The Visy/Pratt Industries executive chairman is leading a recycling resurgence and is aiming to develop a ‘Lights Out’ mill.
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Capturing the Momentum of Change
Adele Elice-Invaso looks toward the future for Australia’s pulp and paper industry, and how Appita can help turn the challenge of rapid change into an opportunity for transformation.
Read More »Can’t Be On-Site? Try Virtual PM Audits
When COVID-19 kept industry consultant Doug Sweet out of his clients’ mills, he found that leveraging a new process could help him find a “better normal.”
Read More »Leading Ahead: ‘People Power’ and Innovation
An interview with Wes Martz. president, Kadant Johnson.
Read More »Motivating People Toward Safety
If an ergonomic program is going to stick it must be fun, fast, and interactive, and apply to what we do.
Read More »Communicate, Collaborate: Steve Voorhees on Impactful Leadership
We spoke over Zoom with WestRock’s award-winning CEO on how he’s led WestRock through tremendous growth and change to its #2 spot on our list of global P&PB manufacturers.
Read More »During Coronavirus, Toilet Paper Dominates Headlines
An interview with Fisher International’s Bruce Janda.
Read More »The Gemba of Reliability and Maintenance Management (RMM
Mills exploring the gemba approach need to decide which positions will take responsibility for “doing the gemba walk.”
Read More »QualiFlex QRun: Two Case Studies
Voith's QualiFlex QRun's improved elasticity guarantees high durability and thus reduces cracks and their propagation. These two properties ensure longer and reproducible running times.
Read More »The Commissioning Dilemma: Pay Me Now or Pay Me Later
Commissioning serves a variety of purposes; the primary benefits are risk mitigation and ramp-up.
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