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PulPac Appoints Marcus Palm as New Vice President

Domtar Appoints Tracy Altenbaumer as New Manager of Ashdown Mill

In case you missed it in TAPPI’s electronic newsletter

This comprehensive tissue industry update delivers critical market intelligence for operations leaders tracking major acquisitions, equipment investments, and technological advances. Sofidel's acquisition of Clearwater Paper's $1 billion tissue business and Essity's strategic portfolio changes signal significant consolidation opportunities. Multiple tissue machine installations across global markets, including Andritz's compact lines for C&S Paper and Valmet's advanced DCT technology for Metsä Tissue, demonstrate the industry's rapid modernization toward higher efficiency and sustainability. TAPPI Academy's specialized eLearning courses provide essential technical training to support career advancement and team development in this evolving landscape.

Control of continuous digester kappa number using generalized model predictive control, TAPPI Journal September 2024

Effects of hydrodynamic shear during formation of paper sheets with the addition of nanofibrillated cellulose, cationic starch, and cationic retention aid, TAPPI Journal September 2024

Colloid chemical aspects of paper formation in the presence of nanofibrillated cellulose and cationic starch, TAPPI Journal September 2024

Better Together: Kurt Mehlberg, Improving Safety Training - A Hands-on Approach

TAPPI's new Technical Information Paper (TIP) delivers a hands-on approach to safety training that mid-career professionals can implement to reduce workplace incidents and prove ROI. Developed by the PIMA Safety Committee through industry collaboration at TAPPI conferences, this comprehensive resource provides real-world case studies, best practices, and proven methodologies for high-risk activities like confined space entry and lockout procedures. Mills can leverage this permanent reference document to design more effective safety training programs, moving beyond virtual classroom methods to practical, experiential learning that demonstrates measurable safety improvements and supports zero-incident goals.

Valve Actuators Built for Longevity, Reliability

Many leading processors are realizing that well-designed actuators can offer reliable performance for years with minimal maintenance or repair.

TAPPISAFE Offers Innovative New Dust Mitigation Course and OSHA 10/30 Training Courses

New dust mitigation course now available.

Impact and Opportunity: Meeting the Needs of Young Professionals

Young professionals in pulp and paper manufacturing share insights on career development, industry retention, and recruitment strategies as the sector faces 3.8 million job openings over the next decade. TAPPI Young Professional Division members discuss what attracts new talent, including authentic company culture, technical skill development, and leadership opportunities. Industry veteran Kari Lindberg emphasizes mentorship and taking calculated risks for career advancement. The article highlights essential professional development resources, international recruitment campaigns like Europe's Turn the Page initiative, and upcoming TAPPI training webinars focused on staff turnover management and knowledge transfer strategies.