Local Section Events

The TAPPI Kraft Recovery Operations Course is a comprehensive review of the important recovery operations in kraft pulp mills with the objective of helping improve pulp production efficiency, minimize operating costs and reduce environmental impact.

This 30-minute session offers valuable insight into one of TAPPI’s most popular technical training opportunities.

This hands-on analytical introductory workshop is appropriate for technical and non-technical individuals with a desire for training in sustainability and life cycle analysis (LCA) to assess and compare the environmental impact of alternative products. The course will provide the basic background and theory of environmental life cycle analysis and sustainability through lectures. Moreover, instructors will teach and train participants in an open-sourced software to conduct environmental analysis.

This training event is among the highest rated of all TAPPI courses! Offers introductory- and intermediate-level content covering technology, including “what” happens, and “why” things happen. This course provides the foundation for learning advanced topics more quickly. Learn from one of the most well-known and enthusiastic instructors, Dr. Michael Kocurek and Tom Holm.

One of TAPPI's highest rated, longest running events! You'll learn ways to improve pulp production efficiency, minimize operating costs and reduce environmental impact. This course is designed for pulp mill operations personnel.

The TAPPI-PIMA Student Summit is the premier event for students in engineering and technical programs nationwide. It presents the perfect chance to network with fellow students, industry experts, hiring companies and potential mentors, while also exploring career paths that lead our world to a sustainable future.

Discover the exciting world of plant-based fibers and their impact on the environment with our one-of-a-kind workshop. Immerse yourself in the fundamental principles of environmental life cycle analysis (LCA) and gain a comprehensive understanding of the subject. Through a hands-on approach, you will learn to use accepted methodologies and commercial software tools to complete a full-fledged environmental LCA. This interactive experience will give you a firsthand look at the power of LCA and its ability to inform sustainable decisions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your knowledge of plant-based fibers and LCA. Register now and join us on a journey to a greener future.

Participants in this course will learn about common resins used, and equipment from the extruder through to the winder utilized in both Blown and Cast Film applications processes.

TAPPICon is the premier conference for the global forest products community. The program is designed to accelerate professional growth and incubate future leaders in an environment that cultivates sustainable ideas and solutions. TAPPICon addresses critical business and technical issues faced by pulp, paper, tissue and recycling mills/companies as they manage raw materials, assets, regulatory requirements and production assets. It also offers attendees multiple networking opportunities to help build their business connections.