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Advancing Mill Safety with Real-Time Location Systems

As one of the leading industries in the US, it is essential for paper making and converting facilities to have comprehensive safety plans that follow certain safety standards and regulations.

Collaborating for Sustainability and Circularity

AF&PA Director of Strategic Communications Jamie Tiralla outlined Better Practices, Better Planet 2030 goals and initiatives for the industry.

Use AI to Give Junior Operators the Performance of Experienced Staff

This TAPPI webinar explores how AI transforms manufacturing operations by enabling junior operators to achieve experienced-level performance through predictive quality models and real-time process recommendations. Manufacturing leaders discover practical applications of machine learning in paper and pulp operations, addressing critical workforce challenges including 50% retention rates and decreased operator tenure from 20 years to 3 years post-COVID. Willem Sundblad from Odin Technologies demonstrates proven results including 33% line speed increases and 5% cost reductions, showing how interpretable AI models help operators make confident process adjustments with immediate feedback, ultimately reducing training time and improving overall equipment effectiveness for mid-career professionals managing operations and R&D initiatives.

ANDRITZ Starts Up World’s Largest Single Mechanical Pulping Line at Wuzhou Special Paper

New system produces pulp for premium folding boxboard using eucalyptus and acacia chips as raw material.

Surface modification of TiO2 with MPS and its effects on the wettability and physical properties of Kawayan Kiling (Bambusa vulgaris Schrad ex. Wendl) handsheets, TAPPI Jouranl April 2024

Characterizing rheological behavior and fluidization of highly refined furnishes for process optimization, TAPPI Journal April 2024

The Art of Wastewater: Industrial IoT for Environmental Strategies

Mills can now use an IIoT architecture, interactive controls, microbial analysis services, and human-machine interfaces to manage the entire wastewater stream.

Four Trends Shaping the Future of Corrugated

Growth means change—but change sets the stage for innovation.

Making a Difference: Meet our 2024 Award Winners

TAPPI Awards presented to industry leaders.

WestRock Safety Expert Explains the Benefits of HOP

As a former skeptic, her epiphany represented a major reversal.