Bemis: Innovating for Design, Sustainability, and Unmatched Quality

Chapter 1: Bemis: A Legacy of Quality and Innovation

1. Bemis Manufacturing Company, a fourth-generation family-owned business established in 1901, specializes in toilet seat manufacturing exclusively.
2. The company emphasizes delivering consistent high quality, minimizing maintenance issues for customers.
3. Bemis demonstrates its commitment to innovation with patented features that enhance the functionality and value of their products.

Chapter 2: Environmental Responsibility and Sustainable Practices

1. Bemis reduces reliance on newly harvested trees by using over 4 million pounds of post-industrial wood waste monthly to create molded wood toilet seats.
2. The use of water-based paints significantly reduces VOC emissions compared to typical imported toilet seats.
3. The company integrates recycled materials into its plastic seat production by partnering with local manufacturers to repurpose unusable plastics.

Chapter 3: Innovative Toilet Seat Features and Technologies

1. Bemis offers innovative features like Whisper-Close (soft closing), Stay-Tight (secure fastening system), and Easy Clean (removable seats for convenience).
2. The patented Stay-Tight fastening system includes a break-off nut for easy and secure installation without over-tightening.
3. Co-injection molding combines recycled materials and virgin plastic, achieving waste reduction while ensuring product durability.

Chapter 4: Bemis Product Lines for Diverse Applications

1. Bemis provides a wide variety of toilet seats for both residential and commercial applications, including molded wood, plastic, and universal-fit options.
2. Seats with DuraGuard®
3. Antimicrobial protection inhibits bacterial growth, making them ideal for high-traffic spaces like hospitals and hotels.
4. Commercial product options feature innovations like self-sustaining anti-slam hinges and fire-retardant properties (FirePro).

Chapter 5: ATS SpecTool Overview

1. ATS SpecTool streamlines product selection with templates and quick-access drawers for efficient specification creation.
2. The platform offers easy selection of complete project packages, such as toilets, seats, and flush valves.

Specification documents are generated in multiple formats (e.g., long spec) for hassle-free submission and planning.