Content Tagged: "Industry Benchmarking"

AF&PA Releases October 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the October 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly report.

P&G Announces Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026

Procter & Gamble's Q1 FY2026 results demonstrate strong operational execution with $22.4 billion in net sales, up 3% year-over-year, and 2% organic growth driven by strategic pricing and favorable product mix. Core earnings per share increased 3% to $1.99, while the company maintained robust cash flow productivity at 102%. For mid-career operations and R&D professionals, P&G's integrated growth strategy showcases effective portfolio management across Beauty, Grooming, and Health Care segments, with innovation-driven pricing supporting margin expansion despite commodity headwinds and tariff pressures totaling $500 million after-tax impact for fiscal 2026.

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AF&PA Releases April 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the April 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly report.

AF&PA Releases April 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the April 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly report. 

AF&PA Releases Q1 2025 Boxboard Quarterly Report

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q1 2025 Boxboard report. 

Fundamentals of Fourdrinier Formation Webinar

This comprehensive webinar explores advanced formation optimization techniques for paper machine fourdrinier tables, targeting mid-career professionals seeking deeper technical specialization. Industry expert Ben Thorpe, a TAPPI Fellow with over 200 publications, reveals lost skills in hydrofoil optimization, emphasizing turbulence-first design principles over traditional drainage-focused approaches. Key topics include formation fundamentals, furnish analysis, hydrofoil blade configurations, turbulence scale calculations, and real-world case studies demonstrating significant quality improvements. The session provides actionable insights for optimizing sheet formation, reducing reject rates, and implementing systematic troubleshooting methodologies that deliver measurable ROI for operations managers and technical leaders.

How Chemistry to Contain Dust on Tissue Paper Machines Affects Handfeel Webinar

This TAPPI webinar explores proven chemical solutions for reducing tissue dust while maintaining softness, featuring advanced measurement techniques and real-world case studies. Mid-career professionals learn how dry strength resins combined with reduced fiber refining can cut dust by up to 84% while preserving product quality. The session covers practical applications of solution polyacrylamides and glyoxalated polyacrylamide resins, plus innovative dust analysis methods using Kemira's CanView technology and M-tec's Tissue Softness Analyzer (TSA). Industry experts present benchmarking data showing how proper chemical selection enables higher hardwood content, improved machine efficiency, and enhanced worker safety, delivering measurable ROI through reduced downtime and optimized production parameters.

Metsä Group’s 2025 Sustainability Awards Close With 91 entries

Awards received from 46 companies across five categories

Suzano Reports Adjusted EBITDA of R$6.3 Billion in Second Quarter of 2024

Suzano announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA totaled R$6.3 billion, a 60% increase on 2Q23, reflecting higher pulp prices, favorable FX rates, increased sales volume, and reduced production costs compared to the same period last year.

In case you missed it in TAPPI’s electronic TISSUE 360° newsletter

Industry leaders showcase strategic investments and sustainability initiatives across global tissue markets. Cascades maintains top sustainability rankings while Georgia-Pacific commits $150M to Oregon facility expansion. Key technology partnerships emerge as Valmet delivers integrated tissue lines to Suzano and Andritz implements innovative hybrid heating systems for Softys Peru. Notable acquisitions include WEPA's expansion into UK markets through Star Tissue acquisition. These developments highlight advanced operational strategies, ROI-focused investments, and leadership opportunities in sustainable manufacturing practices that drive competitive advantage for mid-career professionals managing complex tissue operations.