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A Deep Dive into Kraft Recovery: Preview TAPPI’s Signature Course

The TAPPI Kraft Recovery Operation Course offers mid-career professionals a comprehensive deep dive into recovery operations that drive pulp mill efficiency and cost reduction. Led by internationally recognized experts with 70+ years combined experience, this 40-year-established program covers evaporation, recovery boilers, lime kilns, and process optimization through interactive lectures, panel discussions, hands-on exercises, and peer networking. Ideal for engineers, superintendents, and process managers seeking advanced technical insights and leadership development, participants gain practical knowledge to improve operations, minimize environmental impact, and demonstrate measurable ROI to employers while building valuable industry connections.

STAR - November 2025 - Members for Working Groups of Useful Methods Needed

TAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Useful Methods working groups for critical industry standards development. Multiple Working Group Chair positions are available for fiber analysis, wood chip testing, pulp processing methods, and specialty paper testing. Technical leaders can contribute expertise while building industry recognition through standards committee participation. Working groups require minimum three TAPPI members from different companies, offering networking opportunities and professional development. This volunteer leadership role provides direct impact on industry practices, enhances technical credibility, and supports career advancement goals for mid-career professionals seeking specialized expertise and industry influence.

Pre-damping effects on water absorption and drying dynamics in flexographic printing, TAPPI Journal November 2025

STAR - November 2025 - TAPPI TIPs Under Review

TAPPI Working Groups are currently reviewing TIP 0404-68 on web densification and pressing impact, with review completion targeted for November 2025. This technical insight paper focuses on water removal processes, a critical area for operations managers and R&D professionals seeking advanced manufacturing optimization. Mid-career professionals can gain valuable benchmarking data and technical expertise by participating in the review process. The Working Group offers leadership development opportunities and industry networking for plant managers and technical specialists. Participation provides access to cutting-edge research findings and standards development that can demonstrate measurable ROI to employers through improved operational efficiency and process optimization.

STAR - November 2025 - Acronyms You May Need to Know

Essential TAPPI standards acronyms reference guide for pulp and paper professionals navigating technical documentation and committee work. This comprehensive glossary decodes key terms including TIP (Technical Information Paper), Q&SMC (Quality and Standards Management Committee), SSIG (Standard-Specific Interest Group), and various method classifications like Official Method (om) and Provisional Method (pm). Mid-career operations managers, R&D leads, and sales engineers can streamline their standards development participation, committee communications, and technical reporting by mastering these industry-standard abbreviations. Access complete Standards Guidelines for detailed information.

Influence of base sheet properties on barrier coating performance, TAPPI Journal November 2025

Packaging Corporation of America Announces Reconfiguration of Wallula, WA Containerboard Mill

BW Converting’s Packaging Innovation Center Serves as a Resource for Training, Customer Collaboration and Equipment Demonstrations

TAPPICon® 2026 - A Strategic Platform for Industry Leaders

Paperboard Packaging Council Elects Hilda S. Murray of TPC Printing & Packaging as New Board Chair