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Improving Printing Sustainability with Digital Technology

Modern digital printing technology can help converters reduce the environmental impact of packaging and label creation.

TAPPICon® 2026: Helping Tissue Professionals Navigate Cost, Safety, and Sustainability Pressures

How Can Digitalization Help Corrugated Producers?

By adopting IT-based planning and IT-optimized production, corrugated producers can deal with supply challenges and improve their overall performance

Dust Mitigation Safety Course: Vital for Tissue Makers

Dust mitigation in tissue manufacturing has become a critical safety and operational priority for plant managers, with 200 explosions, 600 injuries, and 100 fatalities reported over 20 years. As consumer demand for softer tissue products increases dust generation during production, mid-career professionals face growing pressure from insurance companies and safety regulations. TAPPI's newly launched 45-minute Dust Mitigation Safety Course provides essential training for operations managers seeking to reduce fire risks and maintain uptime. Led by industry experts from the 40-member Dust Mitigation Committee, this $25 course delivers practical strategies for dust control and regulatory compliance, helping tissue professionals demonstrate measurable ROI through improved safety performance and reduced insurance costs.

The Science of Cues: Balancing Warmth and Competence in Male-Dominated Industries - Nikki Evans

Learn how to master the science of workplace cues by balancing warmth and competence in male-dominated industries. This practical webinar reveals research-backed techniques for mid-career professionals to enhance leadership presence through body language, vocal tone, and strategic communication. Discover specific warmth and competence signals that increase influence, build trust, and improve team performance. Expert coach Nikki Evans provides actionable frameworks for reading workplace dynamics, adjusting your professional persona situationally, and avoiding common perception pitfalls that limit career advancement. Perfect for plant managers, R&D leads, and technical professionals seeking to strengthen their executive presence and leadership effectiveness.

Risks, Opportunities, and Strategic Pathways in the Global Pulp and Paper Industry

Today, packaging dominates the growth story, Asia drives capacity expansion, and regulations are pushing both risks and opportunities onto the industry’s agenda. In this environment, resilience and adaptability are no longer optional—they are the foundation for survival and long-term success.

Gambini: Revolutionary Innovation in Tissue Converting

In a new series of articles covering the best-in-technology for converting, Tissue360° highlights some of the incredible innovations taking place in the global industry. We start our series by talking to Gianni Gambini, executive board member at Italian converting specialist Gambini.

Paper Has Been a Vessel of Creativity for Thousands of Years

Poems, plays, paintings, ancient arts like origami, and the spread of literacy itself all owe a lot to this versatile material. And the creative potential of paper isn’t just being explored in the arts. At James Cropper, our Advanced Materials and Paper & Packaging divisions push the material science of paper beyond its limits, developing innovations for manufacturing, electronics, aerospace, and medical applications.

Impact and Opportunity: Meeting the Needs of Young Professionals

Young professionals in pulp and paper manufacturing share insights on career development, industry retention, and recruitment strategies as the sector faces 3.8 million job openings over the next decade. TAPPI Young Professional Division members discuss what attracts new talent, including authentic company culture, technical skill development, and leadership opportunities. Industry veteran Kari Lindberg emphasizes mentorship and taking calculated risks for career advancement. The article highlights essential professional development resources, international recruitment campaigns like Europe's Turn the Page initiative, and upcoming TAPPI training webinars focused on staff turnover management and knowledge transfer strategies.

Paper360°’s 2025 Power List

Paper360's 2025 Power List identifies 50 influential leaders, innovators, and technologies driving transformation across the pulp, paper, packaging, and tissue industry. The comprehensive ranking features C-suite executives from major companies like Smurfit WestRock, International Paper, and Suzano, alongside emerging young professionals and breakthrough supplier innovations. Key highlights include sustainable biomaterials development, advanced manufacturing technologies, and strategic industry partnerships that are reshaping operations and market dynamics. For mid-career professionals seeking advanced technical insights and leadership benchmarking, this annual analysis provides essential intelligence on industry direction, emerging opportunities, and the power players driving operational excellence and innovation across global markets.