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Bridge the critical know-do gap in maintenance reliability by focusing execution over planning. Industry expert Christer Idhammar reveals that successful organizations spend 85% of their time coaching implementation rather than developing plans. Learn essential electrical preventive maintenance fundamentals including keeping equipment clean, dry, tight, and friction-free to prevent system failures. Master gear coupling inspections and oil sampling techniques that detect early warning signs before costly breakdowns occur. These proven maintenance strategies help plant managers and operations leaders reduce downtime, improve equipment reliability, and demonstrate measurable ROI to stakeholders through systematic coaching approaches.

Corrugated Board Packaging Market is Expected to Generate a Revenue of USD 420 Billion by 2032

Sustainability with Return on Investment

Is it possible to conserve resources and the environment while reducing production costs?

Voith is Modernizing the PM 1 of Matías Gomá Tomás in Spain

Voith Paper secures major contract to modernize PM 1 at Matías Gomá Tomás facility in Spain, upgrading recycled containerboard production capacity from 100,000 to 110,000 tons annually. The comprehensive rebuild includes advanced MasterJet4Tec headbox technology, DuoShake DG250 systems, and enhanced cleaning equipment, scheduled for completion in Q4 2025. This strategic partnership demonstrates industry-leading technology implementation for sustainable papermaking operations, featuring real-time monitoring capabilities and improved energy efficiency standards that veteran professionals recognize as benchmark solutions for modern containerboard manufacturing excellence.

Efficiency Significantly Increased on the PM3 Winder From Progroup Sandersdorf

IBS Papertech's iSTOP+ technology delivers proven winder efficiency improvements at Progroup AG's advanced paper mill, demonstrating measurable ROI for operations managers. This camera-based system eliminates web marking failures while reducing operating costs through contactless monitoring and minimal maintenance requirements. The retrofit solution integrates seamlessly with existing TotalVision systems, providing continuous optimization through service partnerships. For plant managers seeking operational excellence, iSTOP+ offers a unique approach to paper roll length code transfer without traditional color markers, addressing production pressure challenges while improving equipment availability and reducing total cost of ownership.

New ANDRITZ Pressurized Refining Systemproduces First Fibers for Metro Decorative,India

ANDRITZ successfully delivered a pressurized refining system to Metro Decorative Pvt. Ltd in India, featuring an S1050 refiner with 3,300 kW power capacity producing 20 bdmt/h of high-quality fibers from wood chips. The advanced MDF production system includes efficient pre-steaming technology, optimized dewatering capabilities, and innovative pressurized digester with counter flow regulation. This implementation demonstrates proven ROI through exceptional fiber quality and consistently reliable performance at Metro Decorative's Kashipur facility. For plant operations managers evaluating fiber production technology upgrades, this case study showcases how strategic equipment partnerships deliver measurable operational improvements and energy efficiency gains in medium-density fiberboard manufacturing.

How Will You Celebrate 110 Years of TAPPI?

TAPPI celebrates 110 years of advancing the sustainable forest products industry through member collaboration and technical excellence. This year-long celebration honors the legacy leaders, past and present, who have shaped our industry standards and mentored generations of professionals. Join fellow industry veterans at TAPPICon 2025 in Minneapolis for the prestigious awards ceremony on May 4, where outstanding member achievements will be recognized and the newest TAPPI Fellows inducted. As a senior professional, your decades of experience and continued contributions remain vital to TAPPI's mission of knowledge sharing, industry advancement, and professional development across the global pulp, paper, and packaging sectors.

Numerical analysis of the impact of rotor and screen hole plate design on the performance of a vertical pulper, TAPPI Journal April 2025

Optimizing OCC refining with defloccing, TAPPI Journal April 2025

The Price Gap Between Hardwood and Softwood Pulp

  Analyzing implications for the pulp substitution.