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AFT Announces Appointment of New COO

Vibrating foil improves paper properties, Solutions!, Online

Vibrating foil improves paper properties, Solutions!, Online Exclusives, October 2003

AF&PA Responds to 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

AF&PA President Heidi Brock warns that new 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports could severely disrupt North American forest products supply chains built over decades. The integrated cross-border manufacturing process, from wood chips to finished packaging, relies on strategic facility locations and specific Canadian fiber inputs for quality requirements. With over 925,000 U.S. jobs at stake in rural communities, industry leaders are engaging the Administration to highlight economic contributions and seek solutions that protect domestic pulp, paper, and packaging operations while addressing border security concerns.

Overpressure by Design • An Oil and Gas Perspective on Safety for Kraft Digesters, 2023 PEERS Conference

Summaries from TAPPI Journal June 2025 and July 2025 Issues

The latest TAPPI Journal research showcases critical advances in materials performance, sustainable packaging innovations, and industrial process optimization that senior industry professionals need to know. Key findings include corrosion-resistant alloy selection for hydrothermal liquefaction biorefineries, breakthrough chitosan biodegradable films with enhanced antimicrobial properties, and novel thermomechanical solutions for pharmaceutical blister packaging defects. The July flexible packaging issue highlights data-efficient thermoforming methods for post-consumer recyclate materials and water-based primer applications that enable sustainable packaging transitions without performance compromise. These peer-reviewed studies provide actionable insights for industry veterans mentoring next-generation engineers and establishing future technical standards.

Key Corrugated & Paper Packaging Trends to Watch

Radix and Cognite Partner to Deliver an Industrial Applications Library for Industry in AI

5 Ways Paper Engineers Are Driving Innovation Right Now

This article was originally published on the blog page of the Syracuse Pulp & Paper Foundation, and is being shared here for Ahead of the Curve readers with an interest in industry innovation, as well as in the programs training tomorrow's pulp, paper, packaging, and tissue industry professionals.

How Chemistry to Contain Dust on Tissue Paper Machines Affects Handfeel Webinar

This TAPPI webinar explores proven chemical solutions for reducing tissue dust while maintaining softness, featuring advanced measurement techniques and real-world case studies. Mid-career professionals learn how dry strength resins combined with reduced fiber refining can cut dust by up to 84% while preserving product quality. The session covers practical applications of solution polyacrylamides and glyoxalated polyacrylamide resins, plus innovative dust analysis methods using Kemira's CanView technology and M-tec's Tissue Softness Analyzer (TSA). Industry experts present benchmarking data showing how proper chemical selection enables higher hardwood content, improved machine efficiency, and enhanced worker safety, delivering measurable ROI through reduced downtime and optimized production parameters.