Last Chance: Early-Bird Registration Ending for TAPPI”s Tissue Courses

Elevate your expertise with TAPPI’s Tissue Courses, designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of tissue manufacturing—from fundamental principles to advanced techniques. Led by industry experts, these courses cover key topics such as fiber selection, converting, and process optimization. In just one month, gain the knowledge and practical insights needed to enhance efficiency, improve product quality, and stay ahead in the competitive tissue industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career with TAPPI’s industry-trusted training.
Tissue 101: Properties and Processes
May 4-6, 2025 - Minneapolis, MI – TAPPICon
The perfect introductory and basics refresher course focused on sheet structure, properties, and key steps of the tissue-making process.
You will learn:
- How each tissue machine process creates and affects tissue structure and properties.
- How to select and apply fiber raw materials on tissue structure and properties to achieve product goals.
- How the tissue manufacturing process affects performance and design.
Tissue 201: Operations and Runnability
May 13-14, 2025 - Neenah, WI
The perfect intermediate-level course focused on improving tissue machine efficiency, increasing production, and enhancing product softness and bulk.
You will learn:
- Problems and opportunities in the calendar and reel of the tissue machine.
- How furnish, wet-end chemistry, stock approach and headbox set-up cause machine runnability and sheet quality problems.
- The principles for effective cleaning and conditioning of forming and press fabrics.
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 - Green Bay, WI
This advanced-level course delves into the critical final stages of tissue production, with a focus on converting and packaging processes. This course will 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.
You will learn:
- Advanced troubleshooting methods for tissue machine runnability and sheet quality issues.
- Strategies for maximizing production efficiency and minimizing operational costs.
- In-depth analysis of tissue machine components and their impact on overall performance.
Registration is required for each course.
Register now to secure your spot!