Article3 min read Oct 7, 2025Doug Sweet, Doug Sweet & AssociatesIndustry veteran Doug Sweet shares critical insights on tissue manufacturing challenges and opportunities for mid-career professionals. With 45+ years of experience across 350 mills globally, Sweet addresses key leadership concerns including talent retention, capital allocation decisions, and operational efficiency optimization. He emphasizes the importance of hands-on assessment over digital displays, advocating for cross-mill collaboration and conference participation to drive technical advancement. Sweet highlights TAD technology innovations while warning against equipment upgrades without proper ROI analysis, providing actionable strategies for operations managers seeking to balance cost reduction with production excellence in competitive tissue markets.
Article1 min read Apr 17, 2025Tissue Expertise Awaits: Less Than Three Weeks Until the Kickoff of Tissue MonthThere's still time to register—enhance your knowledge and improve operational performance with TAPPI’s expert-led Tissue Courses.
Article2 min read Mar 6, 2025Outstanding Results on Finished Products with Valmet Warm-up Next ProcessValmet continues to redefine possibilities in tailored tissue converting solutions that enhance quality, efficiency, and sustainability. Warm-up Next process takes embossing to the next level, delivering up to 50% more caliper, increased softness, reduced paper consumption, up to 60% energy savings, and improved operational safety—all without using a single drop of water.
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Article1 min read Aug 8, 2024Valmet Closes Agreement on Acquisition of Majority Shares in FactoryPalValmet and Körber closed the earlier announced agreement to further strengthen the digital solution FactoryPal, a unique software developed to improve shopfloor manufacturing performance and productivity.
Article1 min read Jul 3, 2024Valmet to Deliver a Tissue Machine to Andhra Paper in IndiaValmet is to deliver an Advantage DCT100HS tissue line to Andhra Paper Limited for its Kadiyam mill in Andhra Pradesh, India. The new line is optimized to enhance production and reduce environmental footprint. The start-up is scheduled for the end of 2025.
Article1 min read Apr 17, 2024Effectively Achieve Your Tissue Production Goals and Enhance Tissue Machine EfficiencyGet Ready to Roll into Tissue Week May 13-17 in Neenah, WI.
