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A Deep Dive into Kraft Recovery: Preview TAPPI’s Signature Course
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A Deep Dive into Kraft Recovery: Preview TAPPI’s Signature Course

The TAPPI Kraft Recovery Operation Course offers mid-career professionals a comprehensive deep dive into recovery operations that drive pulp mill efficiency and cost reduction. Led by internationally recognized experts with 70+ years combined experience, this 40-year-established program covers evaporation, recovery boilers, lime kilns, and process optimization through interactive lectures, panel discussions, hands-on exercises, and peer networking. Ideal for engineers, superintendents, and process managers seeking advanced technical insights and leadership development, participants gain practical knowledge to improve operations, minimize environmental impact, and demonstrate measurable ROI to employers while building valuable industry connections.

How Chemistry to Contain Dust on Tissue Paper Machines Affects Handfeel Webinar
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How Chemistry to Contain Dust on Tissue Paper Machines Affects Handfeel Webinar

This 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.

Solutions for Bearings in Paper Machines Webinar
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Solutions for Bearings in Paper Machines Webinar

Dr. Trevor Slack from American Roller Bearings (now part of Timken) delivers essential insights on bearing solutions for paper machine operations. This comprehensive webinar covers the three primary damage modes affecting spherical roller bearings in paper mills: corrosion from wet conditions, adhesive wear from inadequate lubrication, and bearing ring fractures. Mid-career professionals will gain advanced technical knowledge on preventing these failures through proper sealing, optimized lubrication strategies, case carburized materials, and engineered coatings. The presentation includes detailed repair classifications and life extension strategies that demonstrate measurable ROI through reduced downtime and extended bearing lifecycles, making it invaluable for operations managers seeking to benchmark their maintenance programs against industry best practices.

TAPPI Academy’s Tissue Month 2023 Was the Place to Be
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TAPPI Academy’s Tissue Month 2023 Was the Place to Be

TAPPI Academy's Tissue Month 2023 featured three comprehensive tissue industry courses designed for career development at all levels. The introductory Tissue 101, intermediate Tissue 202 Converting Operations, and advanced Tissue 201 Operations courses exceeded attendance goals by 15-25 percent, covering essential tissue manufacturing processes, converting technologies, and operational best practices. Led by top industry experts including Bruce Janda, Scott Hansen, Jeff Peters, and Matt Bryer, these hands-on programs provided practical knowledge for new professionals entering the tissue industry and established workers seeking skill advancement. Continuing Education Units are available, making these courses valuable for building tissue industry expertise and professional credentials.

Better Together: ForestBioFacts
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Better Together: ForestBioFacts

Forest Biofacts represents a groundbreaking digital transformation of the pulp and paper industry's most comprehensive educational resource. This advanced learning platform extends the renowned 20-volume book series from Finland's Forest Products Engineers Association into an interactive digital environment featuring 1500 articles, virtual mill tours, and real-time content updates. Mid-career professionals gain access to cutting-edge technical insights across 16 specialized themes, from traditional papermaking to emerging wood-based textiles and nanomaterials. The platform supports leadership development through expert-authored content from over 100 industry contributors, while enabling companies to benchmark operations and demonstrate training ROI. With English-language accessibility and corporate licensing options, Forest Biofacts delivers the advanced technical knowledge and industry-wide perspective essential for career advancement in today's rapidly evolving forest products landscape.

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