Article1 min read Oct 30, 2025Webinar: "Contractor Qualification: Protecting People and Projects with Smarter Safety Practices"Join this free TAPPISAFE and Paper & Packaging Safety Association webinar on October 30 at 11:00 am ET to learn practical contractor vetting strategies with a safety-first approach. Operations managers and plant leaders will discover proven methods to improve contractor qualification processes, reduce incidents, strengthen compliance, and achieve better project outcomes across single or multiple sites. Whether you're managing team safety or proving ROI to executives, this session delivers actionable insights for smarter contractor management that minimizes risk while maximizing operational efficiency in pulp and paper operations.
Article1 min read Oct 30, 2025Contractor Qualification: Protecting People and Projects with Smarter Safety Practices - WebinarJoin this free TAPPISAFE and Paper & Packaging Safety Association webinar on October 30 at 11:00 am ET to learn practical contractor vetting strategies with a safety-first approach. Operations managers and plant leaders will discover proven methods to improve contractor qualification processes, reduce incidents, strengthen compliance, and achieve better project outcomes across single or multiple sites. Whether you're managing team safety or proving ROI to executives, this session delivers actionable insights for smarter contractor management that minimizes risk while maximizing operational efficiency in pulp and paper operations.
Article1 min read Sep 18, 2025Streamline the Qualification Process for Your Contractors and Site VisitorsTAPPISAFE’s CQ Database® helps site managers and safety teams stay on top of contractor documentation and compliance.Learn More...
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Article1 min read Jul 25, 2024NCMS Report Highlights New Tool for Corrosion Risk-Based Assessment to Improve Performance, Reduce Life Cycle Costs of High-Value AssetsThe National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) announces the publication of a new Technology Brief focused on a new corrosion risk assessment tool to help combat the high cost of corrosion.
Video00:47:19 Oct 30, 2023Using Industry 4.0 Tools to Maintain Maximum Sheet Consistency Out of the Press SectionThis comprehensive webinar explores Industry 4.0 tools for maximizing sheet consistency and minimizing energy consumption in papermaking operations. Lawrence Yang and Luca Canali from Cristini North America demonstrate how microwave sensors provide real-time moisture measurements across forming and press sections, enabling data-driven optimization of dewatering processes. Mid-career professionals will discover advanced control loop strategies, process benchmarking techniques, and proven methodologies that achieve up to 2% steam reduction and 5% electricity savings. The presentation includes case studies showing how continuous monitoring and automated control systems help operations managers maintain optimal consistency targets while extending equipment life and reducing operational variability.
Article4 min read Oct 11, 2023When Standard is Anything But...there is a tidal wave of change coming in the corrugated industry as far as safety is concerned... Tom West
