GBIG News
Get links to the latest news, events, stories, and interviews from our 5P news sponsors. Our goal is to remind the decision-makers in Wisconsin of the importance of our industry both historically, and more importantly, into the future.
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Featured Stories
- Senate Passes Bi-partisan Composability & recycling bills
- Paper Coatings biomaterial from waste water sludge a cost-effective alternative
- Where are Wisconsin’s Forest Products going a closer look at international trade
- Ahlstrom strengthens it support to the tape industry expanding production of creped paper in Wisconsin
- 61 Unexpected pfas chemicals found in food packaging.
- UW Madison launches sustainability hub
- VPI launches new program promoting employees skills
- UW Stevens Point researchers study ways to use Wisconsin’s hardwood for pulp.
- Kimberly-Clark unveils next chapter of strategic transformation to unlock highest growth opportunities.
- Mondi and DS Smith reach agreement
- International Paper confirms takeover negotiations of DS Smith
- Ahlstrom published its sustainability report 2023
- Nonwovens featuring Wisconsin based companies
- The pulp and paper industry contributes less than 1% of global US emissions
- International Paper wins decarbonization funds up to $46.6 million to reduce 75% carbon dioxide emissions.
- Redline Plastics celebrates success in 2024 – Plastic News
- Color Inks strategic investment into digital printing
- UW Madison to open pfas center with federal funds. Wisconsin has issues across the state with pfas
Events
- The New North Summit June 6, 2024 a can’t miss event.
- PCMC: Power Packs live in Green Bay open house two exciting events.
- St. Norberts College: CEO Breakfast with Barb LaMue New North, Inc.
- Meet the New Kids on the Block at the Children’s Museum in Green Bay on April 13th from 8:00 to 12:00 p.m.
- Cornerstone Business state of M&A in 2024 April 25th
- UW Stevens Point prescribed fire forest management series.
- Greater Green Bay Chamber: Build Up Showcase on May 9, 2024
- Greater Green Bay Chamber tour of the Mulva Center after hours.
PM2.5
- American Forest & Paper: Lowering THE PM NAAQS Would Severely Harm Forest Products Industry, Paper Industry and jobs
- EPA tightens rules on some air pollution for the first time in over a decade.
- APFA call for achievable path to naaqs standards to have a huge impact on the Forestry and Paper Industry.
- Industry CEOS warn of dire economic economic consequences from proposed naags standards especially for the Paper & Forestry Industries.
- Forest Products Industry testifies support legislative action improve air quality.
- EPA pollution final reconsideration national ambient air quality standards particulate matter!
- OCED selects four projects including International Paper advance technologies to reduce harmful carbon dioxide emissions.
- EPA Energy star efficiency certification for packaging companies- Georgia-Pacific.
Paper
- A critical balance using virgin and recycled fibers in printing paper production.
- Paper industry push towards recycled pulp. However, we still need virgin fiber.
- PFAS free coating for paper products
- Former paper mill in Jay Maine set to reopen as particle board manufacturer.
- Crane Stationery acquired by WP Strategic Holdings
- Every time fiber gets recycled, the fiber gets shorter and weaker. Wisconsin needs to build a pulp mill to produce virgin fiber!
- Asia Pulp and Paper linked to Borneo deforestation
- Billerud introduces strong Coated white top kraftliner to the US market.
- Ahlstrom Achieves recyclability certification for food packaging papers.
- Paper and Pulp Resource Council visit Washington regarding manufacturing jobs.
- Paper Greeting are America’s calling card.
- Appvion Paper mill being tore down after 117.years
- Paperless billing is costing the paper industry but storeless shopping and consumer packaging is growing.
Forestry
- Which Countries have the largest forests.
- USDA invests nearly $66 million to improve roads, trails and water quality.
- Anti-conservation group works to influence land use policy in three Wisconsin Counties.
- Minnesota researchers are moving trees further north to save forests
- The drivers and Impact on the Amazon degradation
- What’s the oldest tree on Earth-and will it survive climate change?
- Forests role in climate change
- Brazil Supreme Court ruling reactivated Amazon funds to save the rainforest.
- Global Forest Sector: Setting The Course For A Low Carbon Future
- In Search of balance Conservationist wade into an age old debate as thy seek more protection for forests
- Sustainable logging mimics the natural cycle of forest growth
- Embracing Our Forest Success Story While Chartering a Future Path
Sponsors
- Robinsons metal fabrication supports customer growth
- Appvion: Revolutionizing your label experience
- PCMC: The only company offering Flexible Packaging, Design and Converting.
- Pixelle introduces premium ballot portfolio for US election.
- EMT Web finishing for Digital Printing
- The Karma Group: Should you pay for your own name. The surprising pro and cons of bidding on branded keywords.
