Meritorious Service and Achievement Award – October 2021
On October 21st during a virtual All Team Meeting, Apothecary Products, LLC (APL) President + CEO, Nathan Hanson, awarded Bobbi Doyle, Director, Global Planning and Customer Operations, with the Meritorious Service and Achievement Award. This is the highest honor awarded at APL and recognizes individuals for meritorious service and achievement in furthering and supporting APL’s vision, mission, Board, Executive Leadership, and APL team members as a whole. Recipients receive a framed embossed certificate of merit and a monetary award.
Bobbi distinguished herself by demonstrating exceptional leadership, sound judgment, and devotion to all team members of Apothecary Products and the customers it serves during the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent global supply chain crisis. Her supreme knowledge coupled with her unwavering dedication to APL, while working many long hours, was instrumental in APL not only retaining but gaining business with key customers during 2021. Through her actions Bobbi reflects great credit upon herself and Apothecary Products.
Bamboobies Introduces First Non-Nursing Bra
Bamboobies now offers a no-clip everyday bra for ultimate comfort well into your motherhood journey.
BURNSVILLE, MINN. – Bamboobies, the consumer brand known for supporting expecting and new mothers, is extending its reach with a new product: the no-clip everyday bra. It’s the brand’s first non-nursing bra.
“Bamboobies supports mothers with nursing-friendly apparel, other pregnancy and postpartum essentials, real-life advice and a welcoming community to help moms feel confident throughout the motherhood journey,” said Julia Augdahl, SVP Marketing. “So, an incredibly comfortable bra that that can be enjoyed throughout motherhood was a natural expansion for us.”
Bamboobies apparel has a strong reputation for being soft, comfortable, and well-crafted while focusing on renewable resources and natural or organic ingredients. The new everyday bra provides the same comfort moms love for nursing, now with more support to take them through the ups and downs of parenting – well beyond the infant stage.
“I love how soft Bamboobies bras are,” said one Bamboobies mom. “I actually kept wearing my nursing bras for a while after I was done breastfeeding. Now I can just wear the everyday bra!”
The new bra is crafted using the same super-soft fabric made from renewable bamboo as other Bamboobies bras and stretches to move – making it convenient for everything from chasing around toddlers to cheering on children at their many sporting events. The seamless, wire-free design promises all-day comfort, and the scoop neck design and convertible straps – adjusting easily from traditional to racerback styles – make it completely versatile.
“It’s great to have such a supportive post-breastfeeding bra without the clips,” said another Bamboobies mom. “Once you’ve nursed a baby, you can’t just go back to a regular bra with lackluster support, but comfort is also so important. The Bamboobies everyday bra solves for both.”
Additional features of the new bra include removable pads for customizable fit and comfort, a thick ribbed band with hook and eye closure for increased support, and inclusive XS-XXL sizing. The bra is easily maintained by machine or hand washing with warm water and drying with low heat or allowing to air dry. The everyday bra comes in jet black and wild dove (grey). All fixtures are dyed to match the fabric.
Additional Specs:
- Fiber content: 75% bamboo viscose, 20% polyamide, 5% elastane
- Strap content: 70% polyamide, 30% elastic
- Strap width: 1.5 cm
- Elastic around neckline and armholes (78% polyamide, 22% elastane)
- Foam bra cup insert width: 1.6 cm
- Foam bra cup insert content: 100% polyester lining, 100% polyurethane foam
- Hook and eye clasps contain 4 rows of 3 eyes
Beyond apparel, Bamboobies products include nursing pads, balms and creams, specialized drink mixes to ease morning sickness, increase energy, or boost lactation supply, and diaper rash solutions for baby. The brand further supports expecting and new mothers through real-life advice and a welcoming community to empower moms to feel confident throughout the motherhood experience.
About Bamboobies:
Created by a real-life mom who was frustrated at the lack of reusable and comfortable nursing pads, Bamboobies combines smart design and baby-and-mom-friendly components to provide worry-free, effective products that support and empower every mom at every stage of her motherhood journey. From our materials to our ingredients, our products are thoughtfully crafted to look great, feel good, and work well.
Bamboobies Introduces Extended Sizes for Apparel
Three popular Bamboobies products will now range from XS to XXL
BURNSVILLE, MINN. – Bamboobies, the consumer brand dedicated to empowering moms from the first moment they consider motherhood, through pregnancy, and after baby arrives, is delivering on that promise by expanding its size range for three popular products. The yoga nursing bra, seamless nursing tank, and super strappy nursing bra are now available in sizes XS to XXL.
“I’ve always admired the softness of Bamboobies products, and now I’ll be able to wear a size that fits more comfortably,” one Bamboobies mom said.
Bamboobies apparel is carefully crafted for the ultimate in comfort while focusing on renewable resources and natural or organic ingredients. It’s a balance of comfort, durability, and sustainability that doesn’t require sacrifices – motherhood already has enough of that.
“When you’re in the midst of pregnancy or the postpartum period, when there are so many decisions to make and things to think about, it’s reassuring to have a brand like Bamboobies that you trust to provide quality and support,” said another Bamboobies mom. “Their dedication to inclusivity and the reality of motherhood is what really sets Bamboobies apart.”
The three products to spearhead expanded sizes have gained popularity for their unique features:
The yoga nursing bra is a longtime staple in the Bamboobies wardrobe and a favorite of Bamboobies mamas. It features an adjustable and stylish keyhole back, nursing clips with drop-down cups, and the same ultra-soft rayon construction, made from bamboo fabric, as most Bamboobies products.
Specs:
- Fabric content: 75% Bamboo Viscose, 20% Polyamide, 5% Elastane
- Color options: Hibiscus, Jet Black, Lunar Grey
- Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
- All fixtures, including nursing clasps, are dyed to match the fabric
- Clasp: Hook & eye with four rows of three eyes
- Improved elastic around neckline and armholes
- Foam bra cup inserts: 100% polyester lining; 100% polyurethane foam
The super strappy nursing bra has a strap style that’s both fashionable and functional, offering extra support across the upper back with a fun design. The easy nursing clips and drop-down cups allow for easy access to breastfeeding, and the stretchy fabric maintains its shape as it grows with a mother’s changing body throughout pregnancy and adjusts with milk supply and other postpartum factors.
Specs:
- Fabric content: 75% Bamboo Viscose, 20% Polyamide, 5% Elastane
- Color options: Pink, Jet Black
- Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
- All fixtures, including nursing clasps, are dyed to match the fabric
- Clasp: Hook & eye with four rows of three eyes
- Improved elastic around neckline and armholes
- Foam bra cup inserts: 100% polyester lining; 100% polyurethane foam
The seamless nursing tank offers a seamless, wire-free design that provides light support for nursing mothers or even throughout pregnancy. The tank is long and stretchy, and forgiving of a mother’s changing body while providing comfort and coverage. It’s versatile as a layering piece and has nursing clasps and drop-down cups for easy access breastfeeding.
Specs:
- Fabric content: 75% Bamboo Viscose, 20% Polyamide, 5% Elastane
- Color options: Pirate Black, Titanium
- Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
- All fixtures, including nursing clasps, are dyed to match the fabric
- Improved elastic around neckline and armholes
- Improved bra shoulder straps
“These products have successfully seen numerous women through their pregnancies and ‘fourth trimesters’ – the first three months of the postpartum period,” said Julia Augdahl . “We wanted to ensure everyone can benefit from the comfort and softness of a Bamboobies nursing bra. After all, breastfeeding in comfort should be universal.” Bamboobies plans to introduce expanded sizes to other product lines in the near future.
Beyond apparel, Bamboobies products include nursing pads, balms and creams, specialized drink mixes to ease morning sickness, increase energy, or boost lactation supply, and diaper rash solutions for baby. The brand further supports expecting and new mothers through real-life advice and a welcoming community to empower moms to feel confident throughout the motherhood experience.
About Bamboobies:
Created by a real-life mom who was frustrated at the lack of reusable and comfortable nursing pads, Bamboobies combines smart design and baby-and-mom-friendly components to provide worry-free, effective products that support and empower every mom at every stage of her motherhood journey. From our materials to our ingredients, our products are thoughtfully crafted to look great, feel good, and work well.
Apothecary Products Continuous Giving Scholarship Recipients Named
Apothecary Products is thrilled to share Ben Hunsader and Leann Luong have been named 2021 recipients of its $2500 scholarship program, a scholarship awarded based on students who show exemplary community stewardship.
Ben, son of Nikki Hunsader, Manager Global Planning, is a second year student at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities pursuing a Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Major. Ben is actively involved in two community organizations:
- Camp Kesem, a nationwide community driven by passionate college student leaders that support children through and beyond their parent’s cancer
- Wildlife Science Center, provide kids of all ages an opportunity to attain exposure to wild animals and conservation
Leann, daughter of Jack Luong, Senior Warehouse Specialist, is a third year student at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities pursuing a Biology major. Leann is active in three community organizations:
- College of Biological Sciences Dean Scholar, a program dedicated to helping student be active citizens and change makers
- A volunteer student aid at Hidden Valley Elementary School and Harriet Bishop Elementary School, supporting student learning
We wish Ben, Leann and all the applicants success in their academic endeavors and thank all applicants for their role in building a better community.
July 2021 One APL Award
This July at a virtual All-Team Meeting, Apothecary Products (APL) awarded Jennifer Kallemeyn, Senior Marketing Manager, with its most distinguished peer-to-peer recognition program, the One APL Award!
This program is among several at APL celebrating our collaborative, high-performing work culture. Team Members nominate their peers for the award quarterly with a cross-functional committee selecting the recipient(s). The award honors and rewards outstanding Team Members who show exemplary individual action and go above and beyond to deliver on behalf of the entire team. Recipients receive front row parking, invitation to an annual recognition event, a framed certificate, trophy and bragging rights.
Congratulations to Jennifer and the July 2021 nominees; Traci Heaton, Ecommerce Marketplaces Lead and Dan Flygare, Marketing Director! Thank you for your contributions to APL!
Pictured from left to right: Nathan Hanson (President + CEO), Traci Heaton, Jennifer Kallemeyn, Dan Flygare
Meritorious Service and Achievement Award – June 2021
On June 14th, Apothecary Products, LLC (APL) President + CEO, Nathan Hanson, awarded Anita Craft, Production Cell Coordinator, with the Meritorious Service and Achievement Award. This is the highest honor awarded at APL and recognizes individuals for meritorious service and achievement in furthering and supporting APL’s vision, mission, Board, Executive Leadership, and APL team members as a whole. Recipients receive a framed embossed certificate of merit and a monetary award.
Anita distinguished herself by demonstrating exceptional leadership, sound judgment, and selfless devotion to all APL team members during the extended absence of her direct supervisor and while the Production Team was facing an extremely challenging work period amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Anita’s selfless initiative in volunteering to take on significantly greater responsibilities and workload allowed the Production Team to continue to meet customer expectations while also freeing other team members to be deployed in a modified split shift to support the critical Night Shift. Through her selfless commitment, tireless efforts, and technical expertise, APL was able to seamlessly meet production objectives with no visible disruption during a very difficult time. Through her actions, Anita reflects great credit upon herself and APL.
Apothecary Products, LLC Named Employer of Excellence (2021)
Apothecary Products, LLC Named Employer of Excellence
10 winners from Dakota and Scott counties
Apothecary Products, LLC, Burnsville was named as one of the area’s Employers of Excellence on May 13th. The Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board recognized 10 area organizations as Employers of Excellence for their employee retention, compensation and training practices. The Workforce Development Board wanted to recognize some of the best employers in Dakota and Scott counties and provide vital information to companies about the practices they use to attract and retain employees.
Each participant completed a 40-question survey that allowed their employment practices to be analyzed by a consulting firm. Every organization participating in the survey received a 20-page report detailing the information on their company and the results of the survey. Employers were evaluated on numerous metrics.
Program sponsors included Dakota County Community Development Agency, Scott County Community Development Agency, Inver Hills Community College and Dakota County Technical College.
Innovative practices included:
- Annual education on key principles of the critical role diversity and inclusion play in a positive work culture.
- Educate hiring managers on conscious and unconscious bias in the hiring process.
- Implemented a 2nd shift in 6 days to create better social distancing of the team.
The complete list of Employers of Excellence includes:
Small Employer (Under 50 Employees)
- Bankers Equipment Service, Burnsville
- Diedrich RPM, Burnsville
- Midwest Industrial Coatings, Shakopee
- New Market Bank, Lakeville
Mid-Size Employer (50-200 employees)
- Apothecary Products, LLC, Burnsville
- Carlson Capital Management, Hastings
- Dakota Electric Association, Farmington
- Hydra-Flex, Inc., Savage
Large Employer (Over 200 employees)
- Entrust, Shakopee
- Prime Therapeutics, Eagan
Pictured above is (left) Kristine Clausen, Vice President of Human Resources for the company and Skip Nienhaus, Employer of Excellence committee member.
December 2020 One APL Award
This month at a virtual Town Hall Meeting, Apothecary Products (APL) recognized seven Team Members for our most distinguished peer-to-peer recognition program extended at APL, The One APL Award.
Dennis Young, Accounting Manager, was recognized for his outstanding leadership in the implementation of a new sales tax implementation. Denny is a long-tenured APL Team Member, and we are grateful to have him on the team.
APL also recognized a team for their tremendous leadership in the success of a CVS Covid-19 Kit project which resulted in the greatest sales revenue lift in APL history! This group consisted of six Team Members including: Betsy Brown, Manager Strategic Sourcing; Bobbi Doyle, Director Global Planning + Customer Operations; Jeff Adams, VP Strategic Sourcing; Jeff Hollaway, VP National Accounts and Melissa Rowland, Sr. Marketing Manager.
The One APL Award was established in 2018 and honors outstanding Team Members who demonstrate a sense of team, selflessly putting APL first to deliver on behalf of the entire team. Team Members nominate their peers for this program quarterly with a cross-functional committee selecting the recipient(s). This program is among several at APL celebrating our collaborative, high-performing work culture.
Apothecary Products Finalizes Acquisition of Injection Molding Solutions
Photo: Dale Doriott and Wade Wasvick, former owners of Injection Molding Solutions
Leading Consumer Health Products Company Expands US Based Manufacturing Capabilities
MINNEAPOLIS, October 30, 2020 – Apothecary Products, LLC, a leading innovator, manufacturer and distributor of consumer healthcare products and pharmacy supplies, has announced the acquisition of Injection Molding Solutions. Injection Molding Solutions delivers custom plastic injection molding, part design services and tools design for a wide range of customers and industries. Injection Molding Solutions will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Apothecary Products. There will be no significant changes to day-to-day business operations for the foreseeable future.
Nathan Hanson, President and CEO of Apothecary Products, stated, “We are very excited to add the manufacturing, engineering and design capability of Injection Molding Solutions to Apothecary Products global supply chain. I would like to personally thank Dale Doriott and Wade Wasvick, former owners of Injection Molding Solutions, for their leadership and vision in building a great company with a strong organization we are excited to have as part of Apothecary Products. This acquisition provides Apothecary Products enhanced innovation capability, improved quality and shorter lead times to better service our current customers while adding incremental new customers and product revenue streams. Additionally, with Injection Molding Solutions strong domestic supplier base, innovation and design expertise, and expandable manufacturing capacity coupled with Apothecary Products growth trajectory, we are very proud to be bringing jobs back to the United States and in particular, to Siren, Wisconsin. Bringing our two companies together, will ultimately benefit our customers, suppliers and the entire Apothecary Products and Injection Molding Solutions team members and their families.” Dale and Wade will continue to be an integral part of the new organization.
“Wade and I are excited about this new chapter for Injection Molding Solutions,” stated Dale Doriott. “Our best in class injection molding expertise and manufacturing capabilities will better enable Apothecary Products to deliver high quality ‘Made in the USA’ consumer preferred products with improved speed to market. We searched a long time to find a business partner that shared our vision and, more importantly, our values for the future of Injection Molding Solutions in Siren, Wisconsin, and Apothecary Products aligned perfectly with this goal. The union of our organizations provide a strong platform for future growth and new opportunities for both businesses.”
About Injection Molding Solutions
Injection Molding Solutions delivers custom plastic injection molding, parts design services and tools design for a wide range of customer and industries including consumer medical, sporting goods and government. Opened in 2004 by journeymen mold makers Wade Wasvick and Dale Doriott in Siren, Wisconsin, IS0 9001 certified Injection Molding Solutions has state of the art plastic injection manufacturing capabilities including in-house tooling, 15 ton to 850 ton press abilities and offer plastic molding services including micro, insert and lost core. Visit www.imolding.com to learn more.
About Apothecary Products:
Apothecary Products is a category innovator offering both branded and private label solutions to customers that include most US retailers (food, drug, mass, club), independent pharmacies, wholesalers and a growing e-commerce marketplace. Apothecary Products’ brands Ezy Dose®, Flents® and bamboobies® are market leaders in their respective categories.Apothecary Products is headquartered in Burnsville, Minnesota, and backed by Norwest Equity Partners, a Minneapolis based mid-market private equity firm. Apothecary Products is IS0 13485 certified with numerous strategic manufacturing partners in the U.S. and internationally. Visit www.apothecaryproducts.com to learn more.
Strive® Products is now part of the Flents® Family
BURNSVILLE, MINN. – Strive Products® is now part of the Flents® family of Brands. Strive’s wraps, straps, supports and creams and ointments have delivered drug-free and natural relief from pain and discomfort, and helped users get back to what moves them. Now under Flents, Strive will deliver the same value to consumers along with an array of other self-care products that all promise to provide simple, commonsense essentials for health and wellness.
Strive Products will continue to be sold under the Strive brand through Flents, and on additional channels, including on eBay and Walmart, under the parent brand Apothecary Products starting Fall 2020.
Flents delivers simple, no frill health and wellness products so you can be confident in providing the right care. The entire line of products aim to give individuals and families the confidence to provide healthcare and self-care at home. With Strive products under the Flents brand umbrella, Flents is now positioned to provide better care for an extended array of ailments.
Flents' extensive line of innovative products is designed for efficiency and to promote wellness. From scrapes to sprains, our no-nonsense approach to health solutions helps you get on the mend faster and back to your normal activities sooner.
To learn more about Strive, explore the product offering. Read more about Flents’ commitment to your health and wellness. Visit Apothecary Products to learn about our company and additional brands.
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About Apothecary Products, LLC
Apothecary Products is a category innovator offering both branded and private label solutions to customers that include the majority of the US retailers (food, drug, mass, club), independent pharmacies and wholesalers with an international presence in over 80 countries. Apothecary Products’ brands Acu-Life®, Bamboobies®, Ezy Dose®, Flents®, Protechs®, Strive® and Wipe ‘N Clear® are market leaders in the medication management, pharmacy supply and eye, ear and injury care categories. Apothecary Products is headquartered in Burnsville, Minnesota and has several strategic manufacturing partners in the U.S. and internationally.