A more sober view of digital technology and AI is given by tissue industry veteran DougSweet inanew Tissue360° segment called “My Industry.” Here, Sweet states that well- trained personnel and hands-on experience are still the only way to run an efficient tissue making operation“where touching, feeling, and even smelling"the finalproduct are the only true ways of guaranteeing a successful output. What an interesting future we have in front of us! We hope you enjoy this issue of Tissue360°.Your own feedback on the future of technology in the tissue industry would be most welcome.

MARK RUSHTON Editor,Tissue360°

ESKO UUTELA

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Esko Uutela, a good friend of Tissue360°editors over the years. Uutela, who had recently retired, was often to be seen on the main stages of tissue and

paper conferences all over the world, presenting in his enigmatic Finnish style, and delivering vital information for producers, suppliers, and consumers of tissue.

Working first for Pöyry, and thenFastmarkets RISI for a number of years, Uutela was deeply knowledgeable about the industry, but it was his openness and skill of engagement that made him a unique and prominent member of the tissue community. After the work was done, he was a hugely entertaining dinner companion, and he is already greatly missed.

Our thoughts continue to be with his family, friends, and colleagues all around the world.