There are over 200 million vehicles on U.S. roads. Every one of them has a battery that eventually must be recycled. Gopher Resource is a global leader in the safe and sustainable recycling of automotive and industrial batteries. Gopher engaged Schifino Lee to tell their story in a way that will inspire achievement in employees and confidence in communities where Gopher has facilities.
An important foundation of Gopher’s success is their culture of operational excellence and working together. Employees working together with each other and their communities. Gopher facilities in Minnesota and Tampa working together to implement best practices. Everyone working together to embody the Gopher principle of “A step ahead and the vision to be greater.”
To communicate this positioning and immerse employees in Gopher’s culture, Schifino Lee created a new corporate logo, a series of core values posters, screen savers, newsletter design, and iconic new signage.
The work was premiered at a town hall-style meeting to generate maximum enthusiasm and involvement amongst employees. Following the employee launch, customer-facing marketing materials were created. These included an updated website, corporate identification package, and building signage. A media kit, several new Web initiatives, and a community communications plan are in process for 2013.
“We help the world achieve a cleaner, safer future by the conservation of resources through recycling,” said Mark Kutoff, CEO of Gopher Resources. “That’s a social mission and a business mission wrapped into one.”
The new brand positioning communicates this message in ways that inspire employees to live the Gopher culture and achieve greater success. It enhances a perception with community leaders that Gopher is a responsible and valuable corporate citizen. And it creates confidence in the Gopher brand that helps build the foundation for future growth.
