Article1 min read Nov 13, 2025Omya Launches Global Sales and Distribution Business Unit for Specialty MaterialsOmya, the global minerals and chemicals company operating in over 50 countries, has launched a new business unit specializing in the sales and distribution of specialty materials.
Article1 min read Aug 27, 2025STAR - August 2025 - SSIG Members NeededTAPPI Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) urgently need experienced members to prevent critical testing standards from withdrawal. These volunteer committees oversee essential fiber glass, paper brightness, opacity, aging, and chemical analysis methods that define industry quality benchmarks. Senior professionals can leverage decades of expertise to shape standards that impact global pulp and paper operations. Participation offers meaningful ways to maintain professional influence, mentor emerging standards development, and preserve technical legacy through knowledge transfer. Free membership provides direct access to standards balloting, technical review processes, and cross-industry collaboration opportunities.
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 May 15, 2025In Memoriam: TAPPI Member and Fellow, Joseph A. BarsinWe mourn the loss of Joseph Barsin, TAPPI Fellow, and accomplished TAPPI Member since 1985, who passed away in April 2025.
Video01:11:58 Mar 20, 2025Fundamentals of Fourdrinier Formation WebinarThis comprehensive webinar explores advanced formation optimization techniques for paper machine fourdrinier tables, targeting mid-career professionals seeking deeper technical specialization. Industry expert Ben Thorpe, a TAPPI Fellow with over 200 publications, reveals lost skills in hydrofoil optimization, emphasizing turbulence-first design principles over traditional drainage-focused approaches. Key topics include formation fundamentals, furnish analysis, hydrofoil blade configurations, turbulence scale calculations, and real-world case studies demonstrating significant quality improvements. The session provides actionable insights for optimizing sheet formation, reducing reject rates, and implementing systematic troubleshooting methodologies that deliver measurable ROI for operations managers and technical leaders.
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.
