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New Technology Showcase

SMEs deliver seven-minute presentations and are available to answer questions from the audience.

ANDRITZ Flue Gas Treatment System to Further Reduce Emissions at Billerud Plant in Sweden

ANDRITZ electrostatic precipitator enables Billerud’s Gruvön paper mill to increase boiler output while reducing emissions.

John Dyck at TAPPICon

John Dyck, CEO of CESMII Smart Manufacturing Institute since 2018, brings transformative leadership to manufacturing innovation and national competitiveness. Recognized as one of SME's 30 Leaders Transforming Manufacturing in the USA, Dyck champions pragmatic approaches to democratizing smart manufacturing technologies and accelerating commercial deployment. His keynote presentation at TAPPICon 2023 on April 24 offers senior manufacturing executives valuable insights into emerging technologies, industry standards evolution, and strategic opportunities for knowledge sharing. This session provides experienced professionals an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge manufacturing transformation initiatives that shape industry direction.

Advantages of lean duplex stainless steels in the pulp and paper industry, TAPPI Journal April 2023

Evaluation of soap recovery efficiency from black liquor — analytical tools, TAPPI Journal April 2023

Black liquor evaporators upgrade — How many effects?, TAPPI Journal April 2023

Reducing Energy Consumption with Enzymatic Treatment

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

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.

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.