5P Showcase Features a Guest Speaker and a Panel on Innovation
Hosted by Green Bay Innovation Group, the 5P Showcase will take place Sept. 26 at Green Bay’s Radisson Hotel & Conference Center. Meet the four presenters.
Innovation Panelists
Dean Benjamin, Director of Product Development, Pixelle Specialty Solutions
Rodney Pennings, Sales Director of Paper Converting Machine Company
Dr. Rebecca Mick, Program Manager, Amcor
Featured Speaker
Sam Schlaich, Council of Government Affairs, Flexible Packaging Association
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GBIG & Wi5P to Host Children's Museum Kick-Off |
The Children’s Museum of Green Bay is looking for corporate sponsorships for a proposed exhibit featuring Green Bay's thriving industrial sector, the pulp, paper, packaging, print, & plastic industries.
GBIG and Women in the 5P will host a kick-off event, “A Night at the Museum: The Future of Manufacturing,” at the Children’s Museum, 1230 Bay Beach Road, at 5:00 pm Thursday, Sept. 21.
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Acquisition of Performance Insulation |
Ben and Amy Bertram recently acquired Performance Insulation of Wisconsin, LLC. Ben and Amy are also owners of Fiberglass Solutions LLC located at 995 Waube Lane, Green Bay, Wisconsin. The deal was finalized in early January of 2023, and the Bertram’s are in the process of transitioning Performance into their existing facility in Ashwaubenon.
The business will allow the Bertram’s to provide additional services to their existing client base, while focusing on growth within the Upper Midwest.
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Survey of Wisconsin's Paper Converting Industry |
In the fall of 2022, the Wisconsin Paper Council, in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin, conducted a survey of Wisconsin’s paper converting industry. The survey reveals statistics regarding Paper Stock Origin, Virgin vs. Recycled Fiber, Certification, Labor, Training, and Business Climate, Labeling, Regulatory, Logistics, Production, and Workforce Challenges.
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Susan will preview her book at 1pm Aug. 30 at Hilton Garden Inn, 1015 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay. |
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R&R Insurance Risk Management Webinars
R&R Insurance will hold the following Risk Management Webinars:
10-11:30am Tuesday, Aug. 22, Accident Investigation with John Brengosz, Loss Control Specialist
11am-12pm Tuesday, Sept. 12 When Remote Work Meets Workers Compensation with Mike Geldreich, Claims Management Specialist and Mark Turner, Account Manager
11am-12pm Tuesday, Sept. 19 HSAs and FSAs: Valuable but Misunderstood with Chris Kramer, Employee Benefits Consultant
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On Sept. 26, learn about the businesses that set the region apart for its manufacturing strengths. From printers to paper, plastics, and roll goods converters, this Showcase event expands in its second year. Hosted by Green Bay Innovation Group (GBIG), the full day event takes place at Green Bay’s Radisson Hotel & Conference Center. To exhibit, call or email Marty Ochs. |
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Enter to Win a 50" Smart TV at 5P Showcase |
Precision Airconvey, a leading provider of innovative trim and matrix conveying solutions, will give away a 50" Smart TV at the 5P Showcase on Sept. 26 in Green Bay. Visit Precision Airconvey's booth to register. PAC streamlines material handling processes and improves operational efficiency. Precison AirConvey has over 50 years of Industry experience,
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WISCONSIN STORIES AND UPDATES |
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EDUCATION STORIES AND UPDATES |
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PAPER EXCELLENCE STORIES AND UPDATES |
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CHINA STORIES AND UPDATES |
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PAPER STORIES AND UPDATES |
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The Village of Wrightstown is a growing and prosperous community with a population of 3,308 located between Green Bay and Appleton on the Fox River. As you enter the city, you witness tremendous growth with new housing and industrial buildings! Wrightstown has a major presence in the 5P and Converting Industries.
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SPONSOR STORIES AND UPDATES |
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Benefits of a Pneumatic Conveyance System |
With the right tools in place, warehouses can operate with optimal productivity and efficiency while ensuring the safety of employees. By utilizing Precision Airconvey technology, warehouses can streamline the process of removing production waste from the press and convey it to the compactor.
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Sure Controls’ Pioneer Metal Finishing Case Study |
Pioneer Metal Finishing needed to replace its existing, non-functional temperature control system. They also wanted to add visualization of measured value, hi/low temperature alarms and a 24-hour trend chart. They wanted a web publishing tool for visualization from a PC or cellphone over the plant network.
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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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