A direct lightning strike on TAPPI offices in late August has affected the telephone and voicemail systems.  We are taking corrective action and our evaluation indicates that a total system replacement is required and should be completed early November. Please bear with us as it will take a few weeks to correct the current shortcoming and implement a new solution to better serve you.

In the meantime, if you are calling TAPPI, you may not be able to leave a voicemail or it may cut-off in mid message. If you experience this difficulty, please either send an e-mail to memberconnection@tappi.org or call Member Connection number toll free at 800-332-8686 (U.S.) or 800-446-9431 (Canada). If busy, please use +1 770-209-7212.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding while we find creative ways to meet your ongoing needs.

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You still have time to join the legions of corrugated industry professionals heading to the TAPPI-AICC Corrugated Week 2010 event in Baltimore, Md., the week of October 4-8.

If you haven't registered yet, stop what you're doing now and go to the Registration Page so you won't miss, among the many activities, the outstanding Technical Program planned.

TAPPI Conference Keynotes

The cornerstones of the TAPPI Conference are two exceptional keynote speakers and the strong presence of other featured presenters.

Dennis D. Mehiel, president and Chief Operating Officer of U.S. Corrugated Inc., one of today's most dynamic and progressive companies in the industry, offers his keynote presentation, "Keeping it Simple: How We Achieved Success in the Box Business and How You Can, Too" on Tuesday, October 5.

John L. Knudsen, newly appointed Senior Vice President for Supply Chain and Board Sales for Smurfit-Stone Container, shares his experiences and insights from more than 24 years of experience in sales and operations management in the packaging industry with, "The New Smurfit-Stone: Positioned for Long-Term Profitability," on Wednesday, October 6.

TAPPI Sessions

Packaging safety, sustainability, quality and color consistency are more than familiar buzzwords – they're critical issues for today's corrugators and the focus of the TAPPI Sessions held October 5-6.

Safety Focus: With a new president in office, a new Director of Labor, and a new head of OSHA, there are sure to be changes in federal policies and procedures that will impact the entire industry. To find out how new regulations will affect your business, attend the Safety Focus 2010 presentation by Marc Freedman, executive director of labor law policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  Freedman is responsible for developing and advocating the Chamber's response to OSHA matters and other labor and workplace issues. Freedman has appeared on various media outlets and testified before Congress on behalf of the U.S. Chamber.

Sustainability and Renewability:  Moderator Michael Schaepe, Cargill, will lead a panel presentation on Sustainability and Renewability. Several speakers are scheduled, including Cynthia Forsch, Eco-Logic Strategies, who will address "What the retail grocery industry expects from Corrugated."  Another speaker, Mike McLeod of Temple Inland, will discuss "Using Corrugated as Reusable Containers."  For years, McLeod has observed the processes of use, return and costs of returnable plastic containers (RPCs), and he plans to underscore the use of control systems to accurately forecast packaging needs based on cycle times and conducting accurate cost analysis on RPC assets.  McLeod also plans to address market observations, namely in the automotive industry, where corrugated lost share to other packaging options, and where new products can open doors and opportunities.

Color Consistency: This session highlights the change in the industry from producing pleasing (subjective) color to producing measured (objective) color with featured speaker, Axel Kling, Print Quality Assurance Manager at The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta.  Kling is expected to cover topics related to market trends and needs related to color, as well as packaging expectations.  With reported revenue of US$31 billion dollars in 2009 and product sales in more than 200 countries around the world, Coca-Cola is a juggernaut company known for its attention to packaging and market concerns; Kling's presentation offers packaging pros a rare opportunity to gain valuable insight from a major player.

Quality Assurance: Food packaging expert, Rod Wheeler of AIB, presents "Understanding the Food Safety Enhancement Act and How It Specifically Relates to Protecting Packaging from the Threat of Terrorism."  Wheeler is a homeland security and facility defense expert for AIB, and a crime analyst for the Fox News Channel.  He'll discuss the importance of packaging to homeland security – a concern he says is often overlooked, even within the industry.  Mike Freeman, Loma Systems, will share his expertise on "Implications of Metal Detection in Food and Corrugated Packaging."

The TAPPI Corrugated Conference takes place as part of the TAPPI-AICC-sponsored Corrugated Week, which includes a sold-out Trade Show and Exhibit at the Baltimore Hilton Hotel featuring nearly 150 exhibitors, plus many other special events. Learn more at www.corrugatedweek.org.

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Formerly known as TAPPI Engineering, Pulping and Environmental Conference, registration for TAPPI PEERS Conference and the 9th Annual Research Forum on Recycling is discounted until September 20.  To accommodate tight budgets, one registration fee will allow attendees to access both conferences taking place October 17-20, 2010 in Norfolk, Virginia.   Register now for best rates!

TAPPI PEERS Conference is designed to answer the most pressing business and technical questions faced by pulp and paper companies as they manage raw materials, assets, regulatory requirements and production assets. With several focused tracks and more than 40 sessions, PEERS offers peer-reviewed papers, expert speakers, exclusive networking opportunities and new technologies that can help mills optimize operations.

The 9th Annual Research Forum on Recycling, running in conjunction with the PEERS Conference will continue its history of highlighting cutting-edge research results from around the world and will offer extraordinary opportunities for professional development and personal growth. 

These events will also include training workshops, a mill tour (focused on recycling), Hot Topic Breakfast, a New Product Showcase, a Trade Fair, networking events, a spouse/guest program, a dinner cruise, and a 5K Fun Run.  Learn more.

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BioPro Expo & Marketplace, the largest biomass conference in the Southeast, will be held on March 14-16, 2011, at the Atlanta Hilton in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The conference will benefit farmers, dedicated energy crop producers, local and state governments, wood waste producers, and manufacturers.
 
BioPro Expo & Marketplace 2011 includes a new Marketplace. This expanded feature of the conference allows for a more extensive presentation of the ‘near term' biomass technologies that the attendees are wanting to learn more about.
 
In addition, the 5th Annual International Bioenergy & Bioproducts Conference (IBBC) will be held at the same time as the BioPro Expo & Marketplace event. IBBC is the only event that focuses on deploying wood-based biorefineries and using forest products industry resources.


To register and for more information: Visit www.bioproexpo.org.

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A Call for Papers or Posters has been issued for the Papermaking Program at PaperCon 2011 being held May 1-4, 2011, in Covington, Kentucky, USA.

The deadline for submission of titles and abstracts for technical papers, posters as well as for panel sessions and roundtables is November 15, 2010.

Paper company personnel, suppliers, students and academics are strongly encouraged to submit abstracts, as TAPPI is interested in providing a forum for new concepts and speakers. 

See the full list of recommended topics and submittal details and learn more about PaperCon 2011.

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On a recent visit to the IPST Student Chapter at Georgia Tech, TAPPI Staff members David Bell and Simona Marcellus had the opportunity to sit down and talk with several members of this growing chapter.  The students agreed that their greatest needs were more networking opportunities with industry and jobs when they graduate. They are enthusiastic about having industry professionals speak to their chapter members on these topics. The chapter officers are pictured here.

The chapter has been reinvigorated by IPST's new director and faculty advisor, Norman F. Marsolan, and they are focused on recruiting new members and finding new ways to actively participate in TAPPI.  They have also started to develop a new website and are exploring a presence through social media channels. 

TAPPI student chapters conduct fundraising events to cover their operational costs and travel expenses to TAPPI conferences and events.  If you are interested in helping the IPST student chapter, please contact their president Mikhail Levit or David Bell if you'd like more information on other TAPPI Student Chapters.

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Join us at the  Empire Room, NYS Fairgrounds,  Syracuse, New York,  on September 28 where Empire State TAPPI – New York/Canadian PIMA will co-host with Central NYWEA a program entitled "Sustainable Wastewater Treatment."

This program will have something for everyone. There will be no charge for mill personnel, and for other attendees the charge will be $125. Speakers have been lined up to discuss treatment plant operations, latex coating treatment and intelligent process control. We will have a presentation on the Rock Tenn Solvay mill followed by a tour. In addition, we will have tabletop exhibits during the breaks. Exhibit spaces are still available. Contact:  Phil Dorsey, pdorsey@smpe.com or 585-624-4490.

Click here for details of the program and registration information.

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After a VERY successful spring meeting of TAPPI's Ohio Local Section, our follow-up meeting will be held at Appleton Papers on Friday, October 15, 2010.  We will present a technical seminar on Energy Management in the Paper Industry. 
 
Admission is $25 for TAPPI members who pre-register before October 1; this also guarantees you a lunch!  Admission will be $40 at the door.  For non-TAPPI members, the meeting fee is $50.  As always, students are free.

For additional information as well as registration contact information, click here.

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Stepping into the Member Spotlight this month is Richard "Rick" Croker, active member since 1975.  As Director of Technical Services for Georgia-Pacific Containerboard LLC, Rick is responsible for setting all product specifications for the company's containerboard mills.

A two-time past Chairman of a TAPPI local section, Rick has also served as Chairman of several committees, taught numerous courses around the world, published 20 technical papers and co-authored 12 TIPs for TAPPI's Corrugated Packing Division.  An avid scuba diver, he was also a PADI instructor for more than 18 years and firmly believes that teaching enables lifelong learning.

Spotlight participants are often recommended by fellow members and staff.  If you would like to nominate a member (or even yourself!) just send their name (or names) to MemberSpotlight@tappi.org.  We will forward a Spotlight Questionnaire to fill out and return. 

We look forward to seeing you in the Spotlight!

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The 2010 TAPPI Nominating Committee announces the 2011 TAPPI Board Slate. Nominees and their respective positions are:

Chair – Norman Marsolan - Director IPST and Chemical Engineering Professor of the Practice, Georgia Tech IPST@GA Tech

Vice Chair – Thomas J. Garland - President and CEO, PaperWorks Industries Inc.

Directors –

•    Sandra L. Le Barron, Director of Environmental, Health and Safety, Finch Papers
•    Markku A. Karlsson, Senior Vice President of Technology, UPM-Kymmene Corporation
•    Bob Snyder, President and CEO, Orchids Paper Products


Returning Directors

Davide R. Friedman, General Mills Inc., 2009-2011
Robert J. Gallo, Voith, 2010-2012
Jeff Hamilton, Sappi Fine Paper North America, 2010-2012
Chris Luettgen, Kimberly-Clark, 2010-2012
Thomas E. Rodencal, Rodencal Paper Consulting Inc., 2009-2011
Gary M. Scott, State University of New York, 2009-2011
Larry N. Montague, President and CEO, TAPPI

Other Nominations

Per TAPPI's Bylaws, the Association's membership has until November 1, 2010, to submit other nominations to the President and CEO of TAPPI, Larry N. Montague at lmontague@tappi.org.  Such nominations must be signed by at least one percent of the voting members, and each voting member may sign for only one such nomination. Each such nomination must be accepted in writing by the nominee. 

The name of each such nominee so submitted, signed and accepted shall be placed on the election ballot. The election ballot shall give voters the options of voting for or against the entire slate or for or against the individual candidate(s) for each position.  Elections will begin December 1, 2010, and conclude January 15, 2011.   Contact Mary Beth Cornell, + 1 770-209-7210 or mcornell@tappi.org with questions.

Retiring Officers and Directors

Jeffrey J. Siegel, Mica Corporation(Chair)
Vincent Newberry, Mondi Akrosil, LLC
Nicki S. Slusser, International Paper

2010 Nominating Committee

Chair

Mark R. McCollister, Paperchine Inc.

Members

Kathy Buckman Gibson, Buckman
Scott Frasca, RohmNova
Charlie Hodges, Port Townsend Paper
Asko Hyttinen, Strategy First
Norman F. Marsolan (non-voting), IPST @ GA Tech
Larry N. Montague, TAPPI
Jeff Pallini, Fosber
Gerry Ring, University of Wisconsin--Stevens Point
Barb Russell, Sonoco

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"You have no control over what the other guy does. You only have control over what you do." A. J. Kitt (1968 - ), world champion skier

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