Ready for a Beautiful Summer and Eventful Month of June?

Your monthly listing is here! Check out our events, workshops and webinars.

At all TAPPI face-to-face events, we will implement the health and safety practices as issued by state and local authorities including the venue and the CDC. We recommend that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a negative test within 3 days of attending an event. We will require face coverings while indoors and maintain social distancing when possible. We will continue to provide updates on any changes as they become available.

 

Better Together Podcast Features New Digital Learning Platform
for Global Forest Products Industry – Catch the Latest Episode: #14 - ForestBioFacts

In the latest episode of TAPPI’s Better Together Podcast, Paper360 Magazine Editorial Director Jan Bottiglieri explores ForestBioFacts, a new “digital learning platform” from the Finnish Forest Products Engineers’ Association (PI). Covering 16 different learning themes, ForestBioFacts is based on PI’s popular and comprehensive Papermaking Science and Technology book series.

Bottiglieri is joined by Markku Herrala, director, corporate communications, UPM; Heli Kankare, development manager at PI; and Dr. Antti Lindqvist, managing director at PI as well as the publishing company Paperi & Puu Ltd.

To learn more, visit: https://forestbiofacts.com

To download previous episodes of Better Together, visit tappi.org/podcast (also available on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon).

 

Hands-On Workshop for Pulp and Paper Basics – NC State in Raleigh, North Carolina
Monday, June 06th to Friday, June 10th

This unique introduction workshop will provide attendees an overall view of the basic concepts in pulp and paper manufacturing. Attendees will increase their understanding by participating in hands-on laboratory exercises.

For more info click here. Don’t forget to register today.

 

AIMCAL R2R Europe Conference – Valencia, Spain
Tuesday, June 07th to Thursday, June 09th | Schedule |

The AIMCAL R2R (roll-to-roll) Europe Conference will be held at the AIMPLAS Plastics Technology Centre in Valencia, Spain. Leading consultants and experts from academia and original equipment manufacturers will present best practices and advances in the industry. This year's event will feature the following and more:

Technical Sessions:

For more info click here. Don’t forget to register today.

 

Introduction to Wet End Chemistry Course – TAPPI Headquarters, Peachtree Corners, GA (Metro Atlanta)
Tuesday, June 07th to Thursday, June 09th | Course Schedule |

This introductory course will provide attendees with a strong foundation in wet end chemistry troubleshooting and optimization best practices. New topics this year include injection systems, process control, biological control and enzymes. The course is designed to help improve product quality, increase machine productivity and reduce costs. Through case studies, break-out sessions and networking with others in the course, you’ll learn how to:

For more info click here. Don’t forget to register today.

KILNCON  – Destin, Florida
Thursday, June 09th to Saturday, June 11th | Schedule |

The preeminent event: Gathering experience and skill combined into workshops, technical sessions and social opportunities for anyone and everyone involved with Lime Kilns & Recaust.

KILNCON 2022 is currently being planned in conjunction with the Gulf Coast TAPPI Local Section Annual Meeting in Destin, Florida at SeaScape Resort. The dates chosen for this event are June 9-11, 2022.

For more info click here. Don’t forget to register today.

 

Lake States TAPPI Central PIMA – University of Minnesota Golf Outing – Saint Paul, MN
Thursday, June 09th | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET | Information |

Hybrid Event | In-person or Online Course and location of your choice OR University of Minnesota Les Bolstad Golf Course 2275 West Larpenteur Ave, St. Paul, MN.

TEE TIME: Time of your choice between June 2-9, reserved at your favorite 18 hole golf course near you (Standard course Requirements: 18 holes, Par 72, 6500 minimum total yards) OR IN PERSON 12-1 pm, Thursday June 9: At the U of M Les Bolstad Golf Course (tee times will be given on a first come basis)

For more info click here. Don’t forget to register today.

2022 Annual Scholarship Golf Outing – Queensbury Country Club (Lake George, NY)
Thursday, June 09th

Registration is open for the Empire State TAPPI-PIMA Golf Outing on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the Queensbury Country Club. This is our primary scholarship fund raising event for the year and we’re looking forward to another good turnout in 2022.

If you would like to receive updates regarding the golf outing; email: empiretappipima@gmail.com

For more info click here. Don’t forget to register today.

PPSA Annual Safety & Health Conference is the premier industry safety event in the U.S. – Ponte Vedra, FL
Thursday, June 12th to Sunday, June 15th

Join safety professionals throughout the forest products supply chain at a Four Diamond resort for two-and-a-half-days of educational sessions, safety strategies, and critical updates.  Stay abreast of the latest technologies and advancements at the popular New Technology Showcase and have direct access to top suppliers and consultants at the vendor exposition.

Be part of this industry-wide event and experience:

For more info click here. Don’t forget to register today.

Nano Conference 2022 – Helsinki, Finland
Monday, June 13th to Friday, June 17th | Technical Program |

This year's program features over 100 technical presentations, four keynote speakers, end user panel and over 40 poster presentations. This program has been carefully designed help you gain insights into the latest advancements in research and actual application in today’s newest products.

Finland is one of the key EU centers of applied research and business related to nanotechnology, and the country has a unique focus on paper, paperboard, cellulosic pulp and fibers. Make the most of your time in Helsinki by attending the pre-conference workshops and tours. Separate registration is required for workshops and tours.

For more info click here. Don’t forget to register today.

2022 AAR Damage Prevention & Freight Claim Conference – Louisville, KY
Monday, June 13th to Thursday, June 16th | Full Agenda |

TAPPI members will receive the member pricing at the event. The event will include industry presentations with rail industry keynote speakers, damage prevention topics focused on automobile, roll paper, baled pulp, and intermodal shipments, and Open – DP & FC Committee and QLT Meetings. Reconnect with the damage prevention industry at the Conference Welcome Reception & Vendor Exhibit Reception.

For more info click here. Don’t forget to register today.

 

Northeast PIMA/TAPPI’s Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament – Fox Ridge Golf Club (Auburn, Maine)
Friday, June 24th | More Information Coming Soon |

Cellulose Nanocrystals in Cementitious Systems – Pilot and Commercial Scale – Webinar (Free)
Tuesday, June 28th | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET |

The addition of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) to cementitious systems have made a number of improvements in fresh and hardened properties.  Previous work has reported benefits including improved strength, viscosity and barrier properties.  These improvements can provide fundamental improvements of the performance of concrete structures, while decreasing their carbon footprint.

In order for CNC to be used in commercial concrete mixes, several questions must be answered. They include:

For more info click here. Don’t forget to register today.

 

 

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