Yankee Dryer Safety and Reliability Committee

Yankee dryers are one of the most dangerous and costly areas of a tissue mill. This active group of yankee dryer manufacturers, owners, users and service providers work to expand knowledge of safe, reliable operating and maintenance practices. The committee's goal is to develop standards and standard practices for problems which cause drying system delay and compromise safety across the tissue industry.

Committee Leadership

Co - Chairman: James ‘Buddy’ Lovick, Georgia Pacific

Co-Chairman: Ted Johnson, Triosim

Are you interested in being a part of the Yankee Dryer Leadership Team?

Reach out to Robert Davis at rdavis@tappi.org or 770-209-7279 for information about the open co - secretary positions!

Meetings

The Committee meets twice per year.

Spring 2024: Co-located with TAPPICon, Cleveland, OH

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Sponsors

Fall 2024:  TBD

Committee Documentation

Past meeting presentations and minutes are available to members only on  TAPPI Connect

Members click here to navigate to TAPPI Connect for past presentations and minutes

Non-members click here to become a member

For more information about the committee or subcommittees contact Robert Davis at rdavis@tappi.org