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November 15, 2024 Badger Color Joins Global Refuge’s Preferred Employers

Badger Color Concentrates joins Global Refuge’s initiative, hiring 14 refugees from diverse backgrounds, promoting inclusivity.

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Mukwonago, Wisconsin — Badger Color Concentrates, Inc. is proud to announce its inclusion in Global Refuge’s Preferred Refugee Employers initiative, marking a significant step forward in promoting workplace diversity and inclusion. In partnership with Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan (LSS), Badger Color has hired 14 refugees from various regions, including seven with Afghan and Rohingya backgrounds and seven from Venezuela.

“We are incredibly excited to join Global Refuge’s initiative,” said Thomas Bernhardt General Manager of Badger Color. “Our commitment to inclusivity and building opportunities aligns with Global Refuge’s mission, and we are honored to welcome these talented individuals into our team.”

Badger Color’s engagement with Global Refuge is part of a broader commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and supportive workplace environment. By hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, the company aims to foster growth and provide new opportunities for those seeking refuge.

“Our work with Lutheran Social Services has made a tremendous impact, both on our company culture and on the lives of our new team members,” shared Marisa Brandenburg, Senior HR Manager at Badger Color. “These individuals bring resilience, talent, and a fresh perspective to our team, enriching our work environment every day.”

The partnership with LSS has not only strengthened Badger Color’s workforce but also brought together individuals from varied backgrounds, cultivating a community within the company.

Badger Color looks forward to growing this initiative in alignment with Global Refuge and LSS, underscoring the company’s dedication to diversity, inclusion, and support for displaced individuals.

About Badger Color 
Badger Color, based in Mukwonago, WI, and Kings Mountain, NC, pioneers sustainable pellet and liquid color solutions for the plastics industry. Established in 1998, Badger Color is a leader in customized colorants and functional additive concentrates, supporting prominent global brands with innovative solutions. Employing over 190 people, the company generates an annual turnover in excess of $40 million. For more information, visit badgercolor.com and kafritgroup.com.

If you would like more information about this topic, please call Leah Walder at (262) 363-5710, or email lwalder@badgercolor.com.

 

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