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AF&PA Responds to 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
AF&PA President Heidi Brock warns that new 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports could severely disrupt North American forest products supply chains built over decades. The integrated cross-border manufacturing process, from wood chips to finished packaging, relies on strategic facility locations and specific Canadian fiber inputs for quality requirements. With over 925,000 U.S. jobs at stake in rural communities, industry leaders are engaging the Administration to highlight economic contributions and seek solutions that protect domestic pulp, paper, and packaging operations while addressing border security concerns.
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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.
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Voith is Modernizing the PM 1 of Matías Gomá Tomás in Spain
Voith Paper secures major contract to modernize PM 1 at MatÃas 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.
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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.
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STAR - April 2025 - STAR of the Month
TAPPI's new Technical Information Paper provides essential safety protocols for handling and storing bulk hydrogen peroxide solutions in industrial operations. Published April 2025, this comprehensive guide addresses critical personnel protection measures and equipment safety standards that plant managers and operations leaders need to mitigate workplace hazards. Developed by industry experts from Irving Pulp & Paper and Solenis, the TIP emphasizes the importance of consulting hydrogen peroxide suppliers during facility design to address unique operational parameters. This technical resource supports mid-career professionals in implementing advanced safety practices, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting team members while optimizing operational efficiency in chemical handling processes.
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Innovation on Display: Students Shine at TAPPICon 2025 Poster Competition
Future industry leaders showcased cutting-edge research at TAPPICon's annual Student Poster Competition in Minneapolis, sponsored by Sekisui. Fourteen students from seven universities presented innovative solutions addressing sustainability challenges and advanced materials in pulp, paper, and packaging. Winners focused on microfibrillated cellulose composite coatings, carbon reduction strategies, and biodegradable barrier materials for thermoformed packaging. This competition provides essential networking opportunities and industry exposure for early-career professionals and students entering the paper and packaging field, demonstrating real-world applications that could transform the industry's future while building professional visibility through research presentations.
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Towards Better Understanding of Void Volume in Press Nips Webinar
TAPPI's technical webinar reveals how insufficient void volume in press felts causes up to 6 points of dryness loss, impacting machine efficiency and sheet uniformity. Wet press specialist David Lange demonstrates that traditional felts lack adequate void volume for optimal dewatering, requiring strategic venting in roll covers and shoe press belts. The presentation provides actionable solutions for plant managers and operations professionals, including proper venting pattern selection, felt optimization, and maintenance strategies to prevent plugging. Learn how addressing affective void volume reduces sheet breaks, eliminates moisture variation that causes cockle in dryers, and improves overall papermaking performance through enhanced press section efficiency.
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STAR - August 2025 - Searching and Ordering TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods
Mid-career professionals can access TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods through multiple delivery options to support technical leadership development. Individual documents cost $38 for TAPPI members versus $57 list price, available in electronic PDF or hard copy formats. The discontinued CD collection has been replaced by web-based individual or company licenses providing continuous access to updated technical standards. Company licenses offer cost-effective solutions for team access, supporting ROI objectives and talent pipeline development. Professional growth opportunities include joining Standard Specific Interest Groups and developing Technical Information Papers, positioning experienced engineers for conference speaking roles and industry recognition.
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PPSA 81st Annual Safety & Health Conference
Join PPSA's 81st Annual Safety & Health Conference, August 24-27, 2025 in New Orleans, where mid-career professionals in forest products can advance their safety leadership expertise. This four-day event delivers essential safety management insights, regulatory compliance updates, and proven injury prevention strategies that directly impact operational ROI. Network with industry safety experts, benchmark best practices across forest products operations, and gain advanced technical knowledge to strengthen your safety culture initiatives. Registration is now open for this premier professional development opportunity that combines practical safety solutions with leadership development for plant managers, operations leaders, and safety professionals seeking to demonstrate measurable safety performance improvements to stakeholders.
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Aqueous Barrier Coating for Paper and Paperboard Course
TAPPI introduces its first new training course in a decade with the Aqueous Barrier Coating for Paper and Paperboard Course, October 7-9, 2025 in Marietta, GA. This hands-on program provides mid-career professionals with advanced technical knowledge in eco-friendly coating chemistry, application techniques, and performance optimization for sustainable packaging solutions. Participants gain specialized expertise in aqueous-based barrier technologies, positioning themselves as leaders in environmentally responsible packaging innovation. The practical curriculum delivers actionable insights for R&D leads, operations managers, and sales engineers seeking to drive ROI through sustainable coating technologies and advance their careers in the growing green packaging sector.