TAPPI Academy’s "Tissue Month 2023" Was the Place to Be

TAPPI Academy offered three tissue courses during May 2023 designed for all tissue career and skill levels. The month was appropriately nicknamed “Tissue Month” and the courses were geared towards new and established professionals in the tissue industry. Each course was designed to provide content relevant to the modern-day tissue mill to assist in increasing operational efficiency, save costs and bolster employee retention.

Meeting Expectations:

Tissue Month 2023 was the first time in two years since all three courses were held in-person. Industry needs and interest was definitely a driving force as all attendance goals were met or exceeded by at least 15% and as great as 25%.

Courses offered were:

The introductory course Tissue 101: Properties and Processes was in Green Bay, WI. The curriculum was designed for anyone new to the tissue industry and for established professionals who wanted to review the basics in a rapidly changing industry. The peer-reviewed curriculum was delivered by four top-rated tissue instructors and lead by course chair Bruce Janda.

Also in Green Bay, WI was the intermediate course, Tissue 202: Converting Operations. This interactive course discussed the latest technologies and resources available in converting operations. Students had a hands-on opportunity to learn about tissue converting lines. A panel of eight industry experts was led by course chairs Bruce Janda and Scott Hansen to group that exceeded goal by nearly 15%. Topics tackled all facets of converting operations, helping students improve converting plant productivity and reducing bottlenecks.

Designed to meet the career development of engineers, machine supervisors, operators and suppliers or other technical people who are new to tissue grades, Tissue 201: Operations and Runnability Course was a big draw for attendees. Course attendance was greater than 25% over goal and the course was led by chairs Jeff Peters and Matt Bryer. The team of fourteen expert instructors covered a broad range of content on manufacturing and in-depth practical information on basic concepts including best practices. In partnership with Miron Construction, this course was held in Neenah, WI at the Miron Construction training center.

Planning for the Future:

Make it your plan for 2024 to attend one of these courses and further grow your tissue career. Keep an eye on this space in the future for information about the 2024 offerings for Tissue 101, Tissue 202 and Tissue 201. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are typically available for completion of the Tissue 101 and Tissue 201 courses. Stay current and get the latest on events, programs and additional opportunities online with TAPPI Academy’s calendar.

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