink, Atlantic Shrink Wrap determined the 12 mil, white shrink wrap would be ideal for this job. Then, the USS Constellation was raised and docked inside the World War II era floating drydock USS Oak Ridge. The Oak Ridge is part of the USCG Baltimore Fleet Support Yard.
With 205′ long stretches of open air space between the hull of the Constellation and the walls of the Oak Ridge, the 12 mil material is strong enough to withstand heavy ice and snow loads throughout the winter months. Atlantic Shrink Wrap coordinated the building of scaffolding around the Constellation’s lower half to facilitate both the mounting of the shrink wrap and the hull repairs beneath.
The cover was installed in seven separate pieces. This was only possible because of the incredible ability to blend one section to another, creating the length and unique shape needed to match the hull of the ship.
The front and back of the vessel were closed off by continuing the shrink wrap over pre-erected scaffolding. Large entrance doors were framed into it to allow access to tools and materials.
Decommissioned in 1955, the Constellation was the last all-sail vessel in the US Navy. She became a training ship in 1894 for the Naval Training Center in Newport, Rhode Island, helping train more than 60,000 recruits during World War I. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1963 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966, the Constellation is scheduled to be back in her home berth in early 2015.
Contact Dr. Shrink, 315 Washington St., Manistee, MI 49660. 800-968-5147; Fax: 231-723-9586. drshrink@dr-shrink.com; www.dr-shrink.com.

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SHRINK WRAP KEEPS MACHINERY PROTECTED FROM DAMAGE

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For machines to run properly, and look presentable when delivered to your customers, they must be protected during storage and transportation from all weather damage.  Dr. Shrink, a full-service supplier of premium shrink wrap and installation accessories, provides a versatile, cost-effective solution that helps ensure equipment stays clean and damage free. At pennies per square foot, shrink wrap provides essential protection to valuable machinery.
Dr. Shrink offers premium shrink wrap in widths of 12 feet to 60 feet with thicknesses from 6 to 12 mil.  All materials are 100% virgin resin with maximum UV filtration for long-term usage.  When properly installed, white shrink wrap will last more than one year in any climate without becoming brittle due to sun damage.
Shrink wrap has considerable advantages over tarps, construction plastic sheeting and other types of covers that can move and chafe painted surfaces.  It can be ventilated to eliminate moisture and mildew, and zipper access doors provide a convenient, easy-entry option.  The affordable shrink wrap is also easily recycled through Dr. Shrink’s REBAG recycling program and Recycling Run efforts.  For a catalogue, shrinkwrap samples, or additional product information contact Dr. Shrink at 800-968-5147; Fax: 231-723-9586;  drshrink@dr-shrink.com.