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Innovation on Display: Students Shine at TAPPICon 2025 Poster Competition

Future industry leaders showcased cutting-edge research at TAPPICon's annual Student Poster Competition in Minneapolis, sponsored by Sekisui. Fourteen students from seven universities presented innovative solutions addressing sustainability challenges and advanced materials in pulp, paper, and packaging. Winners focused on microfibrillated cellulose composite coatings, carbon reduction strategies, and biodegradable barrier materials for thermoformed packaging. This competition provides essential networking opportunities and industry exposure for early-career professionals and students entering the paper and packaging field, demonstrating real-world applications that could transform the industry's future while building professional visibility through research presentations.

Who Says You Can't Make Money From Lignin?

This comprehensive webinar explores cutting-edge lignin extraction technologies and commercial applications, featuring industry leaders from Bioforce, Andritz, and Södra. Mid-career professionals will discover breakthrough sulfur-free lignin production methods, advanced coating formulations with enhanced rheological properties, and large-scale kraft lignin recovery systems. Key insights include Andritz's LignoX technology for alkaline oxidation processing, Södra's world-class 50,000-ton annual production facility launching in 2027, and emerging applications in bio-dispersants, carbon fiber, and pharmaceutical precursors. The presentation demonstrates proven ROI potential through energy optimization, sustainable material substitution, and new revenue streams for pulp mill operations.

Essity Interim Report Quarter 1, 2025

Elixrr, India, Enters MDF Sector with ANDRITZ Pressurized Refining System

ANDRITZ secures major refining system order from Elixrr Industries for their Madhya Pradesh facility, marking ANDRITZ's 10th MDF system delivery to India. The pressurized refining system will process eucalyptus, poplar, and mixed wood at 35 t/h capacity, featuring an S1056 refiner with 5500 kW power and India's first CFeeder installation. This strategic partnership enables nonwovens manufacturer Elixrr to enter the lucrative MDF market while leveraging ANDRITZ's proven refining expertise. The project demonstrates successful technology transfer and market expansion opportunities in India's growing engineered wood sector, with startup scheduled for Q1 2026.

Kimberly-Clark Promotes Russ Torres to President and Chief Operating Officer

Yankee Dryer Professionals to Meet in Neenah, WI for 2025 Spring Safety and Reliability Meeting

Ulrika Kolsrud New President and CEO of Essity

Sofidel Enters into Stalking Horse Asset Purchase Agreement

Negotiations at Metsä Group's Mänttä Mill Conclude

STAR - May 2025 - Standards Coming Up For Review

TAPPI announces 2025 standards review schedule for key pulp, paper, and packaging test methods spanning quality control, strength testing, and material characterization. Mid-career professionals can join Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) to vote on critical industry standards including CIE whiteness measurement, short span compressive strength, lignin analysis, and corrugated board construction methods. Review periods begin May 17 and October 14, 2025, offering technical leaders opportunities to influence testing protocols that directly impact quality benchmarking and operational standards. Contact standards@tappi.org before target ballot dates to secure voting membership and shape industry testing practices.