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Specialty Paper, Printing, Converting, Coating, and Packaging

Posted on July 25, 2025August 4, 2025 by admin

Goodbye Plastics, HELLO PAPER. Welcome to the Specialty Paper Conference on September 16, 2025, with a lineup of outstanding speakers and a panel with the premier paper manufacturers for the all-day event. We will explore PFAS-free paper products, innovative new paper products, barrier coatings, sustainability, and recyclability of paper. The Conference will provide the latest cutting-edge technologies, product design, new product development, and eco-friendly packaging trends.
Specialty Papers are a category of paper products designed and engineered for specific functions, technical performance, aesthetic qualities focused on:

Food and Beverage
Healthcare & Medical
Automative
Packaging
Security
Hygiene & Personal Care
Décor

Common Types of Specialty Papers.

Checks, Passports, Security
Release Liners for Labels, Tags, and Tapes
Baking and Food Products
Medical
Air, Oil, Coffee Filters.
Wallpaper
Laminates
Greeting Cards
Insulation
Packaging

Panel of Speakers Representing & Supporting the Wisconsin Paper Manufacturers

Ahlstrom – Dean Benjamin
Amcor – Chris Jansen and Breanna Van Nuland
BiOrgin – David S. Barr
BPM, Inc. Specialty Papers – Ryan Day
Hoffmaster – Mark Hunter
Impermea Materials – David Zamarin
Midland – Brit Swisher – Distributor of Paper Products.
Sun Chemical – Jay Downey
UW Stevens Point Wisconsin Institute of Sustainable Technologies – Paul Fowler

Wisconsin has a large base of Paper Companies specializing in Specialty Paper. North America specialty paper market generated notable revenue and estimated to grow due to the demand for sustainable and recycle demands from American Consumers. The USA federal and state policies are focusing on limiting the use of plastic products and promoting sustainable paper products. The US has the largest share of the market for specialty papers in North America due to significant investments in research and development. Wisconsin is the leader in Specialty Papers supported by the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Paper Science and Engineering Degrees and Research.

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July 16th, 2025 Newsletter

Posted on July 16, 2025July 30, 2025 by admin

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Specialty Paper, Printing, Converting, Coating and Packaging Conference – Speakers and Host

Posted on July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 by admin

Host, Dan Goymerac, PE

Vice President, Industrial Business Development

Dan is responsible for business development for Miron’s industrial division and directly manages client development and relationship building. His duties include assisting project managers with customer relations, contacting prospective alliance partners, and assuring that industrial customers are satisfied.

Dan provides 30+ years of experience in the heavy industrial, biofuel, food, pulp and paper, and power generation industries. His expertise includes mechanical and process knowledge related to facilities, paper machines, stock preparation systems, deinking, material handling systems, construction estimates, and detailed engineering.

Dan is a Wisconsin-registered Professional Engineer and graduated from Michigan Technological University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently the Chairperson for Lakes States TAPPI/North Central Pima.

Speaker, David Zamarin

Founder & CEO, Impermea Materials, North Carolina

Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and TEDx speaker David Zamarin is the founder of Impermea Materials, an advanced materials company pioneering PFAS-free, plastic-free barrier coatings for paper, packaging, and industrial substrates. With a focus on scalable, production-ready innovation, David leads Impermea in delivering high-performance solutions that meet today’s toughest sustainability and regulatory demands, without compromising on barrier performance or operational efficiency.

Specialty Paper Conferfence 2025 Update 7-11-25

Posted on July 11, 2025August 4, 2025 by admin

Specialty Paper, Printing, Converting, Coating and Packaging Conference
On September 16, 2025, In Neenah, Wisconsin

The Green Bay Innovation Group announced the Premier Conference in the USA: Specialty Paper, Printing, Converting, and Packaging. The Conference will provide the latest cutting-edge technologies, innovations in product design, new product development, sustainability, renewable resources, and eco-friendly packaging trends!

The 2025 Speakers are outstanding experts from all sectors of the 5P (Packaging, Paper, Plastics, Printing, Pulp) and Converting Industries.

The Schedule of Speakers

7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Check-In

8:30 – 8:40 a.m. Introduction by Dan Goymerac VP of Miron Construction

8:40 – 9:00 a.m. Marty Ochs Executive Director of the Green Bay Innovation Group

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Chris Jansen and Breanna Van Nuland of Amcor

10:00 – 10:15 Break

10:15 – 11:15 a.m. David Zamarin of Impermea Materials

11:15 – 11:45 a.m. Paul Fowler Wisconsin Institute of Sustainable Technology UW Stevens Point

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 -1:45 p.m. Jay Downey of Sun Chemical

1:45 – 3:30 p.m. Panel Discussion –

Mark Hunter, Hoffmaster Group, Inc.

Dean Benjamin, Ahlstrom

Ryan Day, BPM, Inc.

David S. Barr, BiOrgin

Brit Swisher, Midland Paper

3:30 – 4:30 p.m. networking with beverages provided.

The event takes place on September 16, 2025, at Miron Construction, 1471 McMahon Dr. Neenah, WI. Do not miss this special event. Go to: www.greenbayinnvovationgroup.com/events – Specialty Paper to register for the event. The cost is: $100.00 per person.

July 9th, 2025 Newsletter

Posted on July 9, 2025July 16, 2025 by admin

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GBIG NEWS | 93 Stories and Links on the Internet 07/09/2025

Posted on July 7, 2025August 4, 2025 by admin

GBIG News

Get links to the latest news, events, stories, and interviews from our 5P news members. Our goal is to remind the decision-makers in Wisconsin of the importance of our industry both historically, and more importantly, into the future.

Read the latest 93 Stories and Links on the Internet below.

Events

Packaging

Food

Nonwovens

Plastic

Sustainability

Education

IDDBA Hosts Record-Breaking Show in New Orleans

Posted on July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 by admin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2025

New Orleans, LA — The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) held their annual show June 1-3 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. More than 10,000 attendees perused over 1,000 exhibitors (a new record for IDDBA), with over 230 exhibitors showcasing their products for the first time at the show.

IDDBA 2025 brought together today’s leaders and tomorrow’s innovators to grow the future of their businesses. Attendees gained insight and engaged face-to-face with buyers, merchandisers, manufacturers, distributors, and executives who share a passion for food and this industry.

General session speakers included Kevin Costner, Michael Strahan, Carla Hall, and Claire Saffitz. Chefs Hall and Saffitz held cooking demonstrations in IDDBA’s Close-Up Kitchen, and the Cake Boss himself, Buddy Valastro, held a cooking demonstration on the show’s final day.

Meanwhile in What’s in Store Live, attendees explored an immersive, trend-forward experience in a fully merchandised space, featuring exhibitor products and bringing to life the insights and inspiration from IDDBA’s What’s in Store publication.

This year’s Champions of Change Awards, in partnership with Supermarket News, recognized 24 industry leaders from the retailer/wholesaler and supplier/vendor communities who consistently demonstrate excellence and superior results. The inaugural Career Connection Live event connected students and up-and-coming talent with industry leaders, internships, and networking opportunities. Certified Salumiere Professionals built charcuterie boards in Salumi’d and the annual Cake’d Awards went to Lindsey Shaub from Festival Foods (Grand Champion) and Lisa Dowling from Market of Choice Inc. (Fan Favorite.)

Finally, the annual post-show food drive generated 177,312 pounds of donations to local food banks in the area! Facilitated by Second Harvest South Louisiana, 21 trailer trucks delivered donated dairy, bakery, foodservice, and deli items to the New Orleans Food Bank and Baton Rouge Food Bank for distribution to the local communities.

Efforts have begun on next year’s show in Orlando, with booths and hotels already being reserved!

IDDBA 2026 is June 7-9 in Orlando, FL. Find out more here: IDDBA 2026

About IDDBA: The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association is a nonprofit membership organization serving the dairy, deli, bakery, cheese, and supermarket foodservice industries. Member companies enjoy exclusive benefits and services including the annual tradeshow, leading-edge research, training programs, management tools, and an annual trends report. For more information contact IDDBA at 608-310-5000 or visit iddba.org.

Discover the Future For Your Business September 16th: Specialty Paper, Printing, Converting, Coating,Packaging

Posted on July 7, 2025August 4, 2025 by admin

For immediate release.

For more information, contact Marty Ochs, 608.698.3333 or martinpochs@gmail.com

GREEN BAY WI. Green Bay Innovation Group (GBIG) with its partners and an industry panel will provide a current view of industries crucial to regional and national economies.

The event is set to take place from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm followed by a networking event from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m, Tuesday September 16, 2025, at Miron Construction in Neenah, WI. The day promises to offer the latest commentary and innovations in industry, plus networking with leaders at lunch and a First Business Bank sponsored meet-and-greet later in the day.

“This informative meeting is a must-attend for anyone involved in production and related manufacturing who wants to stay competitive in a fast-evolving marketplace,” said Marty Ochs, GBIG Executive Director.

David Zamarin, CEO, Impermea Materials, agreed: “From the evolution of plastics-to-paper specialties, we will review the next steps in sustainable responsibility and high-performance solutions.”

Speakers and panelists include those from: Miron Construction, Amcor, Impermea Materials, UW Stevens Point, Sun Chemical, Hoffmaster Group, Ahlstrom, BPM, BiOrgin, and Midland Paper.

Attendees will have the opportunity to explore a variety of cutting-edge materials and technologies, including specialty papers, sustainable packaging, advanced printing capabilities, and the latest in converting technologies.

Sign-up: www.greenbayinnovationgroup.com/events or, call Marty Ochs at 608.698.3333

Check-in: Between 7:30 and 8:30 am on September 16. The cost is: $100.00 per person

Cloveridge Converting – De Pere, WI. Adds Paper Straw Manufacturing

Posted on July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 by admin

Man from Cloveridge Converting holding paper straws

Cloveridge Converting LLC. is a converter of paper and non-wovens for the agricultural and service industries. Cloveridge Converting towels are completely bio-degradable providing a choice of textures as well as sizes to meet a variety of customers with quick turnaround and innovative solutions!

Jeff Jaco owner of Cloveridge Converting has acquired equipment to convert paper into straws. Cloveridge Converting is finalizing the installation and expected to be up and running next month. With the closure of a major producer of paper straws and an opportunity to purchase the equipment, he moved forward! He was inspired by his daughter Haley who recently graduated with a master’s degree in environmental science and policy. She got Jeff’s attention on the impact of plastic straws on the environment. Jeff secured a Paper Company in NE Wisconsin to be able to supply him with the bio-degradable paper product. He understood the drawbacks of paper straws and the benefits. The paper straws are FDA-regulated and PFAS free. As consumers, we need to determine what are the best products to meet their personal needs. Plastic Straws are one of the largest used-one-time items with a substantial impact on the environment! The global paper straw market size is $3.18 billion in 2025 and is forecasted to hit around USD $16.65 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 20.27% from 2025 to 2034.

Wisconsin has the largest Converting Industry in the USA with over three hundred plus converters of paper, film, board, corrugated, plastics, and other materials. In addition, Wisconsin is the leader in Specialty Paper Production in the USA.

Join the Green Bay Innovation Group for the Premier Specialty Paper, Printing, Converting, Coating, and Packaging Conference on September 16th with outstanding speakers for the ALL-DAY event followed by networking. Go to: www.greenbayinnovationgroup.com/events – Specialty Paper to register. The cost is $100.00 per person.

Green Bay Innovation Group Announces the Premier Specialty Paper, etc. Event on September 16th

Posted on July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 by admin

The Green Bay Innovation Group announced the Premier Conference in the USA – Specialty Paper, Printing, Converting, Coating, and Packaging on September 16, 2025, in Neenah, Wisconsin with an outstanding line up of industry experts. Go to: www.greenbayinnovationgroup.com to register – Specialty Paper. The cost is $100.00 per person.

The movement from Plastics to Paper Products will be a challenge for the Paper and Pulp Industries! We have witnessed Paper and Pulp Mill Closing across the United States. However, we are seeing more new capacity in Specialty Papers, Corrugated, Paperboard, and Tissue due to favorable Packaging Trends for Sustainability and Recycling of Paper Products. Recycled Fiber Based Materials are key elements of sustainable packaging solutions. With a combination of emerging solutions in barrier coating technologies, recycled paper products, public demand, and regulatory pressures, companies will be forced to innovate to meet new packaging solutions and paper is an outstanding alternative to plastics!

Types of Paper & Packaging Products

Kraft Paper for paper bags, boxes, and a wide variety of uses!
Corrugated Cardboard
Paperboard Cartons
Molded Pulp is especially in the Food Products Industry!
Wax-Coated and Poly-Coated papers for the Food Packaging Industry
Parchment, Pan Liner, Butcher, and Baking Paper
Glassine Paper

Sustainability Considerations

Use FSC-recycled paper sources.
E-Commerce Paper Mailers are a growth market.
Cosmetics & Person Care Paper Tubes, Wraps, etc.
Apparel with Paper Garment Bags, and other packaging options.

The Challenges, Solutions, and Future of Paper Packaging is based upon cost-effective barrier coating, water resistance, durability, protection, grease-proofing, etc. In the case of recycling, coating can be difficult to separate from all paper products in the repulping processes. However, the technology for recycling these poly-coated material is advancing, and newer facilities can process them. We are witnessing new coating products that are fully compostable coatings. Aqueous barrier coated paper is a fitting example of a fully recycled poly-coated replacement and very cost effective! With recent advances in coating technology, transitioning away from petroleum based thermoplastic coating is not only possible, but also crucial for sustainability and long-term industry success.

Green Bay Innovation Group

Month: July 2025

Specialty Paper, Printing, Converting, Coating, and Packaging

Common Types of Specialty Papers.

Panel of Speakers Representing & Supporting the Wisconsin Paper Manufacturers

July 16th, 2025 Newsletter

Specialty Paper, Printing, Converting, Coating and Packaging Conference – Speakers and Host

Host, Dan Goymerac, PE

Speaker, David Zamarin

Specialty Paper Conferfence 2025 Update 7-11-25