Upcoming Events

The Fundamental Research Symposia are among the premier R&D events in the pulp & paper industry, providing a valuable forum and collection of pulp & paper research since 1957. The Symposia are held every four years at the English universities of Oxford and Cambridge. The eighteenth symposium will be held at Worcester College, Oxford, September 13-17, 2026. The title of the symposium will be, ‘Advances in Pulp and Paper Research, Oxford 2026’ and the program will include invited perspective papers from experts in the field.

This training explores the converting processes of rolled products and how the quality and variability of tissue parent jumbo reels and soft rolls impact the runnability of these complex lines.

This course provides a solid foundation in the development and application of aqueous-based barrier coatings for paper and paperboard packaging. Through a practical, hands-on approach, participants will gain a clear understandingof the chemistry, application techniques, and performance attributes of these environmentally friendly coatings

Name: Fiberglass Mat Technology Forum Date: Oct. 5-7, 2026 Location: Charlotte, SC

Technologies and Machinery for the Production of Paper and Paperboard and for the Converting of Tissue Paper

Experience running a pilot paper machine, gain practical knowledge, and confidence with this workshop offered in partnership with TAPPI. A pulp and paper mill is a complex, interconnected and massive engineering marvel. Now, you’ll be able to learn how the processes work and why. This workshop provides a broad overview of the basic concepts in pulp and paper manufacturing, including pulping, bleaching, chemical recovery, recycling, papermaking and converting. You'll explore how various processes impact paper properties through both lab exercises and operation of a pilot-plant paper machine. This introductory-level workshop is appropriate for anyone in technical and non-technical roles.

The Basic Financial Training & Strategic Market Analysis workshop is appropriate for technical and non-technical individuals in the pulp & paper, forest product, and related industries with a desire to evaluate processes, services, and research ideas. This workshop will help you to market your ideas, products, and services utilizing the financial language used by decision-makers in the industry (controllers, directors, mill managers, and vice-presidents).