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Committees Offer Technical Engagement for Corrugated Professionals
TAPPI's Corrugated Packaging Division technical committees offer mid-career professionals valuable opportunities to advance expertise and leadership skills. The Corbotec and Fiscotec committees provide hands-on technical problem-solving, standards development, and industry networking through biannual meetings featuring plant tours, technical presentations, and collaborative review sessions. These committees address critical industry challenges like testing methods, quality standards, and manufacturing optimization. Active participation enables professionals to contribute to industry standards, expand technical knowledge, and build influential networks while demonstrating measurable ROI to employers through enhanced expertise and industry recognition.
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Featured Case Study: Corrugated Machine Cuts Start-up Time in Half
Boxmakers are considering how to contribute to "2050 carbon-neutral" and other sustainable development goals.
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Digital Transformation Can Help Balance Sustainability, Profitability
Pulp and paper manufacturers face mounting sustainability pressures while navigating tight competition and consumer demand for recycled materials. Digital transformation investments, projected to reach $3.5 billion by 2030, offer a strategic solution for operations managers seeking operational excellence. Advanced analytics, IoT sensors, and AI-powered systems optimize production processes, reduce waste, and improve energy efficiency. Successful digital initiatives require starting small with focused solutions, prioritizing high-ROI maintenance technologies, and scaling across facilities to achieve comprehensive operational excellence that balances sustainability goals with profitability.
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ANDRITZ to Supply Recovery Boiler Upgrade, New Ash Leaching Plant, Lime Kiln to Andhra Paper, India
Sustainable technologies to increase capacity and reach environmental goals at the mill.
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HKB-Hoa Lu Paper of Vietnam Successfully Starts Up OCC Line Delivered by ANDRITZ
The new line processes OCC with a capacity of 500 t/d to produce high-quality testliner and corrugated medium for the local and Chinese markets.
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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.
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From Mars to Mills
Keit's FTIR spectrometer is built to last in harsh environments.
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R&M Tip: Determining Maximum Operating Temperature for MotorsR&M Tip:
Accurately determining maximum operating temperature for motors is critical for setting temperature limits.
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Toscotec Delivers Press Section Rebuild to ETAP in Egypt
ETAP's successful PM2 press section rebuild with Toscotec demonstrates strategic equipment modernization delivering measurable operational improvements. The bi-nip press technology achieved dual objectives: increased post-press dryness and reduced paper breaks, directly impacting production efficiency and capacity. This case study showcases effective project management from inception to completion, building on a proven four-year partnership. For operations managers evaluating press section upgrades, ETAP's results highlight how targeted technology investments can optimize linerboard production performance while maintaining operational continuity during implementation.
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Signode to Showcase Suite of Automated Turnkey Solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023
Signode showcases comprehensive automation solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023, featuring advanced robotics, palletizers, and packaging equipment designed to optimize manufacturing operations. Mid-career professionals can explore turnkey automation systems including Simplimatic robotics, Little David case packing, and Lachenmeier stretch hooding technologies. The company's consultative approach delivers tailored solutions backed by experienced engineers and comprehensive support services. Signode's new Customer Experience Center and Packaging Plus Reliability Services program demonstrate their commitment to long-term partnership value, helping operations managers prove ROI while advancing production efficiency and team capabilities.