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Upcoming NEWMA training in AI, Project Management & Digital Literacy

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September is just around the corner and there are several events and training opportunities available to you as a member of the NEW Manufacturing Alliance.

New NEWMA Lunch & Learn will be held on September 28 from noon to 1 p.m. via Teams. The topic is ‘Transforming Employee Recruitment With AI’ presented by Imaginasium. Overview of presentation:

  • Explanation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its subsets (machine learning, natural language processing, etc.)
  • Transition from traditional recruitment to data-driven recruitment
  • AI-powered recruitment marketing enhancements
  • Necessary foundations to implement AI in your recruitment strategies
  • New trends in recruitment using AI

Register by 9/21 for this free event at: https://form.jotform.com/AnnFranz/newma-lunch-learn-sept-28-2023

Another NEWMA Lunch & Learn will be held on September 12 from noon to 1 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. The topic is “Preventing Workplace Overuse/Musculoskeletal Injuries and Costs” by Sara Ziegele, PT, DPT, OCS with Preempt Physical Therapy. The topics are:

  • What is a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD)/overuse injury and why it happens in the workplace
  • What your OSHA 300 log can tell you about injuries in the workplace
  • What you can do to reduce the number of injuries at work
  • Tips to reduce lost work days if and when an injury occurs

Register for this free event by September 7, 2023: https://form.jotform.com/AnnFranz/newma-lunch-learn-sept-12-2023

NEWMA Taps + Tours Business after Hours will be held on September 21 from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at The Village Companies/MCL Industries in Pulaski from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. This free event is a great networking opportunity to enjoy a beverage and tour a manufacturing company. Register by 9/15 at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/newma-taps-tours-business-after-hours-tickets-699707051627?aff=oddtdtcreator

Looking forward to seeing you in September!

Ann Franz, Executive Director NEW Manufacturing Alliance 920-606-7691 www.newmfgalliance.org

GBIG Announces Events

Green Bay Innovation Group announces 4 upcoming events for the end of 2023 and start of 2024. Save the date; more details will follow.

GBIG Calendar of Events 2023-2024 Side one
GBIG calendar of events 2023-2024 side two
  • Green Bay Packaging Tour, Thursday, Oct. 12, in Green Bay
  • PFAS Impact on the Planet and Solutions for Packaging, Thursday, Nov. 2, in Madison
  • Korber tour, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Green Bay
  • Coating & Converting Seminar, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Green Bay.

PAC’s Unique Commitment to Strong, Long-Term Client Relationships

Precision AirConvey is the industry leader in automated trim and matrix removal. In addition to our top-quality engineering and components (backed by a written performance guarantee), we’ve achieved this distinction by fostering strong, long-term client relationships. One way we accomplish this is through the use of a consultative sales approach. This approach is centered on taking the time to truly understand the needs of our clients, and providing expert advice and guidance which will help them enjoy long-term success.

Bruce Wilder, Marco Acevedo, Eric Keebler, and Kevin Bock
Bruce Wilder, Marco Acevedo, Eric Keebler, and Kevin Bock

Our sales and engineering team is thoroughly trained in the use of a consultative approach, which includes asking open-ended questions, actively listening, and providing personalized solutions that cater to the unique needs of each client. This approach allows us to build a deep level of trust and loyalty with our clients, as they can see that our focus is truly on their success, rather than on “making a sale”. Involving our engineering team during the sales process helps prospects navigate technical aspects related to their specific challenges adding an “X” factor to interactions. By taking the time to understand our clients’ needs and providing tailored solutions, we are able to offer innovative, effective solutions which truly address the challenges and goals of our clients.

In addition to our consultative sales approach, our after-sale customer service and experience is critical in furthering our long-term client relationships. Our dedicated customer experience team is available to address any concerns or issues that may arise after the sale, and we make sure to follow up with our clients to ensure they are satisfied with their purchase and that their needs continue to be met. This level of attention and commitment to our clients’ satisfaction not only helps to address any potential issues, but also solidifies the trust and loyalty that we have built during the discovery and sales process.

Our commitment to truly helping our customers is what allows us to build strong, long-term relationships and provide expert advice and guidance that helps them achieve success. This differentiates us from our competitors, and enables us to offer truly personalized solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.
Our clients greatly appreciate PAC’s dedication to exceptional service and engineering, making it one of many standout attributes that distinguishes PAC from our competitors.

Learn more at: www.PrecisionAirConvey.com

For additional information, contact Eric Keebler at
EKeebler@AirConvey.com or 314-226-8298

Susan Stansbury spoke about her new book: A MEMOIR OF A FEMALE SURVIVOR IN INDUSTRY

Susan Stansbury and two other women

We want to thank and acknowledge Susan Stansbury for her outstanding contribution to the Converting and Supporting Industries in Wisconsin. She spoke about her new book: A MEMOIR OF A FEMALE SURVIVOR IN INDUSTRY working with several companies including J & J, Little Rapids, Appleton Paper, and P & G. She talked about converting and manufacturing. She started Converting Influence and the Converters Expo in Green Bay which is a truly success story supporting the Converting Industry of Wisconsin.

We want to thank Cassie Diedrick and Emily Haines Co-Chair for the Women in the 5P Industries for setting up the event.

GBIG News: Tour of Little Chute

Marty Oaks

Little Chute 2022 current population is 12,170 and has grown 14.3% since 2000. Little Chute is 5 miles east of Appleton and borders Kaukauna and Kimberly which are Paper Mill manufacturing cities providing jobs for Little Chute. Little Chute has companies supporting the Paper and Packaging Industries.

  • Atcam LLC. is a locally owned thermal spray and custom machine shop with a 35,000-square-foot building providing a variety of coating, machining, and repair services.
  • Heartland Label Printers started in 1990 providing packaging labels to the grocery industry with the labeling division as the workhorse and led the expansion and creation of Heartland Business Systems. HBS focused on custom programming, website development, business intelligence, and mobile development. HBS has grown from a single office in Northeastern Wisconsin to 10 locations throughout the Midwest with over $300 million in annual revenue.
  • Procon – Little Chute Division is the largest independent paper converter by market share in the United States. The company provides high-quality converting services and innovative solutions to merchants, commercial printers, and paper mills.
  • Shapes Unlimited manufactures quality and cost-effective displays from a variety of material sources with a focus on paper substrates.
  • Valley Grinding provides blade manufacturing, blade grinding, knife holds, and slitting systems with 4 service locations around the country. VGI supports Converting, Corrugated, Flexible Packaging, Paper, Plastics, and Nonwoven industries.

UW Madison impact on Wisconsin Industry

The University of Wisconsin Madison Impact on our Industries, Students, and the State of Wisconsin

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We will be highlighting some outstanding graduates from UW Madison and their impact on the 5P and Converting Industries. We all recognize the importance of Engineering to support Wisconsin’s strong manufacturing industries!

  • Kevin Nelson, Senior Fellow at Amcor. He graduated from UW Madison with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. He has received numerous outstanding Technical Achievement awards and is an industry expert in plastics and flexible packaging. He has been published in numerous publications.
    Kevin Nelson Full Bio
  • Emily Haines is a graduate of UW Madison in Mechanical Engineering. She was a member of the Society of Women Engineers and the Society of Mechanical Engineering. She started her career at Green Bay Packaging and progressed to the role of Process Engineer. She is currently at the Kohler Company with a position of Project Engineer working with new product integration.
    Emily Haines Full Bio
  • Diane Mitchelle is currently President of Global Recruiters in Green Bay, a firm that specializes in identifying and placing engineering, production management and senior level management. Diane attended UW Madison with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and a Master of Business Degree at UW Oshkosh. She spent nearly 15 years at P & G in manufacturing and technologies in the Papermaking Department.
    Diane Mitchelle Full Bio
  • NOTE: We are looking for other UW Madison Graduates for our upcoming GBIG NEWS supporting the 5P and Converting Industries.

UW Madison was named one of America’s Best Colleges by Money Magazine. In addition, UW Madison has been ranked 28th worldwide and 20th nationally by the Center for World University rankings. UW Graduates Alumni have held top executive positions at the world’s largest companies relative to the University size. In the area of RESEARCH, UW Madison facility appeared in the top tier in highly influential journals and the number of highly cited papers published worldwide. Finally, UW Madison has been named the BEST VALUE COLLEGE by Princeton Review.

Wisconsin faces several major challenges with PFAS, PLASTCS, WATER, WILDFIRE’S, FORESTS, and our ENVIRONMENT. We recognize that Wisconsin is a leading manufacturer of Paper, Pulp, Corrugated, Tissue, Towels, Nonwovens, Printing Paper, Plastics and an abundant of other industries and communities with employees dependent on success of these industries. We recognize the importance of the UW Madison Research and the UW System to develop solutions while working with our industries to come up with answers to these pressing problems! Wisconsin needs to invest in our universities instead of cutting back on research and supporting new product development.

UW-Madison, UW-affiliated organizations and UW-Related startups contribute $30.8 Billion per year to the Wisconsin Economy equivalent to nearly 9% of Wisconsin’s $345 Billion economy! This economic activity supports more than 232,000 jobs and generates $1 billion in state and local taxes. UW-Madison delivers a huge return on investment. For every $1 taxpayers invest in the University, more than $26 is put back into the state’s economy.

Meet Kelly Business Advisors | Mergers & AcquisitionsDealmakers

Buying or selling a business can be a multimillion-dollar decision, so choosing a Mergers &
Acquisitions advisor requires careful consideration. Kelly Business Advisors, Green Bay,
Wisconsin, provides the level of commitment needed to bring transactions to the finish line.
Owner John Kelly and his daughter, M&A Advisor Kiely Kelly Garcia, journey side-by-side with
business owners to reach a successful outcome. They help clients with revenues of $1M-$50M
make informed decisions based on the best interest of their business, their families, and their
future.

The Kelly Business Advisors’ Difference

John Kelly and Kiely Kelly-Garcia smiling

What sets Kelly Business Advisors apart from other Mergers & Acquisitions advisors?

  • John Kelly’s lifelong background in manufacturing and entrepreneurship
  • Decades of experience buying, owning, and selling businesses
  • Unwavering passion for helping entrepreneurs achieve success
  • Innovative and intuitive problem-solving based on a broad skill set
  • Honest, trustworthy advisors who are great to work with

Manufacturing & Entrepreneurship

John’s first start-up was a Milwaukee Wisconsin moving and storage company which he owned
for seven years, then sold to live his dream of working with his father. Next, he acquired Kelly
Pickle Company in Oconto WI, formerly known as Bond Pickle Company, where he was
company President for 12 years before selling to the industry leader.  A career in business
coaching and consulting came next, before John joined a regional investment bank which
focused on representing sellers of businesses.

Real Estate Sales & Business Broker

Kiely began her career at Kelly Business Advisors in 2018 as an executive assistant. In 2020, she
earned a Wisconsin Real Estate Salesperson’s license. In 2022, Kiely earned her designation as a
CBI (Certified Business Intermediary) with the International Business Brokers Association and
has sold 5, soon to be 7 smaller businesses on her own. She is newly married and is going to
school at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay for Business Administration and
Entrepreneurship. Working with her father, Kiely is preserving a family tradition in
entrepreneurship that spans three generations. Just as Kiely’s grandfather taught John
fundamental business best practices at Kelly Pickle Company, John is teaching Kiely how to help
M&A clients reach the best outcomes every day.

Kelly Business Advisors’ Core Values

Kelly Business Advisors is committed to helping business owners succeed by overcoming the difficulties
of selling or acquiring their companies. Kelly Business Advisors core values are:

  • Integrity – Doing the right thing – quickly, competently, and with a degree of candor
  • Satisfaction – Complete effort to help clients with the next step in their company’s future
  • Process – Following and developing industry best practices to achieve the best outcomes
  • Collaboration – Always active in building and maintaining a network of Mergers and Acquisitions experts
  • Focus – Laser focused on helping clients cross the finish line
Contact Kelly Business Advisors

Kelly Business Advisors strives to build life-long satisfaction with clients that extends well beyond the
transaction. Ask Kelly Business Advisors about buying, selling or increasing the value of your
business. Call 920-737-2579 or visit Kellybusinessadvisors.com today.

GBIG 5P Showcase Exhibitors List 2023

GBIG 5P Showcase September Showcase Exhibitors Introduction

News Release: AUGUST 2023

The Green Bay Innovation Group would like to introduce you to our current 50-plus exhibitors and we have room for another 25 to exhibit. The 5P Showcase is at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center on September 26 with check-in at 7:30 a.m. and the exhibit hall opens at 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Sam Schlaich Council of Governmental Affairs at the Flexible Packaging Association will kick off the event at 9:00 a.m.

Go to: www.greenbayinnovationgroup.com Events – 5P Showcase to register. If you have any questions, call Marty Ochs at: 608-698-3333 or email to martinpochs@gmail.com

5 P Showcase

On September 26, learn about the businesses that set the region apart for its manufacturing strengths. From printers to paper, plastics, and roll goods converters, this Showcase event expands in its second year. Hosted by Green Bay Innovation Group (GBIG), the full day takes place at Green Bay’s Radisson Hotel & Conference Center.

“This expo features companies with industry updates in several categories and provides outstanding networking opportunities,” says Marty Ochs of GBIG. “We live at the center of innovation, technology, and production capabilities. We have planned for a larger expo and visitor attendance this year.”

Aspects include:

  • Paper, pulp, and related producers where Wisconsin still dominates.
  • Packaging and printing on substrates including paper, film, and nonwovens materials.
  • Providers of analytic data services and equipment where growth continues.
  • Technologies to increase volumes on production lines in converting and packaging.
  • Suppliers who assist with branding strategies, marketing, and promotions.
  • Testing companies who assist in meeting quality and processing specifications.
  • Breakthroughs in digital, 3D Printing, and flexographic printing for packaging.
  • Innovation in the nonwovens industry with fabrics that wipe and filter viruses/Covid.

“We plan to spotlight exceptional exhibitors as they come back this September, and we’re offering a forum for new companies coming on board,” says Susan Stansbury co-host. “You can find these companies at national shows, but they appreciate showing off their wares in their home territory. This area is ‘the converting corridor.’”

Notes Marty Ochs, “Over the next couple of months, we will be reporting on a cross-section of exhibitors and plans, including a keynote speaker from the Flexible Packaging Association. In addition, a panel of other speakers on innovation is on board.”

The location at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center represents an expanded space for exhibitors. The cost to attend for the day is $50.00 including lunch and refreshments. The Expo Hall will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. followed by networking until 6:00 p.m.

Look for more news to come.
Interested attendees can sign up at: www.GreenBayInnovationGroup.com and go to EVENTS to register.

To exhibit, call or email: Marty Ochs, GBIG, 608.698.3333 martinpochs@gmail.com Susan Stansbury, Industry Consultant, 920.265.6407 SusanRStansbury@gmail.com

August 23rd, 2023 Newsletter

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