Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | 11am – 1pm | St. Norbert College – Bemis Center
Speakers
John Koskinen, Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Marc Schaffer, PhD, SNC Center for Business & Economic Analysis
Sarah Scanlan, SNC CBEA Student Fellow
Evan Glaser, SNC CBEA Student Fellow
Craig Dickman, TitletownTech
Lisa Johnson, BioForward
Full Agenda
11:00 a.m. Start of Program – Networking
11:30 a.m. Plated Lunch Served
11:45 a.m. Welcome – Event Corporate Sponsor Erik Swan, Senior Vice President, Associated Bank
11:50 a.m. State and New North Region Economic Report John Koskinen, Chief Economist, WI Department of Revenue
12:05 p.m. New North Regional Innovation Perspective Marc Schaffer, PhD, Associate Professor, Executive Director SNC Center for Business & Economic Analysis (CBEA) Sarah Scanlan, SNC CBEA Student Fellow Evan Glaser, SNC CBEA Student Fellow
12:25 p.m. Local Innovation Perspective Craig Dickman, Managing Director, TitletownTech
12:40 p.m. Wisconsin Tech Hub Designation and Strategy Grant Lisa Johnson, CEO, BioForward
There is the tired and worn-out print industry narrative and then there is what is happening at Viridiam! Viridiam, LLC is a woman owned business located in the I-43 business district on the east side of Green Bay. A merger between HC Miller and Van Lanen took place in 2015 and the business has not slowed down since. With HC Miller dating back to 1887, you will be hard pressed to find a company with a longer history of successful print offerings from coast-to-coast. Viridiam describes itself as serving four major markets: commercial print, organizational products, packaging/folding cartons, and wide format/displays. The broad range of offerings keeps Viridiam as a leader in the industry to allow customers to keep their print budget organized all under one roof. With a solution-based business model, as well as speed-to-market scheduling and staffing philosophy, Viridiam looks forward to continued growth.
Viridiam is proud to announce a recent aggressive cap-ex campaign that will only further add to its already impressive fleet of equipment and capabilities. The most exciting addition is a 4-color web press. Viridiam is diving headfirst into the 4-color web environment and could not be more thrilled. Pairing this web press with the three sheetfed and two digital presses they currently operate will provide an amazing customer experience in terms of cost-saving engineering plans. Along with the web press, Viridiam is also bringing in another offline UV coater, a 4-color envelope printer, and additional collating equipment. “It is never dull working for a company that continues to upgrade their equipment and is always thinking about the best interests of their customers. It is going to be a fun challenge everyone here is looking forward to” says Scheduling Director Tim Kinjerski. Viridiam has also tripled their racking and warehouse capacity in the last 12 months. Not only have they invested in equipment for increased output, but they can safely store it in a temperature and camera-controlled space. They do not plan to stop there as additional cap-ex is planned for increased capabilities in their digital and high-speed printer areas. The future looks bright.
Viridiam has also made a large-time and resource investment into drastically reducing its overall pollution and contamination output. By upgrading to the latest plate making technology, their corrosive chemical output has been reduced by over 90%. “Using water-soluble chemistries and recyclable aluminum has really shined a bright light on a happier and healthier workspace. No more barrels and trucks to dispose of primitive chemicals,’’ says Quality Director George Harlley. Viridiam also created a robust recycling program for the various paper and corrugated waste they collect on their busy manufacturing floor. One hundred percent of the waste is organized, collected in the appropriate bins, and recycled.
With multiple full-time structural designers and graphic artists on staff. Viridiam is very well positioned to assist all new or existing customers with any concept-to-creation goals. Implementing a creative department weaponized with the latest Artios CAD and Adobe Suites softwares, there is no such thing as a bad idea at Viridiam. 3-D renderings, white samples, printed mock-up for that important meeting? No problem at Viridiam. In fact, they welcome the opportunity to provide the materials to you for that critical conversation. “Customers quite often feel comfortable sharing ideas that may not be fully formed, and we can either cross the T’s or begin building from the ground up and everything in between” says Creative Director Kelly Raber. “Bring us your great ideas or count on ours” she adds.
Simply put, Viridiam has been meeting high expectation customer requirements for over 136 years and they don’t plan on stopping any time soon. “There is just too much forward progress and excitement within these four walls to not enjoy the ride. Product development, professional customer service and sales personnel, efficient manufacturing and on-time delivery is very rewarding” says Tom Mussel, Estimating and Planning Manager. Viridiam welcomes all readers of GBIG’s fine publications to find out for themselves.
LITTLE CHUTE WI Oct. 27, 2023: A Fox Valley company will double its industrial space and revamp its offices, marking the company’s fourth expansion project in its 30-year history.
Representatives from ATCAM and Bayland Buildings celebrate the groundbreaking of ATCAM’s 30,000 sq. ft. expansion project in the Little Chute Industrial Park. ATCAM is expanding its facilities to accommodate offices, meeting rooms, and industrial operations. The family-owned and operated company provides fabricating, thermal spray coating, and machining services for a variety of state and national businesses.
ATCAM, located in the Little Chute Industrial Park, held a groundbreaking celebration on Oct. 26TH for its 30,000 sq. ft. expansion, slated to be completed in summer 2024. The family-owned and operated company supports the diverse needs of the paper industry, mechanical contractors, defense contractors, and OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) throughout the U.S. The building addition will include cranes, a loading dock, office, and shop space.
President Nate Andres said the expansion will add essential office and meeting space and increase the company’s capacity for fabricating, thermal spray coating, and machining.
“We’re excited for this opportunity to expand our facilities and thank everyone who’s making this possible. With the additional space, we will be able to continue providing cost-effective solutions for our customers and a modern work environment for our employees,” he said.
At the mid-morning groundbreaking ceremony, family members, employees, and project partners took turns digging and tossing a ceremonial shovel full of dirt. Afterwards, guests at the groundbreaking enjoyed dirt cake – served with tiny shovels for spoons – and BBQ from a visiting food truck. An ATCAM employee brewed a batch of beer, labeled with the ATCAM logo, for the special occasion.
Founded in 1993 by brothers Peter and Steve Andres, ATCAM experienced rapid growth from the start. The original 5,000 sq. ft. facility has been expanded three times, in 1995, 1998, and 2011.
As the facility grew, so did ATCAM’s thermal coating line and machining capabilities. ATCAM added large and small CNC machining and large capability vertical turning lathes (VTL), as well as a robotic thermal coating cell and additional top coating services including Teflon, silicone release and powder coatings. The company utilizes state-of-the-art, twin wire arc and combustion flame spray systems.
ATCAM has 18 employees and is growing. By combining old-fashioned craftsmanship with state-of-the-art equipment and technology, ATCAM meets the diverse production needs of a variety of industries. Committed to finding the best manufacturing solutions for its customer base, ATCAM provides high quality, cost-effective, precision products and services. In 2024, ATCAM will have even more space at its modern facility to meet clients’ fabricating, thermal spray coating, and machining needs.
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Appleton, WI is located on the Fox River with a population of 73,970. The area got the name Paper Valley with the highest concentration of Paper and Pulp mills in the world! Appleton Paper was a major leader in Paper Technology with 4,500 employees. Appleton was a very innovative company leading the nation in product development. Today, Appvion formerly Appleton Paper has close to five hundred employees being a leader in coating technologies and no longer in paper making. Unfortunately, the number of paper companies is a fraction of the past. However, Paper Valley is a powerhouse in the 5P and Converting Industries with over one hundred companies. We will do a series of the Appleton area companies over the next issues highlighting the diversity of the industries and a number of outstanding companies doing business worldwide.
NEENAH, Wis. (October 17, 2023) – Menasha Corporation is pleased to announce that Denise Starcher, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, has been named a 2024 Wisconsin Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Wisconsin’s Top 100 CEO’s & C‐level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry using criteria that include demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion. Collectively the 2024 Wisconsin Titan 100 and their companies employ more than 148,000 individuals and generate $76.4 billion dollars in annual revenues.
“The Titan 100 are visionary leaders that inspire the Wisconsin business community. These preeminent leaders have built a distinguished reputation that is unrivaled and preeminent in their field. We are humbled to recognize the Titan 100 for their efforts to shape the future of the Wisconsin business community” says Jaime Zawmon, President of Titan CEO.
“Denise is an exceptional leader whose ability to foster a community of supporters, empower her team, and navigate challenges showcases her expertise and has set a strong example of visionary leadership,” said Chris Drees, President and CEO of Menasha Corporation. “This award confirms the transformative contributions she has made to our company, and we are proud to have her be among Wisconsin’s most forward‐thinking leaders.”
Outside of her corporate achievements, Denise’s community involvement includes roles as a Board Member of the Trout Museum of Art, the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce, Advisory Board Chair of Zeta Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma along with various committee participations. Her philanthropic efforts include volunteering for organizations like the United Way, Habitat for Humanity, and Red Cross and reflect her desire to give back and make a positive impact beyond the corporate world.
About Menasha Corporation
Menasha Corporation is a leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturer and supply chain solutions provider. comprised of two companies, Menasha Packaging Company and ORBIS Corporation. Menasha Corporation’s products and services are used by major food, beverage, consumer products, healthcare, pharmaceutical, heavy equipment, agriculture, industrial, and automotive companies. Established in 1849, Menasha Corporation is one of America’s oldest privately held, family‐owned manufacturing companies. Headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, the company employs more than 7,800 employees in 100+ facilities in North America and Europe. For more information, visit menashacorporation.com.
Lake States TAPPI Energy Forum Bridgewood Resort Hotel November 2, 2023
7:30 – 8:00 am Registration and Sign-In (Coffee and Juice Provided)
8:00 – 8:15 am Welcome and Introductions
8:15 – 9:15 am Keynote- “Reliability in Transition” Marc Keyser – Director of Seams Coordination, Member Services, and Customer Coordination – MISO
9:15 – 10:00 am Combined Heat and Power – A Better Route to Decarbonization Tanuj Gulati – Energy Consulting – Frontier Energy
10:15 – 10:30 am Session Break (Coffee & Soda Provided)
10:30 – 11:15 am Beneficial Electrification Tom Tucker – Founder and Principal – Kinergetics, LLC
11:15 – 12:00 pm Focus on Energy Talk or possible talk on gas decarbonization Tim Hasbargen
12:00 – 12:30 pm Wisconsin Paper Council Energy Committee Scott Suder – President – WPC
12:30 – 1:15 pm Lunch on site
1:15 – 2:00 pm Minimizing Energy Consumption in LC Refining Tina Lawton – Global Manager Refiner Segments – Valmet Jonathan Frederickson – Product Sales Manager – Fiber Process Parts – Valmet
2:00 – 2:45 pm Energy Savings with Steel Dryers Francesco Possenti – Technical Manager – Toscotec S.p.A.
2:45 – 3:30 pm Dryer Hood Operation and Audits Don Carpenter – Sr. Sales & Technical Support Engineer – Enerquin
3:30 – 3:45 pm Session Break (Coffee & Soda Provided)
3:45 – 4:30 pm Energy Savings Through Water Conservation John Neun, P.E. – Mill Water System Expert – Focus on Energy
We want to thank the Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce for setting up a tour of Fiberglass Solution, Inc. Fiberglass Solutions offers fiberglass covers for piping, vacuum chambers, Pulp vats, motors and much more. In addition, Fiber Glass Solutions offers a diverse range of Alternatives for modifications and repairs with a full-service department. Amy and Ben Bertram purchased the company in 2018. In 2021, they moved into a new 33,000-square-foot facility. In 2023, Fiberglass Solutions was recently honored as the recipient of the Greater Green Bay Chamber’s Growth Award.
Fiberglass Solutions acquired Performance Insulation and has been a leader in commercial mechanical and plumbing insulation since its beginning in 2022.
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher is teaming up with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the China IP Road Show. The event provides resources, background and guidance to small- and medium-sized businesses in Wisconsin and strategies for protecting and enforcing intellectual property regarding China. The free event will be held from 8:30am-4:30pm Monday, Oct. 30, at the Corporate Conference Center, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, 2740 W Mason St. Green Bay.
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