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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.

HDPE Barrier Extrusion Coating & Lamination for Flexible Packaging Structures

Emily Silber presents breakthrough research on HDPE barrier extrusion coating for flexible packaging, demonstrating how processing optimization can reduce reliance on costly foils and metallized films. This technical deep-dive explores resin selection, die gap adjustments, and air gap modifications to enhance moisture barrier properties in multilayer structures. Plant managers and R&D leads will discover practical approaches to improve barrier performance while maintaining processability, with insights into nucleated HDPE resins, shear rate optimization, and crystalline structure control. The study reveals significant moisture barrier improvements through strategic processing parameter adjustments, offering sustainable alternatives for snack food packaging, cartons, and dried goods applications.

Valmet to Deliver Quality Control System for Corrugator to Inter Eastern Container in Thailand

Valmet delivers advanced IQ Quality Control System to Inter Eastern Container in Thailand, featuring integrated warp measurement, moisture control, and automated closed-loop systems for corrugated board production. This comprehensive automation solution addresses critical quality challenges by reducing sheet warping, improving bonding performance, and maximizing box plant productivity through precise moisture level control. The December 2024 implementation represents Valmet's proven expertise in Southeast Asian markets, offering corrugated manufacturers enhanced operational efficiency and product quality improvements that directly impact bottom-line performance and competitive positioning in demanding packaging applications.

Mondi Bakes Sustainability Into New Premium Bread Packaging

CFD and predictive modeling of temperature and calcination in a rotary lime kiln – Potential for steadier kiln operation, TAPPI Journal October 2024

In-situ green synthesis and adsorption on methylene blue of copper-based metal organic framework/cellulose/chitosan (CCTSA/HKUST-1) composite aerogel, TAPPI Journal October 2024

Biofuels in lime kilns – Operating experience in the Nordic pulp and paper industry, TAPPI Journal October 2024

Graphic Packaging in West Monroe Celebrates 100 Years of Business

Editorial: TAPPI Journal welcomes four new editorial board members, TAPPI Journal October 2024

Eren Launches £1 billion New Shotton Mill Containerboard and Tissue Production Facility