Register for PFAS In Food Packaging March 20 |
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GBIG and Amundsen Davis Law will present PFAS In Food Packaging and The Impact on Our Planet on Wednesday, March 20, at Butte Morts Country Club, 3600 W Prospect Ave, Appleton, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $50 per person which includes a buffet lunch.
An impressive speaker line-up
Keynote Speaker Tom Lee, a partner at Bryan, Cave, Leighton, Paisner LLP. Topic: PFAS in Food Packaging: State by State Regulations.
Martin Shafer PhD. Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene and Water. Topic: Atmospheric Cycling
Marissia Jablonski PhD. Executive Director of the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin. Topic: Water, Environment & Plastics Reduction
Kevin Nelson, Senior Fellow at Amcor, AMIC Advisory Board and UW-Madison College of Engineering alum. Topic: Material Science Behind Packaging
Brad Hartong, Primient, Applications Development Scientist in the Chemical and Paper Industries. Topic: Barrier Coatings to Replace Fluorochemicals
Betsy Metzger, Product Development Manager for Glenroy, Inc. Topic: Flexible Packaging in Food Packaging.
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EPA Air Rules Hurt Paper Industry
Scott Suder, Wisconsin Paper Council President, said the EPA air rule needlessly hurts Wisconsin’s paper industry. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently passed incredibly stringent air quality regulations. The new rule will have significant and adverse impacts on manufacturing, including Wisconsin’s paper industry, a major driver of the local economy.
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Wisconsin's Converting Industry
The “Converting Corridor” from Green Bay to Milwaukee boasts logistics support, from inventory assistance to management of shipment schedules. Wisconsin is second only to Indiana as a manufacturing state. What affects converting affects all these associated companies in the “corridor” and converting throughout the state.
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Don't miss out! Attend these events |
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Saturday, April 13
Paper Play
Join the Children’s Museum of Green Bay, Women of the 5P Industries, and Handmade Papermakers of Green Bay and Beyond to explore hand-dipped papermaking from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $8.
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April 23-25
PCMC Open House
Join PCMC for two free open house events in the Packaging Innovation Center. Digital Printing For Flexible Packaging takes place April 23-24. Digital & Flexo Folding Carton takes place April 25.
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Thursday, June 6
New North Summit
New North, Inc. will host a regional summit June 6 to bring together the business, education and community leaders from around the region. The Summit will draw nearly 700 attendees to the Lambeau Field Atrium, Green Bay.
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Thursday, April 18
PRS Factory Tours
Precision Roll Solutions will host factory tours in support of Converter’s Expo in Green Bay. Customers and OEMs are invited to visit two plants for tours from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Process Rolls and Print Sleeves, 1281 Parkview Road, Green Bay, and Machinery Center of Excellence, 1260 Ashwaubenon Street, Green Bay.
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Tuesday, May 21
The Wrightstown Tour
1 p.m.: Retroflex, Inc.
1:45 p.m.: Print Pro, Inc.
2:30 p.m.: Alliance Construction, Inc.
3:45 p.m.: Zeta Group Engineering
4:30 – 6 p.m. Royal St. Patrick’s Golf Course networking
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Thursday, June 13
Swing Big with GBIG
GBIG will gather for a Golf Outing at Mid Vallee Golf Course. We have opportunities for foursomes to golf and hole sponsorships. The event raises funds for scholarships and supports our communities.
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PM.25 STORIES AND UPDATES |
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WISCONSIN STORIES AND UPDATES |
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PLASTICS STORIES AND UPDATES |
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EDUCATION STORIES AND UPDATES |
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PAPER STORIES AND UPDATES |
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FORESTRY STORIES AND UPDATES |
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SPONSOR STORIES AND UPDATES |
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Retrofitting Equipment
Industrial manufacturing companies often need to make decisions about aging machinery. Replacing equipment with the latest models is costly and time-consuming. Retrofitting legacy equipment is a viable alternative.
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Building Material Pkg.
In the construction and building materials industry, efficient, durable, and cost-effective packaging is a necessity. Shrink wrap packaging stands out as a versatile solution that meets these requirements head-on.
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New Website
ProCon, a leading provider of converting, coating, and paper sales, is introducing a new website. The newly redesigned website offers a user-friendly interface and a wealth of valuable resources.
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Label Logic enhances efficiency with SPL Consulting |
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Label Logic has significantly improved its operational efficiencies with the help of SPL Consulting, LLC, a specialist in strategic planning and Lean implementation.
Label Logic was over capacity in all areas of the business, working significant overtime and constantly troubleshooting problems that would crop up. Read how Label Logic turned things around.
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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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