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Welcome to Currents, the Great Lakes Graphics Association's weekly e-newsletter, bringing you information and education you can use to run your businesses. Currents is published every Tuesday.

National News and Education

Paperboard Container

Social-First Packaging

How to Ask for a Cutting Quote

Illinois EPRC Reporting

Our Customer's Vision

Sales Tip of the Week

Video - State of the Paper Industry

GLGA Association News

Last Golf Outing of the Season

GLGA Print Academy

Member News

Tactive

BOPI

Delzer

Port Hawkesbury Paper

Paperboard Container Manufacturing Establishments—2010–2022

According to County Business Patterns, in 2022 there were 1,885 establishments in NAICS 32221 (Paperboard Container Manufacturing), a net decrease of 15 percent since 2010. From WhatTheyThink.

Social-First Packaging: How Beauty Brands are Winning

Today, packaging design must win not just on the shelf, but also on the screen. From Packaging Digest.

How to Ask a Bindery for a Cutting Quote

I've put together the first issue of my new series, "Bindery Boot Camp for Printers," to teach print estimators how to communicate more effectively and get the best results. By GLGA member Joe Rocco of JR Finishers, Inc.

Illinois Employers Get Ready — Busy Equal Pay Reporting Season Is Coming

Since employers are required to renew these certificates every two years, that means thousands of employers are already facing a submission deadline to ensure EPRC compliance. From GLGA member Ogletree Deakins.

Our Customer’s Vision

I couldn’t help but wonder - what would happen if we posted Our Customer’s Vision for everyone to see - employees, customers, prospects, and even our vendors. By GLGA member Debbie Nicholson of Think-to-INK! on American Printer.

Video - Millcraft State of the Graphic Paper Industry Q3 2025 Update Webinar

Millcraft President Greg Lovensheimer delivered a comprehensive macro- to micro-level overview of current domestic and global trends affecting the graphic paper industry. He provided valuable insights, strategic context, and actionable guidance to help you confidently navigate today’s dynamic commercial marketplace. By GLGA member Millcraft.

TOMORROW! Our Last Golf Outing of the Summer

A Day of Fun, Food, Prizes and Camaraderie. Spend a summer day with 130 + of your Wisconsin industry friends out on the links. Cold beverages, fun games, and great prizes ahead at our long-time traditional home at Lake Ripley Golf Club in Cambridge, WI. That steak dinner is a delicious way to end a summer of networking.

Some of you have asked whether the golf club was affected by the flooding in southeast Wisconsin. Fortunately, south central Wisconsin is not in the flood area. Cambridge got only a couple inches of rain over the weekend, and one inch last night. The Lake Ripley GM reports that course conditions are fine. Tomorrow's weather forecast is perfect - 80 and sunny! 



Member News

What's new at your business? Send your press releases and social media post links to Sharon Flick. 

Find more news about and featuring GLGA members on our LinkedIn networking group page.

Tactive Project Spotlight: Salesforce “Brandy” Pop Character

Posted on their website blog by Tactive, Indianapolis, IN.

Part 1: What It Means to Be a Full-Service Mailer – The BOPI Way

Posted on their website blog by BOPI, Bloomington, IL.

Delzer: When Your Business Grows, So Do Your Fulfillment Needs. 📦 

Posted on LinkedIn by Delzer, Waukesha, WI.

Port Hawkesbury Paper Update Features Elevation Offset 

Posted on their website by Port Hawkesbury Paper.

About Us

The Great Lakes Graphics Association is the trade association dedicated to representing the graphic arts industry throughout Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin through education, promotion, and public affairs. It represents approximately 13 percent of the total print market in the United States with its three-state region, accounting for combined annual shipments of nearly $19 billion. Founded in 1886, GLGA celebrated its 135 year anniversary in 2021 and continues to be the oldest print trade association in North America. 

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