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A Note from Marty Ochs

The Green Bay Innovation Group has spent the past three years breaking out the Converting Industry in Wisconsin by specific categories to better understand the industry.

  • Paper Converting
  • Paper Mills with Converting
  • Label Converting
  • Film Converting
  • Corrugated and Board Converting
  • Plastic Converting

Read GBIG's Converting Industry Report to learn about the impact of converting in the state.

Specialty Paper, Printing, Converting, Coating, Packaging

GBIG with its partners and an industry panel will provide a current view of industries crucial to regional and national economies. The Specialty Papers conference is set to take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. followed by networking from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Miron Construction in Neenah. The day offers the latest commentary and innovations in the industry, plus networking with leaders at lunch and a First Business Bank sponsored meet-and-greet later in the day. Check-in is from 7:30-8:30 a.m., and the cost is $100 per person. Register today.

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FEATURED STORIES

Apricity Relocates to Appleton

Apricity is relocating its manufacturing plant and corporate offices from Neenah to Spencer Street in Appleton. This move will unify the campus and enhance Apricity’s ability to serve men and women in treatment for substance use disorders. Apricity will operate more efficiently while providing meaningful employment opportunities for men and women in recovery. 

Singapore owns 5% of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula it’s wealth fund timber difficult to track the ownership Media got it wrong when it comes to Maine’s pulp and paper mills

Why is it impossible to manufacturer in the USA? The infrastructure isn’t there anymore!

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EVENTS

AI Webinar is Aug. 18

Join Women in the 5P for an engaging, one-hour interactive webinar led by AI strategist Josh Huilar from 1-2pm Monday, Aug. 18. You’ll learn what generative AI actually is, how to use it today, and what it means for the future of your work and your business.


Whether you’re a curious beginner or a team leader exploring AI for your organization, this session will provide immediate value — including practical templates, live demos, and real-world case studies from industries already embracing AI.

VPI Bag Toss is Aug. 20

The Tossing for Inclusion fundraiser presented by VPI and GBIG takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Game Day Sports Bar in Appleton. This unique cornhole tournament is a celebration of community, connection, and inclusion.


The fundraiser supports VPI’s community programs, including education, early intervention, employment, mental health, and social and recreational services, and packaging solutions to the Fox Cities and surrounding areas. Contact Marty to register for the GBIG team.

Great Lakes Timber Professional Association Expo in Escanaba September 4-6

Manufacturing First October 29th at the Resch Center Manufacturing First October 29th at the Resch Center

SPECIALTY PAPER STORIES AND UPDATES

Forest biomaterials researchers developing sustainable alternative to plastic foam packaging

Tekni-plex Healthcare providing coating solutions to the Medical Industry

Handywacks specialty papers

Total U.S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Shipments Increased 5% in June 2035

More Specialty Paper News

PACKAGING STORIES AND UPDATES

Evolution demands reshape the pouching converting landscape

Cosmetic packaging market is booming and expected to hit $57.9 billion Sustainable Packaging Market grows through 2034

Produce packaging is becoming more sustainable

More Packaging News

EDUCATION STORIES AND UPDATES

China is outpacing the USA in Tech amid cutbacks in education by the current administration. 

UW Whitewater kicks off $50 million campaign 

UW Chancellor puzzled by GOP lawmakers stance on higher education 

More Education News

LABEL STORIES AND UPDATES

Linerless labels market to hit $2.81 billion

Exclusives sustainability drives film innovation in labels

PAPER STORIES AND UPDATES

Toilet Paper market overview forecast through 2033

Ahlstrom contributes to the availability of clean water with expanded offering filters

Canton, Ohio continues to redefine itself after paper mill closure with loss of jobs in a small city.

More Paper News

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING COMPAIES

abx flexible packaging

Amcor

American Packaging Corporation

Belmark

CP Flexible Packaging

ePac Flexible Packaging

Glenroy, Inc.

Inkworks

Legacy Flexo

NEXXA

Print Pro, Inc.

Printpack

MEMBER STORIES AND UPDATES

Domino Installation

Great Lakes Label, located in Comstock Park, Michigan, is the first installation in North America of the new Mark Andy DSiQ-R ‘powered by Domino’ digital retrofit module.  The new Mark Andy DSiQ-R was installed onto an existing 10-color 13” Mark Andy Performance Series P5 flexo press. 


Metal Builders Honors

"Metal Construction News" announced the winners for Top Metal Builder for Tonnage & Top Metal Builder for Square Footage.


In 2024, Keller, Inc. ranked #6 in the nation for Tonnage and #6 for Square Footage.

Congratulations to all employee-owners on this accomplishment.

Eagle Performance Plastics: Achille tolerances in plastic materials

BW Converting innovation center the only packaging center focused on flexible packaging

Stroke RGA 3 barriers blocking scable growth for manufacturing

EDL inline shrink-wrap packaging equipment.

Zeta Group: Optimizing equipment through mobility.

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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