Article4 min read Oct 9, 2026Bodo Kottwitz, Tissue Industry ConsultantVeteran consultant Bodo Kottwitz maps the tissue industry's biggest shifts, from Crescent former technology to AI automation, and flags the challenges ahead: oversupply, energy volatility, and a looming knowledge gap as experienced workers retire. For young engineers entering pulp and paper, this is a candid industry roadmap highlighting where human expertise still outpaces algorithms, and where your career can make a real impact.
Article3 min read Oct 8, 2026NC State is Future-ReadyIf you are early in your pulp and paper career, NC State's program shows what a strong launch looks like: 100% job placement, 10 months of avg. internship experience, and $12M in hands-on lab equipment. The new Future Ready Initiative is upgrading labs and recruiting for sustainable packaging and digital process control, plus the 2027 TAPPI Student Summit heads to Raleigh.
Article1 min read Oct 2, 2025Recruit the next generation of industry leaders Become a 2026 TAPPI-PIMA Student Summit Sponsor
Article1 min read Mar 13, 20252025 TAPPI Horizon ScholarshipThe Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive industry by providing opportunities for highly qualified students who have demonstrated perseverance in overcoming personal, social, or economic barriers in their pursuit of higher education or career goals.
Article1 min read Dec 10, 2024Are You a Tissue Manufacturer Facing the Silver Tsunami?Don’t worry, there’s help on the way
