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Thursday, November 21, 2013 - members edition
Travels with Larry
International Research Management at Its Best
AsianPaper
On Nov. 4-7, 2013, 36 of our industry’s’ top research leaders, representing more than 30 institutions, companies, and associations from 10 countries, converged on the city of Montreal, Que., Canada, at Le Place D’Armes Hotel.
 
TAPPI News
TAPPI Forms New Division to Serve Growing Tissue Market
For the past two years, TAPPI has covered news and technology advances through the print and online magazine Tissue360° and the Over the Wire Tissue e-newsletter. With this new division, TAPPI expands these efforts with peer-reviewed, non-commercial educational content and networking opportunities.
 
Centennial Newsletter Debuts
With only 14 months left before TAPPI enters its 100th year of service, the Centennial Committee has launched the debut issue of its Centennial Newsletter. Want to get involved right away? You can, simply by visiting the Centennial website and sharing stories of your individual contributions as well as the research breakthroughs of your fellow professionals.
 
Dryer Safety Valves – Help Needed
If you have safety valve expertise on conventional steam heated dryers, including yankees, please contact Scott Springmier at sspringmier@tappi.org.
 
2013 PEERS Conference Proceedings Flash Drive
Highlights of conference content, contained on this flash drive, include sessions in the area of Pulping, Engineering, Environmental, Recycling, and Sustainability.
 
New Member Rings Bell: Carlos Uraga
Carlos is planning to get involved with the Tissue Education Committee and Yankee Dryer Safety and Reliability Committee.
 
Microbial Control: Free Webinar from TAPPI
This TAPPI webinar, hosted by Linda Robertson of International Microbial Associates, will discuss freshwater treatment and the impact water system closure has on paper and board.
 
Introduction to Pulp & Paper Course Opens for Registration
The Introduction to Pulp & Paper Technology Course, returning January 2014, has delivered a comprehensive overview of the entire pulping and papermaking process for 40 years.
 
In the Spotlight: Ted Wegner, Ph.D - Don’t Guard the Past, Inspire the Future
TAPPI member reinvents himself using TAPPI resources.
 
Kraft Recovery Course Returns January 2014
This intermediate-level course combines the skills and knowledge from 14 internationally recognized kraft experts who will help you improve efficiency, minimize operating costs, and reduce environmental impact. Save more than $900 if you register by December 7.
 
TAPPI NET Presents Introduction to Nonwovens Processes Webinar
The TAPPI NET division has announced the Introduction to Nonwovens Processes webinar, to be held December 12 at 12:00 p.m. EST. This webinar, the first in a series on nonwovens processes, will be presented by two of the NET division's highly accomplished volunteers - Christina Ruiz and Sneha Swaminathan of Hollingsworth & Vose.
 
TAPPI Press: 'How Boxes Are Made - More Than A Box' Video Coming Fall 2013
TAPPI PRESS in conjunction with Green Bay Packaging, is pleased to announce a new and improved training application on How Boxes Are Made.