GBIG has partnered with the University of Wisconsin Chemical Engineering Department, Michigan Technological University, and the Chemical Upcycling of Waste Plastics with plans to install the first STRAP Commercial plant in Green Bay or Northeast Wisconsin. GBIG will provide technical, industry and financial resources supporting the project.
Michigan Tech will be building a prototype. GBIG will be assisting the Universities to raise $9 million to build the first site located in Wisconsin! We expect a substantial financial impact for Northeast Wisconsin, plus recognition as the leader in plastics recycling.
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PCMC names Windell McGill as Product Launch Manager
Paper Converting Machine Company, which specializes in the design and manufacture of high-performance converting machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, package-printing and bag-converting industries worldwide, announced that Windell McGill has joined the organization as the Product Launch Manager. McGill will oversee product management, product launch and brand expansion for all PCMC print products and services.
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Enercon Industries'
New President/CSO
Enercon Industries Corporation, Menomonee Falls, WI, has promoted Ryan T. Schuelke to President/Chief Sales Officer.
Schuelke will oversee Enercon’s Cap Sealing and Corona, Plasma, & Flame Surface Treating Sales teams, as well as Enercon’s Parts & Customer Support Teams.
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Leading K&L Services
Into the Future
Being immersed in the world of flexible packaging through his brothers and dad at a young age, Peter Emenecker started his career in plastic packaging before a career in the paper tube and core industry. This experience eventually led him to his role at K&L Services, a Paper Dimensions company.
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Printing & Writing Paper Production in WI
Wisconsin doesn't make as much printing and writing paper as it used to. Companies have idled machines or turned to more promising segments of the industry. Becky Jacobs, of the Appleton Post-Crescent, explains why a few local mills still produce printing and writing paper.
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UPCOMING 5P INDUSTRY EVENTS |
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Plastic, Flexible Packaging Recycling Event is Wednesday at Titletown
GBIG will sponsor the Future of Plastic and Flexible Packaging Recycling, on Wednesday, April 12. The event begins with a 9am tour at Convergen Energy, 600 Liberty St, Green Bay, followed by 11am Check-in, 12pm Lunch and 1pm Presentation at Johnsonville Tailgate Village, 1265 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay.
Speakers in the afternoon include George W. Huber, UW-Madison Professor and Director of the Center for Chemical Upcycling of Waste Plastics (CUWP). CUWP is developing a technology that allows the recycling of flexible and rigid, multilayer and mixed plastic wastes. This technology is called solvent targeted recovery and precipitation, or STRAP. After CUWP successfully operates a STRAP pilot system, the organization plans to design the first commercial facility in Green Bay. Learn more on Wednesday.
Register today for this In-Person GBIG Event on Wednesday, April 12, $40.
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Future of Plastic Recycling
9am tour at Convergen Energy,
600 Liberty St, Green Bay
Check in at 11am
12pm Lunch, 1pm Speakers
Johnsonville Tailgate Village,
1265 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay
Afternoon of speakers
GBIG In-Person Event, $40
Wednesday, April 12
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Converters Expo
GBIG Members Exclusive!
Use promo code GBIG50 to save $50 on registration. Join a gathering of converters of paper, film, plastics and nonwovens, industry buyers, specialists and suppliers.
Lambeau Field
1265 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay
In-Person Event
Thursday, April 13
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Contract Packaging Tour
Tour the contract packaging & manufacturing facility.
Followed by refreshments and networking with GBIG members.
1010 Strohmeyer Dr. Neenah
Free GBIG In-Person Event
2pm Wednesday, April 19
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Forestry Conference April 19
The 18th Annual Sustainable Forestry Conference will be held Wednesday, April 19, at Keyes Peak Ski Lodge, 4960 Hwy 101, Florence. Space is limited, so registration is required. The cost is $40. The event begins with registration and continental breakfast from 7:30-7:55 a.m., followed by presentations and lunch. The conference ends at 3:30 with networking.
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R&R Insurance webinars
Work Comp 201 10am-12pm April 18
Avoiding 401(k) Fiascos: Fiduciary Risks and Financial Wellness 11am-12pm May 2
Work Comp Most Common Dispute: Necessity of Medical Treatment11am-12pm May 9
Employee Navigator, 11am-12pm May 16
Cyber Crime and Risk Management 11am-12pm May 30
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Leadership Webinar April 24
Women in the 5P presents the Women Leaders in Industry Series. Lisa Reynolds, CEO of Reynolds Packaging, will be the featured presenter at a webinar from 1-2pm Monday, April 24. Reynolds Packaging specializes in flexible packaging solutions and eco-friendly packaging. Reynold Packaging was named 2020 Wisconsin Woman-Owned Business of the Year by Marketplace Governor’s Awards.
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WISCONSIN STORIES AND UPDATES |
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INDUSTRY STORIES AND UPDATES |
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FOREST STORIES AND UPDATES |
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PLASTIC STORIES AND UPDATES |
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DESIGN STORIES AND UPDATES |
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SPONSOR STORIES AND UPDATES |
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Carbon Neutral Certification
Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, announced it has achieved Carbon Neutral Certification in partnership with the Carbon Trust for its AWP™-DEW CleanPrint water-washable flexographic plates in compliance with PAS 2060.
Wikoff Graphics is the sole distribution partner for Asahi in the U.S.
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Design Specialist Joins Team
Alexa Haferkorn has joined the Packerland Websites team as a WordPress web developer, logo creator, and design specialist.
She's an experienced graphic designer and marketing assistant who understands what businesses and nonprofits need to maintain a dynamic online presence.
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Employee Selection Shortcuts
What if 9 out of 10 of your hires met the standard of your industry’s best performers? Organizations that cut corners won’t achieve these results. Employers who use the 15dots® Selection System experience a noticeable uptick in talent.
Joe “Doc” Nowlin describes the dangers of taking shortcuts in the 15dots hiring process.
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How to Improve Web Tension Control in Your Plant |
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Improving web tension control in your plant is essential for ensuring quality products and avoiding costly production delays. Jeff Fassbender, of Sure Controls, offers tips and techniques for ensuring better web tension control. Plants can improve their setup, starting with their drive system, regularly calibrating their sensors, and implementing automation. Read More
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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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