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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.

Cardboard Inserts: Minimize Damage and Optimize Packaging

BTG Launches New Solution for Accurately Measuring Chemical Additive Demand

Toscotec Completes Pioneering Rebuild at Essity to Harness Geothermal Energy

STAR - June 2025 - Members for Working Groups of TIPs Needed

TAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Technical Information Paper working groups across critical paper manufacturing areas including press fabrics, paper machine performance, steam applications, and boiler operations. Working Group Chair positions offer leadership development opportunities while member roles provide advanced technical insights and industry benchmarking. Each group requires minimum three TAPPI members from different companies, creating valuable cross-industry collaboration. These volunteer positions enhance professional credibility, expand technical expertise, and demonstrate ROI through specialized knowledge acquisition. Participation supports career advancement goals while contributing to industry standards development. Contact tip@tappi.org to join working groups aligned with your technical specialization and leadership aspirations.

Valmet to Supply a Fifth Advantage Tissue Production Line to Lila Group, Turkey

Kick Off Non-Stop Learning at TAPPI Nano with Pre-Conference Workshops

STAR - June 2025 - STAR of the Month

This Technical Information Paper delivers five comprehensive methods for evaluating high velocity air impingement dryer performance in paper manufacturing operations. Developed by industry experts from leading equipment manufacturers including Valmet, Toscotec, and Kadant Johnson, this resource provides plant managers and R&D leaders with proven evaluation techniques to optimize drying efficiency and demonstrate operational ROI. Each method offers distinct advantages and limitations, requiring combined implementation for complete performance assessment. Essential for operations professionals seeking advanced technical insights to benchmark equipment performance, reduce energy costs, and support data-driven decision making in manufacturing environments.

STAR - June 2025 - Acronyms You May Need to Know

Master essential TAPPI standards terminology with this comprehensive acronym reference guide designed for pulp and paper industry professionals. This technical resource defines critical abbreviations including TIP (Technical Information Paper), working group structures, and official method classifications that mid-career managers encounter daily. Understanding these standards acronyms enhances your credibility when participating in committee work, leading technical discussions, or contributing to industry best practices. Access complete guidelines and expert support through standards@tappi.org to accelerate your professional development and demonstrate technical expertise to stakeholders.

STAR - June 2025 - Did You Know

Mid-career professionals in pulp and paper operations can advance their technical leadership by participating in TAPPI Standards balloting through Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs). While draft standards are publicly available for review, voting rights require SSIG membership for each relevant standard. This participation provides valuable benchmarking opportunities, demonstrates technical expertise to employers, and positions operations managers and R&D leads as industry thought leaders. Each standard maintains its own SSIG, allowing targeted engagement in areas most relevant to your facility or research focus. Join SSIGs through TAPPI's organized subject categories to access voting privileges and contribute to industry standards development.