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TAPPI Announces Important Changes to Its Nano Division

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Anna-Kaisa Huttunen Joins Metsä Spring’s Kuura Project

Anna-Kaisa Huttunen Joins Metsä Spring’s Kuura Project Metsä Spring has appointed Anna-Kaisa Huttunen as Director of Business Development, effective June 11, to support the market entry of its Kuura textile fibre innovation. Join TAPPI for full article...

Geo. M. Martin Company Announces Leadership Transition

Ben Wilson Joins CR Meyer

Ben Wilson Joins CR Meyer It is our pleasure to announce that Benjamin (Ben) Wilson has joined the CR Meyer team based out of the Oshkosh Corporate Office.  He will be working closely and transitioning into the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role alongside Tom DeLeeuw. Learn more...

Doug Sweet, Doug Sweet & Associates

Industry veteran Doug Sweet shares critical insights on tissue manufacturing challenges and opportunities for mid-career professionals. With 45+ years of experience across 350 mills globally, Sweet addresses key leadership concerns including talent retention, capital allocation decisions, and operational efficiency optimization. He emphasizes the importance of hands-on assessment over digital displays, advocating for cross-mill collaboration and conference participation to drive technical advancement. Sweet highlights TAD technology innovations while warning against equipment upgrades without proper ROI analysis, providing actionable strategies for operations managers seeking to balance cost reduction with production excellence in competitive tissue markets.

Best Practices for Controlling Dust at Conveyor Transfer Points

Improving workspace air quality = higher worker morale and safety.

Women’s Summit 2025 Co-Locating with TAPPI CorrExpo

Women's Summit at CorrExpo, October 20.

Brian Hoffert, North American Sales Manager, Runtech Systems

Brian Hoffert, North American sales manager at Runtech Systems, addresses critical tissue industry challenges including knowledge transfer gaps from retiring experts and workforce retention issues. Drawing on his extensive experience from NC State University through International Paper to leadership roles, Hoffert highlights how companies are implementing mentoring programs, work-life balance policies, and advanced data analytics to bridge generational knowledge gaps. He discusses technological advances in steel Yankee dryers, digital softness measurement tools, and vacuum technology innovations that improve safety, efficiency, and product quality while reducing energy consumption and maintenance downtime for tissue manufacturing operations.