(October 2024) ELKHART, IN – EFP (Engineered Foam Packaging), a leader in the design and manufacturing of custom protective packaging and cold chain solutions, offers a helping hand in the wake of Hurricane Helene. North Carolina has faced significant challenges but has shown remarkable resilience due to this catastrophic event. The storm, which struck in late September, caused widespread flooding and damage, particularly in the western parts of the state. Communities have been working tirelessly to rebuild homes, restore infrastructure, and support those affected by the disaster.
Impact and Recovery Efforts
The devastation from Hurricane Helene has been profound. Many areas experienced unprecedented flooding, leading to the destruction of homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. This destruction left it difficult for first responders to tend to the people in need resulting in having to use pack mules to carry medical and food supplies to the families in hard-to-reach areas. EFP has extended their helping hand to the sister state of their South Carolina facility by shipping out truckloads of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) coolers to the affected areas for first responders to utilize when herding pack mules to these destruction zones. Local organizations and volunteers have been pivotal in providing immediate relief and long-term support.
A Community United
The response to Hurricane Helene has highlighted the strength and unity of North Carolina’s communities. From local volunteers to national organizations, the collective effort to support those in need has been inspiring. “We are proud to support the sister state of our newest EFP facility by donating our foam coolers to facilitate the efficient transfer of medical and food supplies to those in need of timely care. EFP is committed to providing support to our surrounding communities when challenges arise,” says Jerry Faux, EFP’s Operations Manager at their Elkhart facility. As the state continues to recover, the resilience and determination of its people serve as a testament to their enduring spirit.
For information on how to donate to Disaster Relief, please visit the American Red Cross.
About EFP, LLC.
Founded in 1954, EFP, LLC. is a leader in protective packaging, consumer packaging, cold chain solutions, and packaging supply chain services. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, EFP has locations in Evansville, Indiana, La Vergne, Tennessee, Decatur, Alabama, and Reno, Nevada providing coverage to the west coast and mid-America from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. EFP is owned by J.B. Poindexter & Co., a privately held, diversified manufacturing company with operating subsidiaries throughout North America. EFP is committed to innovating current products, creating sustainable solutions, and providing services that support our corporate purpose of Protecting What Matters. For more information, visit www.efppackaging.com.
JB Poindexter & Company
JB Poindexter & Company is a business enterprise that provides best-in-class commercial automotive and manufacturing goods and services. The company applies innovative operational and financial disciplines to the manufacturing of truck and van bodies, pick-up truck covers and accessories, industrial vehicle storage and shelving, funeral coaches, limousines, specialty industrial parts and expandable foam packaging. The industry-leading business units include Morgan Truck Group, Morgan Olson, Reading Truck, LEER, EFP, LLC., FederalEagle, MIC Group, Masterack and EAVX. For more information, visit www.JBPoindexter.com or LinkedIn.
Contact:
Samantha Raush
Marketing Manager, EFP, LLC.
SRaush@efpcorp.com
(574) 214-6474
