George Huber, UW Madison Chemical Engineering and Director of the Center for Chemical Upcycling of Waste Plastics (www.cuwp.org) will be our GUEST Speaker on Wednesday, April 12, introducing STRAP to the Flexible Packaging, Plastics, Printing and Converting Industries. CUWP is developing a technology that allows the recycling of flexible and rigid, multilayer and mixed plastic wastes. This technology is called solvent targeted recovery and precipitation, or STRAP.
One of the largest sectors for plastic waste is the packaging industry, which accounted for more than 35% of the plastics produced. These plastic packaging materials come in the form of multilayer films which are composites of distinct polymers that are combined to achieve specific properties that cannot be provided by single plastic layers and impossible to recycle through mechanical recycling, ending up in landfills!
The cost is $40.00 which includes a tour of Convergen Energy, lunch at Johnsonville Tailgate Village, followed by 4 guest speakers. Register today for this educational, informational event.
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UPCOMING 5P INDUSTRY EVENTS |
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GBIG's Branding at Its Best Webinar
2pm Thursday, March 23
How can branding make you money? Are you leveraging branding to increase sales? Attract and retain workers? Get branding advice you can use from Bill Koehne, marketing expert and business owner of Packerland Websites, Green Bay. To access the Free GBIG Webinar at 2pm Thursday, March 23:
- Visit Packerlandwebsites.com
- Scroll to the footer
- Click on Conference Room 1
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The Future of Plastic and Recycling Event April 12
GBIG will sponsor the Future of Plastic Recycling, beginning with a 9am tour at Convergen Energy, 600 Liberty St, Green Bay, followed by 11am Check-in, 12pm Lunch and 1pm Presentation at Johnsonville Tailgate Village, 1265 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay.
Speakers in the afternoon include George W. Huber, UW-Madison Professor and Director of the Center for Chemical Upcycling of Waste Plastics (CUWP). CUWP is developing a technology that allows the recycling of flexible and rigid, multilayer and mixed plastic wastes. This technology is called solvent targeted recovery and precipitation, or STRAP. After CUWP successfully operates a STRAP pilot system, the organization plans to design the first commercial facility in Green Bay. Learn more on April 12.
Register today for this In-Person GBIG Event on Wednesday, April 12, $40.
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R&R Insurance will present the following Risk Management webinars:
Ergonomics and Wellbeing 11am-12pm March 28
Reducing the Risks of a Devastating Jury Verdict 11am-12pm April 4
Work Comp 201 10am-12pm April 18
Avoiding 401(k) Fiascos: Fiduciary Risks and Financial Wellness 11am-12pm May 2
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Future of Plastic Recycling
9am tour at Convergen Energy,
600 Liberty St, Green Bay
Check in at 11am
12pm Lunch, 1pm Speakers
Johnsonville Tailgate Village,
1265 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay
Afternoon of speakers
GBIG In-Person Event, $40
Wednesday, April 12
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Converters Expo
GBIG Members Exclusive!
Use promo code GBIG50 to save $50 on registration. Join a gathering of converters of paper, film, plastics and nonwovens, industry buyers, specialists and suppliers.
Lambeau Field
1265 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay
In-Person Event
Thursday, April 13
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Contract Packaging Tour
Tour the contract packaging & manufacturing facility.
Followed by refreshments and networking with GBIG members.
1010 Strohmeyer Dr. Neenah
Free GBIG In-Person Event
2pm Wednesday, April 19
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Reynolds to Speak at Leadership Webinar April 24
Women in the 5P presents the Women Leaders in Industry Series. Lisa Reynolds, CEO of Reynolds Packaging, will be the featured presenter at a webinar from 1-2pm Monday, April 24. Reynolds Packaging specializes in flexible packaging solutions and eco-friendly packaging. Reynold Packaging was named 2020 Wisconsin Woman-Owned Business of the Year by Marketplace Governor’s Awards.
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WISCONSIN STORIES AND UPDATES |
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FLEXIBLE STORIES AND UPDATES |
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EDUCATION STORIES AND UPDATES |
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PLASTIC STORIES AND UPDATES |
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SPONSOR STORIES AND UPDATES |
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Quad Plus Case Study:
Upgrading 75-yr-old Equipment
Inefficient actions throughout the papermaking process result in a short life for your equipment, increase changeover times, and decrease speed, capacity, and productivity. Addressing these inefficiencies by optimizing your line an help lower operating costs, reduce waste, shorten lead times, and improve your operation’s safety and working conditions. Read about a Midwest paper mill’s upgrade in this Quad Plus Case Study.
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CMD’s 5 Ways to Reduce
Pouch Materials Costs
Thanks to dazzling artwork and the latest technology, today’s packaging film is eye-catching and durable. It’s stunningly beautiful. And expensive. In fact, by the time the parent-roll gets to the converting machine to be made into pre-made pouches, it is at the most expensive point in the film-making process. CMD suggests 5 ways pouch converting technology can protect your materials investment.
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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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