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Mütek™️ SZP-1 from BTG: Gain Process Insights and Quality Management

Nippon Dynawave Packaging Increases Uptime with Advanced Web Monitoring and Inspection

The Procemex OnePlatform solution offers a single, comprehensive system for complete web monitoring and inspection.

Odor in Recycled Packaging Grades. Identifying the Cause and

Odor in Recycled Packaging Grades. Identifying the Cause and Finding the Solution, PaperCon 2016

Valmet Introduces First Fully Non-contact, Nuclear‑free Quality Control System

Solution delivers real-time insight into key tissue properties without physically touching the sheet

How Chemistry to Contain Dust on Tissue Paper Machines Affects Handfeel Webinar

This TAPPI webinar explores proven chemical solutions for reducing tissue dust while maintaining softness, featuring advanced measurement techniques and real-world case studies. Mid-career professionals learn how dry strength resins combined with reduced fiber refining can cut dust by up to 84% while preserving product quality. The session covers practical applications of solution polyacrylamides and glyoxalated polyacrylamide resins, plus innovative dust analysis methods using Kemira's CanView technology and M-tec's Tissue Softness Analyzer (TSA). Industry experts present benchmarking data showing how proper chemical selection enables higher hardwood content, improved machine efficiency, and enhanced worker safety, delivering measurable ROI through reduced downtime and optimized production parameters.

Better Together: Live from 2023 TAPPICon - Episode 2

This TAPPI Con 2023 episode delivers critical insights for mid-career professionals seeking advanced technical knowledge and leadership development. Industry experts discuss talent acquisition strategies, innovative project management approaches, XR technology applications, steam joint optimization, and pH control solutions. Calvin Bembry shares proven methods for attracting young talent to paper manufacturing, while Rebecca Boyd explores overcoming innovation challenges in fast-paced mill environments. Technical discussions cover Dublin's mission-critical steam joints for energy efficiency and ABB's collaborative pH care package for workforce knowledge transfer. The episode provides actionable benchmarking insights, vendor partnership strategies, and sustainability solutions that directly address ROI concerns while supporting career advancement in plant operations and R&D leadership roles.

ASPI Welcomes S&B as Newest Member

ASPI welcomes S&B as its newest member, bringing decades of pulp and paper engineering expertise through the legacy Ford, Bacon & Davis team. S&B delivers comprehensive project solutions across all production stages, from woodyard operations to finishing systems, with proven experience in efficiency audits, sustainability implementations, and cost optimization strategies. Their technical capabilities include steam system evaluations, waste-to-energy conversion, advanced control technologies, and drive system upgrades executed during outage windows and live production conditions. With strategically located offices across the US and Gulf Coast, S&B provides engineering-driven solutions that help plant managers modernize assets, optimize operations, and improve facility reliability while supporting long-term sustainability goals and operational excellence initiatives.

Digital Transformation Can Help Balance Sustainability, Profitability

Pulp and paper manufacturers face mounting sustainability pressures while navigating tight competition and consumer demand for recycled materials. Digital transformation investments, projected to reach $3.5 billion by 2030, offer a strategic solution for operations managers seeking operational excellence. Advanced analytics, IoT sensors, and AI-powered systems optimize production processes, reduce waste, and improve energy efficiency. Successful digital initiatives require starting small with focused solutions, prioritizing high-ROI maintenance technologies, and scaling across facilities to achieve comprehensive operational excellence that balances sustainability goals with profitability.

Use of a Laser to Measure Dust Generated off a Paper Machine Webinar

This comprehensive webinar presents advanced dust measurement technology for tissue paper machines and converting operations, featuring Class 2 laser systems that deliver precise fugitive dust monitoring every 10 minutes. Operations managers will discover both mobile cart-mounted and hardwired solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing DCS and HMI systems, providing real-time data collection through powerful PLCs with wireless connectivity. The technology includes automated compressed air cleaning cycles and vortex cooling systems to maintain optimal performance below 110F, ensuring reliable measurement accuracy. This practical solution addresses critical dust control challenges while providing measurable ROI through enhanced operational efficiency and regulatory compliance for tissue manufacturing facilities.

CMC Packaging Automation Partners with Mondi