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Specialty Paper Conference

The Specialty Paper Conference was an enormous success. We had 162 people register for the event. We had a very impressive lineup of speakers and an outstanding panel of Paper Manufacturing Companies. We want to thank ALL the speakers and attendees for their participation. We want to thank Fox 11 News for covering our story to help educate the industry and the State of Wisconsin on the size and impact of the 5P and Converting Industries

Breanna Van Nuland, Senior Product Development Engineer at Amcor, focused on AmFiber Portfolio paper-based packaging solutions.

David Zamarin, founder and CEO of Impermea Materials, focused on PFAS-free, plastic-free barrier coatings for paper, packaging, and industrial substrates.

Paul Fowler, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology at UW-Stevens Point, focused on composability testing, pulp, and paper research.

Jay Downey, Product Manager at Sun Chemical, focused on adhesives and coatings for Flexible Packaging and Converting.

Panelists Dean Benjamin of Ahlstrom; Ryan Day of BPM, Inc.; Mark Hunter of Hoffmaster; Brit Swisher of Midland Paper; and Dave Barr of BiOrgin.

Dan Goymerac, Vice President of Miron Construction, opened the conference with a welcome message. Thanks to Miron for hosting the conference.

THANKS TO OUR PLATINUN MEMBERS

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.

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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OUR POPULAR 5P SHOWCASE EVENT!

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

Wisconsin Sustainability Conference November 4-5 in Lacrosse

Manufacturing First October 29th at the Resch Center

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

FEATURED STORIES

During Suicide Prevention Month in September, Miron Construction presented Suicide Prevention Week Stand-Down. The construction industry has the highest rate of male suicides at 56.2 per 100,000 U.S. workers. The rate is four times greater than the national average and five times greater than that of all other construction fatalities combined. 

The European Commission has opened an anti-dumping investigation into PET spunbond imports from China, following a complaint lodged by members of EDANA, the international association for nonwoven and related industries. EDANA welcomes this vital move by the European Commission to counter the influx of unfairly priced goods from Chinese exporters entering the EU market.

Keren A. Vivas, PhD, has joined the Wisconsin Paper Council as Director of Environmental Regulatory Affairs. Prior to joining the WPC, Keren was a Research Manager for the Sustainable and Alternative Fibers Initiative Consortium and a Senior Research Associate at North Carolina State University.


Keren earned a degree in Chemical Engineering and a PhD in Forest Biomaterials.

Georgia Abruptly Loses 5 Paper Plants Triggering $2.9 Billion Economic Timebomb

Patti Habeck named new President and CEO of New North, Inc.

Wisconsin education teachers attend wood industry course at new training sawmill

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FOREST STORIES AND UPDATES

The Amazon lost area larger than Spain

Deforestation linked to thousands of heat related deaths each year

Deforestation reduces rainfall 74% and increases temperatures 16% in the Amazon

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PACKAGING STORIES AND UPDATES

The Most Popular Brand Color in each industry

Liquid Packaging Market project to grow at 5.2 cagr

Sustainability legislation drives packaging innovation for recycling

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EDUCATION STORIES AND UPDATES

UW Madison rated highly for career preparation of graduates

Fewer Indiana high school college enrollment hits record low

What goes into University budget and the Impact of Federal funding cuts

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PLASTIC STORIES AND UPDATES

Biotech Breakthrough could end plastic waste forever

Is plastics production just keep increasing

No resolution on global plastic treaty

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AI STORIES AND UPDATES

AI having a significant impact on young workers prospects

AI killing entry level jobs

45 million jobs at Risk from AI report calls for a modern income stabilizer

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SUSTAINABILITY STORIES AND UPDATES

Sustainable Packaging by Design in the pet food industry

Inside the minds of sustainability in packaging global consumers

EPR sustainable packaging reaches new level

The Future of Recycling is intelligent ai powered project to.improve sustainability

NONWOVENS STORIES AND UPDATES

Nonwovens fabrics market comprehensive research study

Nonwovens Industry fiber report driven by sustainability

PP Nonwovens growing at 5.8% cagr

Nonwovens: Medical Nonwovens Advance

MEMBER STORIES AND UPDATES

Paper Dimensions LLC, a leading provider of precision paper converting solutions based in Beaver Dam, appointed Barry Christenson as Vice President and General Manager. He brings 25 years of experience in paper and packaging, complemented by 10 years in the transportation industry.

Glenro designs and manufactures infrared heaters and systems, industrial dryers and ovens, fume oxidizers and flatbed laminators. Founded in 1958, Glenro uses a variety of heat transfer technologies to make manufacturing processes more productive and profitable.

ICover Label has installed the Domino N730i digital UV inkjet label press. This decision marks a significant milestone for the Los Angeles-based label converter, which has grown from a modest flexographic print shop into a cutting-edge operation serving diverse industries 

Quad Plus

Manufacturers aiming for true end-to-end automation quickly discover that success depends on more than equipment. It requires seamless connectivity across machines, software, and processes. This is where industrial automation system integrators play a critical role. Industrial Automation System Integrators help achieve automation solutions.

Boldt Co. aims to play active in state’s data center development

Keller opens a 30,000 square foot steel shop

Lagers and Loggers fundraisers sponsored by Boldt

Orin Technologies of Verona chosen to clean up former cliffs dow site

Andy Knapp Joins Anderson-Vreeland

Miron Construction donates $106,800to 30 local organizations

Hybrid Software buys artwork management

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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