Article1 min read Oct 29, 2025STAR - October 2025 - TAPPI TIPs Under ReviewTAPPI announces new Technical Information Paper (TIP) 0402-28 for corrosion and materials engineering professionals, focusing on guidelines for inspecting used fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP). This working group opportunity targets mid-career professionals seeking advanced technical insights and leadership development in materials engineering. The review process offers experienced plant managers, R&D leads, and operations professionals a chance to contribute to industry standards while building expertise in FRP inspection protocols. Participation provides valuable benchmarking opportunities and professional recognition within the TAPPI technical community. Contact tip@tappi.org to join this specialized working group and advance your materials engineering leadership credentials.
Article3 min read Oct 7, 2025Doug Sweet, Doug Sweet & AssociatesIndustry veteran Doug Sweet shares critical insights on tissue manufacturing challenges and opportunities for mid-career professionals. With 45+ years of experience across 350 mills globally, Sweet addresses key leadership concerns including talent retention, capital allocation decisions, and operational efficiency optimization. He emphasizes the importance of hands-on assessment over digital displays, advocating for cross-mill collaboration and conference participation to drive technical advancement. Sweet highlights TAD technology innovations while warning against equipment upgrades without proper ROI analysis, providing actionable strategies for operations managers seeking to balance cost reduction with production excellence in competitive tissue markets.
Article3 min read Jul 31, 2025Meet the Renowned Instructors for TAPPI’s Paper Machine Operations CourseLearn from instructors with over 150 years of combined experience this September!
Article2 min read Jul 10, 2025What You’ll Learn at TAPPI’s Introduction to Kraft Pulping and Bleaching CourseGet a closer look at the real-world skills and knowledge you’ll gain from TAPPI’s Introduction to Kraft Pulping and Bleaching Course.
Article5 min read Jul 1, 2025‘Turbocharged’ New Book is a Problem-Solver on the Plant FloorThe Seventh Edition of the Corrugating Defect/Remedy Manual is a must-have resource for corrugators.
Article1 min read May 28, 2025STAR - May 2025 - TAPPI TIPs under reviewTAPPI has opened three new Technical Information Papers (TIPs) for Working Group review, targeting completion within one year. These include water removal techniques for nip impressions, steam shower applications in forming and press sections, and an Industry 4.0 lexicon for manufacturing professionals. Mid-career operations managers and R&D leads can contribute specialized expertise by joining review committees, gaining advanced technical insights while building industry leadership credentials. Participation offers networking opportunities with technical experts and enhances professional development through standards committee involvement, directly supporting career advancement goals in process optimization and digital manufacturing initiatives.
Article5 min read Apr 22, 2025The ‘Earplug Theory’ RevisitedEar Plug Theory suggests that PM efficiencies are related to the number of discarded ear plugs found between the parking lot and operating floor.
Article1 min read Mar 23, 2025Using multi-method analysis to identify challenging paper machine deposits and defects, TAPPI Journal March 2025Application: This paper discusses how the use of multiple analytical techniques can work in concert to help troubleshoot challengi
Article1 min read Mar 23, 2025Predictive advisory solutions for chemistry management, control, and optimization, TAPPI Journal March 2025Application: The principal idea is to combine chemistry and physics models and machine learning models in a fashion close to white
Article1 min read Feb 26, 2025STAR - February 2025 - New or Revised Standards, TIPs, and Useful MethodsTAPPI has published TIP 0404-02, a revised technical information paper on measuring dryer condensing rates using batch methods, with special recognition to Working Group Chair Greg Wedel for his leadership. This updated industry standard provides plant and operations managers with critical technical guidance for optimizing drying processes and equipment performance. TAPPI subscribers can access these technical resources through the online Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods platform, updated monthly around the 30th. For immediate access to newly published documents before online posting, technical professionals can contact tip@tappi.org directly, ensuring continuous access to the latest industry benchmarking data and operational insights needed for process improvement initiatives.
Article1 min read Jan 29, 2025STAR - January 2025 - STAR of the MonthThis Technical Information Paper provides operations managers and R&D leads with comprehensive performance evaluation methods for single-stage liquid ring vacuum pumps in paper machine applications. Developed by industry experts including representatives from Wood PLC and MAN Energy Solutions, this TIP delivers practical benchmarking tools and advanced technical insights for cone ported and flat plate ported vacuum pump systems. The publication addresses critical operational challenges in pulp and paper manufacturing, helping mid-career professionals optimize equipment performance, demonstrate ROI to leadership, and advance their technical expertise through evidence-based pump evaluation methodologies.
Article2 min read Dec 12, 2024Voith Delivers Successful Emergency Support for Caesar PacCaesar Pac, a leading international company based in Kuwait, recently received critical emergency assistance from Voith within 24 hours. This collaboration shows the strength of the Voith sales and service teams and its commitment to support customers in times of urgent need.
Article2 min read Dec 1, 2024Leveraging mill-wide big data sets for process and quality improvement in paperboard production, TAPPI JOURNAL May 2016ABSTRACT: The MWV mill in Covington, VA, USA, experienced a long term trend of increasing episodes of paper indents that resulted in
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Article1 min read Sep 26, 2024Metsä Fibre Taking Production Downtime at Joutseno Pulp Mill in FinlandMetsä Fibre announced that its Joutseno pulp mill is undergoing a production shutdown to adapt to the current market situation. The Joutseno pulp mill has the capacity to produce 690,000 metric tons per year of high-quality softwood pulp.
Article1 min read Sep 26, 2024Carso’s Pasta Introduces PaperSealT Tray for Fresh Pasta RangeCarso’s Pasta, a family-owned and operated food manufacturer, has been serving fresh pasta, sauces, and other foods throughout Greater Seattle since 1986.
Article2 min read Sep 26, 2024New International Safety Standard for Wet-Laid Nonwoven Machinery Based on Voith Plant Safety StandardsToday, a world without wet-laid nonwovens is impossible to imagine. Absorbent, tear-resistant and adaptable, wet-laid nonwovens are ideally suited for wound dressings, hygiene products and cosmetic items. They are also found in clothing, electronics, construction and agriculture.
Article1 min read Sep 26, 2024ANDRITZ to Establish New Service Center in BrazilInternational technology group ANDRITZ has initiated a project to build a state-of-the-art service center for pulp and paper mill equipment in Três Lagoas, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. With this strategic investment, ANDRITZ strengthens its presence in Brazil and its support for the local pulp and paper industry.
Article7 min read Sep 26, 2024Position Paper on the EU 2040 Climate Targets: Leveraging the Contribution of Forest-Based IndustriesBy CepiCepi represents the European pulp and paper industry and gathers, through its 19 member countries, some 895 pulp, paper and board mills of which some 140 biorefineries across Europe directly employing more than 180,000 people.
Article1 min read Sep 26, 2024Smurfit Westrock Saves Significant Amounts of CO2 with Voith's New PressThe installation of the HighPerformance Press in the press section of Smurfit Westrock Roermond Papier's PM 1 represents a milestone in the development of the product. After a rebuild time of only 38 hours and a smooth start-up, production was fully ramped up again.
Article1 min read Sep 26, 2024AF&PA Releases August 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly ReportThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the July 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly report.
Article1 min read Sep 5, 2024Hot off the Press - Corrugating Defect / Remedy Manual, Seventh Edition is Now AvailableGet your copy today to guide, troubleshoot and correct flaws in corrugated board production.
