Direct Mail Printing Update
The USPS raised the cost of Forever First-Class stamps to 68 cents on Jan. 21. It was the fifth price increase in two years. Wisconsin Printers are major players in the production of Direct Mail. R.R. Donnelly, the largest printer in the United States, has multiple facilities in Wisconsin dedicated to printing direct mail products. With the price of postage, dropping demand, and the lack of Paper Production in Wisconsin, the Printing Industry has a lot of challenges. The question is, why is direct mail still relevant to 2024 marketing strategies?
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It's Time to Renew Your GBIG Sponsorship
GBIG is excited to support the 5P Industries in 2024.GBIG sponsors have opportunities for promotion, education, networking, socializing, and giving back to the Green Bay community. Become a sponsor today!
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Belmark Establishes $99M Kentucky Packaging Operations Facility
Belmark Inc., a manufacturer of printed pressure sensitive labels, flexible packaging and folding cartons, plans to establish packaging operations in Allen County, Kentucky. The approximately $99 million project is expected to create 159 jobs. The new 156,000-square-foot facility is scheduled for completion in 2026.
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WestRock to Build Corrugated Box Plant
in Pleasant Prairie WI
WestRock Company plans to build a corrugated box plant in Pleasant Prairie WI to meet growing demand in the Great Lakes region. The company intends to close its plant in North Chicago when construction ends. The $140M project is expected to be partially offset by property sales.
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Wisconsin Paper Group Marks 90 Years
of Shipping Excellence
Wisconsin Paper Group, also known as the WPG Shippers Association, is turning 90. As an extension of members’ logistics team, WPG guarantees faster and more frequent deliveries of products at a lower cost. Members tender orders for less-than-truckload and shared truckload shipments to WPG for consolidation into multi-stop or single-stop truckload deliveries.
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Immel Construction Honor
Paul Martzke, President of Immel Construction, is a nominee of the 2024 Titan 100 award, which recognizes Wisconsin’s Top 100 executives. Paul was instrumental in Immel’s evolution to an employee-owned company and led Immel to its highest sales year - $135M. He served as the 2023 President of the Associated General Contractors of WI and is a previous President for American Institute of Architects WI.
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Quad Plus Web Gauging
Lean how Quad Plus web gauging systems impact quality control. Advanced web gauging systems transform manufacturing, particularly precision-critical sectors like printing and packaging. Explores how cutting-edge gauging technology enhances quality control through real-time precision, reduces waste, and integrates seamlessly.
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Anderson & Vreeland Sister Co. Promotion
Provident, LLC, a leading manufacturer and distributor of press room products including Doctor Blades, End Seals, and Cleaning Chemistries, announced the promotion of Agata Bacia to Inside Sales Representative. Provident, of Appleton, is a sister company to Anderson & Vreeland.
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Business Leaders Outlook
In the JP Morgan/Chase annual survey, attitudes about the national economy were nearly evenly split between optimist, pessimism and neutrality. Uncertainty has been a hallmark of the markets in the post-pandemic era. Hiring and inflation challenges remain top of mind. Middle market leaders are increasingly exploring ways to adopt artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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Domino's Digital
Narrow Web Press
Art Advertising of Jonesboro, Arkansas, is one of the most diversified printing companies nationwide, focusing on industrial labels and screen-printed products. In December, Art Advertising added its first digital narrow web press, the Domino N610i 7-color digital UV inkjet label press. The owners like its greater efficiency and the new markets they can pursue.
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Sustana Rebrands
Sustana announced the rebranding of its subsidiary companies, including Sustana Fiber, Rolland, and Hanna Paper, under the united Sustana umbrella. Fabian de Armas, Chairman and CEO of Sustana, said that uniting business units under the Sustana brand creates a stronger, more united company around a shared purpose – to make sustainability an ingredient in everyday products
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Digital Wide Format Print
Commercial printers are looking for new revenue streams and creating new services to keep more work in-house. Wide-format printing stands out from other print segments because of its broad range of materials and applications. Big Systems in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, helps customers improve their workflow and print results every day. Big Systems is a dealer of Wide Format equipment, supplies, software, installation and repair services and specialty applications.
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New Process in Offset Cold Foil
Sheetfed offset printing is known for its high quality, intricate, luxurious print capabilities. However, one of its few downfalls has been the industry’s ability to print brilliant cold foil applications. As a leader in cold foil substrates and adhesives manufacturing, K Laser Technology explains how its new process, KOLDfoil ONE, resolves many common cold foil defects.
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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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