February 2025 5P Showcase Expo

The 5P SHOWCASE EXPO on Feb. 25-26 in Appleton was an outstanding success! Thank you to our Exhibitors, Sponsors and attendees for supporting the 5P Industry. GBIG partnered with the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) for the first time, and we're looking forward to working with the organization again to make the 2026 Showcase Expo bigger and better.


Thank You to our Showcase Expo Sponsors

  • First Business Bank
  • Baum Machine Inc.
  • WSI
  • Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction
  • Hurckman Mechanical
  • McClone Insurance
  • Abbot Company


Thank You to our Guest Speakers

  • Michael Manley of Amazon
  • Paul Murphy of Menasha Corp.
  • Mark Hunter of Hoffmaster
  • Heather Prach of IDDBA
  • Natha Dempsey of Foodservice Packaging Institute
  • An outstanding panel from UW-Madison
Showcase Expo Story & Photos
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FEATURED STORIES

Careers in Labels and Packaging:

In Beta Mode and Cooler Than You Think! 

When you think about industries shaping the world, the label and packaging industry is not the first thing that comes to mind for most people - but it should be. Why? Labels are everywhere. They are all around us and used by most every business. They are essential! Labels keep products fresh, organized, branded, and ready for you. Fun, creative and future-ready, the label and packaging industry is the perfect place for the next generation of talent.

- Article by by AJ Buran

Careers in Label & Packaging

Lawmakers, loggers long for Trump-driven revival of Wyoming’s dying timber industry – WyoFile

Drew Gardner new CEO on the path that brought him to Finch Paper and his plan for the company.

Lakeside Packaging in Oshkosh selling works of art by special needs

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EVENTS

VPI, Inc. will hold a Community Programs Collective Open House from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at 2350 N. Casaloma Dr. Appleton. This new space will serve as the new home for both VPI Adult Day Services and a new Family Support Center. Stop by to tour the space, learn about its impact, and connect with the VPI team.

VPI Open House

The 20th Annual Sustainable Forestry Conference will take place in Florence, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, April 16, at Keyes Peak Ski Lodge. Space is limited, and reservations are required. 

Forest Conference

UW Madison Future Facility in Engineering Workshop

Amplify the finishing package event

UW Platteville Stem Expo

PFAS STORIES AND UPDATES

Researchers discover simple solutions to break down forever chemicals Breaking down indestructible technologies target pfas.

Why EPA set Federal drinking water limits for these health harming contaminants…pfas

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PACKAGING STORIES AND UPDATES

Michelman: Transforming the way packaging is designed, produced, used and recovered

This water based paper could revolutionize Packaging and Replace Plastic.

Packaging labels power future expansion in world of print

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PLASTIC STORIES AND UPDATES

The Packaging Market to grow to $297.6 billion by 2029 driven by food delivery and take-a-way services

Packaging and Labels power future expansion

Snack food packaging market to top $25 billion.

More Plastic News

SUSTAINABILITY STORIES AND UPDATES

Kraft paper a sustainable packaging solution

Amcor partners with Avantium to advance sustainable packaging

Coca-Cola attempts to hold itself accountable for sustainability.

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STORIES AND UPDATES

Great Lakes are running quite a bit warmer than normal.

High-school students want to keep trash out of the Great Lakes and rivers are the key.

Algae blooms appear in Lake Superior for the first time in history.

More Water News

DESIGN STORIES AND UPDATES

Color Branding Psychology by Industries

30 Great Font Combinations Typefaces for Designs.

25 years of pantone color of the year 50 colorful trends

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SPONSOR STORIES AND UPDATES
 

Keller, Inc. has been chosen as the Architect and General Contractor/Builder on a 25,000 sq. ft. addition & reroof project for Print Pro Inc., 1450 Poplar St, Wrightstown, and the builder on a 1,500 sq. ft. remodel project for Nercon,1023 Superior Avenue in Oconto. Nercon is a past Keller, Inc. customer who requested a remodel of their second floor to renovate for a fitness room, office and training space for their employees. 

Keller

It’s a great time to be in Printing! As companies strategize on how to compete in rapidly changing market conditions, they are trying to look into the crystal ball to see what the future holds. The digital, packaging and inkjet printing technology segments have experienced growth through 2024. Smithers, a printing market research firm, shared in The Future of Printing to 2029 that this growth trend is poised to continue into 2029.

SPL Consulting

Effective Jan. 16, 2025, southeastern Wisconsin is designated as a nonattainment area for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Businesses in these areas must adhere to stricter air quality regulations to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). 

Zachary Kaiser, Strategic Risk Advisor at McClone, explains what this could mean for your organization. 

McClone

BradyPlus: Do more with Less – Boosting Grocery Store Efficiency in Every Aisle

Domino: Improving Printing Sustainability with Digital Technology

Pixelle advanced barrier coatings

Fox Valley Wood Products: Stay lean and efficient

Amundsen Davis elevates seven attorneys to partner

First Business Bank asset based lending

McAdams Graphics Labels Branding Solutions that Stick.

Zeta Group Engineering level of collaboration between humans and robots

Wikoff Driving Sustainability in Label Printing.

Ox Industries expands Aurora, ILl.plant to service the Midwest.

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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