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Better Together: Valmet Project Managers - Success through Resilience
Four Valmet project managers share critical insights on building resilience in pulp and paper operations during COVID-19 disruptions. Learn how mid-career professionals adapted project delivery methods, leveraged remote technology solutions, and maintained customer partnerships when travel restrictions threatened major equipment installations. Discover practical leadership strategies for developing team resilience, implementing augmented reality for troubleshooting, and capitalizing on packaging industry growth opportunities. This episode provides actionable approaches for operations managers and R&D leads to strengthen project execution capabilities while navigating industry transformation and emerging mega trends in sustainable packaging solutions.
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Better Together: Ed Stuczynski
In this Better Together podcast episode, Ed Stuczynski, Director of Engineering at Menasha Packaging and program chair for Super Core Expo, discusses how the corrugated packaging industry successfully navigated COVID-19 challenges while being deemed essential. He explores innovative safety measures, automation advances, and creative solutions that emerged during the pandemic, including digital printing innovations and AI integration. Stuczynski provides insights into upcoming Super Core Expo 2021 program highlights, featuring keynotes from industry CEOs and Disney's head of innovation. The discussion covers labor automation, e-commerce growth acceleration, and recruitment strategies for attracting technical talent to modern corrugated manufacturing facilities that offer rewarding career opportunities.
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Better Together: LIVE at 2022 TAPPICon
Join Paper360 Editorial Director Jan Bottiglieri for exclusive interviews from TAPPI Conference 2022, featuring industry leaders sharing insights on corrosion management, paper engineering education, mentorship programs, and digital technologies. Discover how Ernst Scornpan leveraged his first TAPPI conference to launch innovative products for pulp and paper mills, while Western Michigan University students Olivia Price and Emma Norwood reveal what drew them to sustainable paper engineering careers. Learn from Dan Shot about TAPPI's transformative Mentor Match program that connects experienced professionals with young engineers, plus hear Andritz director Brian Hayes discuss cutting-edge pilot plant technologies and automation solutions driving industry innovation forward.
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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.
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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.