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Suppliers Reach Out to Mill Leaders, Paper360º May/June 2017

Suppliers Reach Out to Mill Leaders, Paper360º May/June 2017

Over the Wire, Paper360º March/April 2023

Papermaking Best Practices With Vacuum-Dewatering Systems: P

Papermaking Best Practices With Vacuum-Dewatering Systems: Part 2, Paper360º November/December 2017

Growth and Opportunity for Mainline Conveyor Systems, Paper360º July/August 2024

Designing paper and board barrier constructions for food contact applications, TAPPI Journal November 2025

ABSTRACT: This study examines the effect of multiple factors on barrier performance for purpose-built paper and paperboard constructions produced on an industrial pilot coater machine. Impacts from precoat latex chemistry, application method (flooded nip with bevel blade, jet with bevel blade, and pre-metered film coater, laboratory rod drawdown) and precoating calendering were studied in relation to resulting porosity, roughness, and barrier (liquid water, moisture, and oil). Results reveal a complex interaction between controllable and uncontrollable factors, offering insight for designing advanced barrier coatings on cellulosic substrates.

The winding mechanics of laminate webs, TAPPI Journal February 2020

ABSTRACT: Models that describe the residual stresses due to winding single-layer webs at the end of roll-to-roll manufacturing machines are mature. These models have been used to reduce or avoid defects that are due to winding. Many laminated products exist where two or more webs have been joined to form a thicker composite web. The properties of the web layers provide a unique functionality to the product being manufactured. No laminate winding models exist in the literature. This paper will focus on the development of a laminate winding model and laboratory test verification of the model.

Continuous ´Hands Off’ Insulation Resistance Testing of Critical Motors, Paper360º January/February 2020

Continuous ´Hands Off’ Insulation Resistance Testing of Critical Motors, Paper360º January/February 2020

Forests in Your Pocket, Paper360º November/December 2021

Forests in Your Pocket, Paper360º November/December 2021

Improved barrier performance with microfibrillated cellulose, TAPPI Journal March 2025

ABSTRACT: In this work, the impact of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) on the properties of water-based barrier coatings intended for food packaging have been explored. Commercially available MFC was used for improving the rheology and water retention of three different commercially available dispersion coatings (acrylic, styrene acrylic, and polylactic acid). Coatings were applied by rod to paper, and barrier properties were tested by measuring air permeability and water barrier properties. Results clearly showed that addition of MFC to water-based dispersion coatings improved the barrier performance of the final coatings.

Pulp and Paper Playing a Crucial Role in Global Bioeconomy, Paper360º January/February 2022

Pulp and Paper Playing a Crucial Role in Global Bioeconomy, Paper360º January/February 2022