A Note From Marty Ochs
GBIG thanks the outstanding group of speakers and tour host, Convergen Energy, at the Future of Recycling Event. George Huber's presentation on STRAP technology was exceptional. He showed how STRAP uses non-toxic solvents to produce food grade resins from previously unrecycled materials. UW-Madison and Michigan Tech University have partnered to build a pilot system with expected completion at the end of 2023. After the final testing, the plans are to build a plant in Northeast Wisconsin. GBIG will be assisting the Universities to raise $9 million to build the first site. GBIG will be providing technical, marketing and business planning supporting the project! 
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UPCOMING 5P INDUSTRY EVENTS
Trends in Technology
and Cybersecurity
Join N-Tech Consulting to gain valuable insights on how current tech trends will shape the future of your business. The event is from
5-8pm Thursday, April 27, at After: A Social Club, 365 Main Ave., Suite D, De Pere. Food & drinks provided. Please RSVP
New North Summit
The Power of Place is the theme of the annual New North Summit, from 7:30am to 4:30pm June 8 at the Lambeau Field Atrium, Green Bay.
GBIG Golf Outing
The second annual Swing Big with GBIG will be Thursday, June 15, at Mid Vallee Golf Course. Registration and Hole Sponsorship is open.
TAPPI Courses
Build your confidence and knowledge in the overall operation of the complex paper machine. This introductory to intermediate-level course is May 2-4 at Miron Construction, 1471 McMahon Drive, Neenah. Learn from knowledgeable experts on things from the impact of wood fibers on paper
quality through the paper drying process. This course has been reviewed and approved by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training.
R&R Insurance webinars
Avoiding 401(k) Fiascos: Fiduciary Risks and Financial Wellness
11am-12pm May 2
Work Comp Most Common Dispute: Necessity of Medical Treatment
11am-12pm May 9
Employee Navigator,
11am-12pm May 16
Cyber Crime and Risk Management 11am-12pm May 30
Leadership Webinar April 24
Women in the 5P presents the Women Leaders in Industry Series featuring Lisa Reynolds, CEO of Reynolds Packaging. The webinar is 1-2pm Monday, April 24. Reynolds Packaging was named 2020 Wisconsin Woman-Owned Business of the Year by Marketplace Governor’s Awards.
INDUSTRY STORIES AND UPDATES
Nonwovens – Airlaid, a Pioneer
By Susan Stansbury, Industry Consultant 
This begins Part 1 of three articles about those fantastically creative nonwovens fabrics. I begin with airlaid nonwovens, somewhat associated with paper and its heavy use of pulp cellulose: history, mechanics, and features of airlaid driving market success. It is generally asserted that the former James River mill in Green Bay, WI, was the first to commercially manufacture airlaid nonwovens. On the other side of town, Fort Howard Paper Company was developing airlaid materials in the same era.
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LABELS STORIES AND UPDATES
LABOR STORIES AND UPDATES
SPONSOR STORIES AND UPDATES
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.
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