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Essity: Increasing Circularity with Straw Pulp

The production of tissue from straw pulp is part of Essity’s journey to increase circularity and to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

My TAPPI Story - Prakash Malla Social Video

TAPPI membership offers young professionals an exceptional platform for networking, technical skill development, and leadership growth within the pulp and paper industry. This testimonial highlights how TAPPI creates opportunities for early-career engineers and analysts to build valuable industry connections, enhance their professional capabilities, and advance their careers through meaningful engagement. For young professionals seeking to establish themselves in the industry, TAPPI provides the essential foundation for giving back to the profession while developing crucial leadership skills. The organization's comprehensive approach to professional development makes it an invaluable investment for those starting their careers in pulp, paper, and corrugated manufacturing sectors.

My TAPPI Story - Prakash Malla

Prakash Malla shares his inspiring 26-year journey with TAPPI, from joining in 1992 to leading the comprehensive update of the essential pigments reference book for paper and paperboard manufacturing. As a veteran industry professional who progressed through technical program committees to division chair roles, Malla demonstrates how experienced leaders can leverage TAPPI's networking opportunities to advance pigment technology knowledge while giving back to the profession. His updated book addresses critical advances in pigment formulations, binder combinations, and cost optimization strategies, serving process engineers, coating superintendents, and paper industry professionals seeking cutting-edge technical expertise and leadership development through professional association engagement.

Gap mechanics in pulp refiners, TAPPI Journal June 2025

Towards Better Understanding of Void Volume in Press Nips Webinar

TAPPI's technical webinar reveals how insufficient void volume in press felts causes up to 6 points of dryness loss, impacting machine efficiency and sheet uniformity. Wet press specialist David Lange demonstrates that traditional felts lack adequate void volume for optimal dewatering, requiring strategic venting in roll covers and shoe press belts. The presentation provides actionable solutions for plant managers and operations professionals, including proper venting pattern selection, felt optimization, and maintenance strategies to prevent plugging. Learn how addressing affective void volume reduces sheet breaks, eliminates moisture variation that causes cockle in dryers, and improves overall papermaking performance through enhanced press section efficiency.

Recycling Multilayer Plastic Packaging by Solvent-Targeted Recovery and Precipitation Webinar

TAPPI presents advanced plastic recycling research through STRAP (Solvent Targeted Recovery and Precipitation), a breakthrough process that recovers high-quality resins from difficult-to-recycle multilayer packaging films. Professor Reid Van Lehn demonstrates how computational modeling guides selective solvent choice to dissolve specific polymer components while maintaining chemical purity. The process achieves 70% lower energy requirements compared to virgin resin production, targeting pilot-scale operations by 2026 with commercial implementation planned for 2028-2029. This physical dissolution method offers sustainable alternatives for packaging waste streams that cannot be mechanically recycled, providing leadership insights for operations managers pursuing advanced recycling technologies and ROI-driven sustainability initiatives.

emtec Strengthens Market Presence in North America

In this interview, emtec’s General Manager Giselher Gruener discusses the opportunities, challenges, and possible threats of the company’s North American expansion.

Pulp and Paper Machine Healthcare, Part 1: Digitalization Solutions for Condition Monitoring

Part 1 of this two-part series explains the current situation of P&P condition monitoring and how digitalization is helping to monitor both critical and auxiliary machines.

The Invisible Injury: What HOP Misses

At the end of the day, safety isn’t just about catching what’s wrong. It’s about creating a culture where folks feel valued, risks are addressed early, and everyone makes it home safe.

Choosing the Right Strapping Materials for Your Product

Choosing the right strapping materials and tools for your corrugated plant is a decision that impacts everything from workplace safety to operational efficiency and product integrity.