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Kyle Chapman Named Barry-Wehmiller CEO, Bob Chapman Continues to Serve as Chairman of the Board
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Kyle Chapman Named Barry-Wehmiller CEO, Bob Chapman Continues to Serve as Chairman of the Board

Image Source: Barry-Wehmiller Press Release   Kyle Chapman Named Barry-Wehmiller CEO, Bob Chapman Continues to Serve as Chairman of the Board Barry-Wehmiller (BW), the 140-year-old, $3.6 billion-plus global platform of industrial and packaging automation, professional services and life sciences technology, today announced that Kyle Chapman will assume the role of CEO, in addition to his existing role as President, effective immediately.Learn more...  

Siemens Energy to Provide Integrated Energy Solution for Arauco's First Pulp Mill in Brazil
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Siemens Energy to Provide Integrated Energy Solution for Arauco's First Pulp Mill in Brazil

Siemens Energy has been selected by Arauco, one of the largest global pulp companies, to supply steam turbogenerators and the entire energy distribution system for its first pulp mill in Brazil. The Sucuriú plant is being built in Mato Grosso do Sul State and will have the capacity to produce 3.5 million tons of short fiber per year. The contract, registered in the first quarter of this fiscal year, foresees the delivery of equipment and solutions in the second half of 2027 and has an approximate value of more than 500 million reais.

Dart Controls Introduces New 150D Series OEM DC Motor Speed Control
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Dart Controls Introduces New 150D Series OEM DC Motor Speed Control

Developed specifically for OEM applications, the new 150D series enclosed Digital Speed Pot provides the advantages of digital control without having to install an encoder. It was designed for flexibility and responsiveness with a display that is programmable in engineering units, % output, and time in process in MM: SS. Models available for 1/50-2HP applications, 0.1% setting accuracy, an easy-to-read ½” LED display, 120-240VAC input/90-180VDC output, and ±1% base speed regulation.

New ANDRITZ Pressurized Refining Systemproduces First Fibers for Metro Decorative,India
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New ANDRITZ Pressurized Refining Systemproduces First Fibers for Metro Decorative,India

ANDRITZ successfully delivered a pressurized refining system to Metro Decorative Pvt. Ltd in India, featuring an S1050 refiner with 3,300 kW power capacity producing 20 bdmt/h of high-quality fibers from wood chips. The advanced MDF production system includes efficient pre-steaming technology, optimized dewatering capabilities, and innovative pressurized digester with counter flow regulation. This implementation demonstrates proven ROI through exceptional fiber quality and consistently reliable performance at Metro Decorative's Kashipur facility. For plant operations managers evaluating fiber production technology upgrades, this case study showcases how strategic equipment partnerships deliver measurable operational improvements and energy efficiency gains in medium-density fiberboard manufacturing.

Better Together: Jake Hall, The Manufacturing Millennial
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Better Together: Jake Hall, The Manufacturing Millennial

Manufacturing 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.

Solenis and PhaBuilder Cooperate to Develop PHA-Based Materials for Sustainable Paper-Based Packaging Market
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Solenis and PhaBuilder Cooperate to Develop PHA-Based Materials for Sustainable Paper-Based Packaging Market

Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, has signed an agreement with Beijing PhaBuilder Biotechnology Co., Ltd., (hereinafter referred to as PhaBuilder), an innovative synthetic biology enterprise, to collaborate on further developing key PHA-based (Polyhydroxyalkanoate) technology for the paper packaging market.