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Mondi will Showcase Sustainable Packaging Innovations at Fachpack 2024

MM Group CEO Says Demand Improved in 2Q 2024, but Pricing Remains Sluggish

Colloid chemical aspects of paper formation in the presence of nanofibrillated cellulose and cationic starch, TAPPI Journal September 2024

Better Together: Kurt Mehlberg, Improving Safety Training - A Hands-on Approach

TAPPI's new Technical Information Paper (TIP) delivers a hands-on approach to safety training that mid-career professionals can implement to reduce workplace incidents and prove ROI. Developed by the PIMA Safety Committee through industry collaboration at TAPPI conferences, this comprehensive resource provides real-world case studies, best practices, and proven methodologies for high-risk activities like confined space entry and lockout procedures. Mills can leverage this permanent reference document to design more effective safety training programs, moving beyond virtual classroom methods to practical, experiential learning that demonstrates measurable safety improvements and supports zero-incident goals.

Effects of hydrodynamic shear during formation of paper sheets with the addition of nanofibrillated cellulose, cationic starch, and cationic retention aid, TAPPI Journal September 2024

Control of continuous digester kappa number using generalized model predictive control, TAPPI Journal September 2024

Eren Launches £1 billion New Shotton Mill Containerboard and Tissue Production Facility

7 Habits of Highly Effective Safety and Health Professionals

As a safety and health professional, the quality of your habits is in direct proportion to the quality of your leadership and the quality of your life.

PIMA/APPTI Decarbonization Investigations Webinar Part 1

This comprehensive webinar explores carbon capture technologies for pulp and paper industry professionals, featuring expert analysis from Georgia Tech's Dr. Matthew Ralph. Learn about mature amine absorption systems, emerging non-aqueous solvents, and real-world case studies including a detailed European mill analysis and the ongoing RTI International pilot project at IP's Vicksburg facility. Discover how carbon capture can generate negative emissions from biogenic sources, integration strategies with existing mill steam systems, and critical factors affecting project feasibility including energy requirements, capital costs, and CO2 transportation infrastructure challenges.

HDPE Barrier Extrusion Coating & Lamination for Flexible Packaging Structures

Emily Silber presents breakthrough research on HDPE barrier extrusion coating for flexible packaging, demonstrating how processing optimization can reduce reliance on costly foils and metallized films. This technical deep-dive explores resin selection, die gap adjustments, and air gap modifications to enhance moisture barrier properties in multilayer structures. Plant managers and R&D leads will discover practical approaches to improve barrier performance while maintaining processability, with insights into nucleated HDPE resins, shear rate optimization, and crystalline structure control. The study reveals significant moisture barrier improvements through strategic processing parameter adjustments, offering sustainable alternatives for snack food packaging, cartons, and dried goods applications.