New GBIG member brings low cost, flexible printing equipment options to the 5P community.
Please welcome Joe Jones and his team from Big Systems to the GBIG community. Based in Menomonee Falls WI, they have been servicing customers in the Midwest and beyond for nearly 28 years. Joe sells DIGITAL and 3D PRINTING equipment from his company HQ in Milwaukee.
Big Systems and their lead partner HP have just introduced a super high speed “Pagewide XL Pro” family of printers. This family of three models prints speeds up to 20 D/A1 pages/minute! Options include the ability to print on boards, cardstock, paper, various banner materials and the printer has a have a two-sided option. Other features include on board scanning, three-liter bulk ink cartons and easy to use RIP software.
To learn more about Big Systems and HP Pagewide XL Printers: https://bigsys.com/main/Store.php#!/HP-PageWide/c/118936292 or contact Joe Jones at joe@bigsys.com or 262-345-6300.
Susan: How do you see your business outlook and the key issues you are facing this year?
Michelle: We’re seeing good sales results, and we think it’s going to continue on that track. With all the supply chain issues we are seeing more of a demand for American made products. Our factories in Oshkosh, Clintonville, and GMSP division in Oconto, WI, as well as the paper straw facility in Fort Wayne, IN—are all busy. Of course, there are issues around continuing covid outbreaks, inflation, gas prices, and other factors that could affect growth.
What are some of the other factors and challenges occurring?
Michelle: First, we continue to see raw material difficulties with paper, tissue, and board stock availability. Second, there are labor concerns where we cannot hire enough people to meet our demand. Due to a workforce shortage, figuring out how to further automate becomes increasingly important.
Then, third on the list are freight issues with costs per container going from $4,000 to $20-30,000. Associated with that are a lack of truckers to drive and to pick up product. We are seeing a shortage of people who aren’t entering into the trucking industry, causing more problems with the supply chain. Finally, inflation has led to rising costs for raw materials, electricity, wages, and freight.
How did you work during the pandemic, from home? And now?
Michelle: During the pandemic I worked from home for almost 2 years. Currently, I work at the office three days per week, and I think that will continue very similar to what we see with other businesses. Use of cell phones, zoom calls and Team’s calls makes it easier than in past decades to be efficient at home.
Are your products made of recycled materials?
Michelle: We have several napkins, placemats, and traymats that are made of recycled materials. However, with more online ordering and items being shipped to homes, it has led to less recycling in many cases. Normally the corrugate boxes would have been recycled at the store level, and now with people ordering online they aren’t as good at recycling the boxes. This has caused a shortage of recycled materials and has increased the costs of the tissue and paper. Inflation has impacted the price of corrugate packaging, and we continue to see increases.
Any other thoughts about the industry?
Michelle: We are optimistic about people continuing to go out to eat, seeing travel come back, and concerts happening. This is all great for business. A couple of things could cloud this such as seeing a continued uptick in the COVID variant, or rising inflation, or more supply chain issues with raw materials.
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The Green Bay Innovation Group attended the 17th Annual Forestry Sustainable Conference in Florence, meeting up with Scott Bowe – UW Madison Wood Products.
The new De Pere, Wisconsin addition adds 28,000 square feet to the existing 8,000 square feet. This new space will allow for more customers to use the just-in-time delivery capabilities of Neway.
Neway Packaging prides themselves on being a solution-oriented partner. Whether you are starting a new business and need beautifully branded or stock packaging and low-cost equipment, to an established manufacturer looking to fully automate and re-brand your product, they have the expertise and experience to make their business partners goals a reality. Along with equipment specialists, they have a team of product and design consultants available to help you obtain the right packaging material at the right price for your application. The options in designing custom packaging is endless.
About Neway Packaging
Since 1977, Neway Packaging has been committed to partnering with our customers for mutual success and growth. We accomplish this by providing quality products, innovative solutions, excellent customer service, experienced equipment specialists, custom box and packaging solutions and a team of dedicated professionals.
Contact: Kristine Pavletich | Director of Corporate Communications | 920-751-1015
kristine.pavletich@menasha.com
NEENAH, Wis. (April 6, 2022) – Menasha Corporation announces the appointment of Kimberly Underhill to its board effective May 1, 2022. Underhill brings a wealth of strategic leadership experience in the consumer packaged goods industry. She recently retired from Kimberly-Clark Corporation following a 32-year career that culminated in the role of Group President of its largest business unit, Kimberly-Clark North America. Earlier in her Kimberly-Clark career, Underhill held various marketing, supply chain, and research and engineering positions before progressing to executive leadership roles that included Global President of Kimberly-Clark’s business-to-business unit and President of its European consumer business.
Underhill works with the Boston Consulting Group and also serves on the boards of Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:FL), and ThedaCare, a healthcare system headquartered in Neenah, Wis.
About Menasha Corporation Menasha Corporation is a leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturer and supply chain solutions provider specializing in retail merchandising packaging and displays, plastic reusable containers and pallets, protective packaging interiors, and packaging supply chain and fulfillment services. Menasha Corporation’s products and services are used by major food, beverage, consumer products, industrial/automotive, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, and electronics 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 approximately 6,400 employees in 120 facilities in North America and Europe. For more information, visit www.menashacorporation.com.
Boxed lunches and networking at 11:30 a.m., presentation at noon, followed by Q&A
Location: Wipfli LLP
469 Security Blvd. Green Bay, WI 54313
Registration: Greenbayinnovationgroup.com by Thursday, May 13, 2022
For questions, please contact Sara Funk at 920.662.2862
Summary and Learning Objectives
Your production facility is a data gold mine and knowing the state of your operations in real-time empowers resources across the organization to make more informed, proactive decisions. Industry 4.0 promises to transform the way that manufacturers capture, transform, and visualize organizational data. Wipfli expert, Jake Rohrer, will share the various components of Industry 4.0 and how and why manufacturers are investing in this technology. Our presentation will cover the following:
What is Industry 4.0?
Applications of IIoT
Financial benefits of Industry 4.0
Setting your organization up for digital transformation
Jake Rohrer is a Manager in Wipfli’s Organizational Performance team, specializing in the manufacturing industry. Working with manufacturers, he seeks to improve operational efficiency by assessing and optimizing. Jake is experienced working with teams across various business units to create synergies and galvanize positive business outcomes. His communication strategy of “seek to learn” allows him to pick up on the root cause of underperformance and tailor unique solutions to meet the needs of his clients.
Areas of Focus:
Process improvement through technology applications
Industrial Internet of Things (lloT)
Technology adoption and change management
Organizational strategy and planning
Green Bay Innovation Group
Bringing Green Bay Companies Together. Green Bay Innovation Group is committed to building an authentic networking experience where innovation can thrive.
