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Registration Is Now Open for TAPPICon® 2026
TAPPICon 2026, the premier forest products industry conference, opens registration for April 26-29 in Columbus, Ohio. This flagship event delivers actionable learning through a reimagined three-day format: Mill Monday for practical solutions, Technical Tuesday for deep-dive technical sessions, and Workshop Wednesday for interactive skill-building. Mid-career professionals gain comprehensive industry coverage spanning pulp, paper, packaging, and emerging biobased materials. The conference offers unmatched networking opportunities with mill leaders, suppliers, and innovators while providing future-focused insights on sustainability, operational efficiency, and workforce development. Early bird registration discounts are available for this essential professional development opportunity.
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Climate action – a Key Part of Södra’s Sustainability Work
Sodra demonstrates industry leadership in sustainable forest management and climate action through science-based targets aligned with Paris Agreement goals. The company targets 50% reduction in direct and indirect fossil emissions by 2030, implementing concrete initiatives including electric transport infrastructure, renewable energy investments, and value chain collaboration. For operations and R&D professionals, Sodra's structured approach offers benchmarking opportunities through business-area specific climate action plans, supplier requirement frameworks, and innovative solutions like conscious delivery programs. These measurable sustainability strategies provide clear ROI metrics while advancing forest industry decarbonization and biodiversity enhancement across the complete value chain.
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Dow's RHOBARR™ Barrier Coatings Portfolio: More Sustainable Options for the Paper Packaging Industry
Dow's RHOBARR barrier coatings platform delivers high-performance sustainable packaging solutions for paper industry professionals seeking competitive advantage. These waterborne dispersions offer exceptional oil, grease, and liquid barrier properties while maintaining compatibility with existing coating equipment, eliminating capital investment requirements. Key products include RHOBARR 325 for recyclable applications and RHOBARR 620 for heat-seal performance. With expanded manufacturing capacity at Dow's Lauterbourg France facility using BLUEWAVE technology, operations managers can achieve sustainability goals, reduce material usage, and meet growing market demand for fiber-based packaging alternatives without compromising performance or requiring significant operational changes.
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Fall 2025 TAPPI Yankee Dryer Safety and Reliability Committee Meeting-Virtual Event
The TAPPI Yankee Dryer Safety and Reliability Committee Fall 2025 meeting offers mid-career professionals critical insights into tissue industry best practices, safety protocols, and maintenance strategies. This virtual event on November 6th provides operations managers and R&D leads with advanced technical knowledge to benchmark against industry standards while addressing safety compliance and reliability challenges. The committee, comprising dryer owner-users and service providers, develops practical solutions for drying system delays and safety compromises. Attendees gain access to emerging trends, proven maintenance strategies, and networking opportunities with industry experts, delivering measurable ROI through improved operational efficiency and enhanced team safety protocols.
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TAPPI - Over The Wire - October 30, 2025
Join this essential flexible packaging webinar on October 28, 2025, focusing on surface treatment technologies for reliable adhesion and print quality across diverse substrates. Perfect for young professionals in packaging and converting industries, this 30-minute session covers key activation methods with emphasis on extrusion coating, combining historical context with current industrial practice. Learn critical technical skills that enhance your professional development in flexible packaging applications. Registration required for this targeted training opportunity that builds expertise in surface treatment solutions and their environmental impact considerations.
Videos
AI for Predictive Maintenance in Paper Mills
Sun Automation's VP of Technology Goku Gopakumar delivers an essential AI primer for manufacturing professionals, covering practical machine learning applications in predictive maintenance. This comprehensive webinar explores supervised and unsupervised learning models, real-world implementation challenges, and ROI-driven strategies for industrial operations. Mid-career professionals gain actionable insights on data infrastructure requirements, model training best practices, and successful AI adoption frameworks. Key learnings include selecting appropriate AI solutions for specific manufacturing problems, overcoming data quality challenges, and building internal capabilities. Essential viewing for operations managers, R&D leads, and engineers seeking to leverage artificial intelligence for equipment reliability, process optimization, and competitive advantage in industrial settings.
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2025 International Chemical Recovery Conference
The International Chemical Recovery Conference (ICRC) returns September 24-26, 2025 in Toronto, delivering cutting-edge insights for pulp mill chemical recovery technology advancement. This premier industry event offers mid-career professionals essential benchmarking opportunities, advanced technical knowledge, and networking with recovery technology leaders. Plant managers, R&D leads, and operations professionals gain access to innovative solutions, process optimization strategies, and regulatory updates critical for operational excellence. Registration is now open for this must-attend conference that provides measurable ROI through technology insights, cost reduction strategies, and leadership development opportunities essential for career advancement in chemical recovery operations.
Podcasts
Better Together: Matt Elhardt, Fisher International
Industry veteran Matt Elliott of Fisher International discusses navigating unprecedented market disruptions in the pulp and paper sector during this premiere Better Together podcast episode. Drawing from 20 years of strategic planning experience, Elliott explores how COVID-19 has reshaped demand patterns, from declining office paper consumption to surging at-home tissue and e-commerce packaging needs. He emphasizes the critical importance of data-driven decision making, scenario planning, and maintaining operational flexibility in capital-intensive manufacturing environments. Elliott also highlights emerging opportunities in sustainable packaging solutions and biomaterials as environmental consciousness drives market transformation, positioning the industry for long-term growth through responsible forest management and circular economy principles.
Videos
IWITT Highlight Video
The International Women's Think Tank leads global empowerment initiatives for women and girls through research, innovation, and strategic partnerships. This organization drives economic growth by promoting intercultural understanding, supporting women in tech and cybersecurity careers, and developing youth leadership programs for ages 4-18. Recognized by the Georgia State Senate for improving women's status, the think tank focuses on business ownership empowerment and sustainable farming solutions. For young professionals seeking career advancement and networking opportunities, this organization demonstrates how strategic partnerships can accelerate professional development and create meaningful impact in technology and business sectors.
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Enhancing and Expanding Wastewater Treatment at Pulp and Paper Mills Webinar
This comprehensive webinar explores advanced wastewater treatment technologies for pulp and paper mills, featuring Veolia's high-rate anaerobic reactors, biogas desulfurization systems, and moving bed biofilm reactor (MBR) solutions. Industry professionals will learn proven retrofit strategies to enhance existing treatment facilities, increase capacity, and meet environmental compliance requirements. The presentation covers specific technologies including UASB and EGSB systems for cod removal, biological desulfurization for biogas utilization, and compact MBR systems that reduce footprint while improving treatment efficiency. Real-world case studies demonstrate successful implementation approaches for facility expansions and process conversions, providing actionable insights for operations managers seeking cost-effective wastewater treatment upgrades.