Search

Registration Is Now Open for TAPPICon® 2026

TAPPICon 2026, the premier forest products industry conference, opens registration for April 26-29 in Columbus, Ohio. This flagship event delivers actionable learning through a reimagined three-day format: Mill Monday for practical solutions, Technical Tuesday for deep-dive technical sessions, and Workshop Wednesday for interactive skill-building. Mid-career professionals gain comprehensive industry coverage spanning pulp, paper, packaging, and emerging biobased materials. The conference offers unmatched networking opportunities with mill leaders, suppliers, and innovators while providing future-focused insights on sustainability, operational efficiency, and workforce development. Early bird registration discounts are available for this essential professional development opportunity.

Starwood Produces First Fibers on its Third ANDRITZ System

Starwood Orman Urunleri has successfully commissioned its third ANDRITZ fiber preparation system at its Türkiye MDF facility, achieving first fiber production with superior quality performance. The complete system features a high-performance single-disc refiner (S 2064M) that delivers optimal fiber quality while minimizing energy consumption for processing pine and beech wood chips. This strategic partnership demonstrates proven ROI through consistent equipment performance, with Starwood producing 2,000 m³ of MDF daily. For operations managers evaluating fiber preparation technologies, this case study highlights the importance of supplier reliability and energy-efficient refining solutions in maintaining competitive production capacity and product quality standards.

Paprima Industries, Inc. Strategic New Projects

Paprima secures two strategic international orders for Reel-Jet S Water-Jet Turn-Up Systems, demonstrating global market expansion in pulp and paper manufacturing technology. The first order serves a leading linerboard manufacturer in Japan, marking their second system installation enhanced with X-Cut technology for precise parent roll control. The second order represents market penetration into Greece's tissue manufacturing sector. These wins showcase Paprima's position as the global leader in water jet cutting technology for pulp, paper, and tissue machines, offering advanced automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and production control for manufacturing facilities worldwide.

Europap Tezol’s New Vacuum System: Peace of Mind and Major Savings

Turkish tissue producer Europap Tezol successfully replaced its unreliable vacuum system on TM2 with Runtech Systems' EP600 Turbo Blower technology, achieving significant operational improvements. The maintenance manager led this vacuum system rebuild project, solving chronic reliability issues while delivering measurable energy savings of 40kW/ton and substantial water conservation. The compact turbo blower design eliminated maintenance-heavy liquid ring pumps, reduced installation costs, and provided better process control through EcoFlow dewatering measurements. This tissue machine upgrade demonstrates proven ROI for operations managers seeking reliable vacuum solutions that optimize dewatering performance while supporting sustainability goals.

Editorial: Honoring the contributions of Dr. Mahendra Doshi

n this column, we would like to recognize the contributions to TAPPI and TAPPI Journal made by Dr. Mahendra Doshi, who passed away in April. A long-time member of TAPPI and a TAPPI Journal Editorial Board Member for many years, he is recognized for his research in screening system analysis, wax, and stickies removal in the field of recycling. Doshi was a pioneer in stickies classification and measurement methods for macro and micro stickies. During his career, he consulted with paper mills all over the world, providing mills with solutions for deinking, wax, stickies, yield, dirt count, and brightness.

Koehler's NexPlus® Advanced Paper Revolutionizes Organic Meal Packaging

Deep tech startup turns captured carbon into sustainable fuels

"Since CO is already compatible with existing industrial systems, the solution allows companies to reduce emissions without costly infrastructure changes." — Antti Arasto, VTT

Unlock the Future of Tissue at TAPPICon 2025

TappiCon 2025 returns to Minneapolis May 4-7, delivering advanced technical insights and leadership development opportunities for experienced pulp and paper professionals. This premier conference offers mid-career managers and technical leaders access to cutting-edge research, benchmarking data, and networking with industry executives. Attendees gain specialized knowledge to drive ROI initiatives, enhance team performance, and advance their careers through expert-led sessions, standards committee participation, and executive briefings. The event provides practical solutions for operations optimization, sustainable manufacturing practices, and emerging technologies that directly impact plant efficiency and profitability for experienced professionals seeking deeper specialization.

Voith is Modernizing the PM 1 of Matías Gomá Tomás in Spain

Voith Paper secures major contract to modernize PM 1 at Matías Gomá Tomás facility in Spain, upgrading recycled containerboard production capacity from 100,000 to 110,000 tons annually. The comprehensive rebuild includes advanced MasterJet4Tec headbox technology, DuoShake DG250 systems, and enhanced cleaning equipment, scheduled for completion in Q4 2025. This strategic partnership demonstrates industry-leading technology implementation for sustainable papermaking operations, featuring real-time monitoring capabilities and improved energy efficiency standards that veteran professionals recognize as benchmark solutions for modern containerboard manufacturing excellence.

The Future of Paper Drying… with Today’s Technologies

Paper industry leaders can achieve significant CO2 reduction and cost savings through proven drying technologies while sustainability demands intensify. Steel dryers deliver 7-10% improved drying performance compared to traditional cast alternatives, creating leaner machine layouts and reduced resource consumption. Advanced heat insulation solutions like the Energy and Safety Device can save 2-5% in energy costs, translating to over $100,000 annual savings for typical production lines. German-manufactured steel dryers offer 20% lower CO2 footprint than Asian alternatives due to sustainable production processes and shorter transport distances. These technologies provide immediate ROI opportunities for operations managers seeking measurable environmental and financial impact.