Who knew that a town, with a population of 1,675, whose tag line is "The Northwoods is our backyard" located on Long Lake, in the great state of Wisconsin, is home to one of the best known names in today's worldwide corrugated and folding carton machinery industries?

MarquipWardUnited, (a TAPPI Sustaining member for 55 years) three solid names combined into one company, is a leading manufacturer of corrugated equipment from starch kitchens to stackers, rotary die cutters and flexo folder gluers and sheeters for the folding carton industries.

"By uniting some of the most recognized names in the industry-Marquip, Ward, United, VortX Apollo and Curioni-we bring customers the most complete range of advanced corrugated, sheeting, and finishing solutions available on the market." According to Timothy Sullivan, CEO of MarquipWardUnited.

In addition to the Phillips, WI location, MarquipWardUnited also operates manufacturing facilities in Baltimore, MD, Milton, PA, Bedford, UK, Budapest, Hungary, and Lodi, Italy.

MarquipWardUnited is one of nine divisions who make up the family of Barry-Wehmiller Companies. BWC has sales of approximately $1.3 billion and a team of 5,400 associates.

Eric Fletty and I were invited by Miles Fletcher, Corrugating Sales Manager, long term TAPPI Member and a leader on TAPPI's Corrugating Division Council, to come and witness the MarquipWardUnited difference firsthand.

The agenda, that Miles prepared, was as advertised. A Red Carpet Welcome was an understatement. Phillips, WI is not an easy place to get to so the MWU team goes all out to make it worth your while. A rotating team of employees actually give you a Red Carpet Welcome from the moment that you arrive. MWU owns several custom cabins and a lodge to house and feed even the most challenging taste. From a pontoon boat ride on Long Lake to a gourmet dinner (prepared by a local chef), they work very hard to make you feel at home.

The TEAM Concept can be seen throughout their entire plant and offices.

Some of the other team members who helped us on our visit were; Randy Lorenz-President, of the Americas, John Walter-VP Operations, Blake Pluemer-VP of Sales USA and Canada, Trish Kempkes- Director of Global Communications, Julie Podmolik-CO Parts Value Stream Leader, Art Burkart – Media Specialist

MWU literally has customer service and field service teams around the world to support their products well after the initial sale. As they like to say, "From Starch to Finish" they are there for you. "We Build Great People Who Do Extraordinary Things."

They offer Corrugating, Finishing, and Sheeting Equipment as well as Aftermarket Support and Financing Options.

Our visit was well worth our time. It was extremely refreshing to see a company who has turned LEAN Manufacturing into a LEAN with People–Centric Leadership to create a culture that touches the lives of people.

As the owner of a furniture store about an hour outside of Memphis says, "We are worth the Drive", so is a visit to one of Phillips, Wisconsin's best assets, MWU.

Speaking of it's worth the drive...employees are nominated by their peers for excellence in performance and then selected by former SSR winners for an opportunity to drive this Chevrolet SSR for 1 week, all fuel is paid and they receive a ½ day off work. The recognition is priceless.

For more information on MarquipWardUnited visit their website, or follow them at www.allthingspackaging.com.

For more information on joining TAPPI or scheduling a Travels with Larry visit to your company go to www.tappi.org

There are two types of people in our industry; TAPPI members and those who should be.

Until next time...

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TAPPI is pleased to announce integration of Progress in Paper Recycling (PPR) into TAPPI Journal (TJ). Founded in 1991 by TAPPI Fellow Dr. Mahendra Doshi, PPR has a history of covering major innovations in paper recycling technology. Under the guidance of Dr. Doshi, PPR grew in parallel with the escalating paper recovery rate during the ensuing years.

"PPR has provided our industry with a greater understanding of recycling technology," remarked Larry N. Montague, TAPPI President and CEO. "We are extremely grateful to Dr. Doshi for his efforts and for allowing TAPPI to carry on the tradition through TAPPI Journal."

In 2007, Dr. Doshi generously donated PPR to TAPPI, and it has been published in parallel with TJ ever since. Going forward, exclusive PPR content highlighting new ideas and technologies in recycling will appear periodically in TJ using the distinctive PPR logo.

In addition, TAPPI welcomes Dr. Carl Houtman, to the TJ Editorial Board. Dr. Houtman is a research chemical engineer with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory (FPL), in Madison, Wis. At FPL, Dr. Houtman conducts recycling research, as well as research in process development, including biorefineries. As the current editor of PPR, he joins the TJ editorial board as the two journals combine. Dr. Doshi continues on the TJ editorial board as well. "We are excited to expose the TJ audience to additional research from the recycling community through PPR content, as well as the expert input of Dr. Carl Houtman and Dr. Doshi," said Monica Shaw, Editorial Director of TAPPI Journal. "Their input will help solidify TJ's position as the top research publication in the forest products and associated industries, with a strong impact factor based on a growing number of citations from the academic community.

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The Paper Industry International Hall of Fame's membership roster will expand to 105 on October 6 with the induction of five more paper industry notables who have been chosen as the 17th anniversary induction class. Daniel Kevill Brown, Chester Carlson, Georg Jayme, Jori Eino Pesonen, and John Stoveken will join 100 previous members of the Paper Hall during induction ceremonies at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S.A. John D. Williams, CEO and President of Domtar Corporation,  a paper industry leader in environmental responsibility and sustainable growth, will be the keynote speaker at the event.

The Paper Industry International Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who, through their inventions, initiative and efforts, built or improved paper and allied industries worldwide. Four of the five inductees are being recognized in multiple categories, including Founders, Leadership, Research & Development, Inventor and Entrepreneur. One inductee is retired.

More information is available at the Paper Industry International Hall of Fame 

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Miles P. Drake will present the Keynote Address at the TAPPI PEERS Conference, taking place October 2-5, 2011 in Portland, Oregon. Drake is senior vice president, research and development and chief technology officer at Weyerhaeuser where he oversees a technology organization devoted to growing the core businesses, supporting Weyerhaeuser's customers and creating new technical-based options for growth for the corporation.

Attend the TAPPI PEERS Conference, hear Drake's presentation and benefit from the integration of both management and technical topics, giving you a better understanding how the entire mill process works together – helping you Optimize the Lean Green Machine.

With seven focused tracks and more than 30 sessions, this year's updated conference offers peer-reviewed papers, expert speakers, exclusive networking opportunities and new technologies that can help mills optimize operations.

For more information visit TAPPI PEERS Conference .

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TAPPI and Pira International are pleased to announce the agenda for the Specialty Papers Europe 2011 Conference. The two-day program will provide an in-depth examination of the current state of the market and the latest technology and application developments in the specialty papers arena.

The conference program will cover:

• Analysis of global markets and trends
• Advances in manufacturing processes and equipment
• Technology and applications developments
• Innovations in fibres
• Printed electronics applications

For further details and to find out more go to Specialty Papers Conference

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There's still time to register for the 2011 TAPPI Extrusion Coating Course. This course takes place August 16-18 in exciting Nashville, Tennessee, USA.

Learn from Leadership

The slate of instructors scheduled to lead this event represent decades of experience. You'll benefit from the expertise shared by an elite roster of industry professionals.

Enjoy "Music City" in Summer

This is a great time to visit Nashville, along the banks of the broad Tennessee River. Special events are planned for attendees, including a reception and local tour that's sure to haunt your experience.

Bring Back a Valuable Resource

You'll receive your own copy of the Roll and Web Defect Terminology, Second Addition for attending the entire three-day program. (You must stay until the end of the course to receive your book.) This is a must-have communication tool for suppliers and their customers to assist in the identification and elimination of roll and web defects, such as those commonly found in paper, film, nonwoven webs and wound rolls.

Boost Your Company's Brand

Sponsorship opportunities are available where you can position your company's brand in front of a highly distinguished group of decision makers. Your products and services will be visible among an expressly targeted group of extrusion engineers, supervisors, operators, directors, technical staff and R&D personnel who are attending to learn more about their business and improve their performance.

Contact Jennifer Affrunti at 1-770-912-6760 to select the package that best meets your sales objectives.
We thank you for your continued support of TAPPI's educational resources and look forward to seeing you in Nashville, Tennessee very soon!

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You're invited to the 6th Annual Pacific Section Golf Tournament! The tournament format is a Modified Shotgun Start, 4 person scramble, 144 spots open - First Come/First Serve. The entry fee is $125/person which includes green fees, cart, two beverage tickets, prizes, meal afterwards, and LOTS OF FUN!
Awards: 1st Place Team, 2nd Place Team, 3rd Place Team, M/W: Longest Drive, KP, and Longest Putt. Also Door Prizes/Raffle! 

Date: August 26, 2011 (Friday) at 11:00 AM 
Location: Lewis River Golf Course

Proceeds go to the TAPPI scholarship fund! For questions, contact Vince Hochanadel @ (360) 606-1461 or via email: vince.hochanadel@kemira.com.

For additional details and the registration form can be found at  Golf Tournament Link

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A distinguished panel of recovered fiber traders will provide insight on global trading patterns at Paper Recycling Conference Europe 2011. The event, hosted by The Recycling Today Media Group and Pira International, will take place November 9-10, 2011 at the Barceló Sants Hotel in Barcelona.

In Thursday's session, titled "The Trading Triangle," Bill Moore of Moore & Associates, Atlanta, will moderate a discussion among four panelists who collectively trade hundreds of thousands of tonnes of recovered fibre each year. The four panelists are: • Niels van Binsbergen, Managing Director, ACN Europe • Francisco Donoso, Director, Reciclajes Dolaf • Philippe Chantrain, Sales and Marketing Manager, Cellmark • Marc Forman, President, GP Harmon Recycling.

Paper Recycling Conference Europe is designed for European and international paper recycling professionals – recovered paper merchants, government recycling officials, consuming mills, traders and brokers – who wish to stay ahead of industry developments in order to remain competitive in the global marketplace. Programme topics will examine the supply, demand, trading, collection and processing of recovered fibre. The agenda will also cover the key issues affecting the whole paper recycling supply chain, as identified by an expert program advisory committee, including opportunities in new markets, progress and implications of the End of Waste legislation and concerns over decreasing fibre quality.

Conference organisers still have a limited number of exhibit spaces and sponsorship opportunities available for organisations wishing to take part in the conference. Interested parties should contact Stacey Ludlow at +44 (0) 1372 80 2052 or stacey.ludlow@pira-international.com.

Those seeking additional information about the event can visit the website.

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One of Scott Frasca's first managers in the pulp and paper industry was adamant about one thing: join TAPPI! Taking that advice to heart, Scott not only joined, he instantly became an actively engaged member and leader in TAPPI, PIMA and several Local Sections. A firm believer that you get way more than you give Scott has been involved in multiple committees and assignments since joining 25 years ago. Those activities were recently recognized when he was named the 2010 Paul Magnabosco Outstanding TAPPI Local Section Member Award winner.

A skiing devotee and Harley rider, Scott is also a real fan when it comes to being involved in TAPPI as a way to develop leadership skills and technical knowledge. He recommends committee volunteering as a fast-track to involvement and skill development, noting that "new volunteers are always welcome and generally put to work right away!" Says Scott, "It's amazing what you can get out of membership with just a small investment of your time and how much benefit you derive for both you and your company!" Find out how by reading this month's Member Spotlight .  Spotlight participants are recommended by fellow members and staff. If you would like to nominate a member (or even yourself!) just send their name (or names) to Member Spotlight. We will forward a Spotlight Questionnaire  to fill out and return.

We look forward to seeing you in the Spotlight!

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Make an impact: present a paper at PaperCon!

The Call for Papers is underway for Papermakers Program, the Coating and Graphic Arts Program and Control Systems 2012. PaperCon 2012, April 22-25 in New Orleans, offers the world's largest program for the pulp and paper industry. Invitations to present have been issued for TAPPI's Papermakers Program, and the TAPPI Coating and Graphic Arts Program. Control Systems 2012 (being held in conjunction with PaperCon) has also issued an invitation and all Control Systems sessions will be open to PaperCon attendees.

More information about all three programs, along with submission guidelines and deadlines can be found at PaperCon 2012.

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