Risi (the leading information provider for the global forest products industry) and Tappi (Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry and the leading association for the worldwide pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and converting industries) have announced the merger of Risi’s PPI Magazine with Tappi’s Paper360° Magazine. The partnership will combine the industry’s two leading magazines covering global developments, trends and manufacturing innovations in the pulp and paper industry.
“Our members represent 66 countries and some of the leading paper and packaging companies from around the globe. They want to understand what’s going on worldwide. That’s why we’re uniting the two most powerful magazines in the industry,” said Larry Montague, President and CEO of Tappi. “This partnership with Risi enables us to further our mission of providing premier educational and information resources that support the advancement of industry professionals. Our combined resources will enable us to provide an even better balance of business and technical content for our readers,” Montague added.
“By partnering with Tappi, we’ll combine the strengths of our organizations. Each publication covers different aspects of the market and together, we’ll provide a more complete and accurate view of the industry,” said Iain Murray, CEO at Risi. The co-branded magazine will continue to be managed by Tappi. Risi will provide editorial support with content via popular continuing features such as the Top 50 Powerlist, Top 100 Paper Manufacturers, PPI Awards coverage, and market trends and viewpoints.
Combined, the organizations bring over 200 years of publishing experience to the joint effort. An international editorial staff comprised of editors, engineers and economists will continue to deliver “relevant and timely content from a global perspective,” said the magazines.
