About the Industry
RPTA represents most of the companies making paperboard, containerboard, corrugating medium, linerboard, boxboard, folding carton, gypsum, tube and core, chip and specialty grades from at least 50 percent recycled fiber. Our members are dedicated to responsible resource management, innovation and ingenuity that is unmatched in the paper-making industry.
RPTA's continued member focus is to provide a forum for members to exchange information and sponsor activities that are mutually beneficial to the industry. Product stewardship, benchmarking, materials investigations, and education are integral to the work of our member companies and the Association.
LATEST NEWS
Industry Benchmarking Survey
Sampling and sample preparation are complete for the 2025 Profile Study. Samples from 51 paper machines, collected during the first quarter, were blind-coded before shipping to test labs. Report will be issued in early September. All past Survey reports can be accessed at this member-only page.
2025 Production-Technical Seminar
On May 5 and 6, 2025, we held our annual production-technical seminar. For the first time, our seminar content was embedded into TAPPICon, instead of being co-located with it. RPTA members attending provided positive feedback regarding the new format.
In addition to technical presentations, RPTA members had the opportunity to network with other members at our RPTA Lunch, Roundtable Breakfast, and Networking Room.
RPTA members can access the RPTA presentations at this member-only site.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer Webinar
This year, instead of a technical presentation, we plan to hold a Career Panel. Several guests from the recycled paper industry will describe their career path and answer questions about their careers.
This event was recommended by the RPTA Young Professionals Task Team.
Tentatively set for July 16th at 2pm Eastern time. Details will follow through email promotions