Article1 min read Jan 13, 2026Emmanuelle Migneault Appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer at CascadesCascades announces the promotion of Emmanuelle Migneault to Chief Human Resources Officer, effective January 5, 2026, succeeding retiring veteran Maryse Fernet after 38 years of service. Migneault brings 25 years of progressive HR leadership experience at Cascades, including Vice-President Excellence and strategic transformation roles across multiple business sectors. Her appointment reflects Cascades' commitment to developing internal talent pipelines and maintaining organizational excellence culture. The leadership transition demonstrates effective succession planning and retention strategies that mid-career professionals can benchmark for their own organizations, showcasing how strategic HR development drives long-term business performance and employee engagement in manufacturing environments.
Article2 min read Nov 6, 2025Discover Your Company’s Next Generation of LeadersBecome a 2026 TAPPI-PIMA Student Summit Sponsor and Connect with Top Talent
Article4 min read Oct 16, 2025Unlock Career Growth, Connections, and Expertise with TAPPI’s Tissue DivisionYoung professionals in tissue manufacturing can accelerate career growth through TAPPI Tissue Division volunteer opportunities. Division leaders Alfredo Sarli and Jessica Carette highlight how involvement provides direct access to industry experts, peer networking, and technical knowledge sharing. The division offers multiple engagement paths including Standards review, TIPs development, webinars, committee work, and leadership roles. Young professionals gain mentorship, build professional networks, and develop leadership skills while contributing unique perspectives to industry challenges. With structured support from TAPPI staff and experienced members, volunteers can participate backstage or take on visible speaking and teaching roles, making it an ideal professional development platform for early-career tissue industry professionals.
Article2 min read Oct 9, 2025Sappi Assembles Top Manufacturing Talent to Lead Growth in Maine and BeyondSappi North America has assembled a powerhouse leadership team to drive the company’s next phase of manufacturing innovation and investment.
Article1 min read Oct 2, 2025Recruit the next generation of industry leaders Become a 2026 TAPPI-PIMA Student Summit Sponsor
Article3 min read Sep 15, 2025Charting Tomorrow: Insights for Next Generation TalentThree TAPPI Young Professional Division leaders share how they discovered rewarding careers in the pulp and paper industry and offer insights for attracting next-generation talent. McKenna Baker, Brady Hunnicutt, and Sara Young highlight the industry's innovation, sustainability focus, and career opportunities while emphasizing the value of TAPPI membership for networking and professional development. Their advice to employers centers on supporting work-life balance, providing TAPPI involvement opportunities, recognizing young professionals' contributions, and offering schedule flexibility. These perspectives address key challenges facing the industry as 2.8 million manufacturing retirements loom over the next decade, making young professional recruitment and retention critical for sustainable growth.
Article7 min read Sep 15, 2025From Nuclear Tech to Tissue Exec: An Interview with Vince Reese, Cardinal TissueCardinal Tissue CEO Vince Reese shares his inspiring journey from Navy nuclear technician to successful paper industry entrepreneur, offering valuable insights for career changers and early professionals entering manufacturing. His military experience taught him self-discipline and learning skills that translate perfectly to paper and packaging careers. Reese emphasizes the importance of qualification-based training programs, hands-on manufacturing experience, and long-term career thinking for newcomers to the industry. His vision includes developing certification programs that combine technical skills with practical manufacturing experience, creating pathways for veterans and career changers to find meaningful work in tissue, paper, and packaging manufacturing where products serve essential daily needs.
Article1 min read Sep 15, 2025The 2026 ASPI Scholarship Application is Officially Open! Deadline: December 13, 2025ASPI awarded 22 Engineer of the Future scholarships in 2025 to students from eight universities, supporting the next generation of paper industry professionals. This scholarship program recognizes academic excellence while promoting career development in paper and related industries. Young professionals and students can access scholarship applications at aspinet.org or by contacting info@ASPI.org. The initiative demonstrates ASPI's commitment to fostering industry talent and provides valuable financial support for students building technical skills and credentials in pulp, paper, and corrugated sectors.
Article1 min read Aug 21, 2025The Ideal Team Player: Cultivating High-Performance Teams in the Pulp & Paper Industry WebinarJoin TAPPI's free Women in Industry webinar on August 26th to master the Ideal Team Player framework by Patrick Lencioni. Led by Lu Athnos from ABB Inc., this session teaches young professionals and students how Humble, Hungry, and People Smart traits drive career success in pulp and paper manufacturing. Perfect for early-career engineers and analysts seeking leadership development, team building skills, and industry networking opportunities. Learn practical tools through real-world examples and interactive Q&A designed specifically for the pulp and paper industry. Registration required for this essential professional development opportunity.
Article1 min read Jul 3, 2025New "Koehler Paper Campus," a Center for Papermaking-Specific Training at Koehler Paper in OberkirchKoehler Paper is now building a state-of-the-art center for papermaking-specific training. This new “Koehler Paper Campus” will start classes beginning in September 2025, just in time for the start of the new training year.
Article1 min read May 1, 2025Aikawa Fiber Technologies Appoints Sourav Das as GM, Asia RegionAikawa Fiber Technologies (AFT) has appointed Sourav Das as General Manager, Asian Region. With more than 30 years of industry experience, Das brings expertise and a proven track record in the pulp and paper sector across India, Bangladesh, and neighboring markets.
Article1 min read Feb 27, 2025Discover Introductory and Advanced Paper Operations TrainingSpring into learning with these industry training events coming up.
Article1 min read Feb 20, 2025Recruit the Next Generation of LeadersThis year’s annual TAPPI-PIMA Student Summit attracted more than 200 pulp and paper students
Podcast00:34:48 Dec 4, 2024Better Together: Supporting Pulp & Paper Sciences Students, Naomi Gehling of Auburn UniversityAuburn University's Naomi Galen shares essential strategies for supporting young professionals entering the pulp and paper industry. Learn how companies can streamline job contract processes, provide meaningful peer mentoring, and create clear career advancement pathways that attract engineering talent. Discover proven approaches for onboarding new graduates, from simplified contract summaries to flexible decision timelines. This episode delivers actionable insights on building industry connections, leveraging student programs like TAPPI's Student Summit, and communicating sustainability innovations that resonate with tech-savvy graduates seeking impactful careers in renewable forest products manufacturing.
Video01:07:04 Dec 3, 2024Sustainability in Action: The Pulp and Paper Industry’s Path ForwardLeading industry experts from Valmet, FSC, Siemens Energy, and Graphic Packaging present practical sustainability initiatives transforming pulp and paper operations. This comprehensive webinar covers advanced energy efficiency technologies, sustainable forest certification benefits, innovative decarbonization solutions, and real-world case studies from major mill modernization projects. Mid-career professionals discover actionable strategies for reducing carbon emissions, optimizing water usage, implementing biomass energy systems, and achieving measurable ROI on sustainability investments. Learn how integrated approaches combining process optimization, renewable energy adoption, and circular economy principles drive competitive advantage while meeting environmental targets and regulatory requirements.
Article13 min read Sep 17, 2024Impact and Opportunity: Meeting the Needs of Young ProfessionalsYoung professionals in pulp and paper manufacturing share insights on career development, industry retention, and recruitment strategies as the sector faces 3.8 million job openings over the next decade. TAPPI Young Professional Division members discuss what attracts new talent, including authentic company culture, technical skill development, and leadership opportunities. Industry veteran Kari Lindberg emphasizes mentorship and taking calculated risks for career advancement. The article highlights essential professional development resources, international recruitment campaigns like Europe's Turn the Page initiative, and upcoming TAPPI training webinars focused on staff turnover management and knowledge transfer strategies.
Article1 min read Aug 15, 2024Use TAPPI As Your Launching Pad to Find Talent... and Keep Them.Increase your value as a business owner or supervisor by using TAPPI to help train your workforce or find new hires.
Article1 min read Aug 15, 2024Port Hawkesbury Paper Announces Eric Huard as Director of Specialty SalesPort Hawkesbury Paper announced the hiring of Eric Huard as the Director of Specialty Sales.
Article1 min read May 2, 2024Forest and Wood Products Workforce Study – Get InvolvedRetain a vibrant workforce
Article1 min read May 2, 2024Willamette Falls Paper Company Names Rich Meyer as Sales DirectorWillamette Falls Paper Company announced the addition of Rich Meyer to the sales organization as Sales Director. He will be managing the Minnesota, Canada, and the Great Plains territory.
Video00:48:28 Aug 23, 2023Molded Pulp, Chemical Aspects Webinar – Part 1: Retention & UniformityThis comprehensive webinar covers retention chemistry fundamentals for molded pulp production, targeting plant managers and R&D professionals seeking advanced technical insights. Dr. Hubbe explores retention aids including cationic polyacrylamide, alum systems, and polyamines for improving fines retention and drainage efficiency. Key topics include pH optimization, microparticle technology, over-flocculation prevention, and gentle retention approaches suitable for molded fiber applications. The session emphasizes practical strategies for enhancing product uniformity, reducing equipment deposits, and optimizing production rates while managing costs. Essential knowledge for operations professionals looking to benchmark performance and implement proven retention chemistry solutions in their molded pulp manufacturing processes.
Podcast00:35:28 Dec 15, 2020Better Together: TAPPI Students LeadersJoin TAPPI student leaders Leah from University of Maine and Andrew from NC State as they share their experiences navigating chemical engineering and paper science programs during the pandemic. This Better Together podcast episode explores virtual learning challenges, hands-on lab adaptations, co-op opportunities, and career aspirations in the essential pulp and paper industry. Young professionals will gain insights into TAPPI student chapter involvement, networking strategies, environmental sustainability in manufacturing, and emerging research areas like nanocellulose and Industry 4.0. Perfect for students and early-career professionals seeking mentorship connections and understanding industry career paths in this resilient, technology-driven field.
