Mission Statement


Our mission is to satisfy our customers by being a technology leader that operates in a safe, ethical and goal-oriented environment and provides high quality; innovative products and services that are clearly the best values in their respective markets.
 
By maintaining our entire organization’s focus on complete customer satisfaction, we will reach our goal of profitability gaining share in the markets for which we compete.

In return, the success will allow our valued customers, our dedicated team and the communities in which we live and work, to prosper.


Values


Innovation
We are committed to innovation, technology and research and development. These things are integral to our way of life.

Value
We continually work to understand our customers' changing needs, and by partnering with them we are able to meet those needs with innovative products.

Vertical Integration
By utilizing nearly one hundred percent of the log for staves, oak alternatives and mulch; the company operates one of the most sustainable, environmentally conscious cooperages in the world.

Family
The idea of family permeates everything we do. At work, we show respect and compassion for one another—just like a real family. We also respect the home lives of our employees, and encourage a balance between work and family.

Community
We strongly believe in our responsibility to contribute to the well-being of the communities in which our employees live and work—worldwide. Our community programs and industry support have included the Sky Ranch Foundation, John. J. Boswell Field in Marion County, Kentucky, Athletic support in Marion County, Kentucky, World Cooperage Barrel House at CSU Fresno, Annual Academic Scholarships in Lebanon, Missouri, Junior and Senior High Technology Labs in Lebanon, Missouri.