ATLANTA, Ga. – TAPPI is pleased to announce that Sappi has been added as a Gold sponsor for its Centennial Celebration.  Sponsorship contributions support the 100th anniversary of TAPPI including events and activities throughout the year. 

“As a company dedicated to innovation in the paper, packaging and pulp sectors, we’re happy to support TAPPI’s valuable purpose of increasing and disseminating knowledge of our industry,” said Sappi Group Head of Corporate Affairs, Andre Oberholzer. “TAPPI’s Centennial Celebration will highlight the critical role of this world-class informational resource in sharing best practices for success in the constantly changing paper and pulp industry.” 

“Sappi has always valued TAPPI as a trusted partner and we understand the significance of this year-long anniversary celebration,” said Sappi Group Head of Technology, Andrea Rossi. “We are honored to continue growing awareness of the technical advancements in this industry by supporting TAPPI’s 100 years of continually striving to bring all of its members the latest updates and standards to meet emerging requirements.” 

The 100th anniversary celebration will feature a year-long series of outreach events and educational offerings showcasing the history of the industry as well as looking toward the future. Activities and items will include local PIMA and TAPPI section and student chapter events, a student competition, an online calendar highlighting industry innovations each day and a coffee table book: “Celebrating a Century of Achievement”. The celebration will be highlighted by a Gala dinner on April 20, 2015, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

TAPPI invites you to be a part of this historic event and become a sponsor.  For more information on the Centennial Celebration and sponsorship opportunities please visit the TAPPI 100 Years website.