WIN Division Panel Discusses Leadership Models in the Pulp, Paper, Packaging & Tissue IndustriesIn this special episode of Better Together, host Jan Bottiglieri is joined by three guests from TAPPI's Women in Industry Division. This dynamic group provides programming, events, and networking opportunities for women and men throughout the industry, with a focus on personal growth and career development For this Episode, our panel includes ·       Amanda Kernan of Valmet, who is our WIN Program Chair and a WIN Division Vice Chair; ·      Gabriele Pinckney, a ..read more

Welcome back for the second of two episodes of Better Together recorded at CorrExpo 2023 in Cleveland, OH, August 29 and 30th. More than 1,200 people attended the event, which featured an active exhibit floor, memorable networking events, and an expert-led technical program. Whether you were lucky enough to be there or not, these mini-interviews capture some of the engagement and excitement on site. In this episode, we'll be speaking with: ·      Matt Condon, business development manager, digital printing, Domino  Host Jan Bottiglieri asks Matt about new developments in di ..read more

If you're interested in the latest corrugated industry innovations, you're in the right place! This is the first of two episodes of Better Together recorded on site at CorrExpo 2023 in Cleveland, OH, August 29 and 30th. The event was a resounding success, with more than 1,200 people in attendance, an active exhibit floor, memorable networking events, and an expert-led technical program.  In this episode, we'll be speaking with: ·      Jonathan Fore, commercial lead at Baldwin TechnologiesJonathan tells host Jan Bottiglieri about Baldwin's cool new e-resource, PrintEnomic ..read more

This episode of Better Together welcomes Bob Chapman, chairman and CEO of St. Louis, MO-based Barry-Wehmiller, a $3B global capital equipment and engineering solutions company with more than 12,000 team members. Over the past two decades, Chapman's approach has evolved from traditional management practices to Truly Human Leadership—a people-centric approach where his team members feel valued, cared for, and integral to the company’s purpose. Bob Chapman will also be the opening keynoter at CorrExpo in Cleveland, OH, August 28-30.  In this inspiring conversation, Bob talks with Better Toge ..read more

TAPPICon 2023 was a huge success with attendees and exhibitors. Boasting high attendance and a top-notch program, the conference offered plenty for attendees, including a multi-track technical program and an exhibit floor packed with new technology. The event took place April 22 - 26, 2023 at Cobb Galleria in Atlanta, GA.  Better Together Host Jan Bottiglieri was right there at TAPPICon interviewing exhibitors and attendees to capture some of that energy live, while it was happening. The energy and enthusiasm from the folks she met make these interviews lively and informative. Here are t ..read more

More than 1500 industry professionals were on hand for 2022 CorrWeek in San Antonio, TX, this past September. For those who were not lucky enough to be there in person, Better Together offers the next best thing: live-from-the-show-floor interviews to capture some of that show excitement. In this episode, we welcome four guests to the podcast booth to share their perspectives on the industry and this stellar event. They are:  ·      Shlomo Nimrodi, CEO of Highcon, will share a leader’s perspective on transforming the corrugated industry from analog to digital. ·    ..read more

For this special “double episode” of Better Together, we’ve rounded up four interviews conducted live at TAPPICon 2022 in Charlotte, NC earlier this year. Our guests represent the range of attendees who were at the event, and each offers a different perspective on what TAPPICon is and why it’s so popular with industry professionals. Guests on this episode include: ·      Earn Sakornpan, Cosasco, on how he and his company have grown since their first TAPPICon last fall; ·      WMU paper science students Olivia Price and Emma Norwood, on what drew them to our indust ..read more

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