The U.S.–China summit is not about a reset. It is about whether the world’s two largest economies can make a fragile relationship more manageable. Leader-level engagement of this kind has been rare—the last U.S. presidential visit to China was in 2017—and since then the relationship has been marked by on-and-off confrontation, decoupling pressure and the pursuit of economic leverage.
As trade flows have declined and supply chains have shifted, both sides have become more willing to test each other’s vulnerabilities. But the links remain large enough that unmanaged escalation would still matter for growth, inflation, supply chains and markets.
Stevens Point, Wisconsin is home to the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. The Paper-Science and Engineering program nurtures students’ interest in math, chemistry, physics, and engineering. The program prepares them for engineering careers in Wisconsin’s most sustainable industry, the Paper and Packaging Industries.
The Stevens Point metropolitian Statistical area has approximately 72,000 residents. The City of Stevens Point population is 25, 600.
Stevens Point is home to several companies in the 5P and converting industries.
Ahlstrom
DigiCOPY
JHL Digital Direct
Mativ
Ox Industries
Sheridan – Worzalla
Spectra Print
Recent changes include Ahlstrom’s acquisition of Pixelle Specialty Solutions’ paper mill and distribution center, and Sheridan Industries’ purchase of Worzalla.
Introducing EHSTracks® Safety: A Smarter Way to Run Routine Inspections
We’re excited to announce that the EHSTracks® Safety Module is now live! The most powerful way to run routine safety inspections with interactive, real-time mapping, mobile data capture, and seamless cloud sync to your desktop dashboard, giving both field and office teams immediate visibility into what’s happening on the ground.
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The EHSTracks® Safety Module is designed to support regularly scheduled safety inspections with our patented, interactive, map-based guidance, helping organizations maintain consistency, locate and document hazards and deficiencies by exact position, identify risks early, and ensure findings are addressed without delay.
Interactive, Always-Current Mapping
Bring inspections to life with interactive, up-to-date mapping:
Ensure inspectors reach every required inspection point, no locations missed
Pin hazards, observations, and inspection findings directly to mapped locations
Visualize safety trends for individual facilities and across multiple sites
This mapping-driven approach turns inspection data into actionable insight.
Mobile Inspections on Android & iOS
Inspection teams will be able to work wherever safety happens:
Perform inspections directly from Android and iOS devices
Capture photos, notes, and observations in real time
Access the latest maps and inspection data in the field
No paper. No re-entry. No scanning in inspections. No tracking down missing inspections. Just accurate, real-time reporting.
Desktop Dashboard & Email Alerts
For managers and administrators, the Safety Module includes a desktop dashboard that provides:
Clear visibility into inspection status and findings
Centralized tracking of hazards and corrective actions/repairs.
Automated email alerts ensure the right people are notified when inspections are completed, issues are identified, or follow-up is required, keeping safety top of mind without manual oversight.
A True “All in One Game Changer”!
Manage RCRA, LDAR, SPCC, Stormwater, and Safety inspections in one unified platform purpose built for any regulated environment. With EHSTracks®, your team gains true mobile inspection power in the field, backed by centralized documentation, complete inspection history, and audit-ready reports available from anywhere.
Get Started from Any Device
Download the EHSTracks® Safety app on your mobile device and create your account directly from the field, so your team can start running smarter, map-guided safety inspections anywhere work happens.
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EHSTracks® is transforming how organizations achieve environmental compliance through a fully integrated, cloud-based inspection and management platform. Leveraging our patented GPS mapping technology, EHSTracks® guides users through every corner of a facility to efficiently conduct SPCC, SWPPP, LDAR, RCRA, Safety and other regulatory inspections — all within a single, intuitive system.
Designed for real-world operations, EHSTracks® streamlines data collection, inspection tracking, and reporting into one seamless workflow. Whether managing stormwater or hazardous waste, our platform simplifies complex environmental programs, improves accuracy, and ensures documentation is always audit-ready.
With cloud synchronization and mobile accessibility, inspectors can capture data in the field and instantly update compliance records across teams. Real-time dashboards and automated alerts keep users informed of upcoming deadlines, corrective actions, and compliance trends — eliminating the need for spreadsheets and outdated databases.
As regulatory requirements evolve, EHSTracks® continues to lead innovation with intelligent tools that connect field activities, data management, and regulatory reporting. The result is a comprehensive environmental compliance solution built to save time, reduce risk, and empower organizations to meet their environmental responsibilities confidently and efficiently.
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.
Ready To Work With A Banker Who Knows 5P Businesses?
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!
Golf Outing Schedule for June 18:
8:30 a.m. Registration
9:15 a.m. Instructions
9:30 a.m. Shotgun Start
3 p.m. Awards and Socializing
Mid Vallee Golf Course, 3850 Mid Valley Drive, De Pere, Wisconsin.
Go to: greenbayinnovationgroup.com/events/ to sign up to golf, sponsor, and attend Swing Big with GBIG. We are expecting close to three hundred people to attend.
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.
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