Article1 min read Feb 5, 2026Be a Division Ambassador at TAPPIConHelp represent your Division in the Exhibit Hall
Article2 min read Jan 8, 2026Recruit Rising Talent at the 2026 TAPPI-PIMA Student SummitInvest in the Future of Our Industry. Become a 2026 TAPPI-PIMA Student Summit Sponsor.
Article1 min read Dec 18, 2025Invest in Yourself. Invest in Your FutureAccess more than $3,000 in value, learning, and industry expertise.
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 16, 2025There’s Still Time to Join the Industry’s Premier Corrugated EventRegister now for CorrExpo 2025 — where top suppliers, powerful insights, and unmatched networking shape the future of the industry.
Article1 min read Oct 2, 2025Join TAPPI’s Printing and Converting Technical CommitteeGet involved. Make an impact. Lead the change.
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.
Article1 min read Aug 21, 2025VOLUNTEERS WANTED – Women in Industry (WIN) DivisionWhere Passion Meets Opportunity
Article1 min read Aug 21, 2025I’m Jimmy Jong. Here’s my TAPPI story.Long time TAPPI Member shares insights and the importance of being a member
Article1 min read Jul 30, 2025STAR - July 2025 - Members for Working Groups of Useful Methods NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in critical Useful Methods working groups that establish industry testing standards. Multiple leadership opportunities are available as Working Group Chairs for fiber analysis, wood chip density, pulp processing, and specialty paper testing methods. Mid-career professionals can demonstrate technical expertise, gain visibility in standards committees, and build leadership credentials while contributing to industry benchmarking protocols. Participation requires TAPPI membership and involves collaboration with peers from different companies to review and validate essential testing methodologies used across pulp and paper operations.
Article2 min read Jul 24, 2025Zellcheming Association Elects New BoardFrom July 1 to 3, 2025, the Annual General Meeting of the Zellcheming Association took place at the RheinMain CongressCenter (RMCC) in Wiesbaden, coinciding with the ZELLCHEMING-Expo.
Article1 min read Jul 10, 2025Finding the Right Talent Just Got EasierAttract, Develop, and Retain Top Industry Talent with TAPPI’s Workforce Solutions
Article1 min read Jul 3, 2025TAPPI Women’s Summit to Empower Industry Voices at CorrExpo 2025The 2025 TAPPI Women’s Summit, co-located with CorrExpo, will unite professionals from across the forest products industry for a high-impact day of leadership, learning and connection.
Article1 min read Apr 30, 2025How Will You Celebrate 110 Years of TAPPI?TAPPI celebrates 110 years of advancing the sustainable forest products industry through member collaboration and technical excellence. This year-long celebration honors the legacy leaders, past and present, who have shaped our industry standards and mentored generations of professionals. Join fellow industry veterans at TAPPICon 2025 in Minneapolis for the prestigious awards ceremony on May 4, where outstanding member achievements will be recognized and the newest TAPPI Fellows inducted. As a senior professional, your decades of experience and continued contributions remain vital to TAPPI's mission of knowledge sharing, industry advancement, and professional development across the global pulp, paper, and packaging sectors.
Article1 min read Mar 27, 2025#AccelerateAction: Empowering Bold Steps Toward Lasting ChangeMove from ideas to action at TAPPI’s 2025 Women’s Summit
Article1 min read Mar 13, 2025TAPPI Women’s Summit: Advancing Women in IndustryJoin the movement to further the role of women in the workplace
Article1 min read Oct 31, 2024Lime Kiln and Recaust Professionals: Get Your Burning Questions Answered at KilnCon 2024Don’t miss out on the premier technical and networking event
Article1 min read Jul 1, 2024Editoral: Investing in the future: Writing and peer-reviewing for TAPPI Journal, TAPPI Journal July 2024Authors gain industry recognition and advance scienceTAPPI Journal is a respected source of information for professionals and academics, as i
Podcast01:01:06 Feb 29, 2024Better Together: Women in Industry Panel DiscussionJoin industry leaders Amanda Kernan, Gabby Pinkney, and Deanna Durham as they explore women's leadership challenges and opportunities in pulp, paper, and packaging industries. This Better Together podcast episode addresses the competency versus likeability dilemma, effective allyship strategies, and authentic leadership development. Mid-career professionals will gain actionable insights on navigating workplace biases, building confidence through TAPPI's Women in Industry Division programming, and leveraging empathy as a competitive advantage. The discussion highlights practical communication techniques, mentorship opportunities, and real-world examples of overcoming industry barriers while maintaining professional authenticity and driving organizational innovation.
Article3 min read Dec 13, 2023Advanced Leadership Development for Plant Operations Managers"The Manufacturing Millennial" set to speak on key advancements in the corrugated industry.
Article2 min read Aug 24, 2023Committees Offer Technical Engagement for Corrugated ProfessionalsTAPPI's Corrugated Packaging Division technical committees offer mid-career professionals valuable opportunities to advance expertise and leadership skills. The Corbotec and Fiscotec committees provide hands-on technical problem-solving, standards development, and industry networking through biannual meetings featuring plant tours, technical presentations, and collaborative review sessions. These committees address critical industry challenges like testing methods, quality standards, and manufacturing optimization. Active participation enables professionals to contribute to industry standards, expand technical knowledge, and build influential networks while demonstrating measurable ROI to employers through enhanced expertise and industry recognition.
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.
