UW-Stevens Point & WIST awarded $4.2 Million to support Wisconsin's pulp and paper industry. Wisconsin's collaborative industrial and education community will be able to access a cellulosic biorefinery, and new specialty paper, packaging and converting equipment at pilot scale. JSOnline reports the full story here.
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Appleton Coated Papers announced its partnership with Illinois-based ConVerd. Appleton Coated will supply specially designed paper for ConVerd's GreenLight Plus! product line for printing and signage applications. Read more about the partnership here: ConVerd
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Meridian announced full production capabilities by 2014 at the K Show in Germany. Meridian has methodically built its sales pipe-line and expects 30,000 tons of PHA polymer will be available annually from its Bainbridge, Georgia manufacturing site. Read the announcement here: Meridian
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Focal Point 2013 was held October 22. Here are some of the better tweets by yours truly:
@WI_Bioplastic: @NewPageCorp speaker Gopal Iyengar discussed the award winning LittleFoot™ package and how the product is building windmills for the headwinds when some may be building walls.
#FocalPoint2013 Green Bay Packaging Lisa Bauer Lotto discussing supply chain challenges and creating opportunity.
@bioplasticman gets a shout out from Keller and Heckmann LLP at #focalPoint2013
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Agendas...events...networking... |
WI Safe Products, Made Safely:
Green Chemistry Tools for Business
This one and a half day workshop provides a framework for evaluating the best approaches and tools to eliminate or reduce the use of toxic chemicals in consumer products and processes throughout the supply chain. November 13-14 in Stevens Point.
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Milwaukee SPE
November 19, 2013, Milwaukee SPE Tour of Hampel Corporation, a diversified plastics manufacturer located in Germantown, Wisconsin. More information at: Milwaukeespe
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Safety Webinar: Preventing Bacteria-Generated Gas Explosions in Pulp and Paper Mills
Bacteria in paper mills are capable of generating explosive gases under ideal conditions. This has led to deadly explosions in several mills. There are proven techniques and procedures that can prevent such accidents. This webinar hosted by WIST is geared for process engineers, technical superintendents, safety directors and mill suppliers. More information or Register online
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Wisconsin Sustainable Business Conference
December 13, hosted by Lands' End in Dodgeville, WI. This is the 6th annual conference and builds on a tradition of creating a great forum for networking and exchange of ideas in sustainability innovation and collaboration. More information and online registration
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Looking for sustainability solutions for your business or organization? WIST laboratory services is ready to work with you.
John Baldus
WIST Director of Laboratory Services
715-346-3265
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