Article1 min read Oct 16, 2025Remembering Eric FlettyA long-standing and cherished member of the TAPPI team and the TAPPI community.
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.
Article1 min read Oct 2, 2025Remembering Bruce Benson, Former FBA President and Industry ChampionThe FBA community mourns the passing of Bruce Benson, former association president, who died peacefully on August 31 at the age of 86. Throughout his distinguished career, Bruce served as both a dedicated leader and passionate advocate for the corrugated industry, earning the respect and admiration of colleagues across the field.
Article2 min read Sep 25, 2025Monadnock Paper Mills and Monadnock Non-Wovens Announce the Passing of Chairman and CEO Richard G. VerneyMonadnock Paper Mills, Inc. and Monadnock Non-Wovens announce with great sadness the passing of its beloved Chairman and CEO, Richard G. Verney, on September 10, 2025. Verney, 79, devoted more than five decades to the company, shaping it into a leader in specialty and sustainable papermaking while remaining deeply committed to his employees, community, and the environment.
Article1 min read May 29, 2025NPTA Recognizes Paul Biesiadecki of Mativ with 2025 Stanley O. Styles Industry Excellence AwardNPTA is proud to announce that Paul Biesiadecki, Vice President, Sales, Paper and Packaging at MATIV, has been selected as the 2025 Stanley O. Styles Industry Excellence Award recipient.
Article2 min read Mar 6, 2025TAPPI Announces Newly Elected Board DirectorsT.Scott Frasca and Daniel J. Goymerac named to TAPPI’s Board of Directors.
Article1 min read Feb 27, 2025TAPPI Annual Meeting to be held March 4, 2025A virtual meeting will be held Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 1:00 pm. EST providing a brief report on TAPPI association business.
Article3 min read Jan 29, 2025Celebrating the Life of a Corrugated Legend: Richard ‘Rick’ CrokerRick Croker: a pioneer in the corrugated industry.
Article1 min read Sep 26, 2024In Memoriam: TAPPI Member and Fellow, Janet NeighborsTAPPI honors the legacy of Janet Neighbors
Article1 min read May 23, 2024Stora Enso CFO, Seppo Parvi, to Leave Company in Fourth Quarter 2024Stora Enso announced that its Chief Financial Officer and Deputy CEO, Seppo Parvi, has decided to leave Stora Enso to assume a role with a company outside of the forest industry.
Video00:04:58 Mar 11, 20222021 Woman of the YearTAPPI's Women in Industry Division presents the 2021 Woman of the Year Award to Paula Hodgkin, Principal Technical Specialist at USG and TAPPI Fellow. With 16 years of industry experience, Hodgkin chairs multiple committees including Paper and Board Division and demonstrates exceptional leadership in technical development and mentoring. Her acceptance speech emphasizes diversity's critical role in advancing the paper industry and encourages professionals to leverage TAPPI's networking opportunities for career advancement. This recognition highlights how seasoned industry leaders can maintain influence through volunteer roles, committee participation, and knowledge sharing, showcasing TAPPI's commitment to honoring experienced professionals who continue shaping industry standards and developing the next generation of leaders.
