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Maximizing Capital Equipment: Practical Advice for Boxmakers

With many dynamic factors in play, it’s critical that corrugated manufacturers get the most out of their machinery investments. Our experts tell you how.

Best Practices for Cleaning Forming Fabrics and Press Felts

Forming is critical phase in production.

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.

Better Together: Women in Industry Panel Discussion

Join industry leaders Amanda Kernan, Gabby Pinkney, and Deanna Durham as they explore women's leadership challenges and opportunities in pulp, paper, and packaging industries. This Better Together podcast episode addresses the competency versus likeability dilemma, effective allyship strategies, and authentic leadership development. Mid-career professionals will gain actionable insights on navigating workplace biases, building confidence through TAPPI's Women in Industry Division programming, and leveraging empathy as a competitive advantage. The discussion highlights practical communication techniques, mentorship opportunities, and real-world examples of overcoming industry barriers while maintaining professional authenticity and driving organizational innovation.

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