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Editorial: Surface energy in printing is the focus of runner-up, TAPPI Journal May 2024

ABSTRACT: The runner-up to the 2023 TAPPI Journal Best Re-search Paper was “Surface energy considerations for offset printing of coated paper and pa-perboard,” co-authored by Janet Pres-ton, Andrew Findlay, Jonathan Keen, and Eli Gaskin of Imerys Minerals in Par, England, UK. Their research appeared in the November 2023 special coating issue organized by TAPPI Journal Editorial Board Members Steve Ottone, Gregg Reed, and Greg Welsch.

Remembering Dr. Peter W. Hart: Dedicated leader, mentor, friend, TAPPI Journal May 2024

ABSTRACT: Dr. Peter W. Hart, a true pioneer in the pulp and paper industry, passed away on May 11, 2024. His legacy will be celebrated for many years. As we reflect on Hart’s remarkable life and achievements, we celebrate his positive impact on TAPPI and the industry. He was a beloved TAPPI member, editor, author, instructor, and mentor.

WestRock Safety Expert Explains the Benefits of HOP, Paper360º May/June 2024

DS Smith’s Kemsley Mill: A Model for Secure Operations and Enhanced Connectivity, Paper360º May/June 2024

Preventive and Predictive Conveyor Maintenance, Paper360º May/June 2024

Paper Mills Forge Ahead with Complex Forged Parts, Paper360º May/June 2024

Turning Maintenance Challenges into Production Opportunities, Paper360º May/June 2024

Editorial: TAPPI Journal research themes in 2025 highlighted sustainability and process efficiency, TAPPI Journal February 2026

Each year, the pages of TAPPI Journal offer more than a collection of technical papers -- they provide a sanpshot of where our industry is appling its intellectual energy in research. Looking back at the January through November 2025 issues, there was a distant focus on improving materials performance, strenghtening process efficiency, and integrating sustainability considerations into existing manucaturing processes. A majority of this focus was centered on packaging for a variety of applications.

Building Safer Mills: Why Contractor Qualification is Non-Negotiable, Paper360º January/February 2026

How to Control Maintenance Entropy, Paper360º January/February 2026