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Advancing Fiber-Molded Products: Opportunities, Challenges, and Technological Innovations • A Review, TAPPICon26

PulPac, PA Consulting, and Optima Partner to Develop Machinery for Advanced Applications

Molded Pulp, Chemical Aspects Webinar – Part 1: Retention & Uniformity

This comprehensive webinar covers retention chemistry fundamentals for molded pulp production, targeting plant managers and R&D professionals seeking advanced technical insights. Dr. Hubbe explores retention aids including cationic polyacrylamide, alum systems, and polyamines for improving fines retention and drainage efficiency. Key topics include pH optimization, microparticle technology, over-flocculation prevention, and gentle retention approaches suitable for molded fiber applications. The session emphasizes practical strategies for enhancing product uniformity, reducing equipment deposits, and optimizing production rates while managing costs. Essential knowledge for operations professionals looking to benchmark performance and implement proven retention chemistry solutions in their molded pulp manufacturing processes.

Molded Pulp, Chemical Aspects Webinar Part 3: Strength Attributes Webinar

This technical webinar explores strength development in molded pulp production, covering fiber selection, refining optimization, and advanced bonding mechanisms. Mid-career professionals learn how kraft versus mechanical pulps affect product strength, the role of capillary forces during drying, and practical applications of cationic starch and specialty additives. Dr. Martin Hubby presents troubleshooting strategies for common strength issues, including over-refining problems and retention challenges. The session addresses pressing conditions, lignin softening temperatures, and sustainable strength enhancement techniques essential for operations managers seeking to optimize production quality while maintaining cost efficiency and meeting performance specifications.

Better Together: 2021 TAPPICon LIVE! Part 2

Join TAPPI's Better Together podcast for exclusive live interviews from TAPPIcon 2021, featuring industry leaders discussing cutting-edge technologies transforming pulp and paper manufacturing. Learn about TAPPI's mentor match program connecting young professionals with experienced industry veterans, advanced condition monitoring solutions preventing costly equipment failures, innovative molded fiber products replacing single-use plastics, and ABB's digital transformation tools including augmented reality for mill operations. Perfect for process engineers, analysts, and students seeking technical skill development, networking opportunities, and insights into emerging career paths in the sustainable packaging and paper industry.

Molded Pulp, Chemical Aspects Webinar Part 4: Dewatering Challenges & Strategies

This advanced TAPPI webinar explores critical dewatering challenges in molded pulp production, covering fiber densification effects, fines migration patterns, and strategic retention aid optimization. Dr. Martin Hubbe presents practical solutions including charge patch mechanisms, microparticle systems, and enzyme applications for improving drainage rates. Mid-career professionals learn to balance production efficiency with product uniformity, addressing common bottlenecks that limit line speeds. The session includes real-world troubleshooting techniques, mathematical modeling limitations, and cost-effective approaches to enhance manufacturing throughput while maintaining quality standards in sustainable packaging applications.

Molded Pulp Packaging Market Size and Outlook

Plastisud Joins PulPac as a New Tooling Partner

Barrier Breakthroughs Highlighted at TAPPICon® 2026

Discover Practical, PFAS-Free Solutions for Molded Fiber Packaging

Molded Pulp, Chemical Aspects Webinar – Part 2: Fluid holdout (hydrophobic sizing)

This comprehensive webinar explores advanced hydrophobic sizing techniques for molded pulp production, covering rosin-alum systems, alkyl ketene dimer (AKD), and surface sizing methods with styrene maleic anhydride copolymers. Mid-career professionals will gain practical insights into optimizing liquid holdout, grease resistance, and barrier properties for sustainable packaging applications. The presentation addresses critical formulation challenges including retention chemistry, curing conditions, and troubleshooting common sizing failures, while examining layered approaches using microfibrillated cellulose for enhanced performance. Essential viewing for operations managers and R&D leads seeking to advance their expertise in eco-friendly packaging solutions and specialty pulp applications.