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Mondi Announces Closure of Stambolijski Paper Mill Following Fire

Impact and Opportunity: Meeting the Needs of Young Professionals

Young professionals in pulp and paper manufacturing share insights on career development, industry retention, and recruitment strategies as the sector faces 3.8 million job openings over the next decade. TAPPI Young Professional Division members discuss what attracts new talent, including authentic company culture, technical skill development, and leadership opportunities. Industry veteran Kari Lindberg emphasizes mentorship and taking calculated risks for career advancement. The article highlights essential professional development resources, international recruitment campaigns like Europe's Turn the Page initiative, and upcoming TAPPI training webinars focused on staff turnover management and knowledge transfer strategies.

Pulp for Tissue: Södra’s 80-year Investment Plan

Jens Hallendorff is Head of Sales Paper Pulp Global for Swedish market pulp producer Södra Cell. Södra is one of Europe’s leading softwood pulp producers, with a capacity of two million tpy of paper pulp and dissolving pulp, the largest share by far going to tissue.

Standardizing the ERP Landscape for Paper and Board: Case Study at Beaver Paper

Beaver Paper, a leader in dye-sublimation and digital print, worked with its vendor to set up a globally-integrated ERP landscape for its production sites that harmonizes cross-border processes and is the basis for Industry 4.0… all within 16 months.

Opportunities in Bioenergy and the Bioeconomy

Mills can avoid the incineration of paper sludge (top) by converting it into other products, such as green fertilizers.

Enhancing Machinery Life: The Impact of Wear-Resistant Technologies

Preventive maintenance and repairs based on advanced wearfacing technology can extend the life of critical machinery.

Want to be Successful? Implement Systems and Seize Opportunities

How do you move from being a reactive to a proactive organization in maintenance and reliability?

SOFIDEL: The Making of a Tissue Industry Giant

Sofidel CEO Luigi Lazzareschi discusses the company's strategic expansion in global tissue manufacturing, highlighting significant growth in North American operations through recent acquisitions and capacity increases. The interview covers operational integration challenges, sustainability initiatives across multiple markets, and advanced manufacturing technologies including AI-driven quality control systems. For industry veterans, this comprehensive analysis demonstrates how traditional tissue manufacturing continues evolving through digital transformation, energy transition strategies, and market consolidation. Lazzareschi's insights into navigating regulatory uncertainties, maintaining product innovation standards, and scaling operations provide valuable perspectives for senior professionals tracking industry leadership and technological advancement in the global tissue sector.

Engagement Makes a Difference at Sofidel Shelby

It was ‘all talk, no action’ at this North Carolina mill—until a re-formed EHS Committee turned things around and earned this team the recognition it deserves.