The Green Bay Innovation Group and the University of Madison want to thank Pixelle Specialty Solutions and Green Bay Packaging for providing a tour and an open discussion on power requirements for Assistant Professor Ben Lindley from the College of Engineering and Kieran Furlong CEO of REALTA FUSION. UW Madison is working with Realta Fusion, a spin off from UW Madison start-up company developing fusion power for high volume users like the Paper Industry. Fusion power is a low carbon energy source, with cheap and abundant fuel with very little environmental impact. The project is funded by UW Madison as part of a ‘discovery to product’ grant to help bridge the gap between science and innovation in the University and real-world impact. Kieran Furlong, the Company’s CEO is working to create the “lowest capital, least complex path” to fusion energy production.
The Goal of the Green Bay Innovation Group is for our industry partners to gain access to cutting-edge research at our universities by increasing revenue, new product development and innovation with better communications between Industry and Universities! UW Madison is one of the 10 largest research institutions in the country, allocating more than $1 Billion annually to groundbreaking inquiry.
Stevens Point has a long history becoming a lumbering center with lots of ties to Conservation legacy, from the giant iconic Sand Country Bench on display in the Stevens Point Sculpture Park to the nation’s first conservation educational major created in 1946 and formed into the College of Natural Resources in 1970 at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. Today, UW Stevens Point is a premier College of Natural Resources with Paper Science and Engineering. Sentry Insurance is based out of Stevens Point and the most recent Sentry Tournament of Champions announces record $694,705 raised for charity in 2023.
Stevens Point is located on the Wisconsin River with a long history of Forestry, Paper, and Pulp Manufacturing. At one time, the Wisconsin River Paper Industry had the largest number of Paper and Pulp mills in the world producing writing, printing, and text & cover papers. Today, most of these companies are gone and the remaining companies are focusing on Packaging and Specialty Paper grades.
However, Stevens Point has a wide variety of companies dependent on the paper industry that evolved from paper manufacturing!
Pixelle Specialty Solutions has an extensive portfolio of coated, uncoated, kraft and a comprehensive line of specialty papers for a wide base of customers.
Spectra Print is one of Wisconsin largest commercial printers with extensive capabilities servicing a nationwide customer base.
Ox Industries is the largest independently owned vertically integrated producer of paperboard, paper tube, specialty paper and packaging products.
DigiCopy, headquarters out of Stevens Point, has facilities across Wisconsin with full-service printing, bindery, wide format, mailing and other capabilities.
Worzalla is one of the leading printers in the USA of award-winning books through innovative print solutions for more than a century. They are a 100% employee-owned company.
JHL Digital Direct specialists in ALL areas of direct mail production servicing a nationwide base of customers
Badger Plastics & Supply is a full-line distributor of mechanical and industrial plastics.
Menomonee Falls, WI – High-quality extrusion coating on paper, film, metallized film and aluminous foil substrates requires enhanced surface energy.
Enercon’s free webinar takes place on Thursday, September 7th at 10AM CDT and takes the guesswork out of determining which surface treating technologies provide the best results. Discover how to leverage corona, flame and ozone technologies to maximize extrusion coating bonding results and efficiencies. Topics Include:
Which type of corona treaters are ideal for extrusion coating
Tips for web handling for surface treatment
Understanding when to consider flame treatment
Discovering how ozone treatment increases bond strength at high speeds
To learn more about the webinar or to register, please click here.
Enercon Industries Corporation, headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI, is a major manufacturer of equipment for the plastics, converting and packaging industries. The company supplies custom built corona and atmospheric plasma treating systems, as well as induction cap sealing systems.
Menomonee Falls, WI – Corona treaters are used to increase a film’s surface energy to enable wettability & promote the adhesion of inks, coatings and adhesives. This change in surface energy is most commonly measured in dynes. And that’s where problems for extruders and converters begin:
Poorly executed dyne tests produce unreliable results.
Assumptions about dyne levels lead to erroneous conclusions.
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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 conveying it to the compactor. Not only does this make the workplace safer, but it also increases productivity exponentially.
These engineered pneumatic systems are suitable for a range of industries, including converting, paper, print, label, and battery production, where waste removal is a critical part of the production process. Unlike manual methods, PAC’s hands-free, continuously running systems incorporate advanced technology to whisk away trim, matrix, and other types of production waste. And because the production presses/machinery can continue to run during the waste removal process, production output is significantly improved.
Implementing a PAC system in your facility can yield significant benefits such as a reduction in manual operations, decreased operational costs, optimization of the flow of goods, and other benefits such as:
A safer workplace environment, potentially saving your staff from injuries and you from costly litigation. A recent survey identified overexertion as the most disabling workplace accident in the United States in 2021, followed by falls and being struck by objects. With a PAC system, employees can avoid having to lift and move heavy items, thus reducing the risk of injury.
Boosted employee satisfaction. Labor-intensive and repetitive tasks, such as lifting heavy items, can cause frustration, low morale, and a loss of motivation among employees. By automating such tasks, employees can focus on more meaningful work, which can help reduce their stress levels and improve overall job satisfaction.
Increased productivity and efficiency in your facility. With the freedom afforded by a PAC system, employees can work more efficiently and effectively, freeing up time for other tasks.
Financial savings. PAC guarantees a 12-month return on investment for its engineered systems, but many clients realize returns much sooner. Our ROIs are measured in months, not years, ensuring that you see significant financial benefits from your investment in a PAC system.
At PAC, we take pneumatic conveying systems to the next level using industry expertise and precise engineering. Our solutions boost accuracy and productivity, improve employee safety and reduce space requirements.
Learn more at: www.PrecisionAirConvey.com For additional information, contact Eric Keebler at EKeebler@AirConvey.com or 314-226-8298
The Children’s Museum of Green Bay, is looking for corporate sponsorships in their expansion of their exhibits. The new proposed exhibit would feature Green Bay’s thriving industrial sector, the pulp, paper, packaging, print, & plastic industries; the pillars of our community.
It’s crucial that we educate the youngest members of our community, in a fun and interactive way, about the significant role these industries play in shaping our lives.
Women in the 5P and Green Bay Innovation Group 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. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Registration is on the GBIG event page or follow the link below. A Night At the Museum : The Future of: Thu, Sep 21, 2023 (eventgroove.com)
Please contact Heather Heil for more information regarding this sponsorship opportunity. hheil@gbchildrensmuseum.org | (920) 432-4397
Grab a friend and join us at our inaugural Tossing for Inclusion bag toss fundraising event on August 17 at GameDay Sports Bar in Appleton.
This inclusive bag toss tournament fundraiser is designed to raise money to support our community programs, but more importantly, will offer teams of all skills and abilities the opportunity to compete against one another, as peers, in support of the cause.
Team registrations are $100/team and include lunch, drink tickets, and an event shirt for each player. Tournament is double elimination – two games are guaranteed.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Please register your team by July 30. You can register online through Eventbrite by clicking the button below or by filling out our team registration form and mailing it in or dropping it off at VPI, Inc. 2730 N Roemer Rd. Appleton, WI 54911 with your team entry fee.
Individuals of all ages, skills, and abilities are encouraged to participate!
By simply registering a team to compete, you are making a difference in your community.
Bringing Green Bay Companies Together. Green Bay Innovation Group is committed to building an authentic networking experience where innovation can thrive.
