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Advanced Bonding Course: An In-depth Look at the Bonding Process

This course helps students increase their understanding of the corrugated bonding process, including factors and variables that impact bond performance, determining proper bonding settings, glue line analysis, combined board caliber and process centerlining. It also helps students identify the causes of warp and how to correct warp with coated liners.

Sofidel: The Making of a Tissue Industry Giant

Tissue360° interviewed Luigi Lazzareschi, CEO of Sofidel, a rapidly expanding leader in the global tissue industry. Here he discusses the company’s dynamic growth and the challenges it faces in key markets, including the US, Europe, and the United Kingdom. This version of the interview was first published in Paper360°'s Nov/Dec issue and is being excerpted here for Ahead of the Curve readers as a special "sneak peek."

What Does China’s Capacity Surge Mean for Global Competitiveness?

"China’s build-out is reshaping competitive dynamics across nearly every major pulp and paper grade. As Chinese output grows... exporters in North America and Europe are increasingly challenged in markets they once dominated." —RESOURCEWISE

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.

ZELLCHEMING-Expo 2025: Two Good Reasons to Celebrate and a Congress That Has its Finger on the Pulse

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

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.