Industry News

Perspectives on Change: Celebrating 100 Issues of Paper360°

16 Sep 2020 Since Paper360°’s first issue in 2006, our industry has evolved in exciting ways. At 100 issues and counting, this magazine has delivered insight into those changes to desktops and laptops around the world.

WebAcademy - reduce the knowledge gap at your mill

25 May 2016 Maria J. Doa, Ph.D is the director of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Chemical Control Division in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. Doa will be the keynote speaker at TAPPI’s 2016 International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials, which will be held June 13-16 in Grenoble, France. This interview was conducted for TAPPI by Jack Miller, founder and principal consultant, Market-Intell LLC.

The Evolving Role of the Mill Engineer

16 Mar 2016 By Graeme Rodden This is an advance-look excerpt from the cover story of the March/April issue of Paper360°.

Researchers Turn Paper Waste into Multi-Use Aerogels

09 Mar 2016 A research team led by Assistant Professor Duong Hai Minh from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Faculty of Engineering, has achieved a world’s first by successfully converting paper waste into green cellulose aerogels that are non-toxic, ultralight, flexible, extremely strong, and water repellent.

Prospect of New Caribou Plan a Major Concern in Rural Quebec

27 Jan 2016 Some environmentalist groups suggest that forestry activities in Quebec, Canada, should be considerably reduced—a measure that would threaten thousands of jobs in this industry, according to a new short documentary produced by the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) in the North Shore region. In November 2015, the VP of the MEI, Jasmin Guénette, met with forest engineers, mill workers, and others on the ground in Baie-Comeau to give a voice to those who make their living from the forest.

What are the benefits of a forest-based bioeconomy?

11 Jan 2018 According to a January 4, 2018 press release from Science|Business (a European network of universities, companies, and research and policy organizations), the benefits of a forest-based bioeconomy are wide-reaching—and in the EU, ongoing research will drive innovation and markets.

Paper Studs for Climate-Smart Construction

25 Mar 2020 Paper Studs for Climate-Smart Construction

Outlook 2020

22 Jan 2020 Outlook 2020

Vision Quest, Pt.2: How to Get What You Really Need

11 Apr 2018 My previous column, Vision Quest: What You Get is Rarely What You Need, includes the following thoughts: "The core problem is relatively simple and probably obvious… Every organization puts these things together, but too often no one outside of the 'must-know' crowd can remember what the heck the words are, let alone what they mean. They are just another meaningless poster on the wall…

Student Packaging Designers Shine

07 Nov 2018 Want to know what's ahead in innovative consumer packaging? Look no further. Tomorrow's industry design leaders can get a head start on their careers through the Student Design Challenge, which is sponsored by The Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA.)

Inside Metsä Group's Äänekoski Bioproduct Mill

21 Nov 2018 Editor's note: This article is an excerpt from a feature in the forthcoming Nov/Dec 2018 issue of Paper360°. It is offered here as a "Sneak Peek" for Ahead of the Curve readers. Visit www.paper360.tappi.org for the complete issue.

A Strong Family Business Perseveres

01 May 2019 This article is from the most recent issue of Tissue360°, and is offered here for Ahead of the Curve readers who may have missed it. To view the entire issue, visit https://www.tissue360-digital.com.)

Is Bath Tissue Really Wiping Out North American Forests?

24 Jul 2019 According to a recent Fisher International "Insight" article, a February 2019 report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) resulted in several news articles and stories stating, "The Issue with Tissue." The NRDC report focused criticism on North American bath tissue producers for the amount of virgin fiber used in their products and the impact on the environment resulting from the cutting of boreal forests for the virgin fiber supply. It also reported that integrated virgin fiber mills use almost twice as much water and produce more air pollutants than recycled mills. The NRDC called on the tissue producers to shift to recycled content and sustainable alternative fibers, such as wheat straw and bamboo.

The Circular Economy: A Mindset Companies Need As Well

28 Aug 2019 The Circular Economy: A Mindset Companies Need As Well

To Canfor, Pulp Is Much More than a Commodity

18 Sep 2019 The following is an excerpt from the Sept/Oct issue of Paper360°, and is offered here as a special “sneak peek” for Ahead of the Curve readers. For the full article, the latest issue of Paper360°, and much more content, visit www.tappi.paper360.org.

Finnish Forest Companies and IT Leaders Plant a SEED

04 Dec 2019 Finnish IT and forest companies plan to begin working in close cooperation to position their facilities as a platform for innovation. The following information was first published in November on the blog of VTT, a research and development organization that operates under the mandate of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy.

What is E-Media Doing to our Health?

11 Dec 2019 The following article first appeared on the blog page of Two Sides North America, a global initiative by companies from the graphic communications industry (including forestry, pulp, and paper) to promote the sustainability of that industry and dispel common environmental misconceptions.

Emerging Asia-Pacific Region Drives Cartonboard Growth

18 Dec 2019 The cartonboard packaging industry had a market value exceeding US$110 billion in 2018 and will experience high growth at the end-user level, approaching US$150 billion in 2024. This growth is driven by growing demand in emerging regions, especially Asia-Pacific. This region is requiring an additional 11 million metric tons of material, worth over US$20 billion at current prices and exchange rates, to meet this demand.

Can gribble nibble waste into biofuel?

06 Feb 2019 According to the University of York, researchers and scientists—led by University of York professors Professor Simon McQueen-Mason and Professor Neil Bruce—have discovered a new enzyme that could prove an important step in the quest to turn waste, such as paper, scrap wood and straw, into liquid fuel. As reported on the university's website, the research centers around the destructive power of the tiny, wood-boring marine isopods called "gribble," which historically attacked the timber hulls of seafarers' ships and continue to wreak damage on wooden piers and docks in coastal communities around the world.

The New Strategic Role of Human Resources

29 Jan 2014 Today, the human capital leader from the human resource (HR) function of an organization is emerging as a true business partner to the enterprise. They must be operational-excellent and customer-focused to other business units. Five trends are responsible for changing and shaping the role of a human capital leader in a global manufacturing enterprise.