Observations, Trends for Commercial Printers for 2024
The Commercial Printing Market size is expected to grow from $454.01 Billion in 2023 to $494.01 Billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 1.74% during the forecast period of 2023 – 2028. We are witnessing a shift to packaging, promotional products, marketing services, design services, digital printing, direct mail marketing, signage, wide format printing and web-to-print systems. We have seen a number of Wisconsin Printers move into folding cartons, flexible packaging, label printing and the converting industry. Check out the printers below.
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Groundbreaking Celebration: ATCAM To Double its Industrial Space |
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ATCAM will double its industrial space and revamp its offices, marking the company’s fourth expansion project in its 30-year history. ATCAM, located in Little Chute, held a groundbreaking celebration on Oct. 26 for its 30,000 sq. ft. expansion, slated to be completed in summer 2024. The family-owned and operated company supports the diverse needs of the paper industry, mechanical contractors, defense contractors, and OEMs throughout the U.S. The building addition will include cranes, a loading dock, office, and shop space.
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Business leaders, UW–Madison push for new engineering building
UW-Madison, in partnership with business leaders and allies across the state, has launched a new campaign urging legislators to advance a new College of Engineering building. The new, state-of-the-art building promises to significantly boost engineering enrollment, which is essential for addressing Wisconsin’s critical workforce needs.
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Viridiam Serves 4 Major Markets as a Leader in the Print Industry |
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There is the tired and worn-out print industry narrative and then there is what is happening at Viridiam! Viridiam, LLC is a woman owned business located in the I-43 business district on the east side of Green Bay. A merger between HC Miller and Van Lanen took place in 2015 and the business has not slowed down since. Viridiam serves four major markets: commercial print, organizational products, packaging/folding cartons, and wide format/displays.
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A Look Inside a New Paper Mill: Green Bay Packaging Tour
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GBIG thanks Olivia Durocher, Project Development Specialist, and Andrew Stoub, Environmental Manager, for an outstanding presentation and virtual tour at the Green Bay Packaging Green Bay Mill on Oct. 12. . The new mill is a fully integrated paper mill using 100% recycled raw material to manufacture linerboard and medium packaging products. With advanced automation, few physical hands touch the paper to control the papermaking operations – supporting safety as a priority!
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Contract Converting Breaks Ground on Addition |
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Contract Converting LLC, a Greenville custom slitting and rewinding converter, broke ground on its Plant 2 expansion. The 20,000 sq. ft. expansion will provide warehouse and production space. President Bob Saari said the expansion is an important part of the company’s growth initiative. It will allow staff to perform daily tasks without the irritation of a congested work environment. |
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GBIG Sponsors Lunch at TAPPI Energy Forum |
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GBIG was the lunch sponsor at the Lake States TAPPI (Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry) Energy Forum on Nov. 2 in Neenah. The keynote speaker for the event was Marc Keyser, Director of Seams Coordination, Member Services, and Customer Coordination at MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator).
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Tech Hub Designation
New North and St. Norbert College will present an exclusive State and Regional Economic Intel Forum from 11 a.m-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Bemis Center at St. Norbert College. The topic is Innovation and the Wisconsin Tech Hub, with a special presentation on TitletownTech and an update on the recently announced Wisconsin Tech Hub designation.
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Build Up Fall
Start-ups Showcase
The Greater Green Bay Chamber Build Up Showcase will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, at the Urban Hub, 340 N. Broadway #200, Green Bay. Five individuals who participated in the Build Up Tech Accelerator Program will present their startups to a panel of judges and a live audience.
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WISCONSIN STORIES AND UPDATES |
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EDUCATION STORIES AND UPDATES |
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PACKAGING STORIES AND UPDATES |
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Here are some notable examples of successful Commercial Printing companies in Wisconsin with more to come in the upcoming issues of the GBIG NEWS. |
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SPONSOR STORIES AND UPDATES |
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Transforming Offset
Litho Printing
SPL Consulting, LLC. creates a significant opportunity to rethink strategies for the offset industry to improve performance in their core processes and explore new markets. This requires thinking outside the traditional litho box.
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InkWorks Printing Expands Capabilities
InkWorks Printing in Plymouth WI added an HP Indigo 200K digital press to its operation this summer. President and Owner Bob Travis said the press offers numerous advantages for customers in a variety of markets. The HP Indigo 200K expands upon two existing HP press systems that InkWorks has been using since the company was founded in 2009.
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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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