Article1 min read Feb 26, 2025STAR - February 2025 - STAR of the MonthTAPPI celebrates John Buzzell's exceptional four-year tenure as CORBOTEC TIP Coordinator, showcasing how senior industry professionals drive technical standards excellence. During his leadership from 2020-2024, Buzzell modernized TAPPI's corrugated Technical Information Papers portfolio, publishing 41 new TIPs while managing 74 total documents representing 25% of TAPPI's collection. His distinguished service earned him the 2022 Corrugated Division Technical Award and Harry J. Bettendorf Prize. As he transitions leadership to Jerry Saballus, Buzzell's legacy demonstrates the profound impact dedicated volunteers have on maintaining industry-relevant technical documentation and standards development for corrugated professionals worldwide.
Article1 min read Feb 20, 2025Leading TAPPI Forward: Four Years of ProgressFrom tackling 41 TIPs to enhancing industry resources, discover how one volunteer's dedication transformed TAPPI's technical documentation.
Article2 min read Nov 14, 2024Saica Group Acquires Schumacher Packaging in PolandSaica Group announced the acquisition of Schumacher Packaging plants in Poland as of 31 October 2024. That includes all activities in Poland: the whole management, all employees, two state-of-the-art corrugated board plants in Bydgoszcz and Wroclaw, two paper mills in Grudziadz and Myszków and three service centres.
Article2 min read Aug 24, 2023Committees Offer Technical Engagement for Corrugated ProfessionalsTAPPI's Corrugated Packaging Division technical committees offer mid-career professionals valuable opportunities to advance expertise and leadership skills. The Corbotec and Fiscotec committees provide hands-on technical problem-solving, standards development, and industry networking through biannual meetings featuring plant tours, technical presentations, and collaborative review sessions. These committees address critical industry challenges like testing methods, quality standards, and manufacturing optimization. Active participation enables professionals to contribute to industry standards, expand technical knowledge, and build influential networks while demonstrating measurable ROI to employers through enhanced expertise and industry recognition.
