TAPPI is pleased to announce that its 11th TAPPI Advanced Coating Fundamentals Symposium  is scheduled for October 11-13, 2010. It will be held at one of the world's leading paper research centers, PTS (Papiertechnische Stiftung) in Munich, Germany.  Held every two years, this content-rich symposium provides a forum for a range of paper coating topics. Its audience includes research and development professionals, chemists, and technical service managers involved in paper coatings to discuss the latest technical developments.
  
The 2010 technical program includes 30 peer-reviewed papers covering a wide range of topics. A short listing includes advanced printing fundamentals, sustainable barrier coatings, liquid interactions, optical control and an advanced understanding of curtain coater application, among others. A peer-reviewed poster session will also be held.

Registration, the tentative technical program, and sponsorship information are available at www.tappi.org/10acf.  

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YOU can become a published author, working hand-in-hand with TAPPI PRESS to complete and publish your manuscript.

TAPPI PRESS is currently seeking manuscripts for consideration of publication. See details on how to submit your manuscript or contact Lisa Stephens at lstephens@tappi.org or by phone at +1 770 209-7313.

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TAPPI is pleased to announce the Call For Papers for the 2010 NETInc. The deadline for submissions has been extended until June 25, 2010.

Technical Program. NETInc. stands for the Innovative Nonwovens Conference organized by the Nonwovens Engineers and Technologists (NET) Division of TAPPI in collaboration with the Nonwovens Institute at North Carolina State University.

The following key areas of application will be of interest: Health & Well Being, Safety & Security, Environment & Sustainability, Energy & Infrastructure, Emerging Technologies/Market Trends, Nanotechnology and Training Future Leaders.

Authors interested in presenting a paper on these or related topics should submit an abstract with full contact information to NET@tappi.org. The deadline for submissions has been extended to June 25, 2010; authors will be notified in early July regarding acceptance. Extended Abstracts will be due on August 30, 2010.

For more information please visit www.netincevent.org or contact: Craig McKinney, TAPPI Program Manager at cmckinney@tappi.org or 770-209-7294

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On Tuesday, June 1, Jeffrey (Jeff) A. Smith appeared as the second TAPPI member to be featured on the new website addition, Member Spotlight (http://www.tappi.org/Membership.aspx).  In May, Spotlight debuted with an article on longtime member Chuck Klass. 

Would you like to be featured in the Spotlight?  It's easy to do.  Simply fill out the Spotlight Questionnaire and email it to MemberSpotlight@tappi.org.  If you would like to nominate a member, simply send their name (or names) to the same email address.

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Harnessing the promise of technology, one of TAPPI's program partners, VoIPcare Technology, has started a six-month trial period with members of the pulp and paper industry. The purpose is to evaluate the benefits and ROI associated with the use of VoIPcare's qMetrix™ software product for Transportation applications. 

The trial program began out of efforts of the TAPPI's Shipping, Receiving and Warehousing (SRW) Committee following a yearlong study.  Because of their design philosophy and background in data collection and information delivery, VoIPcare was chosen by the SRW team to design and implement the system.

Information that used to take days and even weeks to gather is now ready immediately at each step in the supply chain.  As a result, participants throughout the supply chain transaction have access to the inspection data and photographs support the inspections.  The VoIPcare system provides detailed information necessary to help the industry reduce the amount of in-transit damage currently experienced. 

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The TAPPI Introduction to Kraft Pulping and Bleaching Course -- August 9-10 -- covers in only two days the introductory elements of four other excellent, more in-depth TAPPI courses on the same topics.

This course will be held at the Kemira Training Room in Kennesaw, Georgia, and will help you:

• Expand overall understanding of kraft pulp mill operations and bleaching processes
• Broaden awareness of how one part of the process affects other operations
• Demonstrate the affect of processes on kraft pulp quality
• Build confidence for effective interaction among experienced process engineers and operators
• Help you troubleshoot product quality problems

Why should your boss send you?

This course offers a fundamental overview of kraft mill fiber line operations.  It's perfect for anyone new to the kraft pulping processes, particularly engineers and operators.

View the Preliminary Course Schedule developed by instructor Dr. Michael Kocurek, one of the most recognized educators in the paper industry. He has taught undergraduates, graduates and in-mill courses for more than 3,000 industry professionals and operators for over 50 paper industry corporations and government agencies.  Register soon. Secure your seat before July 12 for the early-bird savings.  This course will sell out at 30 registrants.

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Be among the first in the industry to have a copy of Paper Machine QCS – Volume 1: Measurement Systems and Product Variability, an excellent resource to help paper machine professionals maximize output and minimize quality issues.

It covers five in-depth QCS measurements – Basis Weight, Moisture, Caliper, Ash and Color.

PLUS additional information about sensor performance measurement and reporting, impact of scanning, filtering, scanner designs and construction, and sensor calibration and correlation.

Paper Machine QCS, Volume 1 is a must-have to be competitive and productive in the papermaking industry.

Product Pricing:

List price $205
Member price: $135

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Paperboard Packaging 2010 will bring the paperboard packaging community to Budapest, Hungary 23 - 24 June 2010.
 
Chaired by leading paper and packaging industry experts from Pira International and TAPPI, Paperboard Packaging 2010 will bring together leading minds in paperboard and associated industries - creating the leading forum where the current challenges and opportunities facing converters, mills and end users will be discussed and real solutions proposed. Learn more about the Conference.

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Lean Principles are made up of a number of tools.  But "Lean" is also an art.  High-performing companies that do well as the result of using Lean Principles have them ingrained it into the corporate culture.  These companies succeed by focusing on lean culture and lean leadership. 

Attend this one-day workshop and gain a working knowledge of the values and principles of Lean Methods and how to apply them with results. 

Seats are limited to 30 participants, so register now to assure your spot!

What will you learn?

You'll learn by experiencing – in small groups – how lean methods are superior to traditional methods and can bring quantifiable results. 

• Learn how an integrated system of continuous improvement can be applied to your manufacturing facility – and return back to work with new ideas and methods you can apply immediately. 
• Learn how to improve quality, value and speed – and understand how companies that have applied Lean Principles throughout their enterprise (holistically) have higher customer satisfaction, great customer loyalty and increased profits.

Learn more about this workshop and register to attend.

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Why the change?  "The name more accurately captures the broad range of technical topics discussed, and highlights the important peer-to-peer networking that happens during the event, "  according to Danny Haynes of Eka Chemicals, current Pulp Manufacture Division Chair.  The new name also means enhancement to the program in 2010.   David White of the Herty Advanced Materials Development Center and Engineering Division Chair commented, "We plan to continue the tremendous technical sessions offered at EPE, plus add more bioenergy and business content to address the interests of our attendees" 

The PEERS Conference will include an extensive program of technical papers, invited speakers, peer-reviewed technical sessions, workshops, roundtables and a mill tour.  Co-located with TAPPI PEERS this year is the 9th Research Forum on Recycling, co-organized by TAPPI and PAPTAC.  To accommodate tight budgets, one registration fee will allow attendees to access both conferences.  

For detailed information, go to www.tappipeers.org

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Attend TAPPI's Lean Maintenance for the Corrugated Industry Course, August 17-18, 2010 in Norcross, Georgia.

Designed to provide you with the information and knowledge required to create a smoothly functioning, effective and efficient maintenance team in your corrugated plant, this two-day course focuses on the critical elements that drive maintenance efficiency and effectiveness. 

What will you learn?

You'll learn how to organize a maintenance department and put into place the processes required to reduce downtime and improve productivity.

The six elements will be presented in a "Lean Maintenance" context focused on eliminating waste at every opportunity.  Excess repair parts inventory, excessive downtime, excessive crew size and poorly defined jobs are examples of areas that have waste that can be reduced.  Root Cause Failure Analysis will be reviewed as a tool to reduce repeat failures.  In addition, application of 5's and visual work practices will be covered as well as processes such as Reliability Centered Maintenance and the Visual Workplace.

The six elements will be reviewed in sufficient detail to allow you to develop an action plan for making improvements upon return to your plant.

Each participant will receive a workbook containing a copy of the presentations used during the two days and space for notes.

As a result of attending this course, you'll be able to:

• Understand the part maintenance plays in plant operations.
• Use of Root Cause Analysis to define problems.
• Define maintenance tasks that prolong the life of equipment, reduce downtime and reduce the cost of maintenance
• Understand the requirements for the maintenance department to maintain keen troubleshooting and problem solving skills, as well as sharp technical and craft skills.

Learn more about this course.

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"Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody expects of you. Never excuse yourself." -- Henry Ward Beecher

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