Article3 min read Oct 9, 2026Remaining Human in a Digital WorldAs a new engineer entering the industry, understanding where AI and digitalization are headed is critical for your career. This piece breaks down a global tissue industry survey revealing shifts toward OEE, IT/OT integration, and AI adoption, while reminding you that human expertise still drives results. Learn why companies without an AI strategy risk falling behind, and why your technical judgment remains irreplaceable.
Article4 min read Oct 9, 2026Bodo Kottwitz, Tissue Industry ConsultantVeteran consultant Bodo Kottwitz maps the tissue industry's biggest shifts, from Crescent former technology to AI automation, and flags the challenges ahead: oversupply, energy volatility, and a looming knowledge gap as experienced workers retire. For young engineers entering pulp and paper, this is a candid industry roadmap highlighting where human expertise still outpaces algorithms, and where your career can make a real impact.
Article4 min read Oct 9, 2026Tissue Industry NewsStay current on tissue industry shifts shaping your career landscape. This roundup covers the $3.4B Arbex joint venture, Cascades' $29M capacity upgrade, Valmet's fabric-like tissue tech and nuclear-free QCS, and the Tissue Planet NextGen event connecting 450 students to paper manufacturing careers. Key leadership moves at Voith and Essity round out what every early-career engineer should know.
Article6 min read Oct 9, 2026Serving a Shifting Market of Higher Speeds and Premium QualityNew to tissue manufacturing? This feature breaks down how cutting-edge chemistry, from Yankee coatings to enzyme-based refining, is reshaping mill operations. Learn how bio-based lubricants cut fire risk, enzymes slash refiner energy by 30%, and AI-assisted dosing is entering real mills now. Solid technical grounding for early-career engineers looking to speak confidently about process chemistry and sustainability trends.
Article7 min read Oct 9, 2026Electrification in Pulp, Paper, and TissueAs a process engineer early in your career, understanding electrification is essential. This article breaks down how electric duct heaters, medium-voltage systems, and smart IoT controls are replacing gas-fired equipment in pulp, paper, and tissue mills, cutting emissions and boosting efficiency. Learn the tech, the regulatory drivers, and the real-world results shaping your industry's future.
Article6 min read Oct 9, 2026Advanced TAD Technology for Premium Tissue GradesNew to tissue manufacturing? Get up to speed fast. Andritz's Advanced TAD (ATAD) cuts energy use by up to 20% in through-air drying, a process known for premium softness but notorious energy costs. By boosting sheet dryness before the TAD drum using controlled pressing and steam, ATAD slashes CO2 emissions without sacrificing quality. A must-read for early-career process engineers tracking sustainable manufacturing innovations.
Article10 min read Oct 9, 2026Metsä Tissue: ‘Well Positioned to Capture Growth’Curious how a major tissue producer turns sustainability and AI into competitive advantages? Metsä Tissue's CEO breaks down their EUR370M Mariestad mill investment, machine learning partnerships for process optimization, energy efficiency strategies, and what it takes to build a career in modern bio-industry manufacturing, including why young engineers find their low-hierarchy culture refreshing.
Article4 min read Oct 9, 2026Tissue Planet-Future InsightsGet a front-row recap of Tissue Planet, where 300 global tissue leaders tackled AI ethics in manufacturing, decarbonization targets, and heat pump steam tech for Yankee dryers. As an early-career engineer, this is your cheat sheet on where the industry is heading, what sustainability benchmarks top companies are hitting, and why global market volatility is reshaping strategy now.
