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Paper Machine Operations Course

This introductory course is designed to help you build confidence and knowledge of overall paper machine operations. Gain an understanding of the mechanical components and operations of the paper machine that affect the structure and quality of paper, learn to identify design and operation features, and discover methods to improve paper machine efficiency and product quality.

Metsä Tissue: Sustainability and Digitalization Taking Key Roles in the Future

Tissue360° spoke to Esa Kaikkonen, CEO of Metsä Tissue, about the tissue market in Europe, energy challenges, and the increasing importance of sustainability in the tissue industry.

Five Reliability and Maintenance Management Mistakes

First do the right things and then do them right.

Building Reliability in Pulp and Paper Mills: Reliability-Centered Maintenance in Practice

Co-sponsored by the Project Management/Project Engineering Committee and the Young Professionals Division, this four-part series delivers a practical, integrated approach to improving safety, reliability, and performance in pulp and paper mills. The sessions progress from effective capital project execution, to maintaining mechanical integrity of fixed equipment, to applying Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles, and conclude with a panel discussion that connects these disciplines into a unified reliability program. Together, the series equips attendees with actionable strategies to enhance asset availability, mitigate risk, and optimize lifecycle costs. This session introduces foundational Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles that stabilize operations by aligning maintenance strategies with asset functions, risks, and consequences. Participants will explore the evolution of maintenance practices, common failure patterns, and why most failures are not age-related. Practical examples demonstrate how applying P–F intervals, failure-finding techniques, and the distinction between inherent and required reliability can improve safety, compliance, and lifecycle cost without over-maintaining assets.

Travels with Larry near the Windy City

Travels with Larry near the Windy City The date of August 16th has a special meaning to me. This date happens to be the day, in different years, when the Sultan of Swat, Babe Ruth, and the King of

PAC Strapping Products Introduces STRAPBLASTER™ Technology for Cleaning Debris Buildup for Automated Strapping Machines

My TAPPI Story: Greg Jones

Greg Jones, Executive VP of Sun Automation Group, shares his inspiring TAPPI career journey from industry newcomer in 2012 to board leadership. Discover how TAPPI mentorship, volunteer opportunities, and the Corrugated Packaging Council transformed his professional development in the corrugated industry. Jones emphasizes the power of industry relationships, knowledge sharing between suppliers and box makers, and the exciting contribution of young professionals bringing fresh ideas to seasoned veterans. His story demonstrates how TAPPI membership delivers career-advancing networking, leadership exposure, and meaningful volunteer experiences that benefit both individual growth and industry innovation.

Valmet: Toward Plastic-Free Packaging

Clover Sonoma Cuts Plastic by 34K lb with Paper Yogurt Cup

Intelligent Safety

Leveraging technology and real-time data collection can significantly improve safety outcomes.