Leslee Masters

United States

Managing Editor at TAPPI Paper 360

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emtec Strengthens Market Presence in North America

4 days ago | paper360.tappi.org | Leslee Masters

Germany-based emtec Electronic GmbH is known for innovative test devices. Some of the most popular are its TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer (formerly Tissue Softness Analyzer), used to optimize the hand feel of tissue paper products; and the CAS touch, FPA touch, and online device FPO, used to optimize the wet end of the paper production. Recently, emtec expanded its sales and support into the USA and Canada. What does the company wish to achieve by these changes?
Valmet to Supply Major Paper Machine Rebuild to Sylvamo in North America

2 weeks ago | paper360.tappi.org | Leslee Masters

Valmet will supply an extensive rebuild for Sylvamo’s paper machine PM 2 in Eastover, South Carolina, USA. The rebuild for the paper machine will include a new headbox, enhancements to various sections of the machine, and Industrial Internet solutions. The start-up is scheduled for the end of 2026. The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the first quarter 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
Elixrr, India, Enters MDF Sector with ANDRITZ Pressurized Refining System

3 weeks ago | paper360.tappi.org | Leslee Masters

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Elixrr Industries Pvt. Ltd. to supply a pressurized refining system to their mill in Madhya Pradesh, India. Start-up is planned for the first quarter of 2026. The new system will process mainly eucalyptus and poplar, as well as mixed wood, at a capacity of35 t/h. Key components include an S1056 refiner with an installed power of 5500 kW as well as a CFeeder, the first to be supplied to India.
Siemens Energy to Provide Integrated Energy Solution for Arauco’s First Pulp Mill in Brazil

3 weeks ago | paper360.tappi.org | Leslee Masters

Siemens Energy has been selected by Arauco, one of the largest global pulp companies, to supply steam turbogenerators and the entire energy distribution system for its first pulp mill in Brazil. The Sucuriú plant is being built in Mato Grosso do Sul State and will have the capacity to produce 3.5 million tons of short fiber per year.
Solenis Recognized as a US Best Managed Company for Fifth Consecutive Year

3 weeks ago | paper360.tappi.org | Leslee Masters

Solenis, a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions, has been selected as a 2025 US Best Managed Company for the fifth consecutive year. This also marks its second time as a “Gold Honoree” designating four or more consecutive years of recognition. Sponsored by Deloitte Private* and The Wall Street Journal, the program acknowledges outstanding U.S. private companies.
Innovation on Display: Students Shine at TAPPICon 2025 Poster Competition

3 weeks ago | paper360.tappi.org | Leslee Masters

Future industry leaders took center stage at this year’s TAPPICon as students from across the country showcased cutting-edge research at the annual Poster Competition, held during TAPPICon in Minneapolis. Sponsored by Sekisui, the competition featured 14 student participants from seven universities, all eager to share advancements that could shape the future of the pulp, paper, and packaging industry.
Operational Excellence in Tissue: What Do Clients Expect?

3 weeks ago | paper360.tappi.org | Leslee Masters

In today’s industrial landscape, where maximum efficiency and competitiveness are paramount, a crucial question arises for companies: how can machine performance be maintained over time at the same levels achieved during the startup phase? It is precisely in the post-commissioning phase that the most critical challenges emerge.
Lubrication Engineers Acquires RSC Bio Solutions

4 weeks ago | paper360.tappi.org | Leslee Masters

Lubrication Engineers, Inc. (“LE”), a leading developer andmanufacturer of high-performance industrial lubricants and asset reliability solutions, todayannounced that it has acquired RSC Bio Solutions (“RSC”), a leading innovator of high-performance,sustainable, biodegradable lubrication solutions.
Cascades: Industry Leader Among the Most Sustainable Corporations in the World

1 month ago | paper360.tappi.org | Leslee Masters

Cascades is proud to announce that for the sixth year in a row, it has been ranked one of the world’s 100 most sustainable corporations by Corporate Knights, a media, research and financial information company. Once again, Cascades was awarded the top position among organizations in the Containers and Packaging sector, in addition to being ranked 59th worldwide.
Improving Printing Sustainability with Digital Technology

1 month ago | paper360.tappi.org | Leslee Masters

Digital printing on Domino’s X630i corrugated box printing press. Environmental sustainability is increasingly a board-level agenda, with supply chain sustainability—including the impact of printing—a key factor for manufacturers and brands. The impact of this scrutiny extends to suppliers, who in turn must be able to demonstrate their efforts to reduce their environmental impact.