Understand the Full Kraft Process – Not Just One Piece of It

The kraft pulping and bleaching process is complex—and understanding how its parts connect can make all the difference when it comes to solving problems, improving quality, and operating more efficiently. That’s exactly the kind of big-picture insight TAPPI’s Introduction to Kraft Pulping and Bleaching Course is designed to deliver.

Held August 5–6, 2025, at TAPPI Headquarters in Peachtree Corners (Atlanta), Georgia, this two-day, in-person course gives professionals across the pulp and paper industry a strong foundation in kraft mill operations, from wood fiber through bleaching and everything in between.

To encourage hands-on learning and meaningful interaction, this course is limited to just 25 participants. Seats are expected to fill quickly.

Register by July 8 to save nearly $130 with early bird pricing!

Unlike narrowly focused technical trainings, this course takes a system-wide view of kraft pulping and bleaching. Attendees will explore the science and engineering behind each step of the process—and more importantly, how those steps are interrelated. You'll learn how upstream changes affect downstream outcomes, how to identify and troubleshoot process inefficiencies, and how different pulp grades are produced and refined.

Whether you're in technical services, operations, engineering, or management, this course will help you:

  • Understand the major process steps of kraft pulping and multi-stage bleaching
  • See how fiber chemistry and process conditions impact pulp quality
  • Gain practical tools for troubleshooting and improving system performance
  • Build confidence in your day-to-day interactions with mill teams and engineers

This content-rich course is taught by two of the industry’s most experienced and respected educators—Dr. Michael Kocurek and Tom Holm—who bring decades of knowledge from both academic and real-world mill environments. Their clear, applied teaching style ensures that every concept is tied back to what matters most: improving how your mill runs.

To encourage hands-on learning and meaningful interaction, this course is limited to just 25 participants. Seats are expected to fill quickly.

📍 Course Details:

Dates: August 5–6, 2025
Location: TAPPI HQ | Peachtree Corners (Atlanta), GA
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