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Better Together: 2021 SuperCorrExpo LIVE! Part 2

Discover cutting-edge innovations transforming corrugated packaging operations through exclusive interviews from Super Core Expo 2021. Industry leaders discuss machine learning platforms for predictive maintenance, six-color digital inkjet technology enabling sustainable packaging design, and large format digital printing solutions that reduce lead times from weeks to days. Learn how diversity drives innovation, advanced manufacturing processes optimize efficiency, and digital transformation creates new market opportunities. Essential insights for plant managers, R&D leads, and operations professionals seeking competitive advantages in packaging technology, equipment optimization, and leadership development within the evolving corrugated industry landscape.

Better Together: 2021 TAPPICon LIVE! Part 1

Explore cutting-edge pulp and paper industry innovations through exclusive interviews from TAPPI Con 2021. Mid-career professionals discover advanced automation technologies, digital transformation strategies, and resilience-building approaches that drive operational excellence. Featured experts from Valmet, Casasco, and Proco demonstrate how smart manufacturing, predictive maintenance, and corrosion monitoring protect critical assets while maximizing productivity. Learn proven techniques for avoiding catastrophic equipment failures, optimizing water and energy consumption, and implementing data-driven decision making. Essential insights for plant managers, R&D leaders, and operations professionals seeking competitive advantages in modern manufacturing environments.

Better Together: 2021 TAPPICon LIVE! Part 2

Join TAPPI's Better Together podcast for exclusive live interviews from TAPPIcon 2021, featuring industry leaders discussing cutting-edge technologies transforming pulp and paper manufacturing. Learn about TAPPI's mentor match program connecting young professionals with experienced industry veterans, advanced condition monitoring solutions preventing costly equipment failures, innovative molded fiber products replacing single-use plastics, and ABB's digital transformation tools including augmented reality for mill operations. Perfect for process engineers, analysts, and students seeking technical skill development, networking opportunities, and insights into emerging career paths in the sustainable packaging and paper industry.

Better Together: Mike Kocurek

Join Dr. Michael J. Kosiorek, professor emeritus at NC State and renowned pulp and paper educator, as he shares insights from 45 years of teaching TAPPI's oldest short course on pulp and paper technology. This conversation explores career opportunities for young professionals in paper, packaging, and advanced materials industries, featuring practical advice on building technical knowledge, professional networking, and transitioning from academic learning to industry success. Dr. Kosiorek discusses innovative e-learning approaches, the importance of mentorship in mill operations, and how TAPPI's educational resources support early-career development and skill building for the next generation of industry leaders.

Better Together: Live from 2023 CorrExpo - Episode 1

Core Expo 2023 delivered cutting-edge corrugated industry insights through interviews with technology leaders from Baldwin Technologies, Sun Automation, and Signode. Mid-career professionals gained advanced technical knowledge on infrared drying systems for multi-color printing, upgraded rotary die cutting for heavier board grades, and automated unitizing solutions with predictive maintenance capabilities. Industry experts shared how digital printing capabilities, sustainable energy reduction technologies, and IoT-enabled equipment monitoring are transforming corrugated manufacturing operations. The episode concluded with rock drummer Mark Schulman's keynote on developing rock star attitudes for enhanced workplace performance, emphasizing engagement strategies and leadership mindset shifts that drive measurable results in plant operations and team management.

Better Together: Live from 2023 TAPPICon - Episode 1

Join Paper360's Better Together podcast live from TAPPICon 2023 in Atlanta, featuring five industry experts discussing key challenges and opportunities for young professionals in pulp, paper, and tissue manufacturing. Hear from BTG's Jeff Peters on tissue industry growth and digital transformation, Valmet's Alfredo Sali on energy efficiency optimization, Jacobs' Naomi Boulanger on workforce diversity benefits, Polmak's Pat Dixon on converting data into actionable knowledge, and JMC Paper Tech's Yesha Patel on expanding into North American markets. Learn about automation solutions, process control innovations, career development strategies, and networking opportunities that drive technical skill growth and early leadership visibility in the rapidly evolving paper industry.

Better Together: Supporting Pulp & Paper Sciences Students, Naomi Gehling of Auburn University

Auburn University's Naomi Galen shares essential strategies for supporting young professionals entering the pulp and paper industry. Learn how companies can streamline job contract processes, provide meaningful peer mentoring, and create clear career advancement pathways that attract engineering talent. Discover proven approaches for onboarding new graduates, from simplified contract summaries to flexible decision timelines. This episode delivers actionable insights on building industry connections, leveraging student programs like TAPPI's Student Summit, and communicating sustainability innovations that resonate with tech-savvy graduates seeking impactful careers in renewable forest products manufacturing.

Better Together: 2024SuperCorrExpo Live! - Episode 2

Industry leaders share insights from SuperCore Expo 2024, covering breakthrough technologies transforming corrugated manufacturing operations. From Red List Software's GPS-like maintenance guidance to 210 Technologies' AI-powered business intelligence, experts discuss practical solutions for productivity challenges mid-career professionals face daily. Topics include Harper Love's waste reduction strategies, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' innovation focus on independent corrugators, and Valmet's scalable IQ automation systems. This episode delivers actionable insights on advanced lubrication management, data analytics implementation, moisture control technology, and equipment optimization strategies that directly impact operational efficiency and bottom-line results for plant managers and R&D leaders.