What's in your hometown?

I have adopted nine cities in my career in this industry, but my hometown was and remains to be Memphis, Tenn., USA. My town is blessed to have a lot of well know jewels as well as some, not-so-much in the spotlight. Memphis is no stranger to our great industry with the likes of International Paper, Verso Paper, Buckeye, Buckman, Cascades Tissue Group, and Georgia Pacific to name a few.

Recently, I received some bad news that one if my second cousins was spending some time in Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis. I called and spoke to his dad, my first cousin, to check on them. When I discovered they would be in there for several days, I decided to send a goodie basket to cheer them up a bit and to let them know I was thinking about them.

I went online to search for baskets in the Memphis area. This one store kept popping up, Bella Vita, is located in Collierville, Tenn., a town located right outside of Memphis. Although they had some great choices, I was looking for some snacks, balloons, flowers, and a stuffed animal for this specific occasion.

I did however go on Bella Vita's website and discovered some very unique, creative gifts from several local and regional artists. In addition to all types of products, they also carry many "reclaimed items" that are turned into art. I could not help but notice that several items were made from recycled wood and paper. Curiosity got the best of me and I had to see this place for myself the next time I was in the area. The first thing that caught my eye was the display in the window.

They have Flowers, made from packaging materials contained in the boxes that are shipped to their store, and get this, they are attached to stands made from recycled pallets. For you that know me, I am not a real flowery kind of guy, but this was really cool.

I went inside the store and met the owner, Stephanie Singley, as well as Laurie Losorwith, the artist who made the paper flowers (posing with her creation in the photo at left). They gave their permission for me to take a few photos and tell our readers about this small piece of how our industry touches people's lives in ways we probably never think of.

They also had some "rewind candles" made from old wine bottles that have been cut down to hold candles scented with your favorite wine (not a lot to do with paper but I thought they were cool).

So the next time you think our industry is not creative, just remember that there are those who consider our products a true work of art.

More information about Bella Vita is available online.

More information about TAPPI is also available online.

There are two types of people in this world, TAPPI members and those who should be.

Until next time....................

Larry

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TAPPI Annual Business Meeting /Teleconference
TAPPI Headquarters
15 Technology Parkway S., Suite 115
Peachtree Corners, Ga., 30092 USA

March 12, 2013
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST

As a corporation, TAPPI must hold an annual Business Meeting. That meeting will be held March 12, 2013, via teleconference. Any interested TAPPI member may join us for a brief report on association business -- Larry N. Montague, TAPPI president and CEO

1. Opening Remarks/Antitrust Reminder - Norman Marsolan, TAPPI Board chair
This call will be held in accordance with TAPPI's Antitrust Policy and Procedures.

TAPPI's aim is to promote research and education, and to arrange for the collection, dissemination, and interchange of technical concepts and information in fields of interest to its members. TAPPI is not intended to, and may not, play any role in the competitive decisions of its members or their employees, or in any way restrict competition among companies.

2. Financial Report - Larry Montague, TAPPI president and CEO

3. Board Transition -  Norman Marsolan, TAPPI Board chair, Tom Garland, TAPPI Board vice chair

4. Adjourn - Norman Marsolan, TAPPI Board chair

Please contact Mary Beth Cornell, +1 770-209-7210, for more information, including the teleconference number and password.

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Robert Kinstrey, director, Pulp and Paper Consultancy for Jacobs, has been named recipient of TAPPI's 2013 Herman Joachim Distinguished Service Award. The Award is the highest honor the Association can bestow upon an individual for exemplary leadership that has significantly contributed to the advancement of the Association. It will be presented at the PaperCon 2013 Conference Awards Dinner, Tuesday, April 30, 2013.

"By virtue of the outstanding leadership he has demonstrated in a number of senior positions, Robert Kinstrey has provided great benefit to the Association and its members," according to Larry N. Montague, president and CEO of TAPPI. "During a long and distinguished career, he's led by example and has been an inspiration to everyone he's worked with. I am pleased to be able to honor his outstanding record of service with this prestigious award."

Kinstrey is a TAPPI Fellow and has been an active participant and leader in TAPPI and PIMA for many years. He has served in a wide range of senior roles including TAPPI Foundation Trustee and the TAPPI Board of Directors. He has made or written more than 90 presentations and articles published in numerous industry publications. Kinstrey is a member of the Syracuse Pulp & Paper Foundation where he's served on the Board of Directors and as foundation president. he was awarded the 2008 PIMA/CPBIS Management Excellence Award.

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Special TAPPI webinar on March 13 provides inside preview of PaperCon 2013 in Atlanta, Ga., USA, April 27 - May 1

Webinar

Increasing Paper Machine Agility with a Novel Grade Change Concept
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

Register to attend.

A narrow grade mix and long grade runs were once common. Not today. Most machine make a wider set of products with many grade changes. A new grade transition concept makes such machines more competitive by increasing the stability and agility of the line. Unlike traditional programs, the new grade change concept replies on normal quality controls to move the machine from one grade to the next, quickly and smoothly in a closed loop. Learn more.

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TAPPI member Nick Triantafillopoulos, Ph.D., says he believes strongly in one's "ethical obligation to give back through service," especially to an organization that has played a pivotal role in your career. That's why he has been an active member since 1981 when he was just beginning his pulp and paper career path and eager to make a difference in the industry he loves. "Membership has meant an opportunity to develop not only technical and leadership skills, but also a network of technical experts and friends." This tight-knit relationship with his profession and TAPPI is still going strong.

"Part of engaging in TAPPI is the opportunity to play a leadership role in volunteerism," he said. Besides teaching training courses, organizing symposia, progressing through committee chairs, writing a division newsletter, and editing articles for TAPPI Journal, Nick says helping to execute change in the volunteer programs taught him the inherent challenges and satisfaction of seeing a new, morphed organization created. Find out more 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 his or her 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 TAPPI - PPSA Safety Management Leadership course is designed to build leadership commitment and engagement for a culture of safety excellence. This partnership with the Pulp & Paper Safety Association brings you the best safety practices in the industry.

The Safety Management Leadership Course will be held April 10-11, 2013, at the TAPPI Training Facility in Peachtree Corners, near Atlanta, Ga., USA.

This course delivers curriculum to help you learn the fundamentals of record-keeping, incident investigation, risk management, cultivating a safety culture, managing change safely, and measuring performance. Take a look at the expert panel of instructors. The course is designed for anyone that is involved in workplace safety.

Course registration is limited to only 20 participants, so please register today at the course website. TAPPI and PPSA members save, and early registration discounts are available.

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Tissue360 Forum @ PaperCon 2013
Monday, April 29 - Wednesday, May 1
Atlanta, Ga., USA

TAPPI's new Tissue publication, Tissue360^o magazine, and TAPPI tissue experts have organized Tissue360 Forum, a comprehensive technical forum covering all aspects of tissuemaking. You will hear about the latest tissue technology, market trends, and pick-up some runnability/operational tips. The program is open to all full PaperCon registrants.

Program Overview:

Hygenic Products Market Overview
Session Chairs: Ken Patrick, Tissue360^o

Chemistry Solutions for Tissue Making
Session Chair: Gary Furman, Nalco

Water and Energy Strategies for Tissue
Session Chair: Tom Jenn, Kimberly-Clark

Premium Tissue Manufacturing Technologies
Session Chair: Soren Eriksson, Metso

Tissue Controls and Measurement
Session Chair: Rene Naranjo, AstenJohnson

Yankee Reliability (CEUs provided)
Session Chair: Al Coons, Clearwater Paper

Converting Efficiencies
Session Chair: Kevin Brennan, Ashland Water Technologies

See the full Tissue360 Forum program.

PaperCon will take place April 27 through May 1, 2013 in Atlanta, Ga., USA. Designed by industry professionals, PaperCon brings together CEOs, mill managers, superintendents, scientsits, process engineers, and suppliers for the largest pulp and paper technical program in the world. No other such event provides such a comprehensive program, networking opportunites, and trade fair among such a distinguished group of industry leaders.

Learn more about PaperCon 2013.

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The TAPPI Tissue Properties & Manufacturing Course will be held on April 27-28, 2013 in Atlanta, Ga., co-located with PaperCon 2013 and the Tissue Forum. This is a great opportunity to get the most out of your conference experience. This Tissue Properties course is designed for those who desire an introductory-to-intermediate level, comprehensive, and structured course on tissue properties and the effect of manufacturing. The course precedes the Tissue Forum at PaperCon 2013 and is an excellent educational component to these technical sessions.

This course will be particularly helpful to non-technical professionals, technical process engineers, operators, suppliers, converters and marketers with 0-5 years of experience in tissue manufacturing. Go to the course website to learn more.

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The TAPPI International Best Practices on the Corrugator Seminar will be held April 9-11, 2013, in conjunction with SinoCorrugated 2013 in Shanghai, China. The three-day course features an in-depth technical program designed to teach participants about each element in the corrugating process and how to improve box plant operations and box quality.

The Best Practices on the Corrugator Seminar is an introductory to intermediate level course that teaches participants how to understand each element in the corrugating process and how to run each component with optimum settings for peak performance to increase productivity, improve quality, and minimize waste. Both old and new equipment will be covered. Participants will also develop an understanding of the critical properties of the raw materials that are vital to guarantee acceptable quality board.

Among the key topics to be addressed are: theory of corrugated board production and solutions to common operational problems; distinguishing key features of paperboard/starch adhesive and how to control warp; operating the corrugated production line; controlling and minimizing downtime; maximizing production line efficiency and maintaining quality standards.

Find out more about the Corrugator Best Practices Seminar.

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The NETInc Innovative Nonwovens Conference, April 29-May1, 2013, in Atlanta, Ga., USA, is the only technical conference developed by engineers and technologists to help you understand the innovation behind the science and how it impacts the world.

Program topics include: Nanotechnology, Binders and Additives, Building Sciences, Health Care and Medical Applications for Nonwovens, Manufacturing Technology, Process Management Technology, and an Intro to Nonwovens Tutorial.

With several focused tracks, NETInc offers peer reviewed papers, expert speakers, and exclusive networking opportunities. NETInc participants can also enjoy the full PaperCon program and exhibits, Tissue360 Forum, RPTA P-T Seminar and the OpEx Reliability Workshop with their registration.

Learn more about NETInc.

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Edited by: A. Mimms, M.J. Kocurek, J.A. Pyatte, and E.E. Wright

Liberally illustrated with more than 130 diagrams and photographs, this book includes basic formulas and diagrams to explain the structure of wood, variables affecting the quality and handling of wood chips, pulping chemistry and equipment, the pulping process, and black liquor recovery. It includes a glossary of frequently used terms. Kraft Pulping.

View the Table of Contents

Preview Sample Pages

Product code: 0101R171

Member Price: $58.00

Non-Member Price: $87.00

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Paper Roll Damage Expensive?

Attend TAPPI's SRW Workshop this April and be a part of this dedicated group of mills, carriers, warehouses and printers as they collaborate to reduce in-transit damage to rolls of paper.

The Shipping, Receiving and Warehousing Workshop is an affordable working meeting with presentations and collaborative discussions, engaging keynote speakers, and great opportunities for networking. It's something you can't afford to miss.

Why attend?

• Keynote Presentation by Dave Schirmer, Vice President and General Manager of Hearst Enterprises responsible for paper procurement for divisions of The Hearst Corporation.
• Presentations provided by experts from the class 1 railroads, intermodal providers, warehouses, shippers and dunnage manufacturers with extensive experience and practical background knowledge.
• Practical information sharing by all parties in the paper manufacturing supply chain in an interactive environment
  
• Excellent networking opportunity - paper buyers, paper companies, carriers, securing / damage prevention specialists, block and bracing manufacturers, safety experts - all under one roof.

Learn more about the Shipping, Receiving and Warehousing Workshop.

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David Schirmer, Vice President and General Manager of Hearst Enterprises will Keynote at Tappi's Shipping Receiving and Warehousing Workshop this April in Nashville. Schirmer is responsible for paper procurement for divisions of Hearst Corp. including Hearst Magazines and Hearst Newspapers and is one of principles of Newsprint Purchasing LLC.

Tappi's SRW Workshop, taking place April 9-10, focuses on reducing in-transit paper roll damage through collaborative discussions and best practices. Learn more about SRW.

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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 15-16, at the Holiday Inn in Neenah, Wis., USA.

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 combinerboard. You'll learn about (1) the equipment, (2) starch, (3) corrugated process technology, and (4) importance of linerboard and medium properties and runnability.
• The Properties and 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 and medium. 

View the proposed course schedule.

Register by March 15 to take advantage of the Early Bird registration discount. Join TAPPI or renew your membership for the best rates!

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The TAPPI Troubleshooting "Flexos" and "Die Cutters" Sustain Board Caliper & Improve Printing Course is scheduled for April 16-18, 2013, in Neenah, Wis., USA. 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 discount before March 16. Join TAPPI or renew your membership for the best rates!

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The highly-regarded Executive Panel on Monday, April 29, will illuminate how industry leaders are thinking and driving innovation in their companies.

See who's speaking.

Designed by industry professionals, PaperCon (April 27 - May 1 in Atlanta, Ga., USA) will bring 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 with networking opportunities and trade fair among such a distinguished group of industry leaders.

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PaperCon Session: Insights into Effective Labor/Management Relationships
Organized by PPMA and PIMA
Monday, April 29, 2013 - 1:30-3:00pm

Many companies have embraced innovative processes for managing labor-management relationships. These processes result in better communication, more effective problem solving, and alignment around shared business goals. Attend this session at PaperCon, part of the PIMA Management Program, and hear examples of effective labor/management teams that yield positive business results. Panelists will share first-person testimonials and stories of challenge, frustration, and success.

Moderator:
Roger Hagan, Zilkha Biomass Energy

Panelists:
Steve Myers, mill manager, Thilmany Paper, Kaukauna, Wis.
Peter Tantalo, operations manager, RockTenn Solvay, Syracuse, N.Y.
Mike Rayome, director, human resources, Graphic Packaging, Wausau, Wis.
Karl Christianson, mill manager, RockTenn, Stevenson, Ala.

PaperCon will take place April 27 through May 1, 2013, in Atlanta, Ga, USA. 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 trade fair among such a distinguished group of industry leaders.

Learn more about PaperCon 2013.

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PaperCon Programs Now Available

Customize your learning and networking experience at PaperCon to best fit your professional needs. Bring back ideas, innovation that will help you be more effective and efficient.

Papermakers program will give you everything you need to know about paper machine performance evaluations, running mill trials, and product certification.

Eight peer-reviewed Coating sessions focus on scientific developments and practical tips. Highlighs include opacity enhancement with Ti02 and advancements in barrier coating.

PIMA Management sessions provide excellent insight for mill managers, production managers, and executives. This year's sessions will help you develop effective labor/management relationships and show you how to motivate today's employees.

The Tissue360 Forum provides a comprehensive peer-reviewed technical program unlike any other. You will learn about fiber, water, and energy savings, the latest softness and strength additives, and forming concepts.

The OpEx Reliability Workshop will help you improve reliability and maintenance in your mill. Operator driven reliability, alignment, education, and mill processes will be addressed by leading reliability experts.

The Young Professionals Program (YP) offers those new to the industry an unbelievable opportunity to gain basic industry knowledge and meet experienced industry leaders.

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The highly regarded panel on Monday, April 29, will illuminate how industry leaders are thinking and driving innovation within their companies.

See who's speaking.

Designed by industry professionals, PaperCon will bring 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 trade fair among such a distinguished group of industry leaders.

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The Introduction to Traditional and Emerging Printing Technology Course will be co-located at the 2013 PaperCon Conference, April 27-29, 2013, in Atlanta, Ga., USA.

This is an introductory course on printing methods and applications, designed for those who need to understand print quality, attend print trials, trouble shoot print problems or are generally new to printing operations. It will be taught by printing experts from TAPPI's Coating and Graphic Arts Division and is an excellent complement to the Coating Program at PaperCon.

As an added bonus, the course will include a tour of Hewlett-Packard's new state-of-the art facility where production laser and inkjet presses will be demonstrated.

Course attendees may also join the Coating and Graphic Arts Opening Session where printing visionary Frank Romano is giving the keynote address. Learn more and register online.

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One of TAPPI's most exciting new products is the wall-sized, laminated 2013 Pulp & Paper "Mills of the World" Map.

A winning combination of high quality print and paper stock along with brilliant colors makes this the perfect map to frame and hang in your office. The "Mills of the World" map features include:  

• Every mill in the world producing 50 tpd or more
• Major greenfield projects
• Design elements showing mill characteristics, forest cover, and typography
• 3 ft. x 5 ft. (or 0.99 x 1.5 meters) .

Each map will be shipped in a protective tube, ready for display.

Don't miss out on this popular item. Order your Pulp & Paper "Mills of the World" Map today.

Product code: 12PPMAP

Member Price: $299.00

Non-Member Price: $319.00

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By: Jerome M. Gess and Paul H. Wilson

This book takes the reader through the process of making paper, pointing out where interruptions can occur and where elements added to the system can cause problems in that part or subsequent parts of the papermaking process. The aim of this book is to give papermakers and those involved in the papermaking process the information required to allow them to understand how to track down and solve problems at their source rather than where the problems surface.

Troubleshooting the Papermaking Process.

View the Table of Contents.

Product Code: 0101R298

Member Price: $106.00

Non-member Price: $161.00

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Are you ready to go further, faster in your safety career? The Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) class can take you there.

The COSS Class is Unique
Not only will you learn how to read and understand the OSHA 1910 and 1926 CFRs and help your company avoid OSHA citations that cost millions of dollars, but more importantly, by learning how to work safely on a job site, you can teach your company how to lower fatalities and near misses. Almost 47% of COSS graduates responding to our survey indicate that, since taking COSS, their company's injury rate and/or OSHA recordables have decreased by as much as 25% and others attest to as much as a 100% decrease!

Request a Course Outline & Syllabus for more information.

The class also addresses the psychology of safety, the true cost of an accident, hazard recognition, how to start up a health and safety program, behavior based safety, system safety, and much more!

What Will You Receive?
Upon successfully completing the class, you will obtain your national Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) designation, your OSHA 10-hr. card of completion in construction, and your OSHA 10-hr. card of completion in general industry.

National Program Recognitions
COSS is currently one of only 37 programs in the world recongnized and accredited by the American Petroleum Institute (API). In addition, the certifying body for construction education for colleges, universties and technical/trade schools, American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), has also recongnized our program. COSS is the only non-degree program to receive this national endorsement. Lastly, COSS has been established as a mandatory course for students in the Construction Management Program at Louisiana State University.

Program Content
The program consists of 40 hr. of hands on, face-to-face learning, which is delivered by an Authorized OSHA outreach trainer in both construction and general industry. Case studies and workshops are used extensively to bring learning objectives into focus. Guest speaker from areas such as OSHA and other governmental agencies are used to enhance the learning experience. Student presentations, daily quizzes, practical reviews, and a comprehensive final exam will allow you to demonstrate your competency.

Prerequisites
The only prerequisite for the COSS class is you must have a high school diploma or equivalent. In each class, we tend to have a mix of non-experienced, first time safety persons, as well as safety professionals who have been in the safety field for 20+ years. But, we have learned that regardless of the numbers of years of experience you have in safety, everyone leaves the COSS class with a wealth of knowledge!

Visit the COSS website for FAQs, testimonials and a list of clients that have taken COSS.

Register now.

If you would like more information on the COSS program, contact Beth Gordon at 877-610-2677

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