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In 2024 alone, 844 workers died from falls—accounting for 17% of workplace deaths. Many of these falls are preventable. Some falls are a result of improper training or hazardous worksites, while others stem from slippery conditions caused by leaks, drips and spills. Businesses with machinery that can leak should be prepared to clean up spills as fast as possible—whether big or small. Quick spill response helps protect your employees and reduce liability. See how the right absorbent p …

While it may feel like a distant memory now, the pandemic created lasting changes to many in-office norms. Recent research found 88% of employers offer some degree of hybrid work to its employees. While this change has had many positive impacts, including a broadened talent pool for hiring, greater flexibility for employees and lowered individual carbon footprints by 40%, it has also affected building maintenance practices. Logically, one may think that fewer employees on-site would mean less cl …

Milwaukee (February 17, 2026) — Tom Sellars, CEO of Sellars Absorbent Materials, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer and marketer of wipes, absorbents and towel and tissue products, has been named to the MO 100 Top Impact CEO list. The award recognizes 100 CEOs globally who leverage capitalism to generate positive social and environmental change. Many of Sellars’ SKUs use recycled content. In fact, three of the company’s top-selling, high-performance products contain recycled input …

Milwaukee, WI — Sellars Absorbent Materials has been named BizTimes Milwaukee’s 2025 Best in Business Small Business of the Year, an honor recognizing the company’s strong growth, manufacturing investment, and commitment to employees and the local community. The award highlights Sellars’ continued expansion in Milwaukee, including the opening of its third manufacturing facility in 2025 at 5400 W. Good Hope Road. The expansion represents a $15 million investment and suppor …

In many cases, less is more. This is especially true in the case of wiping products. Overuse is rarely a personnel issue and is typically the result of inefficient processes. Selecting the wrong wiping products for your business can lead to overuse, poor performance and unnecessary waste. For General Managers and Site Managers seeking to improve sustainability and operational efficiency while reducing costs and resource consumption, the solution breaks down to three key components: The right wi …