TAPPI Highlights
From the Chairman
First off, I would like to say how pleased I am to be the 2002 TAPPI Corrugated Containers Division chairman. I would also like to extend an invitation to the Boxboard Containers International readers who may not be TAPPI members to join. TAPPI is an excellent technical association offering a multitude of resources including the largest international group of technically experienced people in the industry, the most comprehensive collection of reliable technical information and knowledge in the industry, and the highest quality products and services created to meet the needs of people who solve technical problems in the industry.
As we look to the future, we know we have many challenges facing us. Our industry is changing and we, along with the Division and TAPPI, must change to deal with the new environment. By bringing together our many fine supplier and converter members to face these challenges head on, we can collectively develop some possible solutions to pave the way for a better future.
I am already getting suggestions on how to make this division the best it can be. One of our members, Bob Sukenik, proposed a possible solution to help us through the turbulent times our industry is experiencing. He suggested we gather a cross-section of our division members and meet with a consultant to give input, and ultimately come up with a structure that will better meet the needs of our constituents. Starting with a clean sheet of paper, the intent is to define who we are, where we are going and how we are going to get there - no easy task. Once this research is completed, final recommendations will be presented to the Division Council and then to the Division Steering Committee for approval, and will finally be presented to senior TAPPI officials. I applaud Bob's efforts.
For the future, I envision a structure that is responsive to the needs of its members and one that can grow and change with the times. I see us pulling closer together as an association for having gone through this metamorphosis. The Division may look a little different next spring in Minneapolis and we may look a lot different next fall in Indianapolis, but however we look, my intent is to do the best job I can to give our membership what they would like to have in a technical association.
TAPPI Launches New and Improved Corrugating Materials Web Pages
TAPPI continues to improve its web site by adding features to make your online experience better! You can now find a plethora of information on TAPPI's Corrugated Containers Division when you visit the web and choose Corrugating Materials at the top of TAPPI's home page. You can learn how to get involved in one of the seven technical committees within the division, find information on the division's upcoming activities and events, and see who has been honored with the division's prestigious awards.
For details on what TAPPI's Corrugated Containers Division has to offer, visit www.tappi.org/index.asp?rc=1&pid=15943&ch=6&ip=5&fid=21.
Don't Miss Out on the Great Benefits You Get As a Member in the Corrugated Containers Division of TAPPI
The Corrugated Materials Discussion Board is one benefit you may not be aware of yet. This is an online area for people to share ideas and help each other solve their industry related problems. This area focuses on issues concerning the manufacture and use of corrugated materials and associated packaging materials, as well as more general topics as they relate to the corrugated industry. Enter the discussion group today at www.tappi.org/index.asp?ip=5&ch=6&rc=1&fid=100&pid=16024 and get your questions answered!
For a complete listing of membership benefits, visit www.tappi.org/index.asp?pid=20201&ch=8&rc=1&sessid=.
Upcoming TAPPI Events
Corrugated Containers Division Spring Meeting
April 8-9, 2002, Minneapolis, MN
The Corrugated Containers Division of TAPPI will hold its spring conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota from April 8-9, 2002.
All division committees will meet and prepare for the annual fall conference being held in Indianapolis in October. Concurrently, the Minneapolis Local Section of TAPPI will be conducting its meeting and trade fair offsite on Monday, April 8. National conference attendees will be transported to join the local section members for the trade fair, as well as a program and dinner hosted by Dick Klick, local section chairman. Local and national TAPPI members are encouraged to attend both events.
New From TAPPI PRESS
Corrugated Adhesives Preparation, 5th Edition
This newly revised and updated manual provides the box plant with a practical and useful tool to make better starch adhesives as well as see better bond quality. The manual also features the informative chapter Troubleshooting — Starch Adhesives and the Corrugated Bond. You are sure to find helpful information in all eight chapters included in this new edition.
To order, please call +1-866-201-1012 or fax +1-770-442-9742. You can also order it online at www.tappi.org.
TAPPI Contact Information
For information about the Corrugated Containers Division of TAPPI, visit TAPPI's web site at www.tappi.org.
