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Better Together: Bob Chapman, Barry-Wehmiller
Join Bob Chapman, CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, as he reveals how transforming management into leadership drives both human dignity and business success. Chapman shares practical strategies for caring leadership, including empathetic listening, recognition, and service culture that reduced workplace stress while achieving 14% annual share price growth over 25 years. This episode addresses critical industry challenges like employee engagement, talent retention, and the impact of workplace culture on productivity and profitability. Perfect for senior executives seeking proven methods to build thriving organizations where people matter, innovation flourishes, and sustainable growth becomes the natural outcome of genuine care for your workforce.
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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.
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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.
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Better Together: Live from 2024 TAPPICon - Episode 1
TAPPI Con 2024 featured seven on-site interviews showcasing cutting-edge pulp and paper innovations, from advanced dust management systems to AI-powered lockout tagout solutions. Industry professionals discussed energy-saving steel dryers, predictive maintenance technologies, and digital transformation strategies that deliver measurable ROI. Topics ranged from new mill construction in Mexico to sustainable manufacturing practices and workforce development initiatives. Technical experts shared practical insights on process optimization, safety improvements, and emerging applications like natural fiber composites. This comprehensive episode provides mid-career professionals with benchmarking opportunities, leadership insights, and actionable strategies for operational excellence in today's evolving industry landscape.
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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.
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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.
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Nanocellulose-Mycelium Hybrid Materials Webinar
Dr. Tiffany Abitbol presents groundbreaking research on nanocellulose mycelium hybrid materials, demonstrating how submerged fermentation creates advanced bio-based composites with enhanced mechanical properties and barrier performance. This innovative approach combines plant-derived nanocellulose with fungal biomass to develop sustainable packaging materials, barrier films, and functional composites that outperform traditional materials. The research reveals how controlled fermentation conditions enable precise material property tuning, from lightweight foams to dense barriers, offering mid-career professionals practical insights into next-generation bioengineering applications for industrial scale-up and commercial deployment.
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Lignocellulose Fractionation For Zero-Waste Biorefinery
Dr. Eugene Park presents SAFE, a revolutionary bio-based filler technology that transforms lignocellulosic biomass into high-performance automotive materials. This sulfur-free lignin-cellulose composite offers 7% weight reduction in automotive applications while maintaining superior mechanical properties and thermal stability up to 270°C. Unlike traditional mineral fillers, SAFE provides antibacterial properties, anti-scratch capabilities, and significantly lower density, making it ideal for sustainable manufacturing in automotive, electronics, and polymer processing industries. The proprietary lignin-first biorefinery process achieves zero waste production, positioning SAFE as a competitive alternative to talc and other conventional fillers for mid-career professionals seeking advanced sustainable material solutions.
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A Foray into Feedforward Control Webinar
Process control expert Matthew Howard demonstrates practical feedforward control implementation through two real-world case studies at Sappi Somerset Mill. Learn advanced control strategies for hog fuel boiler SO2 scrubber pH management and evaporator set black liquor concentration, featuring dynamic modeling, dead time compensation, and lead-lag tuning techniques. Howard shows how existing instrumentation can deliver significant process improvements without capital investment, achieving absurd variation reduction and cost savings. Essential viewing for plant managers, R&D leads, and process engineers seeking to optimize control performance, reduce operating costs, and implement sophisticated automation schemes that operators actually want to run consistently.
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Recent Development In Nanocellulose Researh At RISE
RISE Research Institute presents breakthrough nanocellulose production and processing innovations for industrial applications. Dr. Andreas Ahl demonstrates advanced manufacturing techniques including mobile pilot plants, optimized dewatering processes, and specialized characterization methods using synchrotron facilities. Key developments include barrier coatings for food packaging achieving ultra-low oxygen transmission rates, conductive filament spinning technology, and scalable formulations for electronics applications. The presentation covers enzymatic pretreatment optimization, mechanical fibrillation processes, and novel film formation methods that reduce production time from hours to minutes. These advancements offer significant ROI potential for operations managers and R&D leaders seeking to implement sustainable, high-performance nanocellulose solutions in manufacturing processes.