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Article2 min read Sep 15, 2025Smurfit Westrock Welcomes ASPIASPI's 2025 Fall Customer Alignment Meeting in Atlanta provides mid-career packaging professionals unprecedented access to Smurfit Westrock leadership, including CEO Tony Smurfit receiving TAPPI's Executive of the Year award. This networking opportunity connects operations managers and R&D leads directly with decision-makers from the $31 billion global packaging powerhouse operating 59 paper mills and 500+ converting facilities across 40 countries. For experienced professionals seeking leadership development and industry benchmarking, the event offers strategic insights into sustainable packaging innovation and operational excellence from one of the industry's most respected manufacturers.
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Article2 min read Apr 10, 2025Sappi North America CEO Michael Haws Named Mainebiz 2025 Business Leader of the YearSappi North America announces its President and CEO Michael “Mike” Haws has been recognized as a Mainebiz 2025 Business Leader of the Year in the CEO of the Year category. The Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year awards recognize executives across Maine’s industries who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation and commitment to economic growth in the state.
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Article3 min read Jan 16, 2025TAPPICon 2025: Driving Innovation and Sustainability Across the Global Forest Products IndustryA Bold New Program, Expanded Scope, and Unparalleled Networking Opportunities Await in Minneapolis
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Article1 min read Nov 7, 2024Sappi Recognised in 2024 Global Top Companies for Women ListingSouth Africa headquartered global pulp and paper group Sappi Limited is pleased to announce that it has been ranked 7th globally and is one of only four South African firms recognized in the 2024 list of World’s Top Companies for Women by Forbes Magazine and Statista.
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Article2 min read Jul 31, 2023Award Winning Leaders Share Perspectives at Spring MeetASPI's 2023 Spring Meeting recognized industry leaders with two prestigious awards, showcasing executive excellence and leadership development strategies critical for mid-career professionals. Clay Ellis of International Paper received the Customer Executive of the Year Award, sharing insights on company transformation and Vision 2030 strategic planning. WestRock's Fred Lundy earned the Excellence in Leadership Award, presenting eight focus areas for effective team management and organizational culture development. The meeting provided valuable benchmarking opportunities and advanced leadership insights from senior executives driving operational excellence in pulp and paper manufacturing, offering proven frameworks for career advancement and team leadership success.
