Dedication to its customers, world-class customer service, premium product offerings, and willingness to provide experienced advice on the proper way to shrink wrap are just a few of the reasons Dr. Shrink, Inc. has been in business so long. The company celebrates 30 years of success in April 2022.
Starting in 1985, before the birth of Dr. Shrink, Inc., Mike Stenberg worked as a shrink wrap installer wrapping boats, machinery, airplanes, buildings, etc. for about seven years, where he perfected the trade and acquired skills to make shrink wrapping easier and more efficient. As shrink wrapping became more prevalent and widespread, Mike saw a more pressing need for the distribution of premium shrink wrap and installation supplies; thus his focus shifted from being a shrink wrap installer to a distributor. In 1992, Mike retreated from the actual shrink wrap installation work to focus on the selling and distributorship of shrink wrap materials—and this is when Dr. Shrink, Inc. was born.
Dr. Shrink, Inc. was founded in 1992, by Mike & Jill Stenberg in Manistee, Michigan, as a two-person operation in their home. It has since grown into a 20+ employee international corporation that distributes its products across the world.
“Taking a step back and thinking about the last 30 years, it’s humbling,” says Mike Stenberg, President & Founder of Dr. Shrink, Inc. “Jill and I started Dr. Shrink, Inc. in our home and distributed products out of our garage. Our initial vision for the company was to offer expert shrink wrap installation advice, technical support, and provide excellent customer service—all while selling the highest quality, premium shrink wrap and accessories as a “one-stop-shop” for all things shrink wrap. Today we couldn’t be more proud of this company, and the people we have on our team. There is no way Dr. Shrink, Inc. could have reached this milestone without the loyalty of our amazing customers, distributors, and our team of fantastic employees.”
Dr. Shrink, Inc. has not only supplied its premium 100% virgin resin shrink wrap, but it has also been a leader and innovator in the shrink wrap industry for the past 30 years. The company is responsible for many of the accessories and practices that are implemented by installers and distributors across the globe.
“When we realized the potential of the industry, we had to get more involved on the ground floor,” says Ryan Polcyn, VP of Sales & Marketing of Dr. Shrink, Inc. “The people that we have met, and the businesses and distributorships we have seen grow and expand, not just locally, but internationally have been extremely rewarding. Knowing that our products, training techniques, and resources have contributed towards their success is just incredible.”
Throughout the years, Dr. Shrink, Inc. has also found ways to get involved within the communities it serves. From their promotion of breast cancer awareness and their “Think Pink” Shrink Wrap fundraising efforts to their multi-state shrink-wrap recycling drives, it’s about much more than just selling shrink wrap and supplies.
“I appreciate each and every one of the people we work with on a daily basis in many countries around the world. The excellent service and products that Dr. Shrink, Inc. offers wouldn’t happen without our tremendous team of customer service representatives, distributors and vendors, warehouse employees, and salespeople who work very hard to make us a world-class business,” says Bart Stenberg, General Manager of Dr. Shrink, Inc.
As Dr. Shrink, Inc. looks toward the next 30 years, their commitment to its team, community, and industry has served them well and they are excited about what the future holds.
“Every day I get up and look forward to who we can make a connection with,” says Mike Stenberg. “If it’s someone in my hometown of Manistee, or somewhere in Europe or the Far East, it’s the people, connections, and relationships that have and will always keep me motivated. A warm and heartfelt “thank you” to all our distributors and customers for trusting Dr. Shrink, Inc. to be your shrink wrap supplier over the years.”
