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Reducing Energy Consumption with Enzymatic Treatment

This mill-vendor partnership led to important research for proven results.

Award Winning Leaders Share Perspectives at Spring Meet

ASPI's 2023 Spring Meeting recognized industry leaders with two prestigious awards, showcasing executive excellence and leadership development strategies critical for mid-career professionals. Clay Ellis of International Paper received the Customer Executive of the Year Award, sharing insights on company transformation and Vision 2030 strategic planning. WestRock's Fred Lundy earned the Excellence in Leadership Award, presenting eight focus areas for effective team management and organizational culture development. The meeting provided valuable benchmarking opportunities and advanced leadership insights from senior executives driving operational excellence in pulp and paper manufacturing, offering proven frameworks for career advancement and team leadership success.

IDCON Reliability Tip: The Gemba of Reliability and Maintenance Management

"Gemba" is a Japanese word meaning the actual place where value is created, or where actions are executed. It includes Gemba walks to the actual place to observe, learn and improve work.

Digital Transformation in the Pulp and Paper Industry [New Report]

Research from Frost & Sullivan highlights the current state of digitalization, recommends steps to incorporate new technology.

Why Learn from Normal Work?

Learning from Normal Work (LFNW) means listening to people doing the job about the constraints and challenges they are facing rather than coaching, telling, explaining, or correcting their behavior.

Filtration efficiency and breathability of selected face masks, TAPPI Journal September 2023

Cross-flow separation characteristics and piloting of graphene oxide nanofiltration membrane sheets and tubes for kraft black liquor concentration, TAPPI Journal September 2023

Extensive function of green synthesized titania nanoparticles: Photodegradation of Congo red, TAPPI Journal September 2023

Molded Pulp, Chemical Aspects Webinar Part 4: Dewatering Challenges & Strategies

This advanced TAPPI webinar explores critical dewatering challenges in molded pulp production, covering fiber densification effects, fines migration patterns, and strategic retention aid optimization. Dr. Martin Hubbe presents practical solutions including charge patch mechanisms, microparticle systems, and enzyme applications for improving drainage rates. Mid-career professionals learn to balance production efficiency with product uniformity, addressing common bottlenecks that limit line speeds. The session includes real-world troubleshooting techniques, mathematical modeling limitations, and cost-effective approaches to enhance manufacturing throughput while maintaining quality standards in sustainable packaging applications.

Paper Solutions for Food Packaging Webinar

Dr. Jonathan Levine, CEO of Folio Materials, presents an innovative journey from laboratory research to industrial-scale manufacturing of sustainable paper coatings using plant-based chemistry and nanoscience. The webinar explores how silver nanoparticles bonded to cellulose fibers enable paper to outperform plastic in applications including antimicrobial water purification, antiviral face masks, and microwave food packaging. Mid-career professionals will gain valuable insights into scaling advanced materials from bench to commercial production, partnership strategies with established paper manufacturers, and navigating regulatory requirements while maintaining cost-effectiveness and quality control in industrial paper coating processes.