PRODUCTS

Educational Documents – RPTA has produced a variety of bulletins and manuals covering a broad range of topics from boilouts to metal in board.  These publications are used for educating customers and/or for teaching aids for new hires or those new to the industry.

Computer Based Training Modules - RPTA has developed a series of computer based training modules covering the different aspects of papermaking from stock preparation to coating.  Great training aids for new hires or those new to the industry.

Seminars and Roundtables  - RPTA holds various seminars and roundtable discussions designed to keep membership informed of new or improved operating practices, new technology or products from vendors or to address problem solving issues common to most properties like safety, threading practices, furnish, stock cleaning, etc.  Knowledge expansion and enhancement is the goal through an open forum.

Task Force Meetings – RPTA sets up and facilitates meetings where focused groups by discipline meet regularly to discuss new or developmental products, processes, or technology and to discuss issues common to the membership.

Benchmarking Studies- RPTA collects and reports on various  industry statistics for use by member companies.  Some of the current benchmarking studies include physical properties, machine efficiency, boiler efficiency, and energy use.

Protocol -  RPTA has developed and maintains the Food Packaging Safety Protocol. This is an industry and worldwide recognized document that undergoes updates frequently to assure customers that  recycled board is appropriate for food-contact packaging. 

Historical Documentations - Because RPTA, established in 1953 as BRDA and renamed RPTA in 1991, represents a substantial amount of history in the recycled fiber based paper making business segment, a substantial and documented history is available for a variety of subjects.  This archived knowledge is available to members.

SERVICES

Project Studies – RPTA can assist a team of volunteers to work on specific short-term topics such as equipment evaluations, process evaluations and other topics.

Research - Staff members can pursue ideas independently and report on those efforts that may benefit the membership.  Some projects may be investigatory while others require academic involvement, laboratory tests, beta trials, and eventually vendor and mill involvement.

Problem Solving – RPTA can assist in problem solving papermaking related issues. -  RPTA represents a network of companies and subject matter experts.  RPTA can act as the conduit to get members the information they need.