Enhance Tissue Production Efficiency and Advance Your Expertise with TAPPI’s Tissue Courses
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Unlock the full potential of your tissue production process with TAPPI’s structured learning pathway. Whether you're looking to refine your fundamentals or master advanced techniques, Tissue Month offers three progressive courses: Tissue 101, Tissue 201, and Tissue 202. Gain industry-leading insights, optimize machine operations, and elevate your expertise. Don’t miss this opportunity to accelerate your career in the ever-evolving tissue industry.
Tissue 101: Properties and Processes, May 4-6, 2025 in Minneapolis, MI, is co-located with TAPPICon. This course is the perfect starting point for newcomers to the tissue industry and a valuable refresher for seasoned professionals. This course provides a solid foundation in tissue properties and manufacturing processes, helping you make informed decisions to meet production goals efficiently.
Students will learn:
- Fundamentals of tissue sheet structure and properties
- The impact of tissue manufacturing processes on product performance and design
- How fiber raw materials influence tissue structure and quality
- The role of chemicals in tissue manufacturing to enhance efficiency and product attributes
Tissue 201: Operations and Runnability, May 13-14, 2025 in Neenah, WI, builds on Tissue 101 by diving into industry best practices to improve machine efficiency, maximize production output, and enhance tissue softness and bulk. Learn critical troubleshooting techniques to optimize your operations.
Students will learn:
- How furnish, wet-end chemistry, stock approach, and headbox setup impact machine runnability and sheet quality
- Effective cleaning and conditioning strategies for forming and press fabrics
- Solutions for runnability and quality challenges in the press and dryer sections
Stay after to attend the Yankee Dryer Safety and Reliability Committee Meeting, Thursday, May 15, 2025, to gain insight on how to enhance operational efficiency and safety within the industry.
Tissue 202: Converting Operations, May 20-22, 2025, hosted by Valmet in Green Bay, WI, is an advanced-level course that delves into the critical final stages of tissue production, focusing on converting and packaging processes to help you efficiently deliver high-quality finished products.
New topics added this year including: Folded products converting, digital reel, and AI applications in converting operations.
Students will learn:
- Key converting processes and how they impact final product performance
- Advanced strategies for cutting, folding, embossing, and laminating tissue products
- Optimizing packaging operations to maintain product integrity and reduce waste
- Troubleshooting common issues in tissue converting and packaging
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to attend TAPPI’s in-person tissue courses this May. Register today to take advantage of specialized training designed to elevate your expertise in the tissue industry. Seating is limited, and registration is required for each course.For more information about the courses, visit the course websites or contact Training and Development Manager Clay Oldham.
