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Pipe Beveling Machine: Electric Model Handles Heavy Wall Pipe

Progroup Remains on a Sustainable track: Sustainability Report 2024 Published

Industry-First Green Hydrogen Deals Signed by Andrex® and Kleenex® Producer, Kimberly-Clark

2025 International Women’s Day Panel Webinar #AccelerateAction

This International Women's Day webinar explores accelerating action for gender equality in pulp, paper, and manufacturing industries. Young professionals and early-career engineers discover practical strategies including advocating for women's PPE sizing, creating psychological safety, addressing workplace violence, and building professional networks through TAPPI. Expert panelists share actionable insights on work-life balance, mentorship opportunities, and breaking down barriers in male-dominated fields. Participants learn evidence-based approaches to close the confidence gap, sit at the table, and support the next generation of women in STEM careers while developing essential leadership skills.

TAPPI Woman of the Year Award - Honoree: Adele Elice-Invaso

TAPPI's Women in Industry Division presents the 2020 Woman of the Year Award to Adele Vasso, recognizing her 23-year leadership journey across pulp and paper industry roles including management, advocacy, and technical consulting. As executive director of the Australian Asian Pulp and Paper Technical Association, Adele champions next-generation professional development through innovative programs and industry mentorship. Her acceptance speech emphasizes the critical responsibility of seasoned industry leaders to guide emerging talent and foster diversity within traditional sectors, demonstrating how established professionals can maintain relevance while contributing to industry evolution and standards development.

Final Women Summit Full Video

Dr. Mary Lou Frank, a licensed psychologist and mediation expert, delivers an empowering presentation on leadership resilience for women in technical industries during crisis. Drawing insights from successful female world leaders who managed COVID-19 effectively, she addresses imposter syndrome, emotional intelligence, and self-advocacy strategies. Frank explores how young professionals can overcome self-doubt, leverage natural leadership abilities, and build supportive networks while navigating career challenges. The session combines psychological research with practical tools for professional development, emphasizing the importance of empathy, authentic communication, and recognizing personal accomplishments in building confidence and advancing careers in engineering and technical fields.

Better Together: Mike Kocurek

Join Dr. Michael J. Kosiorek, professor emeritus at NC State and renowned pulp and paper educator, as he shares insights from 45 years of teaching TAPPI's oldest short course on pulp and paper technology. This conversation explores career opportunities for young professionals in paper, packaging, and advanced materials industries, featuring practical advice on building technical knowledge, professional networking, and transitioning from academic learning to industry success. Dr. Kosiorek discusses innovative e-learning approaches, the importance of mentorship in mill operations, and how TAPPI's educational resources support early-career development and skill building for the next generation of industry leaders.

VOITH Paper

Foil Paper stands as North America's largest full-line paper manufacturing supplier, delivering comprehensive solutions for operations managers and R&D professionals. From complete paper machines to stock preparation systems, consumables, and digital tools, their proven expertise supports every stage of your equipment lifecycle. With intelligent papermaking backed by incomparable technical knowledge, Foil Paper provides the trusted partnership that manufacturing leaders need to optimize operations, reduce costs, and demonstrate measurable ROI to stakeholders while maintaining production efficiency across complex manufacturing environments.

Edit 2: Background: Paper Industry (Honoree: Adele Elice-Invaso)

This compelling career journey showcases how early exposure to professional associations can shape lifelong industry leadership. Starting at age 13 through family connections with APPITA, this pulp and paper professional transitioned from agricultural science to become a senior application specialist covering Asia Pacific markets. The story demonstrates the value of industry networking, continuous learning through advanced degrees, and leveraging professional relationships for career advancement. For seasoned executives, this narrative highlights how mentorship opportunities and knowledge transfer can inspire the next generation of industry leaders, reinforcing the importance of supporting young professionals through scholarship programs and association involvement.

Understanding Bulk and Surface Properties of Complex Solid-State Materials Through Vapor Sorption Techniques

Learn advanced vapor sorption techniques for characterizing solid materials through dynamic vapor sorption (DVS) and inverse gas chromatography (IGC). This TAPPI webinar demonstrates how mid-career professionals can measure surface properties, water stability, diffusion coefficients, and phase transitions in materials ranging from polymers to pharmaceutical powders. Master BET surface area calculations, surface energy distribution mapping, and moisture-induced crystallization analysis using ambient temperature methods that preserve sample integrity. Gain practical insights for R&D applications, quality control benchmarking, and material optimization strategies essential for plant operations and product development leadership roles.