A Note from Marty Ochs
Sen. Eric Winberger (R-Green Bay) and Sen. Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) have proposed identical bills which target the Paper, Pulp, and the Manufacturing Industries in Wisconsin. Simply put, manufacturers could be made unfairly liable for PFAS pollution which they did not cause. You can make a difference! Call your local Legislators today and tell them to amend this legislation to protect Wisconsin’s manufacturing jobs.
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Invite Your Colleagues to the 5P Showcase Expo
The GBIG 5P Showcase Expo brings together industry experts and leading innovations in the 5P Industries, converting, and food packaging. We have a full house, with 103 exhibitors and will add 10 display tables outside the exhibit hall, at a cost of $500, to accommodate the demand to exhibit. The cost to attend is $50 which includes admittance to the Expo, presentations, lunch, and the networking event.
Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Oneida Casino Hotel in Green Bay.
- 7:30 a.m. Check-in
- 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall is open
- 9 a.m. Laura Bix keynote presentation
- 1 p.m. Sun Chemical presentation
- 3:30-5pm FREE Networking event
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Making the World Safer with Packaging
Laura Bix, PhD, is the Interim Director for the School of Packaging at Michigan State University. She leads the Packaging HUB - Healthcare, Universal Design and Biomechanics. Her interdisciplinary efforts regarding healthcare packaging and ease of use have been recognized by industry experts.
Prof. Bix will present "Making the World Safer with Packaging" at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the 5P Showcase Expo.
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Current Trends in Printing & Packaging
Rick Stokes. Vice President – Market Management at Sun Chemical, has been in the packaging industry for 34 years. He has worked in manufacturing, sales, and marketing for a wide range of adhesives, coatings, and inks.
Rick will review the events and trends affecting the printing and packaging industry in his presentation, “Current Trends in the Printing and Packaging Markets” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the 5P Showcase Expo.
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High Speed Printing is HERE!
Kim Barham, Sun Chemicals Business Development Executive, and Steve Howell, Sun Chemicals Advanced Application Specialist, will present “High Speed Printing is HERE!” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24 at the 5P Showcase Expo. Kim and Steve will share their knowledge gained from 30+ years in the printing industry.
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GBIG is Hiring a Membership Director
GBIG is growing and is seeking to hire a motivated and relationship-driven Membership Director.
If you enjoy engaging with local businesses and organizations and have experience in the 5P Industries and marketing, check out this part-time contractor position.
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Glenro’s Maysville Contract Lamination Facility is a hands-on contract converting operation designed to help customers test, refine, and scale their lamination processes efficiently and confidently. What makes the Maysville facility unique is its balance of small-lot flexibility and production-scale precision.
The facility embodies Glenro’s end-to-end approach: from R&D process development and testing to production and in-house machine builds.
| | ORBIS® Corporation, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions, announced the acquisition of Robinson Industries, a recognized pioneer in thermoforming. The acquisition includes Robinson’s two manufacturing facilities in Coleman, Michigan, and approximately 100 skilled employees. | | Bardes Plastics of Milwaukee is celebrating its 75th anniversary of manufacturing excellence, creative design, and a commitment to “Made in the USA.” Starting with a focus on thermoformed and vacuum-formed plastic containers, the groundwork was laid for manufacturing. | | Tailored Chemical Products, founded in 1977, is a leading supplier of adhesives and coatings to the paper converting industry. Tailored Chemical Products offers innovate solutions such as Permadex@ and Permaset@ laminating adhesives and Permatack@ pressure sensitive hot melt products. | | PAPER STORIES AND UPDATES | | PACKAGING STORIES AND UPDATES | | WATER STORIES AND UPDATES | | PLASTIC STORIES AND UPDATES | | SUSTAINABILITY STORIES AND UPDATES | | FOREST STORIES AND UPDATES | | MEMBER STORIES AND UPDATES | |
Keller acquires Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction
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Keller Inc., a design/build general contractor headquartered in Kaukauna, is proud to announce its acquisition of Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc., a design and construction management firm based in Appleton. This acquisition establishes Hoffman as A Keller Company, further solidifying Keller’s position as a leader in its industry.
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HSR Act Changes
Companies planning mergers, acquisitions, or other significant transactions in 2026 should be mindful of upcoming changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, which will take effect on Feb. 17. Learn more by reading this article by Attorney Katherine M Hampel of Amundsen Davis.
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Ally, Agent, Advocate
What is it like to work with Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction? More of your budget goes exactly where you want: into your building. Hoffman acts solely as their client’s ally, agent, and advocate. Clients appreciate the Hoffman’s careful vetting of subcontractors and clearly defined service fee.
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Water Filtration
Ahlstrom has launched a new water filtration solution for enhanced particulate removal in pre-filtration applications. Its latest filter material can be used as a stand-alone or as a complement to the existing Ahlstrom Disruptor and Hollytex ranges. The new pre-filter is suitable for both residential and industrial uses.
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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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