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A Note from Marty Ochs
The De Pere Tour on April 10 was an outstanding success, with over 100 people signing up for it. We want to thank the host companies for supporting GBIG and 5P Industries by providing a great educational opportunity. We appreciate your time, your generosity, and partnership with all the attendees. We want to thank DIS Solutions for providing lunch and thank all our tour hosts:
DIS Solutions
Metal Storm
Caliber Manufacturing
Bayside Machine Corporation
Independent Printing & Packaging
Seaway Printing Company
Neway Packaging
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EDANA: Potential EU Countermeasures to U.S. Tariffs
EDANA, the leading global association representing the nonwovens and related industries, acknowledges the European Commission’s potential decision to implement countermeasures in response to the recently imposed US tariffs on EU steel, aluminum, and certain derived products. As the voice of over 250 companies in the nonwovens supply chain, we are closely monitoring the implications of these measures and their potential impact on our members.
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Golf Outing is June 19 at Mid Vallee
Register today for Swing Big With GBIG, a golf outing sponsored by the Green Bay Innovation Group and First Business Bank.
Swing Big with GBIG is a 4-person scramble on Thursday, June 19, at Mid Vallee Golf Course, De Pere. The golf outing starts at 9:30 a.m. and ends with a FREE NETWORKING event starting at 4:00 p.m. Join us for a day of golf and camaraderie to raise money to support local food pantries and nonprofit organizations.
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VPI Tour is Today
GBIG and VPI will host Business After Hours at VPI’s newly renovated Kinsington Production Facility from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16. Take a guided tour of the manufacturing facility and learn about VPI’s mission, to promote the dignity and worth of individuals who have disabilities.
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Fusion Energy Summit
The Great Lakes Fusion Energy Summit and Mixer is on Tuesday, May 6, at the Engineering Centers Building at UW-Madison. The event celebrates Fusion Energy Week and strategizes how to leverage assets and compete in this emerging, high-potential field. The interactive Summit/Mixer is sponsored by the UW-Madison Fusion Community in the Colleges of Engineering and Letters and Science and 5 Lakes Institute.
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Compensation Strategy
Amundsen Davis will present complimentary webcast, Beyond Sweat Equity: Modern Compensation Strategies for Enhanced Engagement & Retention at 8:30 a.m. today. This webcast will provide an overview of traditional and non-traditional ways to structure bonus awards, equity compensation, and other benefits.
Topics include how to design compensation strategies that minimize employer tax burdens,
avoid key compliance pitfalls, and
increase employee retention and engagement.
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NEW Manufacturing Alliance Events
NEW Manufacturing Alliance will sponsor three events in May. Future of Work Summit on Succession Planning is for dues-paying members 8 a.m.-12 p.m. May 2 at the Fox Valley Technical College. The 11th cohort of the NEWMA Data Analytics course is May 6. The free training has 10 hours of training modules and 3 virtual Lunch & Learns. Taps + Tours Business after Hours will be from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 22, at Nature’s Way, 825 Challenger Dr., Green Bay.
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Quad Plus
Industrial pipelines are designed to operate in demanding environments. Protection against corrosion, abrasion, and chemical exposure is essential. Choosing the right types of pipe coating depends on factors such as operating conditions, exposure to moisture, and durability requirements. To learn more about choosing the right types of pipe coating or updates to industry standards, contact Quad Plus.
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SPL Consulting
Accu-Label, an Indiana-based label converter that was established in 1987, has experienced significant success in its 35-plus year history. To ensure continued growth for the next generation, this thriving label converter has begun exploring succession planning. As the company transitions from first to second generation leadership, the Manning family sought the services of SPL Consulting, LLC and Brian Van de Water, CEO.
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Hurckman Mechanical
Hurckman Mechanical Industries, Inc. in Green Bay announces that Jake Warden, President, above, and Jake Liebers, Chief Operating Officer, have been recognized as Insight's 40 Under 40 honorees for 2025. This prestigious list highlights the most innovative and influential young professionals under the age of 40 who are having an impact in their respective industries.
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High-Speed Productivity
Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) announces the launch of its new highspeed productivity mode for the N730i digital label press. With the new maximum print speed of up to 90m/min, compared with the standard 70m/min, Domino’s N730i provides converters with significant efficiency gains, including up to 28% increase in label output, up to 22% reduction in production time, and an annual ink saving of up to 8%.
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Expanded Product Line
Rocket Industrial, a leader in packaging innovation, is expanding its exclusive Zenith line to include a full range of fasteners, including nails and staples for various applications, along with a complete selection of supporting nailers and staplers from top brands. Zenith continues to deliver reliable packaging solutions tailored to industry needs.
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QR Code Tutorial
Packerland Websites, a website developer and digital marketing specialist, enhances website engagement with a quick, easy way to access information via a QR code. A QR code quickly redirects users to a specific page, app, or social media profile. The Packerland Websites team created this tutorial, “How to Create a QR Code and Add It to a Website.”
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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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