Baum Machine has welcomed its latest CNC machine to their expanding line-up of machine tools. The Mazak Integrex E-650 H Long Bed lathe with 5th-Axis milling will bring enhanced capabilities for manufacturing complex parts and performing repairs.
“This machine is going to allow us to handle larger complicated parts,” says Rodger Baum, owner of Baum Machine. “Additionally, the 5th-Axis capability will take time off of other machines for secondary operations, increasing productivity and producing parts faster and more efficiently.”
The 2004 Mazak Integrex E-650 H has a bed length of 240” with centers of approximately 234” and a maximum swing of 36”. The spindle bore is 10” and has milling speeds up to 10,000 RPM. It features hydraulic steady rests, Mazatrol 640M PRO-CNC control with RPG, through spindle coolant, and a 120-position automatic tool changer.
Established in 1989, Baum Machine is one of Northeast Wisconsin’s premiere machining job shops, occupying over 70,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Employing an experienced and dedicated staff of 80, they offer prototype and quantity production runs for a wide range of machined and fabricated components, offer turnkey capabilities, in-house engineering, CNC milling and turning, dynamic balancing, welding and fabrication, machine design and upgrades. Baum Machine is your partner in manufacturing solutions.
For additional information, contact: Alex Jerabek | alex@baummachine.com | (920) 738-6613
Parsippany, NJ – X May 2026 – Sun Chemical will launch SunGameTM, a product line specifically for the fast-growing trading card and gaming industry, consisting of high-quality inks, durable coatings, advanced brand protection solutions and innovative smart packaging concepts. The range supports high-speed, vibrant color and high-quality output while meeting stringent toy safety requirements.
The range enables exceptional visual appeal, smooth application and consistent color reproduction in high-speed production environments. It also offers fast setting with minimal misting to reduce ink overspray and deliver sharper images. Its low-VOC formulations reduce adverse environmental impact, while its full compliance with strict industry toy safety standards ensures suitability for products intended for children and collectors alike.
Kim Barham, Business Development Executive, Sun Chemical, comments: “The trading card and board game market continues to grow, which is driven by collector culture and rising consumer popularity. This ink was purpose-built for the industry, where speed, vibrancy and durability are non-negotiable. Thanks to its rapid color development, quick setting and minimal misting, the range is optimized for high-speed print runs that demand precision. Whether running perfecting or straight presses, the ink adapts to existing workflows and delivers result that collectors and gamers will love.”
To learn more about Sun Chemical’s SunGameTM solution, visit: SunGame
About Sun Chemical
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $7 billion and 21,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, or Instagram.
In manufacturing, how you grow matters just as much as how fast you grow. The 5P industries are inherently cyclical, capital-intensive, and operationally complex. Equipment wears out, input costs spike, and customer concentration creates vulnerability. In that environment, taking on too much debt too fast limits the ability to respond when conditions shift.
Manufacturers that tend to ride out downturns the best often structure debt around realistic cash flow, not optimistic projections. That means preserving enough financial flexibility to keep investing in equipment, people, and process improvements even when revenue softens. It also means not letting reinvestment outpace what operations can absorb.
This looks different depending on where a company is in its growth cycle. A manufacturer expanding capacity has different borrowing needs than one investing in automation or acquiring a competitor. Getting the structure right from the start, matching loan terms to cash flow patterns, and building in room to maneuver, makes a meaningful difference in outcomes over time.
Companies that grow sustainably tend to stay independent longer, reinvest more consistently, and remain competitive through cycles that shake out less disciplined operators. For GBIG member companies, that kind of staying power is what keeps Northeast Wisconsin’s manufacturing base locally rooted and forward-looking.
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With more than two decades in business banking, Jerimiah Janssen, Vice President II – Commercial Banking at First Business Bank works closely with family-owned manufacturers where capital decisions touch everything: hiring, equipment, capacity, and succession. He understands how manufacturing operates, from capital intensity and working-capital cycles to customer concentration risk and can help you think through your options.
Products and services are offered by First Business Bank®, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Business Financial Services, Inc®. (Nasdaq: FBIZ), and First Business Specialty Finance, LLC®, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Business Bank. First Business Bank specializes in Business Banking, Private Wealth, and Bank Consulting solutions. Business Banking includes Commercial Banking (Commercial Lending, Treasury Management, Company Retirement Plans, and SBA Lending). First Business Specialty Finance, LLC focuses on Equipment Finance, Asset-Based Lending, Accounts Receivable Financing, and Floorplan Financing solutions. First Business Bank also offers Private Wealth (Financial Planning, Investment Management, Trust & Estate Administration, and Private Banking) and Bank Consulting (Investment Portfolio Services, Asset Liability Management, ALM Process Validation) solutions. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Subject to credit approval.
To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, U.S. Federal law requires financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person (individuals or businesses) who opens an account. What this means for you: When you open an account or add any additional service, we will ask you for your name, address, and taxpayer identification number that will allow us to identify you. We may also ask to see other identifying documents. Member FDIC
The Swing Big with GBIG Golf Outing is filling up fast. We have 160 golfers signed up with room for 216 with just fifty-six spots still available. This is a SELL-OUT Event so please REGISTER NOW! We have 49-hole sponsors signed up with sixty available for you! We do have a FREE Networking event starting at 3:00 p.m. so register so we can get a count for planning purposes!
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IMS TECHNOLOGIES is a leading provider of high-technology solutions and automated systems for the converting industry, serving customers worldwide through innovation, engineering expertise, and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
As part of its ongoing international growth strategy and commitment to strengthening customer proximity across global markets, IMS TECHNOLOGIES continues to expand its commercial footprint throughout the Americas.
Effective February 2026, Luca Mignani, based in IMS TECHNOLOGIES Inc. in New Jersey, has assumed responsibility for driving the Company’s commercial and business development activities across the American continent, covering the entire industry value chain – from Producers to Converters and strategic market partners.
In his role, Luca will focus on reinforcing customer relationships, developing new business opportunities, and building long-term partnerships throughout the region, further supporting IMS TECHNOLOGIES’ commitment to innovation, market presence, and sustainable growth across the industry.
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IMS Technologies is a leading provider of high-technology solutions and automated systems for the converting industry, serving customers worldwide through innovation, engineering expertise, and advanced manufacturing capabilities. The company designs and manufacturs slitter-rewinder and doctoring machines for plastic films, paper, cardboard, aluminum, tobacco, flexible packaging and aseptic materials. Learn about the company’s mission, history, services and technology.
We had the opportunity to tour UW-Platteville’s College of Engineering and meet its department chairs, and we were extremely impressed. UW-Platteville offers eight ABET-accredited engineering programs that emphasize firsthand learning: civil, computer, electrical, engineering physics, environmental, industrial, mechanical, and software engineering. The university also has strong engineering partnerships that give students access to multiple partner locations. Its new $55 million, 200,000-square-foot facility opened in 2022 and includes the 20,000-square-foot Huff Family Innovation Center, a state-of-the-art makerspace designed to foster collaboration and firsthand learning. The facility is equipped with 3-D printing, metalworking, woodworking, textiles, and video production. The facility has modern teaching laboratories, classrooms, and facility offices, bridging engineering, and computer science programs.
The University of Wisconsin Platteville is particularly good practical engineering with a one-on-one hand on curriculum, strong return on investment, a very affordable program, with exceptional job placement rates.
Jerimiah Janssen, Vice President II – Commercial Banking at First Business Bank
For Jerimiah Janssen, Vice President II – Commercial Banking at First Business Bank, growing up in De Pere with parents who worked in manufacturing instilled a deep respect for the people who build, fix, convert, and ship real products every day. That perspective continues to shape how he serves clients.
“The manufacturers I work with give everything to their businesses,” Janssen says. “I have tremendous respect for their commitment and accountability to their businesses and their people — and that’s what drives me to be a reliable, knowledgeable partner.”
With more than two decades in business banking, Janssen works closely with family-owned manufacturers where capital decisions are inseparable from people decisions — hiring, equipment, capacity, and succession. His approach is grounded in how manufacturing actually operates, from capital intensity and working-capital cycles to customer concentration risk.
That operational fluency matters because challenges rarely appear in isolation. A “simple” equipment purchase can ripple through inventory, labor, lead times, and cash flow. Janssen’s goal is to structure financing that supports the business plan — without constraining the company when cycles shift.
Outside the bank, Janssen serves on the board of the Green Bay Innovation Group (GBIG), supporting collaboration across the region’s packaging, paper, plastics, printing, and converting community.
“The companies in the 5P industries are problem-solvers at their core,” he says. Whether financing equipment, expanding facilities, or managing seasonal cash flow, his focus remains the same: aligning financial structure with strategy and keeping decision-making grounded in how the business operates.
Connect with Jerimiah at First Business Bank to talk through your business banking needs.
Products and services are offered by First Business Bank®, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Business Financial Services, Inc®. (Nasdaq: FBIZ), and First Business Specialty Finance, LLC®, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Business Bank. First Business Bank specializes in Business Banking, Private Wealth, and Bank Consulting solutions. Business Banking includes Commercial Banking (Commercial Lending, Treasury Management, Company Retirement Plans, and SBA Lending). First Business Specialty Finance, LLC focuses on Equipment Finance, Asset-Based Lending, Accounts Receivable Financing, and Floorplan Financing solutions. First Business Bank also offers Private Wealth (Financial Planning, Investment Management, Trust & Estate Administration, and Private Banking) and Bank Consulting (Investment Portfolio Services, Asset Liability Management, ALM Process Validation) solutions. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, U.S. Federal law requires financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person (individuals or businesses) who opens an account. What this means for you: When you open an account or add any additional service, we will ask you for your name, address, and taxpayer identification number that will allow us to identify you. We may also ask to see other identifying documents.
Sign Up Today to Participate in Manufacturing Summit
If your goal is to lead, not to follow, then register today for the Wisconsin Drives Manufacturing Summit June 1-2 at Lambeau Field, Green Bay. The Summit brings together manufacturers, innovators, researchers, and technology leaders to tackle the challenges shaping the future of American manufacturing. View the agenda, speakers, and speaker profiles on the Summit’s website.
Day 1 (Monday, June 1) features an Innovation Showcase from 3-6 p.m. Day 2 (Tuesday, June 2) features keynotes, panels, and breakout sessions from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This isn’t a conference you attend; it’s a platform you work within. GBIG is proud to co-sponsor this event and encourages GBIG members to register.
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