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Better Together: 2022 CorrWeek Episode 1
Core Week 2022 podcast features industry leaders driving digital transformation in corrugated packaging manufacturing. Hayarkon CEO Shlomo Nimrodi discusses converting analog finishing processes to digital solutions for enhanced sustainability and agility. Baldwin Technology's Jonathan Ford showcases spectral UV curing technology that improves print quality while reducing energy consumption and workplace safety risks. Productivity Software's Alex Zlotych demonstrates how automation systems optimize corrugator operations, reduce waste, and accelerate employee onboarding by 60%. The Paper and Packaging Board's Sarah Meiburg introduces the free Box to Nature program, helping manufacturers communicate recycling benefits directly to consumers through packaging graphics, supporting the industry's sustainability messaging and fiber recovery goals.
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Better Together: 2022 CorrWeek Episode 2
Join industry leaders from Corrugated Week 2022 as they explore cutting-edge automation, IoT, and Industry 4.0 solutions transforming box manufacturing operations. Featured guests including Jonathan Lust from Signode Industrial Group, Christine Little from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Brian Cantor from Sun Automation Group discuss predictive maintenance technologies, machine learning applications, and strategies for addressing labor shortages while maximizing equipment efficiency. Learn how advanced unitization systems, digital printing innovations, and automated material handling are helping mid-career plant managers and R&D leads optimize production throughput, reduce downtime, and demonstrate clear ROI to leadership teams.
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Better Together: John Dyck, CEO of CESMII
Smart manufacturing expert John **** reveals how digitization transforms pulp, paper and packaging operations through advanced KPI tracking, workforce development, and supply chain optimization. Mid-career professionals learn actionable strategies for implementing Industry 4.0 technologies that deliver 20-30% productivity gains while capturing institutional knowledge from retiring experts. This comprehensive discussion covers democratizing smart manufacturing across small and medium manufacturers, reducing operational complexity, and positioning the pulp and paper industry as a critical nexus in American manufacturing competitiveness through data-driven decision making and collaborative ecosystems.
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Better Together: Live from 2023 TAPPICon - Episode 2
This TAPPI Con 2023 episode delivers critical insights for mid-career professionals seeking advanced technical knowledge and leadership development. Industry experts discuss talent acquisition strategies, innovative project management approaches, XR technology applications, steam joint optimization, and pH control solutions. Calvin Bembry shares proven methods for attracting young talent to paper manufacturing, while Rebecca Boyd explores overcoming innovation challenges in fast-paced mill environments. Technical discussions cover Dublin's mission-critical steam joints for energy efficiency and ABB's collaborative pH care package for workforce knowledge transfer. The episode provides actionable benchmarking insights, vendor partnership strategies, and sustainability solutions that directly address ROI concerns while supporting career advancement in plant operations and R&D leadership roles.
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Better Together: Live from 2023 CorrExpo - Episode 2
Explore cutting-edge corrugated industry innovations from CoreExpo 2023, featuring digital printing advances, downtime reduction strategies, and wastewater treatment solutions. Industry leaders from Domino, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Fosber, and Walla Walla Environmental share insights on operational efficiency, labor optimization, and cost savings. Learn how digital printing transforms short-run flexibility, pre-feeders address 50% of downtime issues, advanced diagnostics improve maintenance, and proper wastewater management saves up to $400,000 annually. Essential technical knowledge for plant managers, R&D leads, and operations professionals seeking competitive advantages and ROI improvements.
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Better Together: Tissue Experts on Dust Mitigation
Industry experts Bud Chase from Enzymatic Deinking Technologies and Alfredo Sali from Valmet discuss critical dust mitigation strategies for tissue manufacturing through TAPPI's Dust Mitigation Committee. This comprehensive conversation covers the three levels of dust fires, from simple dust fires to catastrophic explosions, while exploring advanced solutions including drone technology, real-time monitoring systems, and proactive dust management techniques. Mid-career professionals will gain actionable insights into measuring dust accumulation rates, implementing dust hazard analysis protocols, and leveraging collaborative industry expertise to transform dust from a necessary evil into a manageable safety challenge, ultimately protecting equipment investments and ensuring operational continuity.
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Better Together: Jake Hall, The Manufacturing Millennial
Manufacturing millennial Jake Hall reveals how pulp, paper, and packaging companies can attract young professionals by showcasing modern technology, clear career advancement paths, and meaningful impact opportunities. Hall emphasizes that millennials and Gen Z workers seek digitized manufacturing environments, hands-on leadership development, and companies that invest in continuous learning rather than empty promises. He recommends facility tours, community partnerships, and strategic social media presence to overcome outdated industry perceptions. This episode provides actionable insights for TAPPI members looking to build strong technical teams and retain early-career talent in process engineering and analyst roles.
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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.
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Better Together: 2024SuperCorrExpo Live! - Episode 1
This Super Core Expo 2024 episode features six industry professionals discussing cutting-edge corrugated technologies, digital printing innovations, and automation solutions. Mid-career professionals will gain valuable insights on troubleshooting best practices from Metsa Board's Steve Roat, advanced scheduling systems from Kiwi Plan, AI-powered optimization tools from Sun Automation, and end-of-line packaging automation from Signode. The episode also covers emerging markets, sustainability initiatives, and knowledge transfer strategies essential for operations managers seeking to benchmark performance, reduce downtime, and justify ROI investments in their facilities.
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Better Together: Live @ 2025 Student Summit - Ep. 1 "Papermaking is a Miracle"
Join TAPPI's 2025 Student Summit podcast featuring paper engineering students and Dr. Med Bird from NC State discussing career opportunities in pulp and paper manufacturing. Students share interview experiences, networking insights, and industry connections made at this premier career event. Dr. Bird explains how paper engineering graduates hit the ground running compared to chemical engineers, contributing from day one with specialized knowledge of fiber processing, biomass conversion, and sustainable manufacturing. Learn about emerging opportunities in biopolymers, molded fiber packaging, and plastic replacement technologies that position paper industry professionals to save the planet through innovative cellulose applications.