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w w w . i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m J u n e 2 0 14 • I nsIgh t | 21 traditional fuel surcharge programs, and with its technology helps its clients reduce the cost, consumption and emissions in their supply chain. e resulting transparency has created stronger partnerships, reduced waste and led to new fact-based approaches to problem solving. The Solberg Company e solberg Company is recognized globally for its environmentally- friendly firefighting foam concentrates and foam suppression systems hardware. Its products are used in industries ranging from aerospace and aviation to petrochemical and utilities. One year ago, solberg introduced a product it developed called RE- hEALIng Foam, a high-performance, environmentally-friendly foam concentrate. Prior to its launch, the last significant innovation in firefighting foam was in the 1960s, when synthetic- based foam concentrates replaced foams based on animal proteins; these synthetic products have since proven harmful to the environment and are under an EPA 2015 stewardship Program to change their chemical compositions. e solberg Company has already achieved full 2015 EPA compliance – something its competitors have not yet claimed. As a privately-held company and stand-alone division of Amerex Corporation, solberg employs 34 globally, including 14 in green Bay. MEGTEC Systems A global manufacturer of environmental solutions and engineered products, MEgtEC systems employs 600 people worldwide, including about half in De Pere. Although the company got its start in the paper and printing markets more than 45 years ago, it has transformed into a sustainability- focused company providing capital equipment solutions for air pollution abatement, sustainable industrial processes and end products linked to clean technologies. MEgtEC used its core competencies in drying and air pollution control to expand its market focus and develop innovative solutions for air pollution control equipment and machinery. e company now produces lithium-ion battery electrode materials for electric cars, wind and solar energy storage, membranes for water purification, and other advanced materials. St. Norbert College Contest judges created a special award to recognize the organization- wide commitment st. norbert College has made to folding big ideas into everything it does: Integrating Innovation. In 2013, st. norbert President tom Kunkel invited a member of his cabinet to take on the challenge of creating a team to further foster an innovative culture at the college and identify strategic opportunities. "e Big Ideas group" was charged with soliciting forward-thinking ideas. Everyone – from students and faculty to alumni, trustees and norbertines – was asked to submit ideas. In less than 90 days, 250 ideas flooded in. From these, five clusters of innovation were chosen; the best will be incorporated into the strategic Plan for the college. Insight Innovation Award winners were selected from a pool of 43 nominees. In addition to our winners, finalists were: Appleton group, LLC, Appleton; Aver Informatics, Inc., green Bay; Bay tek games, Pulaski; EDCi (Electroline Data Communications Inc.), Appleton; Menasha Corporation, neenah; Omni Resources, Inc., Appleton; Orion Energy systems, Manitowoc; Paper transport, Inc., green Bay; séura, green Bay; and Xensr, green Bay. RIGHT: Holy Family Memorial Hospital won the award for "People." From left are Scott McMeans, CEO Mark Herzog and Mary Maurer. BELOW: St. Norbert College won a special award for "Integrating Innovation." From left are Drew Van Fossen, Raechelle Clemmons, Ruth Johnson, President Tom Kunkel, Bridget O'Connor and Dottie Stepien. The Solberg Company won the award for "Product." From left are Jerry Borowski, CEO Dave Pelton and Mitch Hubert.