The well-attended (2012 Hands-On Workshop for Pulp and Paper Basics) begins March 5-9 at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. Reserve your place so that you can:

 
- Find out how different processes affect paper properties
- Perform hands-on laboratory experiments to support your understanding of the process
- Run a pilot plant paper machine
- Solidify your knowledge from close interaction with professors in small, interactive groups

Be among the first 32 people to register for this five-day workshop, and you'll gain an invaluable overview of pulping, bleaching, chemical recovery, recycling, papermaking and converting. You'll receive course notes, a CD, a polo shirt and 3.7 CEUs!

This workshop is ideal for new process engineers, manufacturing operators and technicians, sales and service personnel, machine operators, and maintenance personnel--everyone who wants a better understanding of the pulp and paper business.

This course typically fills quickly, so don't wait too long.

We look forward to seeing you in Raleigh, North Carolina next month!

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Registration is now Open for the TAPPI Linerboard Medium & Corrugated Box Manufacture Course

Strengthen your understanding of the corrugating process, and linerboard and medium performance properties and manufacture with TAPPI's Linerboard Medium & Corrugated Box Manufacture Course, April 9-10, 2012 at the Holiday Inn in Neenah, Wisconsin.

With an emphasis on helping attendees improve corrugating box performance and runnability, this popular introductory- to intermediate-level course is ideal for process engineers and operators in linerboard and medium manufacturing facilities and corrugating and converting plants.

Instructors Michael J. Kocurek, Professor Emeritus, of Paper Science & Engineering at North Carolina State University and Jon Porter, Senior Trainer/ Process Specialist for Fosber America will address:

• The Corrugated session (1/2 day) will cover how to achieve the strongest bond and highest quality combined board. You'll learn about (1) the equipment, (2) starch, (3) corrugated process technology, and (4) importance of linerboard & medium properties and runnability.
• The Properties & Testing of Liner and Medium session (1/2 day) covers the tests, what they mean, and how the properties of the board affect the tests.
• The Pulp and Paper Mill Operations session (1 day) will cover the technology of the pulp and papermaking processes, and how they affect the quality, properties, tests, and runnability of the liner & medium.

View the proposed course schedule.

Register by March 12 to take advantage of the Early Bird registration discount. Join TAPPI or renew your Membership for the best rates!

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Registration Now Open for TAPPI Troubleshooting "Flexos" and "Die Cutters" Course

The TAPPI Troubleshooting "Flexos" and "Die Cutters" Sustain Board Caliper & Improve Printing Course is scheduled for April 10-12, 2012 in Neenah, Wisconsin. Join industry veteran Dick Target, founder of On Target Consultants, as he helps attendees identify and address downtime issues and develop a better understanding of machine calibration and how to maintain proper board caliper during the converting process.

Target will use an easy to understand format to help attendees improve the basic manufacturing process. Topics will include: methods to minimize caliper loss in the converting process; one- box set-up techniques; and waste reduction techniques. View the course schedule

Take advantage of the Early Bird Registration deadline by registering before March 13. Join TAPPI or renew your membership for the best rates!

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Register Now for PaperCon 2012: April 22-25, 2012 in New Orleans

Designed by industry professionals, PaperCon brings together CEOs, mill managers, superintendents, scientists, process engineers and suppliers for the largest pulp and paper technical program in the world. No other event provides such a comprehensive program, networking opportunities and exhibit among such a distinguished group of industry leaders.

Take a moment to register and reserve your hotel room for this "must attend" event.

For 2012, PaperCon is about "Growing the Future", leveraging renewable, recyclable raw materials and developing human capital to ensure value for customers, long-term sustainability for shareholders, and a future for our peers. Located in the heart of the Southern USA pulp and papermaking region, New Orleans, PaperCon sessions will highlight today's dynamic packaging grades.

New this year:

• Control Systems 2012: Open to PaperCon attendees, this is the first US appearance for this highly-respected bi-annual conference.
• RPTA Production-Technical Seminar: Addresses the unique technical challenges and market dynamics of recycled paperboard manufacturing, making this a comprehensive conference for paperboard, linerboard, containerboard and packaging grade mills.
• Sustainability Forum: A fresh look at the "Science Behind Sustainability".
• OpEx Reliability Seminar: A two-day seminar designed for mill maintenance and reliability supervisors.
• Coating 101 Course: An introductory level 1.5 day course covering basic science behind paper and board coating.

Additional Program Highlights include:

• Executive Panel: Learn directly from Industry CEOs as they share their perspectives on the paper industry's outlook.
• Largest PaperCon Exhibit Ever: Encompassing two ballrooms at the Sheraton New Orleans, 2012 is the largest exhibit in the event's history.
• Young Professionals Program: Organized with the help of PIMA, these sessions are designed for pending paper science graduates and professionals new to the industry.

Learn more about PaperCon.

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TAPPI and Stage-Gate International have reached an agreement that will allow TAPPI members to attend Stage-Gate International's new product development and innovation public seminars at reduced fees.

Stage-Gate International is the world's leading full-service provider of solutions which enable organizations to improve their Product Innovation System. Stage-Gate International co-founder, Stage-Gate creator and chemical engineer, Dr. Robert Cooper, is one of the most influential innovation thought leaders in the business world today. He pioneered the original research that led to many groundbreaking discoveries including the Stage-Gate Idea-to-Launch process.

Now implemented by almost 80% of North American companies, it is considered to be one of the most important discoveries in the field of innovation management. Stage-Gate International has assembled the world's most comprehensive research on the topic and through its seminars has helped train thousands on the Stage-Gate process. Over the last 25 years, the Stage-Gate process has proven instrumental in helping a wide variety of Pulp & Paper industry leaders win at new product development.

TAPPI members will receive 10% off the seminar cost when using our special code: TAP11

Seminars include:

1. Feb 21-22: Developing a Product Innovation & Technology Strategy – Click here to learn more about this seminar
2. April 17 – 18: Customizing an Idea-to-Launch Innovation process – Click here to learn more about this seminar
3. May 15 – 16: Implementing an Idea-to-launch Innovation process – Click here to learn more about this seminar
4. June 18 – 19: Maximizing Productivity in New Product Development – Click here to learn more about this seminar

Remember to use the code TAP11 when you register to receive your TAPPI member discount!

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Walmart Announces Dates for the 2012 Annual Sustainable Packaging Expo - Every year Walmart hosts its Annual Sustainable Packaging Expo to bring together brand owners and packagers to explore new sustainable packaging solutions. The Expo is sponsored by the Walmart and Sam's Club Packaging Sustainable Value Network (SVN) and is designed to provide attendees with resources and information to learn about making product packaging more sustainable.

Walmart has tentatively scheduled this year's Expo for Monday, May 7th through Wednesday, May 9th. Based on feedback from last year's Expo, a new schedule will be adopted to allow attendees to focus on training sessions as well as touring the exhibition floor. More details will be available in the coming months.

Reorganization of Walmart Sustainable Value Networks

Walmart's Packaging Sustainable Value Network (SVN) is one of several SVN's in Walmart. Walmart has just announced that there has been a reorganization of the SVNs into two councils – the Product Council and the Operations Council – to further enhance alignment with Walmart businesses. Each Council is lead by a team of senior executives from Walmart's domestic and international businesses. The Packaging SVN will report to the Product Council, reflecting internal recognition that packaging is key aspect in products, and not strictly an operational issue. This change will hopefully bring packaging professionals closer to buyers and brand owner to make greater strides in achieving sustainability goals.

TAPPI is a member of Walmart's Packaging SVN, and TAPPI staff member Dr. Colleen Walker sits on the SVN Steering Committee and participates in their monthly conference calls.

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Dr. Do lk Lee, Adjunct Professor, Western Michigan University, has been named the recipient of TAPPI's 2012 Gunnar Nicholson Gold Medal Award. The award is the highest honor that the Association can bestow upon an individual. The award will be presented to Dr. Lee at the 2012 PaperCon Conference Awards Dinner, to be held on April 24, 2012 in New Orleans.

"TAPPI is very pleased to announce Dr. Lee as the recipient of this prestigious award in recognition of his many important contributions to latex technology research, development and applications," notes Larry N. Montague, president and CEO of TAPPI. "During a long and distinguished career he has made notable contributions that have been of great benefit to the industry and advanced the knowledge, science and use of this key coating and papermaking technology. He's served the industry, TAPPI and its members with great integrity and distinction in many roles."

Dr. Lee obtained a B. S. degree in Chemical Engineering from Seoul National University in Korea and both M. S. and doctoral degrees in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University in New York City. He has been a TAPPI member since 1972.

He joined The Dow Chemical Company in 1967 and retired from Dow in 2002. Currently he is Adjunct Professor in the Department of Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Imaging at Western Michigan University.

Dr. Lee has been also teaching latex technology at the annual Lehigh University and Davos (European) short courses on "Advances in Emulsion Polymerization and Latex Technology." He also serves as Scientific Advisor for EcoSynthetix Inc., producing renewable biopolymer-based nanoparticle latexes for paper coating and adhesives applications. His research interests include all aspects of latex technology, emulsion polymerization, dispersion rheology, paper coating technology, and many others. He has published more than 50 peer-reviewed papers and made numerous presentations. He holds 27 U.S. and more than one hundred international patents.

Established in 1928, the Gunnar Nicholson Gold Medal is granted to those "who have made preeminent scientific and engineering achievements of proven applied benefit to the world's pulp, paper, board, and forest product industries." It's named for former TAPPI President and Gold Medal winner Gunnar W. E. Nicholson and includes a cash honorarium.

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TAPPI member William S. "Bill" Fuller has had a long and storied career in the Pulp and Paper industry, serving in a variety of scientific and safety roles for 35 years with Weyerhauser Company. A sleuth at heart (he describes himself as a CSI "addict"), he joined TAPPI in 1966 to access a vast array of global connections in wood technology and pulp and paper science.

"Thanks to that network, whenever someone asks me who they should talk to about a technology or a problem, I can almost always direct them to a person or organization to help, or provide direction," Bill says. 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 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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Congratulations to TAPPI's new Directors: Michael Exner, (RockTenn), Steven J. Shifman (Michelman, Inc.) and E. Clayton Teague (National Nanotechnology Coordination Office – Retired)

Elected to begin their three year terms in March 2012, they will join Norman F. Marsolan and Thomas J. Garland who continue to serve as TAPPI Chair, and TAPPI Vice Chair, respectively.

Exner is currently Senior Vice President and General Manager of Corrugated Packaging - Containerboard Mills at RockTenn Company in Norcross, Georgia, and has had a long and distinguished career in mill management, working with International Paper for more than 30 years. Shifman is the President and CEO of Michelman and having joined the company in 1992, has held multiple corporate positions there including sales management, business unit management and chief financial officer. Teague has worked in the fields now known as nanotechnology since 1968 and most recently served as Director of the Federal National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO), and as Chair of the American National Standards Institute Technical Advisory Group to the ISO Technical Committee on Nanotechnologies (ISO TC 229).

Exner, Shifman and Teague will join these Directors who will continue to serve on the TAPPI Board: Robert J. Gallo, (Voith Paper North America), Jeff Hamilton (Sappi Fine Paper N.A.), Markku A. Karlsson (UPM-Kymmene Corporation), Sandra L. LeBarron (Finch Paper LLC), Chris O. Luettgen (Kimberly-Clark Professional Research and Engineering), Larry N. Montague (TAPPI), and Robert A. Snyder, (Orchids Paper Products Co.)

Former TAPPI Chair, Jeffrey J. Siegel (Mica Corp.) served as chairman of the 2012 Nominating Committee. Other committee members included Carlos A. Aguiar (Fibria – Retired), Alan F. Button (Buttonwood Consulting), John R. Martin (Packaging Corp. of America), Larry N. Montague (TAPPI), Richard B. Phillips (NC State), Lewis D. Shackford (GL&V), Peter D. Wallace (Arclin) and Mark T. Watkins (MWV)

Special thanks go to the following TAPPI Board of Director members: Davide R. Friedman (Fibre Tech Packaging Solutions), Thomas E. Rodencal (Nalco Company), and Gary M. Scott (SUNY-ESF) as they complete their terms in March 2012.

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Running The Gauntlet is a rough-and-tumble guide for running and driving change through the business gauntlet. The book divides into three parts that parallel the three parts of change that every business leader must face: Getting Ready, Getting Going, and Creating and Sustaining Momentum. In each section, Hayzlett shows business leaders and owners how to develop the necessary mental, emotional, and (yes) physical toughness they must have for smart, strategic, and lasting change. Through this book, Hayzlett will force leaders to really get up in their own businesses – to take them over from the inside and drive change – gaining customers and profits in the process. Readers will be able to efficiently assess what kind of change their business needs and then summon the vision, courage, and passion to enact it.

Running the Gauntlet

Product code: 11RUNN
Author: Jeffrey Hayzlett
Format: Hard cover
Edition: First
Pages: 256

Member Price: $26.00

Non-Member Price: $26.00

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