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Maflex Brings Tissue Converting Technology to the LEGO® World

MillOne in Detail: How Intelligent Production Systems Improve Operational Control and Transparency

Protecting Flexible Packaging Rolls with Custom Steel Rack

Custom engineered storage and material handling racks can better protect high profile wrapper products while requiring less space.

Metsä Group Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

Baldwin's FlexoDry IR and FlexoCleanerBrush™Take Spotlight for Supercharged Efficiency at CorrExpo 2023

Join keynote speaker Bob Chapman as he shares how "Truly Human Leadership" boosts people and product innovation.

Corrugated Boxes: A Barometer for Economic Health

Corrugated boxes are not just packaging; they are a vital barometer of economic health and a foundation for resilient, sustainable global trade.

Paper-Based Flexibles Could Reduce Pollution from Small-Format Plastics

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is prominently known for its Global Commitment launched in 2018 to engage stakeholders across the plastic packaging value chain to reduce waste and pollution. Goals tied to 2025 included making plastic packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable; eliminating problematic or unnecessary plastic packaging; and increasing the amount of postconsumer recycled content used to manufacture plastic packaging.

Domtar Supports the Construction of the TERRE Center in Jonquière

What You Should Expect from a Proper Reel Spool Refurbishment

Tissue reel spool maintenance extends beyond routine mill operations when critical issues like bearing damage, body dings, or bent shafts compromise performance. Industry-standard Goldenrod Model 1260 LDB pneumatic reel spools, designed for 20+ year service life at continuous 5,000 fpm speeds, require professional refurbishment when onsite maintenance proves insufficient. Comprehensive service center evaluation includes component inspection, runout measurement, bearing assessment, grip ledge analysis, and precision balancing to grade G 1.6 standards. Professional refurbishment restores worn spools to like-new condition, ensuring reliable 24/7 operation while maximizing equipment longevity and minimizing costly production interruptions for modern tissue manufacturing facilities.

Creating a National Bipartisan Forest Products Workforce Council

Four industry veterans propose establishing a National Bipartisan Forest Products Workforce Council to address critical workforce challenges facing the $80 billion forest products industry. The collaborative initiative brings together CEOs, educational leaders, policymakers, and TAPPI representatives to tackle aging workforce demographics, skills gaps, and recruitment difficulties in rural manufacturing communities. The Council will focus on strengthening educational programs, integrating emerging technologies like AI, expanding apprenticeships, and developing targeted outreach to veterans and underutilized talent pools. With quarterly virtual meetings and dedicated leadership, this strategic workforce development initiative offers experienced professionals meaningful opportunities to shape industry standards, mentor next-generation talent, and ensure long-term sustainability of America's forest products manufacturing sector.