Converting, Coating & Sustainability Event
The Converting, Coating & Sustainability Event on April 17 was a huge success with an outstanding agenda and group of speakers.
Companies recognize:
- Make use of eco-friendly products
- Minimize waste
- Improve the environment!
- Government Policies
- Consumer demand for Sustainability and Recycling of packaging
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Converting, Coating & Sustainability Presentations on April 17
Thanks to Miron Construction for sponsoring and hosting the event
Guest Presenters:
- Rodney Pennings, PCMC Sales Director of Printing, Coating and Laminating. PCMC is a Division of Barry-Wehmiller.
- Jeff Carew, President of the Coating Business Unit of ProCon, the largest independent Paper Converting Company in the United States.
- David Magna, Director of Product Innovation for Pixelle Specialty Paper Solutions, with innovative solutions in paper and barrier coating for sustainable packaging.
- Mark Hunter, Director of Technology, Innovation at Hoffmaster Group, a leading manufacturer of disposable tableware.
- John Garnett, Vice President of Sustainability & Emerging Technology at Charter Next Generation. CNG invests in the highest quality technologies and people for film production for the packaging industry.
- Blake Titus, Senior Virtual Construction Lead Industrial at Miron Construction
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THANKS TO OUR PLATINUM SPONSORS |
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The IMS TECHNOLOGIES Group is an international standard setter in the engineering and manufacturing of high-tech customized machinery in converting, packaging, and other industries. IMS TECHNOLOGIES, opened in 1851, maintains the highest standards in terms of productivity, quality, and precision. GOEBEL IMS and LAEM IMS are worldwide leaders in building converting machinery.
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Join Us Tuesday, May 21, for the 5P Industry Wrightstown Tour
We invite you to tour 4 GBIG Sponsor businesses on Tuesday, May 21, in Wrightstown. Tour these successful 5P Industry businesses, learn about their products and services, and meet their staffs. We’ll end the day with networking at Royal St. Patrick’s Golf Course.
4:30 – 6 p.m. Royal St. Patrick’s Golf Course networking
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Wi5P to Attend Women's Event May 16 at UW-Green Bay
Meet up with members of Women in the 5P Industries (Wi5P) on May 16 when the Schreiber Institute for Women’s Leadership presents an event at the Weidner Center on the UW-Green Bay Campus. Join Wi5P on Thursday, May 16, from 4-8 p.m. for “Why Women, Why Now.” The event features a keynote speaker, panel discussions, snacks, and networking opportunities. Both women and men are invited to attend. Register by May 10. The cost is $50 per person.
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Hyperslit Giant Slitter Rewinder Virtual Demo
Join a GOEBEL IMS expert for an exclusive virtual demo of Hyperslit Giant slitter rewinder for nonwowen applications. Explore features, witness performance, envision the future of nonwovens technology. GOEBEL IMS is a brand of IMS Technologies.
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Thursday, June 13
GBIG Golf Outing
Register as a golfer or hole sponsor for Swing Big With GBIG, co-sponsored by First Business Bank. The outing raises money to support local nonprofits. The 4-person, 18-hole scramble starts with registration at 8:30 a.m. at Mid Vallee Golf Course, 3850 Mid Valley Drive, De Pere. Contests & lunch on the course.
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Wednesday, June 12
Grand Opening
Involta’s recently acquired Northeast Wisconsin data center in the Village of Harrison is online and operational. Involta invites GBIG to the grand opening. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, June 12, at W 6149 Old Highway Road, Menasha. Facility tours will follow, and refreshments will be provided.
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TOUR OF APPLETON 5P BUSINESSES |
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National Graphic Solutions |
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Valley Packaging Industries |
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WISCONSIN STORIES AND UPDATES |
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INDUSTRY STORIES AND UPDATES |
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PRINTING STORIES AND UPDATES |
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PM2.5 STORIES AND UPDATES |
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SPONSOR STORIES AND UPDATES |
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Quad Plus Equipment Solutions
The rapid pace of advancing technology means manufacturers need to update equipment and maintain tight margins to stay ahead. Turnkey solutions in system integration offer streamlined installations and a single point of contact for manufacturers. Partnering with Quad Plus saves time and money while minimizing disruptions to production.
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Adheso-Graphics joins Anderson & Vreeland Family of Brands
Anderson & Vreeland Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of flexographic print technologies, equipment and consumables, announced the acquisition of Adheso-Graphics, a manufacturer of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes designed for various applications including corrugated, wide web, narrow web, offset and letterpress printing.
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Titletown Manufacturing's New GM & Co-Owner
Titletown Manufacturing LLC has promoted Jesse Turkow to general manager and a co-ownership role with the Green Bay-based precision machining and fabrication specialist. Turkow, who previously served as the company’s operations manager, joins Chris Fuss as co-owner as a result of the retirement of former co-owner Dan Hilliard.
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Zeta Group Engineering Attends Robot Workshop
FANUC America Corporation invited Zeta Group Engineering to showcase its Hermes Mobile Cobot Solution palletizing boxes at FANUC’s Collaborative Robot Workshop. The event showcased collaborative technology and revolutionary solutions to automation needs.
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Packerland Websites'
Tips to Avoid Scams
Packerland Websites owner Bill Koehne told radio listeners how to avoid being victimized by scams and cyberattacks. By being aware of some of the common strategies used by scammers, people and organizations can protect their identity and the assets from victimization.
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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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