Based up a report from the American Forest & Paper Association, lowering the PM.2.5 NAAQS would severely harm the Forestry Products, Paper Manufacturing, and Pulp Manufacturing in the USA. The EPA rule delivers a devastating blow to U.S. Manufacturing and the economy without a clear path to achieve it.
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GBIG Presents PFAS in Food Packaging March 20
GBIG has put together an outstanding group of speakers about PFAS. In conjunction with regional business law firm Amundsen Davis, we invite you to attend PFAS in Food Packaging on March 20 at Butte des Morts Country Club in Appleton. The cost is $50, including a buffet lunch. Check-in starts 8 a.m., speakers at 9 a.m. and the program concludes at 2 p.m. The keynot speaker is Tom Lee – Partner at Bryan, Cave, Leighton Paisner LLP. He will present PFAS in food packaging: State-By-State Regulations.
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Manufacturers Exhibit at Tissue World
Wisconsin and the Midwest were represented at the early February Tissue World Show in Miami. However, the rest of the world was more well represented. Several exhibitors with international headquarters had significant U.S. divisions too.
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Thomas Lee to Present
at GBIG's PFAs event
Thomas Lee is a partner in the BCLP law firm and key note speaker at PFAS in Food Packaging on March 20 at Butte des Morts Country Club in Appleton. He works with clients in food and agriculture, consumer products and other industries.
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Prophit Co Unveils
New Identity
Prophit Co launched its 22nd year in business, along with a technology launch and new company name, Dignify. Previously a marketing firm, Prophit Co shifted to leadership development in 2020.
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Sustainable Forestry Conference
The 19th Annual Sustainable Forestry Conference will be April 17 in Florence, Wisconsin. Registration is required. Watch for a brochure in late February
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Wastewater Study
Laura Hubbard and her team at the U.S. Geological Survey investigated food process wastewater from 23 facilities in 17 states and analyzed for 576 different organic chemicals, including pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, pharmaceuticals, PFAS, and volatile organic compounds.
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Converting, Coating & Sustainability
GBIG will sponsor a Converting, Coating & Sustainability event on April 17 at Miron Construction. Our speakers represent converting, coating, laminating, film, flexo printing, packaging, paper, food and water.
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Don't miss out! Attend these GBIG events
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Wednesday, March 20
PFAS in Food Packaging
Speakers from litigation, water, the flexible packaging industry, paper packaging, Universities, and food products sector. 8 am-2 p.m. at Butte des Morts Country Club in Appleton. Cost: $50, includes lunch.
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Saturday, April 13
Paper Play
Join the Children’s Museum of Green Bay 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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Wednesday, April 17
Converting, Coating & Sustainability
ALL DAY EVENT with six outstanding Industry Speakers at Miron Construction, 1471 McMahon Dr. Neenah. 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost: $50, includes lunch.
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Tuesday, May 21
The Wrightstown Tour - FREE
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
Golf Outing at Mid Vallee Golf Course. We have opportunities to sponsor a hole. The event raises funds for scholarships and supports our communities.
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CONVERTING STORIES AND UPDATES
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PLASTICS STORIES AND UPDATES
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EDUCATION STORIES AND UPDATES
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COATING STORIES AND UPDATES
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FORESTRY STORIES AND UPDATES
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SPONSOR STORIES AND UPDATES
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Digital Printing
Small Pet Select's ship cases have traditionally served the purpose of simply transporting product to consumers’ doorsteps, however, that has all changed. Now their ship cases tell a story. Each panel of the box delivers a vibrant message.
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Flatbed Printer
Investing in a flatbed printer will allow you to print on a wide range of rigid materials. Many printers come with a roll-to-roll option that gives you the best of both worlds allowing you to print on both flexible and rigid materials.
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Coalesce Turns 20
What began with a small team, lots of talent and a steadfast desire to make a difference has become a full-service strategic communications and creative agency located in downtown Appleton that delivers customized mixed marketing solutions to businesses of all sizes.
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New Converting Line
PulPac, a frontrunner in sustainable packaging solutions, and their turnkey partner Curt G. Joa announce the successful installation and operation of the cutting-edge “Modula” Dry Molded Fiber converting line.
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Innovation Center
PCMC operates the only Packaging Innovation Center focused on flexible packaging from design to converting. The PIC serves as a resource for demos, trials, and training along with research and development opportunities.
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Contract Converting
Contract Converting, Greenville, provides custom roll slitting and rewinding, mill-direct non-pressure-sensitive tag and label materials, and next-day service to Roll Express customers.
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Seaway Promotion
Seaway Printing announced the promotion of Chad Obermann to the role of Vice President of Business Development. Chad joined our team as the Director of Business Development and has a 25-year history in the printing industry.
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Seaway COO
Seaway Printing announces the promotion of Scott Sherwood to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Scott joined Seaway Printing as the Continuous Improvement Manager and has nearly 26 years of leadership experience.
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Email Deliverability
Packerland Websites knows how to ensure email deliverability amid tight anti-spam policies. Self-authentication is a vital step for e-newsletters and bulk emails. Deliver mail that recipients want to read, and assure it gets to them.
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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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