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Metsä Board Appoints Laura Remes as SVP, Business Development

APP Tissues International: Onward and Upward in the Global Market

Tissue360° took a trip to Indonesia recently to visit APP Tissues International’s headquarters in Jakarta as well as participate in a whistle stop tour of its forestry, conservation, and production operations. We also spoke to Nishant Grover, CEO of the company, who is leading APP’s international consumer goods business on a transformative journey.

A Big Leap in ERP Systems: An Integrative, Modular Approach for Paper and Board

"The industry is well placed to join the digital revolution ...

PFAS Regulatory Impacts on The Pulp and Paper Industry Webinar

This comprehensive TAPPI webinar explores critical PFAS regulatory impacts on pulp and paper operations, featuring expert insights on sampling methods, analytical challenges, and treatment technologies. Young professionals learn about EPA Method 1633 for wastewater testing, TSCA reporting requirements, and Superfund implications. Industry specialists demonstrate how complex water quality matrices affect PFAS removal efficiency, requiring pretreatment before implementing granular activated carbon or ion exchange systems. The session covers emerging regulatory frameworks, cost considerations for treatment solutions, and practical guidance for environmental compliance. Essential knowledge for process engineers and analysts navigating PFAS regulations, analytical methods, and potential discharge requirements in forest products manufacturing.

Toscotec Completes Second Rebuild Project at Ranheim Paper & Board in Norway

Ranheim Paper & Board successfully completed a comprehensive dryer section rebuild on their 64-year-old PM5 paper machine in Norway, partnering with Toscotec to achieve all production capacity targets on schedule. The modernization project replaced the existing long shaft drive system with advanced silent drive technology, upgraded electrical controls, and optimized felt loops to improve machine cleanliness and operational efficiency. The rebuilt machine now produces greyboard and coreboard at basis weights from 220 to 500 gsm with enhanced speed capabilities, demonstrating how strategic equipment upgrades can extend asset life while meeting growing market demand in the competitive Northern European packaging sector.

Better Together: 2024SuperCorrExpo Live! - Episode 1

This Super Core Expo 2024 episode features six industry professionals discussing cutting-edge corrugated technologies, digital printing innovations, and automation solutions. Mid-career professionals will gain valuable insights on troubleshooting best practices from Metsa Board's Steve Roat, advanced scheduling systems from Kiwi Plan, AI-powered optimization tools from Sun Automation, and end-of-line packaging automation from Signode. The episode also covers emerging markets, sustainability initiatives, and knowledge transfer strategies essential for operations managers seeking to benchmark performance, reduce downtime, and justify ROI investments in their facilities.

Reliable & Accurate Valve Selection for Erosive Pulp and Paper Applications Webinar

This technical webinar addresses critical valve selection challenges for mid-career pulp and paper professionals managing erosive reject applications in stock preparation systems. Expert Sharon Iqbal demonstrates how proper material selection, including tungsten carbide and nickel-based hard surfacing, combined with reverse flow design principles, dramatically extends valve life from 3 months to over 12 months. The presentation covers advanced methodologies to prevent cavitation damage, reduce maintenance costs, and improve screening ratios while protecting downstream equipment. Real-world case studies showcase ROI benefits through enhanced fiber recovery, reduced operational expenditures, and the ability to utilize more cost-effective mixed feedstock, directly impacting plant profitability for operations managers and process engineers.

Orifice geometry as a tool for evaluating extensional flow resistance of barrier coating colors, TAPPI Journal November 2024

Test method and coating composition impact on measured moisture vapor transmission rate for waterborne coatings on paper, TAPPI Journal November 2024

Evaluation of folding effects on coating damage, TAPPI Journal November 2024