Leading up to the Sustainability Forum at PaperCon in April, a series of webinars are planned to help manufacturers and customers better understand key issues around sustainability. Participate in these seminars, and attend PaperCon's Sustainability Forum to assure you have the most up-to-date knowledge of this dynamic and important topic.

How to Deal with Misleading Environmental Claims Related to Print and Paper
February 27, 11:00 am

Facilitated by: Phil Riebel, President and COO, Two Sides U.S., Inc.

Cost: There is no cost to participate, but you must register to attend.

Register for this webinar

Many corporations are promoting electronic communications (ex: e-billing) as a more environmentally-friendly method of communication, and in doing such they are spreading erroneous facts and messages about print and paper. As a result, the public is being flooded with messages that portray print and paper as a "bad" product with "destructive" environmental impacts relative to other communication methods. This presentation will outline some of the unique environmental and social features of print and paper products which make it a sustainable way of communicating. The (often ignored) environmental and social impacts of electronic communications will also be reviewed, as well as environmental marketing rules and guidelines that companies should respect when making environmental claims (ex: US Federal Trade Commission Green Guides). Print and electronic media will co-exist for many decades and we need to reduce the environmental impacts of both. It's not a question of one versus the other, but rather which combination is the most sustainable. The initiatives taken by Two Sides to challenge misleading claims will also be presented.

Learn more and make plans to participate.

Additional webinar in the series:

A Global Sustainability Perspective

March 12, 2012 at 11:00am EST - Facilitated by: Avrim Lazar, FPAC

Register in advance for this webinar

A Comparison of the FSC and SFI Forest Certification Standards

Took place on January 30. Listen to a recording.

PaperCon 2012 will take place April 22-25, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and will focus on "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.

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Book your hotel now for PaperCon 2012 in New Orleans

PaperCon 2012 will be held at the Sheraton New Orleans. A limited amount of discounted rooms are available at both the Sheraton and the nearby Omni Royal Crescent Hotel. TAPPI has negotiated special rates at both hotels that includes complimentary internet in your guest room and other perks. You don't want to miss out; rooms outside our block may be much more expensive and will not include special offers. If you utilize a travel agent or company travel department, please have them book you in the TAPPI block. Take a moment to register and reserve your discounted hotel room for this "must attend" event.

What is PaperCon? 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.

Why attend PaperCon? 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.

Learn more about PaperCon.

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TAPPI and PIMA are pleased to announce the selection of James A. Rubright, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of RockTenn, as the association's 2012 Executive of the Year. RockTenn, based in Norcross, Georgia, is a leading North American producer of corrugated and consumer packaging and recycling solutions. The award is PIMA's highest honor and is bestowed on senior-level executives in the pulp, paper or converting industries for excellence in management and outstanding contributions to the industry as a whole. Rubright will receive his award on April 23 during the opening session of TAPPI's PaperCon 2012 in New Orleans, where he will also participate in an Executive Panel.

"Throughout his career James Rubright has exemplified the strong leadership skills, vision and integrity required for success in a globally competitive business like the pulp and paper industry. His accomplishments as a leader and his many contributions to the industry make him an outstanding choice as PIMA Executive of the Year," said Larry N. Montague, TAPPI President and CEO. "Most recently his leadership helped RockTenn deliver consistently solid earnings during the major Smurfit-Stone acquisition. Both competitors and independent converters have responded positively to the acquisition which has brought RockTenn to a new level in the industry as one of the largest, most respected and profitable integrated paperboard and packaging companies in North America."

Rubright has served as RockTenn's CEO since October 1999 and Chairman of the Board since January 2000. The Smurfit-Stone merger in 2011 vaulted RockTenn into the position of No. 2 paperboard packaging producer in the U.S., behind International Paper Co. Before joining RockTenn, he served as Executive Vice President of Sonat Inc., a diversified energy company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. He is a director of AGL Resources, Inc., an energy company, and Forestar Real Estate Group, Inc., a real estate and natural resources company. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife, Mary, and their two boys, who are the youngest of his six children. Rubright was RISI's 2008 and 2011 North American Forest Products CEO of the Year and named Global CEO of Year by PPI in 2009.

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The 2012 TAPPI PEERS Conference, October 14-17 in Savannah, Georgia, has announced the Call for Papers. PEERS is the perfect forum for paper industry professionals both to acquire practical operating insights and to network with industry peers in technical sessions, tutorials, round tables, new technology sessions and workshops.

Topics suggested for the 2012 technical program are as follows:

• Fiber and Pulping
• Mill Operations and Engineering
• Steam and Power
• Recycling
• Environmental Management and Regulation
• Sustainability
• Abstracts on other topics are welcome.

Learn more.

Authors interested in presenting a paper should upload their extended abstract to TAPPI's Speaker Management System by March 9, 2012.

Authors will be notified of acceptance by April 20, 2012 and must provide a full text manuscript by July 20, 2012.

For more information please contact Craig McKinney, TAPPI Program Manager at +1.770.209.7294

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An Invitation to Present has been announced for TAPPI's 2012 International Bioenergy and Bioproducts Conference (IBBC), October 17-19, 2012 in Savannah, Georgia.

IBBC will focus on technical advancements and commercialization of bioconversion technologies that leverage the forest products manufacturing infrastructure and will include technical presentations, expert panels, case studies, and reports from projects that address:

• Feedstock and harvesting improvements to increase yield and quality of biomass
• Bioelectricity using combined heat and power (CHP)
• Bioconversion technologies for wood and biomass
• Production of chemicals and transportation fuels from wood and biomass ·
• Policies and incentives for bioconversion projects

Presentations are sought in the following areas:

Advances in Technology: strong technical papers with a focus on presenting new findings

• Biomass Supply & Demand
• Advances in Conversion Pathways
• Biomass Harvesting & Preparation
• Advances in Bioproducts

Commercialization Activities: case studies and updates from pilot scale, commercial, and pre-commercial operations

• Biorefineries
• Repurposing the Traditional Pulp and Paper Mill
• Harvesting and Preparation
• Technical Economic Analyses
• Commercial Collaborations for Enabling Technologies
• Project Deployment Issues
  

Impacts of Policies and Incentives: analysis of existing or proposed bioconversion policies at State, Provincial or Federal levels

• Public policy proposals
• Pulp/paper incentives that support bioconversion progress
• Assessing common ground between pulp/paper and agricultural bioconversion policies
  

Limited space is available for poster presentations.

Abstract Submission Information:

Authors interesting in presenting a paper should upload their abstract to the TAPPI's Speaker Management System

Abstract Requirements: Abstracts should be no more than 200 words.

Submission Deadline: March 9, 2012

Presentations Deadline: September 17, 2012 Authors will be notified of acceptance by April 20, 2012.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO PRESENT

2012 PEERs Conference

October 14-17, 2012

(Being held in conjunction with IBBC)

For more information, visit our website.

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Attend the "How To" Conference for Operations and Maintenance Professionals

 The 24th Pulp and Paper Reliability and Maintenance Conference will be held March 12-15, 2012 in Raleigh, NC. The goal of this conference is to continue to be the marketplace for Reliability and Maintenance solutions for the pulp and paper industry. And it promises to provide an arsenal of improvement solutions to help your plant improve financial performance and survive long term.

Since its inception in 1986, the Pulp and Paper Reliability and Maintenance Conference has developed a devoted following of Reliability and Maintenance professionals representing Operations, Maintenance, Stores and Engineering. Over 400 speakers have shared their knowledge and experiences along with over 3,000 conference delegates. Learn more about this conference and register to attend at the TAPPI conference page.

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

JOHANNES A. VAN DEN AKKER PRIZE FOR PAPER PHYSICS

The Johannes A. Van den Akker Prize recognizes outstanding written publications in the field of paper physics. The Prize is awarded by TAPPI Paper Physics Committee, and funded from an endowment established and administered by the Institute of Paper Science and Technology. It was established in the year 2000 to honor the distinguished research and teaching contributions of J. A. Van den Akker, a long time faculty member of the Institute of Paper Science and Technology and TAPPI Gold Medalist.

The Van den Akker Prize for Paper Physics is awarded annually to the author[s] of the best paper published in the area of fiber and paper physics during the preceding calendar year. It is intended to recognize publications that make a significant contribution to the field of paper physics. The award consists of a $2500 honorarium (split between authors of multiple papers) and award medal(s).

Papers in the area of paper physics that are published in archival journals or conference proceedings will be considered for this award. Nominations of outstanding papers for award consideration are solicited each year from members of the TAPPI Paper Physics Committee, journal editors, conference proceedings editors, and other paper scientists active in the area of paper physics.

Nominations for the 2012 Johannes A. Van den Akker Prize should be sent to Ramin Farnood, Chair of the Paper Physics Honors and Awards Committee:

Professor Ramin Farnood

Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry

University of Toronto 200 College Street Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3E5

ramin.farnood@utoronto.ca

Nominated publications should have appeared in print during the 2011 calendar year. Nomination packets should arrive on or before April 1, 2012, and consist of a copy of the publication and a short cover letter (1-2 pages), which expounds on the major contributions of the paper. Electronic submissions are encouraged. The Paper Physics Honors and Awards Committee will select a panel of experts to judge the nominated papers and select the winner. The award will be presented at the 2012 International Paper Physics Conference held June 10-14, 2012 in Stockholm.

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Bring the excitement of papermaking home with you by purchasing a papermaking kit. These kits are hand constructed for the express purpose of providing you with a home version of the papermaking experience. Every kit includes the following:

Cotton pulp linters - Drying Sheets (felt) – Vat - Mold and Deckle- Couching sheets (paper)- Easy to follow directions

Product code: 08PAPERKIT

Member Price: $45.00

Non-Member Price: $61.00

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66TH APPITA ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

The APPITA Conference and Exhibition is the premier event for the pulp and paper industry in Australia and New Zealand.

The 2012 Conference theme will explore opportunities and techniques to drive performance, productivity and profits in a clean energy economy. The conference offers a well balanced program of technical presentations and workshops, management forums and networking opportunities. Hear from international and local experts on the latest technologies and techniques to drive productivity and profits. The opportunity to network with peers is one of the most valuable aspects of the conference.

Visit our website for further information about Appita membership.

View registration Form

SPECIAL OFFER FOR PULP & PAPER MANUFACTURERS!

Mill Package Registration

For one flat fee of $5665, pulp and paper manufacturing sites and their corporate offices can register an unlimited number of employees to attend the 66th Appita Annual Conference & Exhibition. The special Mill Package Registration offers great flexibility. Attend one session, one day or the entire conference! To qualify for the special Mill Package rate, employees must work together at the same mill location or corporate head office.

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December 4, 1921 - February 1, 2012

Earll Church passed away peacefully in Sarasota, Florida on February 1st, 2012. Earll was a resident of Sarasota from 1982. He is survived by his loving wife Eunice Church, sons David, Douglas (Barbara), and grandchildren Jennie Church, Jeffrey Church, and Sara Nicholson (Rob).

He was a graduate of Onondaga Valley Academy H.S. in Syracuse, N.Y. and was Salutatorian of his class in 1939. He also received a B.S. degree in 1943 from the State University College of Forestry at Syracuse, N.Y. (now known as SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry). In 1957 he earned a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Syracuse University. He was a member of the engineering honor society Tau Beta Pi.

Earll worked as a chemist in industry and was a professor at Temple University in Philadelphia. He was then a professor at the State University College of Forestry at Syracuse for over 10 years. He worked for 25 years for ITT Rayonier in New York, N.Y. and Stamford, Connecticut as a Director of Technical Service and Product Development, and later Corporate Planning. He concluded his career with ITT Rayonier as the Liason Manager between the B.C. Forest Products Company and ITT Rayonier in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Earll was active in TAPPI, the leading association for the worldwide pulp, paper, packaging and converting industries for many years.

After retiring, Earll settled in Sarasota, Florida. In his spare time Earll had a passion for his family, photography, gardening, electronic and automotive building and repairs, fine woodworking, golf, boating, fishing and bridge. A Memorial Service will take place at the Church of the Palms Friday, February 10 at 3:00 pm, with a reception to follow.

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