Article2 min read Oct 23, 2025Sappi Recognised in the Forbes Magazine World’s Best Employers and Top Companies for Women Rankings for 2025Sappi has once again earned a place on the prestigious Forbes magazine and Statista World’s Best Employers list for 2025 (#289 globally and #5 in South Africa) as well as the World’s Top Companies for Women list for 2025 (#144 globally and #2 in South Africa).
Article9 min read Sep 12, 2025Process Intensification Using Membrane SeparationsCase Study at IP Grande Prairie
Article1 min read Jun 19, 2025AICC and BCN Invite Boxmakers to Enter 2025 Innovator of the Year CompetitionAICC, The Independent Packaging Association, and Board Converting News (BCN) are now accepting entries for the 2025 Innovator of the Year Competition, Boxmaker Category. This prestigious annual award honors and promotes forward-thinking companies that are revolutionizing the packaging industry.
Article2 min read May 29, 2025SUN Automation Group Celebrates 40 Years of Corrugated Industry LeadershipSUN Automation Group® proudly announces its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of innovation and industry leadership in corrugated manufacturing technology. Since its founding in 1985, SUN has been a driving force in the industry, dedicated to providing cutting-edge technologies and unmatched customer support to corrugated box manufacturers worldwide.
Article1 min read Apr 24, 2025National Museum of Industrial History Launches Next Level Capital CampaignThe National Museum of Industrial History has launched a capital campaign to expand onto the Museum’s previously undeveloped second floor and enhance exhibits on its first floor. The “Next Level: Raising Industrial History to New Heights” Capital Campaign seeks to raise $6 million dollars by the end of 2026.
Article3 min read Jan 14, 2025Buckman Unveils New $10 million Pilot Plant in MemphisNew facility to accelerate and support chemical and digital innovation
Article1 min read Dec 19, 2024MoveRoll Oy is Acquired by Sovellusmestarit OySovellusmestarit Oy, a specialist in compressed air, instrumentation, and flow technology, has acquired 100% of MoveRoll Oy, a pioneer in innovative roll-handling equipment. This acquisition reunites two companies with a shared history and solidifies their collaboration under the Dacke Industri group.
Podcast00:31:06 Aug 26, 2024Better Together: Jake Hall, The Manufacturing MillennialManufacturing millennial Jake Hall reveals how pulp, paper, and packaging companies can attract young professionals by showcasing modern technology, clear career advancement paths, and meaningful impact opportunities. Hall emphasizes that millennials and Gen Z workers seek digitized manufacturing environments, hands-on leadership development, and companies that invest in continuous learning rather than empty promises. He recommends facility tours, community partnerships, and strategic social media presence to overcome outdated industry perceptions. This episode provides actionable insights for TAPPI members looking to build strong technical teams and retain early-career talent in process engineering and analyst roles.
Article1 min read Aug 8, 2024Welch Packaging Expands Sheet Feeder System with Ohio StartupWelch Packaging, a family-owned manufacturer of custom corrugated packaging, has launched a corrugator startup in Wooster, Ohio. In effort to better serve local customers, the new facility, OHCorr, will expand the company’s sheet feeder system and overall supply chain capabilities.
Video01:02:27 Sep 12, 2023Molded Pulp, Chemical Aspects Webinar – Part 2: Fluid holdout (hydrophobic sizing)This comprehensive webinar explores advanced hydrophobic sizing techniques for molded pulp production, covering rosin-alum systems, alkyl ketene dimer (AKD), and surface sizing methods with styrene maleic anhydride copolymers. Mid-career professionals will gain practical insights into optimizing liquid holdout, grease resistance, and barrier properties for sustainable packaging applications. The presentation addresses critical formulation challenges including retention chemistry, curing conditions, and troubleshooting common sizing failures, while examining layered approaches using microfibrillated cellulose for enhanced performance. Essential viewing for operations managers and R&D leads seeking to advance their expertise in eco-friendly packaging solutions and specialty pulp applications.
Article1 min read Apr 22, 2023John Dyck at TAPPIConJohn Dyck, CEO of CESMII Smart Manufacturing Institute since 2018, brings transformative leadership to manufacturing innovation and national competitiveness. Recognized as one of SME's 30 Leaders Transforming Manufacturing in the USA, Dyck champions pragmatic approaches to democratizing smart manufacturing technologies and accelerating commercial deployment. His keynote presentation at TAPPICon 2023 on April 24 offers senior manufacturing executives valuable insights into emerging technologies, industry standards evolution, and strategic opportunities for knowledge sharing. This session provides experienced professionals an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge manufacturing transformation initiatives that shape industry direction.
