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Water chemistry challenges in pulping and papermaking – fundamentals and practical insights: Part 2:

Co-pulping of Trewia nudiflora and Trema orientalis, TAPPI Journal June 2023

External fibrillation of wood pulp, TAPPI Journal June 2023

The Next Generation: The Rise and Rise of Progroup in Europe

Progroup founder Jürgen Heindl and his eldest son Maximilian talk about what’s next for this dynamic operation.

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

Managing a Successful Rotary Die Cut Operation

Achieving consistency and high quality requires planning and established protocols that involve all personnel.

Operations Maintenance Coordinator: A Beneficial Role

Operations Maintenance Coordinators (OMCs) serve as critical bridge roles between operations and maintenance teams, enabling plant managers and operations leaders to achieve three times more effective resource utilization compared to reactive maintenance approaches. By filtering work orders, prioritizing maintenance requests, and coordinating shutdown planning, OMCs establish the 2-4 week lead times essential for safe, high-quality job execution. This strategic coordination role reduces costly unplanned downtime while improving maintenance planning compliance, making it invaluable for mid-career professionals seeking to demonstrate measurable ROI improvements in plant reliability and operational efficiency.

The Conversion of Corra Gator-Boardy - Third Installment

Ride along with Corra in a series of six mini-adventures on her way from a flat corrugated board to an amazing, corrugated container. In this issue: Die Cutting Section

Signode to Showcase Suite of Automated Turnkey Solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023

Signode showcases comprehensive automation solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023, featuring advanced robotics, palletizers, and packaging equipment designed to optimize manufacturing operations. Mid-career professionals can explore turnkey automation systems including Simplimatic robotics, Little David case packing, and Lachenmeier stretch hooding technologies. The company's consultative approach delivers tailored solutions backed by experienced engineers and comprehensive support services. Signode's new Customer Experience Center and Packaging Plus Reliability Services program demonstrate their commitment to long-term partnership value, helping operations managers prove ROI while advancing production efficiency and team capabilities.

Fibenol – Wood Residues into Sustainable Bioproducts Webinar

Dr. Gert Pregel presents Fibenol's innovative wood fractionation technology that transforms low-quality hardwood residues into three sustainable bioproducts: specialty microcrystalline cellulose, lignin, and fermentable wood sugars. Using their proprietary Sunburst pretreatment process, this Estonian facility achieves 30 kilotons annual capacity while operating on renewable energy and recycling 95% of water. The microcrystalline cellulose demonstrates remarkable performance improvements in paper applications, increasing tensile strength by 50% while reducing weight. With applications spanning bioplastics, carbon-neutral asphalt, and palm oil alternatives, this technology offers plant managers and R&D leaders proven pathways for sustainable material innovation and operational efficiency gains.