Arthur J. Ragauskas, Ph.D., rises to role of TAPPI Journal Editor-in-Chief

Arthur J. Ragauskas, Ph.D., rises to role of TAPPI Journal Editor-in-Chief

TAPPI announced that Arthur J. Ragauskas, Ph.D., has assumed the editor-in-chief role for TAPPI Journal. Ragauskas is a professor at the University of Tennessee (UT) in Knoxville, TN, and has been a member of the TAPPI Journal Editorial Board since 2011. As a member of the Editorial Board, he has curated eight special issues on a range of topics, including nanocellulose, lignocellulose, lignin valorization, and the forest biorefinery.

ABB introduces Automation Extended: enabling industrial innovation with continuity

ABB introduces Automation Extended: enabling industrial innovation with continuity

ABB has introduced its Automation Extended program, a strategic evolution of its distributed control systems (DCS), designed to help industries modernize without disruption. Building on ABB’s long-standing leadership with the world’s largest DCS installed base and vision in process automation, Automation Extended outlines how future automation capabilities can be introduced progressively – preserving system integrity while enabling the flexibility, scalability and efficiency needed for the next era of industrial operations.

Fedrigoni Group Special Papers of NA (FSPNA) Waterford, New York has integrated Cristini’s FiberScan microwave sensors

Fedrigoni Group Special Papers of NA (FSPNA) Waterford, New York has integrated Cristini’s FiberScan microwave sensors

Fedrigoni Group Special Papers of NA (FSPNA) in Waterford, New York has integrated Cristini’s FiberScan microwave sensors into closed control loops on both paper machines to manage sheet consistency on the forming fabric. Installed under the forming fabric in strategic placement along the Fourdrinier , FiberScan sensors continuously measure sheet consistency in real-time. This data is then used to maintain target consistency by adjusting vacuum elements upstream of the sensor. Variations in furnish have a direct impact on drainage, therefore it is important to maintain tight consistency control for good sheet formation and other key attributes.

SCA delivered 93.2 million seedlings in 2025

SCA delivered 93.2 million seedlings in 2025

SCA delivered a total of 93.2 million seedlings in 2025. Of these, 49.2 million went to private forest owners, while the remainder were planted in SCA’s own forests. Roughly every fourth seedling planted in Swedish forests comes from SCA.

PARIS PACKAGING WEEK, FEDRIGONI special papers showcases a curated selection of special fine papers and sustainable material solutions

PARIS PACKAGING WEEK, FEDRIGONI special papers showcases a curated selection of special fine papers and sustainable material solutions

Fedrigoni Special Papers will be present at Paris Packaging Week (5 - 6 February 2026, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles – Pavilion 1, Booth Q100) to present the latest developments across its premium packaging portfolio. The stand will highlight key product ranges, including Carte à Parfum, the collection designed for the fragrance industry; Freelife, a wide range of uncoated papers and boards with recycled content; and Bagassa, made from residual fibres of sugar cane processing. Solutions dedicated to shopping bag applications will also be presented, alongside other materials and services supporting luxury brands in combining creativity, performance and sustainability.