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A Note from Marty Ochs

Since 2002, China has become the world’s top manufacturer of paper, greatly impacting the Paper and Pulp Industry. Meanwhile, Wisconsin lost over twenty paper and pulp companies, and we are witnessing more USA shutdowns.

In China, the government subsidies and loans have provided dedicated support for the paper & pulp industries expansion, leading to enormous overcapacity with a meteoric increase in China’s exports. Chinese companies skirting the Antidumping and Countervailing Duties rules are dumping their products at the expense of USA Companies. The next target by China is the USA Packaging Companies!

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Last Call: Specialty Paper Conference

Chase Bank and GBIG will sponsor a Specialty Paper conference on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Miron Construction in Neenah. The conference will present the latest commentary and innovations in specialty paper, printing, converting, coating and packaging.

The conference takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. followed by networking from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $100 per person. Register today.

Specialty Paper Conference

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EVENTS

GBIG Octoberfest Appreciation Night

Join GBIG for an Octoberfest celebration from 3-6pm Thursday, Oct. 9, at Stadium View, Green Bay. We will recognize and thank all our Sponsors, Members, and Exhibitors. We want to show our appreciation for your support of GBIG.

The event is co-sponsored by WinTrust Bank. It's FREE, with FREE beer, beverages, and hors d’oeuvres served from 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Octoberfest Appreciation Night

St. John's Homeless Shelter Gala

Join GBIG at a FREE EVENT, the Restoring Hope Gala, benefiting St. John’s Ministries at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. GBIG purchases tables and donates to St. John’s Ministries, supporting the Green Bay homeless community.

The event raised $190,000 last year. If you want to join us, email Marty. It is an outstanding networking event, bringing together Northeastern Wisconsin business leaders for a good cause.

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NEXT: MARK YOUR CALENDAR TO EXHIBIT OR ATTEND

OUR POPULAR 5P SHOWCASE EVENT!

The 5P Showcase is Feb. 24, 2026, at the Oneida Casino Hotel in Green Bay.

Manufacturing First October 29th at the Resch Center

WEDC Economic Summit set for October 16 & 17 in Green Bay

FEATURED STORIES

Schertell named CEO at Pixelle

Pixelle Specialty Solutions appointed Julie Schertell as CEO to succeed Ross Bushnell. Schertell is a leader in the specialty materials industry with more than 30 years of operational and commercial experience. Most recently, Schertell served as President and CEO of Mativ Holdings, which was created from the merger of Schweitzer Mauduit International and Neenah Inc. Prior to the merger, Schertell was President and CEO of Neenah, Inc.

Pixelle Specialty Solutions

GBIG Co-Sponsors VPI Tournament

The third annual VPI, Inc. Tossing for Inclusion Bag Toss Tournament and Fundraiser raised $31,000 to support programs and opportunities for individuals with disabilities and disadvantages.

Green Bay Innovation Group co-sponsored the event on Aug. 20. About 200 community members, sponsors, and teams participated in a day of fun, friendly competition, and a shared commitment to build a more inclusive community.

VPI Tossing For Inclusion

SAPPI concludes $500 million expansion project at is Sommerset mill in Maine for board products

The Great Lakes Region is unprepared.for increasing usage of water especially for data centers

Kimberly-Clark to cuts capacity at Fox Crossing Cold Springs plant to Malaysia and Vietnam

More Featured Stories

CHINA PAPER STORIES AND UPDATES

Forest biomaterials researchers developing sustainable alternative to plastic foam packaging

Tekni-plex Healthcare providing coating solutions to the Medical Industry

Handywacks specialty papers

Total U.S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Shipments Increased 5% in June 2035

More China News

PACKAGING STORIES AND UPDATES

ProAmpac announces recycle-ready packaging film for cheese '

Pet food packaging growth at 5.2% cagr

The Digital Printing Packaging Market Revolutionizing brand and product presentation

More Packaging News

EDUCATION STORIES AND UPDATES

Many US Colleges may close without immigrants and international students

UW Platteville recognized 2025-2026 college distinction

UW Madison 7 challenges with reduced funds for research

More Education News

PLASTIC STORIES AND UPDATES

Biotech Breakthrough could end plastic waste forever

Is plastics production just keep increasing

No resolution on global plastic treaty

More Plastic News

AI STORIES AND UPDATES

AI descends into disillusionment

AI is eating change management

AI already preparing for a world of agenic ai as tech professionals

More AI News

SUSTAINABILITY STORIES AND UPDATES

Sustainability transforming business decisions

Foodservice bag market growth due to sustainability through 2035

How Amazon and Unilever embrace Sustainability to improve business

More Sustainability News

MEMBER STORIES AND UPDATES

With a $50 million expansion project, Ingredion will expand its Cedar Rapids facility to increase output by 50%. The company plans to renovate and rebuild a 9,000 sq ft facility.

State and local officials recently joined Ingredion’s leadership team for a groundbreaking ceremony in Cedar Rapids. Ingredion makes sweeteners, starches, drinks, paper, pharmaceuticals, packaging, and other products.

Ingredion Expansion

The Hurckman Mechanical Industries Building in Green Bay is sporting a new look. Green Bay artist Andrew Linskens painted a Milwaukee Brewers mural of the Brewers Barrelman in a boat fishing.

The mural is part of “Beyond the Diamond,” the Milwaukee Brewers’ community engagement program. It’s the first Beyond the Diamond mural in Green Bay and the fifth mural in the state.

Hurckman Mural

CMD Corporation, a leading manufacturer of capital equipment for the film converting and alternative energy markets, announced a strategic partnership with Hagihara Industries.

This collaboration establishes CMD as the exclusive North American sales, service, and spare parts provider for Hagihara’s advanced slitting and rewinding machinery.

CMD & Hagihara

Zeta Group Engineering: Stainless steel hermes

JP Morgan/Chase leads $100mm credit facility for innovation solutions

EMT International expands visionaries event series with largest gathering to date.

Paper Dimensions: Your leader in converting since 1972

First Business Bank: How to balance retirement with philanthropic goals

Bradyplus building a packaging epr task force

Hybrid Software releases ic3d version update

Zeta Group Engineering: Benefits of automating end of line palletizing

JP Morgan Vision without borders

ark data center in Green Bay

GBIG Mission Statement

The mission statement of the Green Bay Innovation Group is to bring together and create opportunities for networking between Wisconsin companies involved in the Paper, Printing, Pulp, Plastics, Packaging, Converting and Supplier Industries. GBIG creates an open dialog between companies. GBIG webinars, meetings, etc. talk about current and new products, technology, innovation, sales, marketing, social media/web design, new equipment, etc.

GBIG is looking to create new products, new markets and expand the presence of our industries in Wisconsin. We are here to help you push the norm and challenge one another to help make our companies and our communities better.

Finally, we are bringing financial support to our communities, especially to those most in need through the donations from our Sponsors.