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.
Video01:01:40 Feb 18, 2025How Chemistry to Contain Dust on Tissue Paper Machines Affects Handfeel WebinarThis TAPPI webinar explores proven chemical solutions for reducing tissue dust while maintaining softness, featuring advanced measurement techniques and real-world case studies. Mid-career professionals learn how dry strength resins combined with reduced fiber refining can cut dust by up to 84% while preserving product quality. The session covers practical applications of solution polyacrylamides and glyoxalated polyacrylamide resins, plus innovative dust analysis methods using Kemira's CanView technology and M-tec's Tissue Softness Analyzer (TSA). Industry experts present benchmarking data showing how proper chemical selection enables higher hardwood content, improved machine efficiency, and enhanced worker safety, delivering measurable ROI through reduced downtime and optimized production parameters.
Article2 min read May 9, 2024Sip and Learn: TAPPI Nano Student Committee May Coffee BreakExplore two fascinating career journeys and gain valuable insights at this free webinar on May 23
