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STAR - October 2025 - Did You Know

Senior industry professionals and TAPPI Legacy Leaders can significantly influence paper and packaging standards by joining Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs). While anyone can review draft standards, voting privileges require SSIG membership for each specific standard of interest. This targeted participation allows experienced executives and retirees to leverage their decades of expertise in shaping industry standards, maintaining professional relevance, and contributing to knowledge advancement. Each standard maintains its own SSIG, enabling focused involvement in areas matching your professional background and interests, accessible through TAPPI's comprehensive SSIG directory organized by subject category.

STAR - October 2025 - Searching and Ordering TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods

TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods provide essential technical guidance for operations managers and R&D professionals seeking industry benchmarks and advanced insights. Individual documents cost $38 for members (versus $57 list price) with instant PDF delivery, while company licenses offer teams continuous access to updated standards collections. Mid-career professionals can maximize ROI through bulk licensing, participate in Standard Specific Interest Groups for leadership development, and contribute to TIP development for conference speaking opportunities. Electronic access eliminates shipping costs and ensures teams always reference current industry standards for operational excellence and compliance.

Domtar Supports the Construction of the TERRE Center in Jonquière

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Felix Schoeller Strengthens Competitiveness and Sustainability with a 13 Million Euro Investment Package

Standardizing the ERP Landscape for Paper and Board: Case Study at Beaver Paper

Beaver Paper, a leader in dye-sublimation and digital print, worked with its vendor to set up a globally-integrated ERP landscape for its production sites that harmonizes cross-border processes and is the basis for Industry 4.0… all within 16 months.

Resilience, Efficiency, & Sustainability: How Bioindustry Leaders Are Looking at 2025

Firms must become more selective in their investments, more agile in their operations, and more committed to sustainable value creation.

What You Should Expect from a Proper Reel Spool Refurbishment

Tissue reel spool maintenance extends beyond routine mill operations when critical issues like bearing damage, body dings, or bent shafts compromise performance. Industry-standard Goldenrod Model 1260 LDB pneumatic reel spools, designed for 20+ year service life at continuous 5,000 fpm speeds, require professional refurbishment when onsite maintenance proves insufficient. Comprehensive service center evaluation includes component inspection, runout measurement, bearing assessment, grip ledge analysis, and precision balancing to grade G 1.6 standards. Professional refurbishment restores worn spools to like-new condition, ensuring reliable 24/7 operation while maximizing equipment longevity and minimizing costly production interruptions for modern tissue manufacturing facilities.

Liansheng Pulp & Paper Pioneering a Green Tissue Future

Liansheng Pulp & Paper's successful entry into the tissue market demonstrates how strategic technology partnerships drive operational excellence and cost reduction. The company achieved 98% machine efficiency and 5-10% long fiber savings using Andritz PrimeLine W 2000 tissue machines with advanced suction pressure rolls and high-consistency refining systems. This case study highlights critical performance benchmarks for plant managers, including 42% post-dryness achievement, energy consumption reduction through heat recovery systems, and production flexibility across 30 different tissue grades. The partnership exemplifies ROI-focused decision making, combining environmental stewardship with competitive market positioning through innovative manufacturing technologies that enhance both sustainability metrics and bottom-line results.

SOFIDEL: The Making of a Tissue Industry Giant

Sofidel CEO Luigi Lazzareschi discusses the company's strategic expansion in global tissue manufacturing, highlighting significant growth in North American operations through recent acquisitions and capacity increases. The interview covers operational integration challenges, sustainability initiatives across multiple markets, and advanced manufacturing technologies including AI-driven quality control systems. For industry veterans, this comprehensive analysis demonstrates how traditional tissue manufacturing continues evolving through digital transformation, energy transition strategies, and market consolidation. Lazzareschi's insights into navigating regulatory uncertainties, maintaining product innovation standards, and scaling operations provide valuable perspectives for senior professionals tracking industry leadership and technological advancement in the global tissue sector.