An interview with Miles Roberts, DS Smith MARK RUSHTON “Being able to navigate the volatile OCC and containerboard situation without missing a beat in terms of growing earnings and cash flows” and “Under Roberts’ leadership, DS Smith continues to capture margin by providing creative service and product enhancement to its myriad customers.” These were just two comments cited from investment ...

We surveyed three industry suppliers who work with pulp and paper industry customers to capture and use data in mill environments and asked them for some quick tips on how mills can get the most from their data. Answers were provided by: • Michael Gee, North American Account Manager – Wedge, Trimble Forestry • Kai Vikman, COO, Industry Business Group, Pöyry ...

A recent Water Industry Forum explored how data collected from water facilities can be used to address global water scarcity and cleanliness challenges. JAN BOTTIGLIERI By the year 2030, global water demand is expected to outpace sustainable supply by 40 percent, according to the UN. Yet water is essential not only to our industry’s progress and success, but to human ...

Big Data Tools that Advance Quality and Improve Economics in Papermaking PETER W. HART There is a significant opportunity for improving quality and economic performance in paper manufacturing through application of Big Data analysis. Obstacles are being overcome, but improvements in complementary analytical tools are still needed and are in development. Through these tools, mills can reap significant benefits. The ...

ROD FISHER, FISHER INTERNATIONAL Business intelligence (BI) has come a long way in recent years. In the wake of Big Data and information overload, enhanced search methodologies and advanced systems have surfaced that fine-tune business intelligence to swiftly deliver targeted pieces of knowledge that can inform decisions and drive actions. Yet many organizations underutilize BI, which can have a significant ...

LARRY WARREN Why should mills invest in safety education for employees and contractors? There are multiple, critical reasons to do so: • Protecting the welfare of all employees, including company and contractor • Providing a safe work environment • Controlling costs • Staying current on mandated safety requirements Investing in safety education can ensure both employees and contractors are duly ...

Each spring the Association of Suppliers to the Paper Industry (ASPI) brings together leaders from a wide range of pulp, paper, and packaging industry suppliers to further their knowledge about how best to serve industry customers. This year is no exception. The ASPI Spring program features industry CEOs—plus ample networking opportunities—in a relaxed, informal setting. The 2018 ASPI Spring Meeting ...

SAMANTHA GEIER In August of 2016, TAPPI launched an online platform allowing members, non-members, volunteers, and consultants to collaborate, share knowledge and expand their personal and professional networks. Since its launch, TAPPI Connect has been a valuable resource for divisions and committees in building technical programs for conferences, developing Standards and Technical Information Papers, sharing meeting minutes and presentations, and ...

TEDD POWERS, FISHER INTERNATIONAL Global trade is one of the most important issues in the pulp and paper industry. While trade is a great opportunity for some, it is a great threat to others. In some regions, domestic producers worry about the impact imports will have on the profitability of their markets. For others, finding new customers beyond their borders ...

The Operations and Maintenance Partnership TOR IDHAMMAR I would like to extend a large thank you to Larry for the kind words and to the whole TAPPI team for enhancing reliability and maintenance content for TAPPI members. IDCON is looking forward to helping the partnership grow and succeed. For you who don’t know IDCON, here is a very short introduction. ...