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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.

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.

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

From beaker to reel: How papercraft presses meaning into every sheet

Genevieve Dowson, senior technical specialist at James Cropper Paper, received a Highly Commended certificate in the Operational Excellence category in the 2026 Future Trailblazer Awards. The award was announced at Packaging Innovations & Empack this past February in Birmingham, UK. To celebrate her award, Dowson penned the following, which James Cropper shared as press information. It is re-shared her for Ahead of the Curve readers interested in the perspectives of a rising young leader.

'We Came Back with Action Items': The TAPPICon Experience for Liberty Paper

Liberty Paper's facility in Becker, MN, sent 24 mill folks to TAPPICon 2025. One year later, we catch up to ask: was it worth it? This article is an excerpt from an interviewing appearing in the upcoming March/April issue of Paper360°, and is being shared here as a special "sneak peek" for Ahead of the Curve readers.