Apothecary Products Continuous Giving Scholarship Recipients Named

Apothecary Products is thrilled to share Maggie Hamen and Nick Enos have been named 2023 recipients of its $2500 scholarship program, a scholarship awarded based on students exhibiting exemplary community stewardship.

 

Maggie, relative of Zion Mueller, Quality Assurance Manager for Apothecary Products, is a first-year student at Minnesota State University – Mankato majoring in Business. Maggie’s commitment to supporting her community began in high school where she was actively involved in the rural community she was raised. She has supported her community by being an active member of her church, volunteered at her local library, and drove awareness to the local women’s shelter. Maggie creatively came up with the idea to use her mother’s leftover cotton fabric from the mask-making days of COVID to sew toiletry bags which were gifted to the women’s shelter. Today, Maggie continues to donate these bags to shelters throughout Minnesota.

 

Nick, relative of Kristine Clausen, Vice President Human Resources for Apothecary Products, is a first-year student also at Minnesota State University – Mankato majoring in Business. Nick too began his commitment to supporting his community in high school, volunteering for various charities in partnership with his family and church. As an Asian American who was adopted at a young age, Nick has also actively participated in diversity programs in high school and college to drive awareness around these personal topics to foster inclusivity. Nick is a current member of the fraternity Phi Kappa Psi, which enables him opportunities to support fundraising and time-based giving activities for a variety of charities including the Children’s Miracle Network and Gillette Children’s Hospital.

We wish Maggie, Nick, and all the applicants success in their academic endeavors and thank all applicants for their role in building a better community.

 

May 10, 2023 /  
One APL award 2023

One APL Award 2023

Apothecary Products, LLC (APL) recently presented Morgan Marschel, Human Resources Coordinator, with its One APL Award at an All-Team Meeting in January 2023.

The One APL Award honors outstanding team members who demonstrate a sense of team and selflessly put APL first to deliver on behalf of the entire team. APL team members nominate their peers for this award quarterly with a cross-functional committee selecting the recipient(s). Award recipients receive invitation for themselves and a guest to an annual recognition event, award trophy, certificate, and company-wide recognition.

The nomination is a powerful affirmation of the value of a nominee’s work, particularly because nominations come from peers. This program is among several at APL celebrating our collaborative, high-performing work culture.

Please join us in congratulating Morgan Marschel (left), pictured with APL President and CEO, Nathan Hanson!

February 9, 2023 /  
Scott, Carver, Dakota CAP Agency

Apothecary Products named Outstanding Community Partner by Scott, Carver, Dakota CAP Agency

Apothecary Products was the recipient of an Outstanding Community Partner award given to us by the Scott, Carver, Dakota CAP Agency at their Build a Better Future event. We couldn’t have received this award without the generosity of our wonderful team members. Thank you, APL Team!

APL is proud to partner with the Scott, Carver, Dakota CAP Agency whose mission is to assist and empower people to achieve social and economic well-being in partnership with our community. Their mission aligns with our organizational values. We feel honored to help support those in need in our community.

Some of the ways APL supports the CAP Agency include an annual spring cleaning drive, school supply drive and holiday gift drive. We are proud to have such generous team members to support this cause.

You can visit https://capagency.org/honorees22/ to see the full press release and learn more about the CAP Agency!

June 17, 2022 /  2
Apothecary Products Named Employer of Excellence

Apothecary Products Named Employer of Excellence

Apothecary Products, Burnsville was named as one of the area’s Employers of Excellence on May 25th. The Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board recognized six area organizations as Employers of Excellence for their employee retention, compensation and training practices. In these times of numerous workforce challenges, the Workforce Development Board wanted to recognize some of the best employers in Dakota and Scott counties.

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 the Workforce Development Board,  Dakota County Community Development Agency, Scott County Community Development Agency, Inver Hills Community College and Dakota County Technical College.

Key factors for the organization included:

  • High promotion rates
  • 100% enrollment in voluntary retirement program
  • 100% enrollment in Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability program
  • 26 paid days off after one-year of employment.

Innovative practices included:

  • Inclusive environment – Committed to attracting, motivating, developing, and retaining people who represent differences of all kinds such as gender, age, race, religion, work style and diversity of thought.
  • Efforts to expand applicant pool included refreshing job titles, hiring bonuses, increasing base compensation, created ESG program, and celebrating company charitable giving activities thru social media posts.

The complete list of Employers of Excellence includes:

Small Employer (Under 75 Employees)

  • Bankers Equipment Service, Burnsville
  • Better Business Bureau, Burnsville
  • Midwest Industrial Coatings, Shakopee

Large Employer (75+ employees)

  • Advanced Wireless Communications, Lakeville
  • Apothecary Products, Burnsville
  • Dakota Electric Association, Farmington

Pictured above from left to right: Laura Born, Sr. Human Resources Generalist and Morgan Marschel, Human Resources Coordinator.

June 9, 2022 /  1

April 2022 One APL Award

Apothecary Products (APL) presented Kent Halvorson, Supply Chain Analytics Manager, and Jake Townsend, Accounts Receivable Supervisor, with its most distinguished peer-to-peer award, the One APL Award, at its April 2022 All Team Meeting.

This coveted award 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 award quarterly with a cross-functional committee selecting the recipient(s).

The nomination is a powerful affirmation of the value of a nominees work, particularly because nominations come from peers. This program is among several at APL celebrating our collaborative, high-performing work culture.

Please join us in congratulating Kent Halvorson (left) and Jake Townsend (right), pictured with APL President + CEO, Nathan Hanson!

May 13, 2022 /  3

Apothecary Products Continuous Giving Scholarship Recipients Named

Apothecary Products is thrilled to share Anna Edsill and Samantha Jo Giesen have been named 2022 recipients of its $2500 scholarship program, a scholarship awarded based on students exhibiting exemplary community stewardship.

Anna, niece of Connie Jeurissen, Customer Relations Manager for Apothecary Products, is a second-year student at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse majoring in Exercise and Sports Science and minoring in Spanish. Anna’s commitment to supporting her community began in high school where she was involved in several volunteer projects including Peer Mentors and America Reads. Today she finds opportunities to give back through the Physical Therapy school club and Conversation Partners, a program connecting Spanish speaking students and Spanish language learners.

Samantha, daughter of Linda Anderson – Buyer for Apothecary Products, is a first-year students at Morningside University in Sioux City majoring in Counseling Psychology and English with a minor in Gender Studies. Samantha is actively involved throughout her campus, including serving as Secretary for the on-campus chapter of Active Minds, a nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for young adults. Samantha also engages in her community action by writing for her schools literary magazine, the Kiosk.  She has authored multiples pieces on mental health.

We wish Anna, Samantha, and all the applicants success in their academic endeavors and thank all applicants for their role in building a better community.

 

 

 

May 12, 2022 /  1
Ezy Dose® Push Button AM/PM Weekly Pill Organizer with open compartment

Apothecary Products© Pill Organizers Endorsed by Arthritis Foundation®

Ezy Dose® pill organizers from Apothecary Products awarded “Ease of Use” certification

BURNSVILLE, MINN. – The only pill organizers endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation® come from Apothecary Products, a global leader in consumer wellness products.

The Ezy Dose® push button line, including the Push Button AM/PM Weekly Pill Organizer, has been certified by the Arthritis Foundation as an Ease of Use product. The Arthritis Foundation states that, “Ease of Use products have been specifically designed and certified to make tasks easier for people who live in pain.” Products such as the Ezy Dose push button pill organizers remove some of the burden of accomplishing everyday tasks for those suffering any level of arthritis pain.

Person filling Ezy Dose® Push Button Pill Planner

“Our purpose is to help consumers improve their health and wellness, and we are committed to designing products that do that,” said Marketing Director Dan Flygare. “A push button on a pill organizer is a simple but highly effective way to help make an everyday task a little easier.”

Ezy Dose Push Button Pill Organizers were designed by pharmacists and feature large, strain-free push buttons that pop open each compartment, removing the burden on fingers or hands caused by pinching or pulling. The push button grants easy access to the pill organizer, allowing even those with arthritis pain or dexterity concerns to organize their daily medications to prevent confusion and aid in sticking to a correct and consistent medication plan.

In addition to the Push Button AM/PM Weekly Pill Organizer, other Ezy Dose pill planners that fall under the Ease of Use certification include:

“Pill organizers make it easier to keep track of which medications you’ve already taken,” said Senior Marketing Manager Jennifer Kallemeyn. “This is especially important when you have multiple medications to take in a day, take different medications on different schedules, or need to take certain medications at specific times. It can be a lot to remember, but a pill planner can help keep things organized.”

The Ease of Use program uses independent testers to ensure products that earn this endorsement make everyday tasks easier for those living with arthritis. Arthritis affects 54 million adults and 300,000 children in the U.S., making it the number one cause of disability in the country. As such, products that earn the Ease of Use label are making everyday tasks easier for a large portion of the population.

“Apothecary Products is proud to be a part of the solution,” Flygare said.

About Apothecary Products:
Founded in 1975, Apothecary Products is a global leader in consumer wellness products. Apothecary Products brands help consumers improve their health and wellness and support pharmacists and the patients they serve with innovative pharmacy products. Apothecary Products’ retail brands, Ezy Dose®, Flents®, Protechs® and Wipe ‘N Clear® are market leaders in medication management, pharmacy supply and eye, ear and injury care. Apothecary Products is a worldwide partner with the majority of US retailers (food, drug, mass, club), independent pharmacies and drug wholesalers and has an international presence in over 80 countries. Acquired by Norwest Equity Partners in 2014, Apothecary Products is poised to grow its leadership position by offering the best in branded consumer products and pharmacy supplies to all major classes of trade.

November 11, 2021 /  3
Bobbi Doyle, Director, Global Planning and Customer Operations

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.

October 21, 2021 /  1
Woman wearing Bamboobies everyday bra in black

Bamboobies Introduces First Non-Nursing Bra

Woman wearing Bamboobies everyday bra in dove grayBamboobies 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.

October 14, 2021 /  3
three women of different sizes in Bamboobies apparel

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:

woman wearing Bamboobies' yoga nursing bra in hibiscus pink

The bestselling yoga nursing bra in signature hibiscus pink.

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
Bamboobies super strappy nursing bra bra available in extended sizes

The stylish super strappy nursing bra now comes in sizes XS-XXL.

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
woman wearing Bamboobies' seamless nursing tank in gray

Bamboobies’ seamless nursing tank now comes in extended sizes

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.

October 1, 2021 /  3