TAPPI will be performing its fiscal year end inventory counting starting August 30th. As a result, TAPPI will not be processing TAPPI PRESS orders from August 30th through September 5th. Orders received during this time will be shipped in the order they have been received during the week of September 5th. All payment processing will resume the week of September 5th.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience. This process allows us to better serve our members.

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The EPA's Boiler MACT legislation could push environmental spending, as a percentage of capital spending, to 40% - 50% and "over the edge" for many pulp and paper mills still off-balance and struggling in the wake of the 2008-10 economic downturn. This year's environmental sessions at the TAPPI PEERS Conference will explore the impact of Boiler MACT from both the compliance and equipment perspectives, and also examine modern investment strategies that factor in environmental considerations as well as insurance costs and benefits.

The TAPPI PEERS Conference also includes workshops, a mill tour, excellent networking opportunities, exhibits and a peer-reviewed technical program featuring more than 30 sessions. Held in conjunction with the International Pulp Bleaching Conference this year, attending this event is a sound business decision for anyone that needs to focus on making operations more efficient and effective.

Learn more about the TAPPI PEERS Conference 

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This conference is dedicated to all chemical and engineering aspects of pulp bleaching. Not held since 2008, it is the most important meeting on this subject and attracts a global audience to meet, learn and exchange ideas.

This year's program will include a Weyerhaeuser Mill Tour. Space is limited on this tour, so make your reservations early!

For more information on the conference, including the technical program and registration visit Pulp Bleaching Conference.

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This upcoming TAPPI course will give students the tools needed to evaluate the performance of paper machines against industry standards. By measurement and comparison, the student will be able to evaluate ways to improve performance and optimize the efficiency of the paper machine operation.

The course will be led by James W. Atkins, president of Atkins, Inc., a consulting company. Mr. Atkins has over forty years in the paper industry and has held the titles of Manager Paper Manufacturing, Mill Manager, and VP/General Manager in several paper companies. He has a Bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of North Carolina.

Joining the instructor team will be Charles P. Klass, President of Klass Associates, Inc.

To find out more, go to Paper Machine Performance Course

 

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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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The Paper Industry International Hall of Fame's membership roster will expand to 105 on October 6, 2011 with the induction of five 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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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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