If you are currently using any of our products for scrapbook projects or crafts, let us know how you like them.  What can we do better to help you?  What kind of products do you want us to offer?  Different sizes?  Different colors?  If you have a webpage that shows how you are using our products, we would love to see it.  Feel free to include a link to your site in the comments.  Let us know.  You can leave your comments below or you can send us an email to websales@univenture.com.

The products that generated the most interest at the show were generally these:

• Unikeep Binders
• Binder Accessories
• Mini Binders (stampers love these)
• Legal Size Binders
• Trading Card Pages

We will be developing some pages designed to make it easier for scrapbook users to find the products they use.  We will announce it here on the blog as well as our facebook and twitter accounts.

Marysville, Ohio —February 1, 2011— Univenture Inc. will be displaying a comprehensive line of creative and organizational products such as binders and accessories, crystal clear envelopes and adhesive pockets that are perfect for crafters at the 2011 Winter Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) tradeshow. Taking place on January 29 – February 1, Univenture will be located in the new exhibitor section, Booth # 4910, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.  Associates will be available to discuss the versatility and distribution options of UniKeep products. Whether a personal crafter, small retail store, or large distribution chain in search of private labeling opportunities, Univenture provides products that meet storage and organization needs in a creative and cost-effective way.

Binders and Accessories
Designed to meet a variety of project and presentation needs, UniKeep binders, cases, tab dividers, pockets, and crystal clear polypropylene page protectors are the simple way to keep crafting supplies close-by. Custom design a scrapbook cover for UniKeep’s View Case 3-Ring Binder™ and keep information inside protected with the fully enclosed, durable case.

Stationary, Art, and Craft
UniKeep storage and accessories have been designed with the crafter in mind. USPS approved crystal clear polypropylene EnvyPak™ envelopes are available in multiple sizes for card storage and mailing. Pocket pages are available for organization of stickers and embellishments.

Photo Storage
Efficiently organize multiple sizes of photographs with archival-safe EnvyPak pockets, photo pages, and clear envelopes. Choose from purchasing pages separately or as a unit with UniKeep binder or Mini binder sets that have photo storage pages included.

Media Storage
Keep clip art and photo discs damage free with UniKeep wallets and complimenting Safety-sleeve® pages. They offer the most superior disc protection available with a patented, lint-free, non-chemical fabric that cushions and shields discs against dirt and debris.

Univenture offers unique customization and fulfillment options for hundreds of its products such as: flexographic printing, digital printing, custom color matching for UniKeep Binders and Wallets, custom sizing and adhesive for EnvyPak envelopes, kitting and assembly services, and much more!

About Univenture
Univenture has been designing and manufacturing media packaging for leading companies in the entertainment, software and publishing industries since 1988. The dedicated focus of the Univenture team has resulted in numerous awards and accolades for its innovation, commitment to customers, and sales growth.

Globally anticipating and meeting customer needs, Univenture has sales and manufacturing operations in Marysville, Ohio; Reno, Nevada; Dublin, Ireland; and Shenzhen, China. For more information on Univenture and its products and services, visit www.univenture.com or call Univenture’s corporate headquarters at 800-992-8262.

©2011 Univenture, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

“Long term relationships are important to TurnKey Solutions,” said Allen Mayville, National Account Manager. “Listening to what the customer is saying in regards to their project needs has helped us solidify our relationships with customers.”

The Univenture Bind-in Sleeve chosen by TKS, made of paper and polypropylene, presented a high-end look while yielding an economical approach to manufacturing. The sleeve was to be bound into aviation trade/hobby magazines to promote Mach 2 to Oshkosh and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA).

A DVD went inside each sleeve and was suitable for assembly through the Univenture Operations department. “The design of the sleeve made insertion of the DVD quick and easy, allowing for more efficient and economical production,” said Mayville.

With a target audience of aircraft enthusiasts, the custom artwork needed to be sharp and exciting. Univenture offers custom printing on the front and back of their bind-in sleeves, among other products, and TKS took advantage of this unique service.

“The challenge was with the art and print work for the sleeve,” said Mayville. “Univenture’s design team provided expert advice on prepress, design, and art layout to ensure that the highest level of quality was achieved.”

“Everyone involved in the project, including the recipients of the finished product, expressed how unique and attention-grabbing the product looked,” said Mayville.

Univenture offers a variety of stock or custom, perfect and saddle-stitch bind-in sleeves, in paper/poly and polypropylene styles. These highly effective solutions are compatible with most types of bindery equipment.

About TurnKey
TurnKey Solutions is the nation’s leading media manufacturer and innovator. They specialize in producing CDs, DVDs, USB drives, and all the collateral print and packaging that goes with the various media products. For more information on TurnKey and their products, visit www.TurnKeySolutionsCorp.com.

About Univenture
Univenture has been designing and manufacturing media packaging for leading companies in the entertainment, software and publishing industries since 1988. The dedicated focus of the Univenture team has resulted in numerous awards and accolades for its innovation, commitment to customers, and sales growth.

Globally anticipating and meeting customer needs, Univenture has sales and manufacturing operations in Marysville, Ohio; Reno, Nevada; Dublin, Ireland; and Shenzhen, China. For more information on Univenture and its products and services, visit www.univenture.com or call Univenture’s corporate headquarters at 800-992-8262.

Marysville, OH – July 15, 2010 – Univenture, Inc. has yet another addition to its EnvyPak™ line of user friendly, environmentally friendly, packaging products. The PLA Packing List Envelope offers an eco-friendly way to address your packaging.

“Using the unique eco-friendly materials from our EnvyPak™ line of products, the PLA Packing List Envelope is another demonstration of our commitment to the environment,” said Michele Cole, President of Univenture. “The message you send to your customers is worth considering.”

An environmentally friendly alternative to similar packing envelopes, the EnvyPak Adhesive Packing List is manufactured from PLA (polylactic acid) film, a renewable and sustainable plastic made from plants. Each envelope holds a folded packing list and has permanent peel and stick adhesive backing for easy addition to any package or pallet.

Available in three different styles—each 5.25” x 5.75” envelope is clear with green and black lettering that reads, “Packing List Enclosed”. Customization with full-color printing is available on any packing slip to personalize and target your specific audience.

The PLA Packing List Envelope is made for single use. The words, “Renewable, Sustainable, Made from Plants,” appear on each piece so customers know your company continues to look for green alternatives.

Univenture’s unique manufacturing technologies offer many standard products, made from a variety of eco-friendly materials, allowing for responsible choices. Committed to offering the best alternatives as new packaging materials become commercially available, Univenture offers products made from 100% recyclable polypropylene, biodegradable polypropylene, PLA film, and products made from up to 85% recycled content.

About Univenture
Univenture has been designing and manufacturing media packaging for leading companies in the entertainment, software and publishing industries since 1988. The dedicated focus of the Univenture team has resulted in numerous awards and accolades for its innovation, commitment to customers, and sales growth.

Globally anticipating and meeting customer needs, Univenture has sales and manufacturing operations in Marysville, Ohio; Reno, Nevada; Dublin, Ireland; and Shenzhen, China. For more information on Univenture and its products and services, visit www.univenture.com or call Univenture’s corporate headquarters at 800-992-8262.

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Corporate Contact:
Johanna Espinosa
Marketing Director, Univenture Inc.
jespinosa@univenture.com, 937-645-4617

Marysville, OH – May 19, 2010 – Univenture, Inc. is an award winning inventor and manufacturer of a wide variety of eco-friendly packaging, document storage products and direct mail envelopes. We are a full service manufacturer offering global solutions that make your packaging job easier. From concept to development, design and manufacturing, we can make your next project a success. The company will showcase its innovative adhesive and bind-in sleeves, as well as audio book packaging, for publishing and printing professionals at Book Expo America on May 25-27, 2010, at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City (Booth #2446).

Univenture has over 22 years of experience in working with book, magazine, and audio book publishers to deliver products that highlight the best features of media and marketing materials in attractive, easy-to-use packaging.

Univenture offers:

Adhesive Sleeves
Stock or custom adhesive disc sleeves, available in polypropylene or vinyl with peel and stick adhesive backing. Added features include tamper-resistant openings and Safety-sleeve® protection.

Bind-in Sleeves
Stock or custom perfect and saddle-stitch bind-in sleeves are available in paper/poly or polypropylene styles. These highly effective solutions are compatible with most types of Bindery Equipment.

UniKeep™ wallets
Made from 100% recyclable polypropylene that combines functional and efficient design with premium Safety-sleeve® pages to clean and protect discs. Lightweight and portable, UniKeep wallets provide secure disc storage with snap-locking rings and allow for customization with a printed insert.

SAGA Advertising & Marketing chose Univenture’s saddle-stitch bind-in sleeve, made from paper and polypropylene: “It was the perfect fit for the desired look and kept the DVD safe inside the magazine,” said Emily Nemecek, Art Director for SAGA. What set Univenture apart from other options was, “the ability to print and use perforation with the piece.”

Univenture offers customization of their entire product line including size, material, and printing options; a full-service design team is also available to quote for all products upon request.

About Univenture
Univenture has been designing and manufacturing media packaging for leading companies in the entertainment, software and publishing industries since 1988. The dedicated focus of the Univenture team has resulted in numerous awards and accolades for its innovation, commitment to customers, and sales growth.

Globally anticipating and meeting customer needs, Univenture has sales and manufacturing operations in Marysville, Ohio; Reno, Nevada; Dublin, Ireland; and Shenzhen, China. For more information on Univenture and its products and services, visit www.univenture.com or call Univenture’s corporate headquarters at 800-992-8262.

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Corporate Contact:
Johanna Espinosa
Marketing Director, Univenture Inc.
jespinosa@univenture.com, 937-645-4617

Marysville, OH – June 11, 2010 – Univenture, Inc. designs and manufactures eco-friendly packaging for leading companies in the entertainment, software and publishing industries. The company is an award-winning inventor and manufacturer of a dynamic line of environmentally responsible packaging for document and disc storage, as well as high impact marketing mailers. Univenture will feature its innovative products at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), June 15-17, 2010, in Los Angeles, California (Booth #3149, South Hall).

Univenture’s complete line of products includes patented, UniKeep™ binders and CD wallets, made from 100% recyclable polypropylene; crystal clear, EnvyPak™ mailers and envelopes; and Safety-sleeve® disc sleeves made with a soft, non-woven fabric for superior disc protection. Eco-friendly material options available for most products include: 100% recyclable polypropylene, biodegradable polypropylene, PLA (polylactic acid) film, and polypropylene made from up to 85% recycled content.

Perfect for the entertainment and gaming industry, Univenture will display their UniKeep binders, wallets, Hi-def cases, and CD/DVD cases that offer marketable packaging and compact storage for multiple discs. Each case is made from durable polypropylene—including the rings—and holds multiple discs in interchangeable Safety-sleeve® pages for optimum disc protection. The durable design provides a long lifespan for both the case and the contents.

UniKeep binders, wallets, hi-def cases, and CD/DVD cases come in a variety of vibrant colors while additional colors can be custom manufactured. Standard pages or custom pages with added features are available, including tamper-evident packaging. The cases can be further customized with a full-wrap printed insert, color imprinting on the case or pages, or customized shrink-wrapping to complete the package.

Univenture has the capability to fulfill almost any packaging need. They are a full service manufacturer that offers packaging solutions from concept and design, to development and manufacturing, with post-production services such as assembly and shipping.

U-1000 technology allows Univenture to automatically insert discs into CD sleeves or mailers and envelopes for a lower cost and faster turnaround. Print registration, custom embossing and welding are an economical and unique choice with this equipment.

Printing services are available to customize any project from a simple company logo to full color graphics on most Univenture products. Choose from digital printing, flexographic printing, screen printing, or let the Univenture design team create and print the design for you. The possibilities are endless.

About Univenture
Univenture has been designing and manufacturing media packaging for leading companies in the entertainment, software and publishing industries since 1988. The dedicated focus of the Univenture team has resulted in numerous awards and accolades for its innovation, commitment to customers, and sales growth.

Globally anticipating and meeting customer needs, Univenture has sales and manufacturing operations in Marysville, Ohio; Reno, Nevada; Dublin, Ireland; and Shenzhen, China.

If you don’t see what you need, talk to one of their industry experts. They have over 21 years experience in finding the best and most cost-effective solutions for their customers. For more information on Univenture and its products and services, visit www.univenture.com or call Univenture’s corporate headquarters at 800-992-8262.

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Corporate Contact:
Johanna Espinosa
Marketing Director
Univenture Inc.
jespinosa@univenture.com
937-645-4617

Marysville, OH—June 4, 2010 — Univenture, Inc. is an award-winning inventor and manufacturer of an exclusive line of eco-friendly packaging, document storage, and direct mail products. The company will promote their UniKeep™, EnvyPak™, and Safety-sleeve® product lines, as well as their assortment of manufacturing and fulfillment services, at the Green Manufacturing Expo, June 8-10, 2010 in New York City (Booth #3357).

Univenture’s eco-friendly material options for binders, CD wallets, envelopes, and more include 100% recyclable polypropylene, biodegradable polypropylene, PLA (polylactic acid) film, and polypropylene made from up to 85% recycled content.

Our unique EnvyPak™ technology, whose products will be featured at the show, allows us to efficiently manufacture premium, crystal-clear poly and paper/poly-pocketed products such as envelopes, page protectors, adhesive pockets and mailers for very diverse applications. Our envelopes are USPS 100 approved poly and can be manufactured for automated or manual insertion. Custom designed products can be manufactured very economically, including the specification of PLA film and custom imprinting of high-resolution graphics, making EnvyPak™ a perfect alternative for packaging and direct mail.

Univenture can fulfill any packaging need, from concept and development to design and manufacturing, all with environmentally friendly materials. From full automation to collation with hand assembly, Univenture offers post-production services, including: kit building, shrink-wrapping, private labeling, bulk or drop shipping, from one of their many global warehouses.

Printing services are available to customize any project from a simple company logo to full color graphics on most Univenture products. Choose from digital printing, flexographic printing, screen-printing, or let the Univenture design team create and print the design for you. The possibilities are endless.

Univenture’s greatest feature is their ability to understand customers needs and find a
solution that adds value and differentiates a company’s product from others available on
the market.

“We were working under a short time frame and needed a company that could be responsive to our needs,” said Sarah Petty, owner, of “The Joy of Marketing. “Our sales representative sent us a sample overnight, and was eager to get us the quantity we needed quickly. When our reputation is at stake, it is critical to work with the highest quality companies.”

About Univenture

Univenture has been designing and manufacturing media packaging for leading companies in the entertainment, software and publishing industries since 1988. The dedicated focus of the Unvienture team has resulted in numerous awards and accolades for its innovation, commitment to customers, and sales growth.

Globally anticipating and meeting customer needs, Univenture has sales and manufacturing operations in Marysville, Ohio; Reno, Nevada; Dublin, Ireland; and Shenzhen, China.

If you don’t see what you need, talk to one of their industry experts. They have over 21 years experience in finding the best and most cost-effective solutions for their customers. For more information on Univenture and its products and services, visit www.univenture.com or call Univenture’s corporate headquarters at 800-992-8262.

Corporate Contact:
Johanna Espinosa
Marketing Director
Univenture Inc.
jespinosa@univenture.com
937-645-4617

Marysville, OH–December 30, 2009–Univenture, Inc. is an award winning inventor and manufacturer of an exclusive line of eco-friendly packaging, document storage and direct mail products.  The company will promote their assortment of services available, beyond their line of eco-friendly products, to inform customers of the fulfillment capabilities available at Univenture.  Existing services include their manufacturing capabilities, fulfillment options and customization services.  Univenture’s eco-friendly products and information on their services will be available at the International CES show, which takes place January 7-10 in Las Vegas (Booth #4613).

“Univenture is expanding our fulfillment services to meet the growing demands for a single source packaging manufacturer and service provider,” said Ross Youngs, CEO and Founder of Univenture.  “We are able to satisfy our customer needs by continuing to position ourselves globally while focusing on eco-friendly material choices and unique product offerings.”

Manufacturing Capabilities

Univenture is a leading supplier of contract manufacturing services for finished product and component packaging.  Manufacturing capabilities include injection molding, plastic film conversion and printing.  The process begins from project management, to design and development, all the way to the manufacturing, assembly and distribution.

Fulfillment Options

Univenture can fulfill any packaging need whether it’s full automation or manual collating with hand assembly.  Specific services include kit building, shrink-wrapping, collation, private labeling, bulk or drop shipping, from one of their many global warehouses. 

U-1000 technology allows Univenture to automatically insert discs and inserts into CD sleeves or mailers and envelopes for a lower cost and faster turnaround.  Print registration, custom embossing and welding are all possible with this unique equipment.

Custom Packaging Services

Univenture’s hallmark is the ability to understand the customer’s needs and find a solution that helps add value and differentiate their product.  Customization can mean decoration of the product, alternative material options, or complete package design, including prototypes.

Decorative options include: flexographic, screen, or digital printing; debossing; applique; entrapment; foil stamping; and custom adhesive labels.  Eco-friendly material options range from 100% recyclable polypropylene or recycled polypropylene, to biodegradable polypropylene and PLA (polylactic acid) film.  Univenture will also source material options from their many suppliers to ensure the best product for your project.

Marketing Services

Along with these services, Univenture also offers design and marketing services through CreativeGoTo, a team of professionals with considerable experience in promotional print and Web design, and the capability of serving global and regional markets.  View more about CreativeGoTo along with their portfolio at www.creativegoto.com.

About Univenture

Univenture has been designing and manufacturing media packaging for leading companies in the entertainment, software and publishing industries since 1988.  The dedicated focus of the Univenture team has resulted in numerous industry awards and accolades for its innovation, commitment to customers and sales growth.

Globally anticipating and meeting customer needs, Univenture has sales and manufacturing operations in Marysville, Ohio; Reno, Nevada; Dublin, Ireland and Shenzhen, China.  For more information on Univenture and its products and services, visit www.univenture.com or call Univenture’s corporate headquarters at 800-992-8262.

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Contact:

Johanna Espinosa, Marketing Director

(937) 645-4617, jespinosa@univenture.com

Marysville, Ohio—October 26, 2009—Described as a “potentially transformative innovation”, the Department of Energy announced today major funding for continued development of Algaeventure Systems HDD dewatering technology. Univenture’s Algaeventure Systems was formed to explore technology barriers for algae to energy and has been spun into a separate company.

Often described as the greatest cost barrier to algae’s viability as an energy solution, the HDD system reduces the energy costs of dewatering microalgae by over 90%. “The recognition and credibility that ARPA-E provides to our breakthrough technology is extraordinary”, says Ross Youngs, Algaeventure Systems Founder and CEO. “Our technology can be transformational to meeting our nations energy and national security needs.”

Of the $151 million in funding being awarded through the DOE’s recently formed Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), Univenture is slated to receive $5.9 million, the seventh highest award of over 37 highly selected recipients. ARPA-E’s mission is to develop nimble, creative and inventive approaches to transform the global energy landscape while advancing America’s technology leadership. This is the first round of projects funded under ARPA-E.

Inspired by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), ARPA-E was created to support high risk, high reward energy research that can provide transformative new solutions for climate change and energy security. ARPA-E was originally established under the America Competes Act of 2007. In April of this year, President Obama announced $400 million in initial funding for ARPA-E through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

In announcing the selections, Secretary Chu said: “After World War II, America was the unrivaled leader in basic and applied sciences. It was this leadership that led to enormous technological advances. ARPA-E is a crucial part of the new effort by the U.S. to spur the next Industrial Revolution in clean energy technologies, creating thousands of new jobs and helping cut carbon pollution.”

ARPA-E seeks to bring together America’s brightest energy innovators to pioneer a low cost, secure, and low carbon energy future for the nation.

The first ARPA-E solicitation was highly competitive and oversubscribed, with over 3,600 initial concept papers received. Of those, approximately 300 full applications were requested and ultimately 37 final awardees through a rigorous review process with input from multiple review panels composed of leading U.S. energy science and technology experts and ARPA-E’s program managers. Evaluations were based on the potential for high impact on ARPA-E’s goals and scientific and technical merit.

The DOE expressed that Univenture’s (Algaeventure Systems) “application was among those of the very highest scientific and technical merit, and is part of an ARPA-E portfolio of high impact projects that have great potential to revolutionize the U.S. energy sector.”

Lead Research Organization: Univenture, Inc.
Partner Organizations: Rockwell Automation, Ohio University, Case Western Reserve University

DOE Grant Amount
$5,992,697

Lead Organization Location
Marysville, OH

Project Description
Biomass Energy / Direct Solar Fuels A novel algae harvesting system that could dramatically reduce the energy cost necessary to harvest, dewater, and dry algae by using a novel absorbent moving belt harvester. This technology offers the potential to transform the economics of algae-based biofuel production by removing a major barrier to large-scale commercialization.

The Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) hosts one Ohio Soy 2020 forum each year with a specific theme in mind.  At the forum on August 31, 2009, the theme was soy-based bioproducts.  On this day, presentations and group discussions were focused on soybeans and their future as a feedstock for the bioproducts industry.

Attendees of the forums usually received a notepad or other giveaway but the opportunity to put a locally made bioproduct into the hands of attendees was intriguing.

Prior to the forum, funded by the OSC, Battelle had developed a process to combine soybean meal and plastics, creating a soy-based polymer.  The agricultural plastic was tested using Univenture’s patented UniKeep design and injection molding process.  A binder was produced using the agricultural plastic, affirming commerical success.  The collaboration resulted in an R&D 100 award for their combined efforts.

“Battelle scientists have devloped an innovative method and technology of using agricultural co-products to reduce the use of petroleum based products.  Univenture has been a strategic resource for us to be able to demonstrate the commercial success of our soy-based polymer and to produce a marketable commodity such as the UniKeep Binder,” commented Barry McGraw, Battelle’s Program Manager.

“The UniKeep Case Binder by Univenture, Inc. came immediately to mind when we were planning this year’s forum, due to the recent announcement that Battelle, OSC, and Univenture had received an R&D 100 award for the soy-based polymer that was used to create the binder,” said Kirk Merritt, OSC director of international marketing and Ohio Soy 2020 project manager.  “The binder was a perfect example of how a soy-based, environmentally friendly product can be developed and brought to industry and the marketplace.”

“It’s great to know that there are companies in the state like Univenture who are working to put bioproducts out there in the market.” 

-Keith Kemp, OSC Chairman and Soybean Farmer from Preble County

 

Univenture provided their patented, one-inch UniKeep Case Binder made from soy meal polymer, a byproduct of soybeans.  The binder was digitally printed with the OSC and Ohio Soy 2020 logos on the front of the binder.

“The final product was fantastic,” said Merritt.  “The binders exceeded our expectations as far as print quality of the logos, and the Univenture staff has been excellent to work with.  From the planning process to the delivery of the final products, we couldn’t have asked for more.”

The soy binders, as well as the manufacturer, were mentioned during a presentation and discussion in which a Univenture representative participated.  Each attendee at the forum went home with a soy binder.

“When the binders were highlighted as soy-based and produced by Univenture right here in Ohio, attendees were obviously impressed,” said Rocky Black, OSC director of bioproducts utilization and outreach.  “Many came up to OSC staff and commented on the quality of the binders, and how impressed they were that a bioproduct like this could be developed and produced in this state–proof that Ohio could be a true leader in the growing bioproducts industry.”

“The fact that Univenture was able to take the soy-based polymer developed by Battelle and seamlessly incorporate it into the manufacturing process is a testament to the viability of this product, and the future of soy-based bioproducts.”

-John Lumpe, OSC Executive Director

 

Collaborative efforts, such as the hard work that went into the creation of this soy binder are encouraging the Ohio soybean industry of the strength position it holds in feeding the world’s needs for soy products.

Black commented on the outcome of the soy binder, “The UniKeep binder from Univenture is the perfect example of how Ohio can be a leader in research, development and manufacturing of the bioproducts that consumers want.”

About Ohio Soybean Council

Headquartered in Worthington, Ohio, the Ohio Soybean Council is governed by a 17-member volunteer farmer board, which directs the Soybean Promotion and Research Program.  The program’s primary goal is to improve soybean profitability by targeting research and development, marketing, promotion, and educational projects through the investment of farmer-contributed funds.

About Soy 2020

Soy 2020 is a national strategic planning initiative that looks at different scenarios, or possible futures, for the soybean industry up to the year 2020.  Its purpose is to bring together stakeholders from throughtout the soybean industry value-chain to create a vision for success.

In 2007, the Ohio Soybean Council and the soybean checkoff launched Ohio Soy 2020, the first, statewide Soy 2020 strategic planning initiative focused on the future success of the Ohio soybean industry.

About Battelle

Battelle is the world’s largest non-profit independent research and development organization, providing innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing needs through its four global businesses: Laboratory Management, National Security, Energy Technology, and Health & Life Sciences.  It advances scientific discovery and application by conducting $5.2 billion in global R&D annually through contract research, laboratory management and technology commercialization.  Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Battelle oversees 20,400 employees in more than 130 cities worldwide, including seven national laboratories that Battelle manages or co-manages for the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and two international laboratories–a nuclear energy lab in the United Kingdom and a renewable energy lab in Malaysia.  Battelle is also one of the nation’s leading charitable trusts fosucing on societal and economic impact and actively supporting and promoting science and math education.

About Univenture

Univenture has been designing and manufacturing media packaging for leading companies in the entertainment, software and publishing industries since 1988.  The dedicated focus of the Univenture team has resulted in numerous industry awards and accolades for its innovation, commitment to customers and sales growth.  Globally anticipating and meeting customer needs, Univenture has sales and manufacturing operations in Marysville, Ohio; Reno, Nevada; Dublin, Ireland; and Shenzhen, China.