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My TAPPI Story - Prakash Malla Social Video

TAPPI membership offers young professionals an exceptional platform for networking, technical skill development, and leadership growth within the pulp and paper industry. This testimonial highlights how TAPPI creates opportunities for early-career engineers and analysts to build valuable industry connections, enhance their professional capabilities, and advance their careers through meaningful engagement. For young professionals seeking to establish themselves in the industry, TAPPI provides the essential foundation for giving back to the profession while developing crucial leadership skills. The organization's comprehensive approach to professional development makes it an invaluable investment for those starting their careers in pulp, paper, and corrugated manufacturing sectors.

My TAPPI Story - Prakash Malla

Prakash Malla shares his inspiring 26-year journey with TAPPI, from joining in 1992 to leading the comprehensive update of the essential pigments reference book for paper and paperboard manufacturing. As a veteran industry professional who progressed through technical program committees to division chair roles, Malla demonstrates how experienced leaders can leverage TAPPI's networking opportunities to advance pigment technology knowledge while giving back to the profession. His updated book addresses critical advances in pigment formulations, binder combinations, and cost optimization strategies, serving process engineers, coating superintendents, and paper industry professionals seeking cutting-edge technical expertise and leadership development through professional association engagement.

Recycling Multilayer Plastic Packaging by Solvent-Targeted Recovery and Precipitation Webinar

TAPPI presents advanced plastic recycling research through STRAP (Solvent Targeted Recovery and Precipitation), a breakthrough process that recovers high-quality resins from difficult-to-recycle multilayer packaging films. Professor Reid Van Lehn demonstrates how computational modeling guides selective solvent choice to dissolve specific polymer components while maintaining chemical purity. The process achieves 70% lower energy requirements compared to virgin resin production, targeting pilot-scale operations by 2026 with commercial implementation planned for 2028-2029. This physical dissolution method offers sustainable alternatives for packaging waste streams that cannot be mechanically recycled, providing leadership insights for operations managers pursuing advanced recycling technologies and ROI-driven sustainability initiatives.

TAPPI 2025 Value of Sustaining Membership

This brief video content appears to contain minimal verbal communication, consisting primarily of casual greetings. For seasoned industry professionals and legacy leaders seeking meaningful engagement opportunities, this format may not align with typical knowledge-sharing preferences. Senior executives and retirees often value substantive content that supports their goals of staying informed, maintaining professional relevance, and contributing expertise to industry standards. More comprehensive video resources featuring in-depth discussions, technical presentations, or mentorship opportunities would better serve professionals looking to give back to their field while maintaining their influential role in shaping industry practices and professional development initiatives.

Applying Numerical Optimization Tools to Lime Kilns Webinar

Industry experts Peter Gorog and Wesley Gilbert demonstrate advanced numerical optimization tools for lime kiln energy reduction and decarbonization. This comprehensive webinar covers proven 1D modeling approaches, data reconciliation techniques, and automated simulation methods that can reduce energy consumption from 9+ million BTUs per ton to under 7.2 million BTUs per ton. Mid-career professionals will learn practical optimization strategies including insulation upgrades, chain modifications, and alternative fuel transitions from natural gas to renewable options like wood biomass. The presentation addresses critical pain points in data collection, validation processes, and ROI quantification while showcasing real-world case studies and implementation roadmaps for operational excellence in kraft mill lime kiln operations.

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Sponsored Webinar: Modernizing your Corrugated Packaging Plant

(Registration Required to View Webinar) A discussion on how packaging manufacturers can take a practical step toward modernizing and optimizing plant operations through software and improved processes.

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A discussion on how packaging manufacturers can take a practical step toward modernizing and optimizing plant operations through software and improved processes.

Tools for Nanocellulose Particle Size Measurement

PIMA/APPTI Decarbonization Investigations Webinar Part 1

This comprehensive webinar explores carbon capture technologies for pulp and paper industry professionals, featuring expert analysis from Georgia Tech's Dr. Matthew Ralph. Learn about mature amine absorption systems, emerging non-aqueous solvents, and real-world case studies including a detailed European mill analysis and the ongoing RTI International pilot project at IP's Vicksburg facility. Discover how carbon capture can generate negative emissions from biogenic sources, integration strategies with existing mill steam systems, and critical factors affecting project feasibility including energy requirements, capital costs, and CO2 transportation infrastructure challenges.