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The Art [in] Artificial

AI is reshaping packaging and manufacturing fast, and knowing the difference between generative and agentic AI could set you apart early in your career. This piece breaks down how agentic AI acts like a tireless data analyst, freeing engineers to focus on decisions and relationships. Learn the real risks of AI adoption and how to navigate them smartly as a young professional entering a tech-driven industry.

Dow's RHOBARR™ Barrier Coatings Portfolio: More Sustainable Options for the Paper Packaging Industry

Dow's RHOBARR barrier coatings platform delivers high-performance sustainable packaging solutions for paper industry professionals seeking competitive advantage. These waterborne dispersions offer exceptional oil, grease, and liquid barrier properties while maintaining compatibility with existing coating equipment, eliminating capital investment requirements. Key products include RHOBARR 325 for recyclable applications and RHOBARR 620 for heat-seal performance. With expanded manufacturing capacity at Dow's Lauterbourg France facility using BLUEWAVE technology, operations managers can achieve sustainability goals, reduce material usage, and meet growing market demand for fiber-based packaging alternatives without compromising performance or requiring significant operational changes.

Uncertainty Dominates Tissue Markets

Industry consultant Bodo Kottwitz provides seasoned executives with a comprehensive analysis of global tissue market uncertainty, examining tariff impacts, strategic shifts toward private label growth, and European profitability optimization. His expert perspective covers critical industry developments including Kimberly-Clark's Suzano joint venture, advanced automation investments by major producers, and breakthrough technologies like Andritz's Hy TAD and Voith-Essity's dry forming process. This strategic overview offers valuable insights for senior professionals navigating market volatility, energy challenges, and technological disruption in the evolving tissue manufacturing landscape.

Commission Proposes Targeted Measures to Ensure the Timely Implementation of EU Deforestation Regulation

Uncertainty in the Era of Turbulence

Tissue360 magazine explores the current era of market turbulence affecting global tissue manufacturing, featuring insights from industry leaders like Sofidel CEO Luigi Lazzareschi on strategic U.S. expansion and investment opportunities. The issue examines regional market drivers, with Europe focusing on operational cost reduction and energy efficiency, while Asia advances TAD technology for premium products. Expert analysis covers tariff impacts, digitization strategies, and AI implementation across tissue operations. Senior industry professionals will find valuable perspectives on navigating uncertainty, leveraging disruptive technologies, and identifying growth opportunities in evolving global markets during this transformative period.

Thomas Bernard Appointed as the Head of Pulp, Paper & Fibre at Tietoevry

Thomas Bernard Appointed as the Head of Pulp, Paper & Fibre at Tietoevry Thomas Bernard has been appointed as the new Head of Pulp, Paper & Fibre, succeeding Iva Gueorguieva, who will continue in a leadership role leading our major customer transition projects. Learn More...

Novolex Appoints James "JT" Jones as Chief Procurement Officer

Novolex Appoints James "JT" Jones as Chief Procurement Officer Novolex announced that James "JT" Jones has been appointed Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), effective August 11, 2025. In this role, Jones will be responsible for leading the company's global procurement team, processes and strategy. He will be based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Learn More...

Kimberly-Clark Names John Carmichael North America President

Kimberly-Clark Names John Carmichael North America President Kimberly-Clark has appointed John Carmichael as President, North America, effective September 15. Learn More...

Fall 2025 TAPPI Yankee Dryer Safety and Reliability Committee Meeting-Virtual Event

The TAPPI Yankee Dryer Safety and Reliability Committee Fall 2025 meeting offers mid-career professionals critical insights into tissue industry best practices, safety protocols, and maintenance strategies. This virtual event on November 6th provides operations managers and R&D leads with advanced technical knowledge to benchmark against industry standards while addressing safety compliance and reliability challenges. The committee, comprising dryer owner-users and service providers, develops practical solutions for drying system delays and safety compromises. Attendees gain access to emerging trends, proven maintenance strategies, and networking opportunities with industry experts, delivering measurable ROI through improved operational efficiency and enhanced team safety protocols.

TAPPI - Over The Wire - October 30, 2025

Join this essential flexible packaging webinar on October 28, 2025, focusing on surface treatment technologies for reliable adhesion and print quality across diverse substrates. Perfect for young professionals in packaging and converting industries, this 30-minute session covers key activation methods with emphasis on extrusion coating, combining historical context with current industrial practice. Learn critical technical skills that enhance your professional development in flexible packaging applications. Registration required for this targeted training opportunity that builds expertise in surface treatment solutions and their environmental impact considerations.