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TAPPI's Pulping and Paper Tech Course Taking Registrations

The TAPPI Introduction to Pulp & Paper Technologies Course presented by TAPPI Academy marks its 53rd year offered to the industry. This annual training takes place January 11-14, 2027, in St. Petersburg, Florida, at the same time and place as the popular TAPPI Kraft Recovery Operations Course.

 

For training to run consecutively for so long underscores that the content, instructors, and learning outcomes are highly valued and applicable on the job to employees and mill operations today.

 

95% Satisfaction with Curriculum Quality

Previous attendees evaluated TAPPI's Introduction to Pulp and Paper Technology Course with a 95 percent rating for quality.

 

Choose Your Registration Track

 

All Four Days (January 11-14): The Complete Experience

The four-day course option delivers the most comprehensive introductory and intermediate overview available in the industry covering all of today's pulping and papermaking technologies.

 

2-Day Pulp Focus (January 11-12 Only)

Learn about pulping industry trends, raw materials, terminology and properties, kraft pulping and processing, bleaching, recycling issues, recovery and more.

 

2-Day Paper Focus (January 13-14 Only)

Acquire knowledge of paper grades and properties, stock prep, wet end operations, pressing, drying, calendaring, winding, surface treatments, environmental control, energy optimization and best practices.

 

Added Benefits of Attending this Training Event:

 

Welcome Social for Networking

Build connections and relationships in the industry with a light social hour at the end of the first day of the event, Monday, January 11. Meet peers attending from mills from all over the world and learn from others employed in various roles.

 

The Smook Book from TAPPI PRESS

Registration includes a complimentary copy of the "Smook Book," a $114 value. This reference manual titled, The Handbook for Pulp and Paper Technologists by Gary Smook, is by far TAPPI's best-selling text to introduce the entire technology of pulp and paper manufacture.

 

TAPPISAFE Basic Orientation Preview

TAPPISAFE Basic is the cornerstone of TAPPI's fundamental safety training program. At this event, TAPPI will deliver an overview of fundamental concepts, such as hazard recognition, personal protective equipment (PPE), emergency procedures, and general safety awareness.

 

A TAPPI Academy Professional Certificate

At the conclusion of the course, attendees can earn the TAPPI Professional Certificate for the Introduction to Pulp and Paper that demonstrates mastery of the learning outcomes.

 

Review the Course Schedule

Register before Tuesday, December 15, 2026 for the early-bird savings on these options and for group rates.

 

After registration, make hotel reservations to secure the 2027 TAPPI Course Platform discounted rates only offered through December 29, 2026.