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Don't Miss Your Chance to Build a Stronger Foundation in Kraft Pulping & Bleaching

For pulp and paper professionals looking to deepen their technical knowledge and sharpen their operational skills, this summer's Introduction to Kraft Pulping and Bleaching Course is an opportunity worth clearing your calendar for.

Taking place July 28–29, 2026, at TAPPI Headquarters in Peachtree Corners (Atlanta), GA, this two-day course is designed to give attendees a comprehensive, practical understanding of the kraft process from start to finish. Whether you're new to industry and building your foundation or a seasoned professional looking to fill in the gaps, this course delivers real-world insight you can put to work the moment you're back on the mill floor.

Learn from One of the Best in the Business

The course will be led by Tom Holm, owner of Yggdrasil Pulp Consulting LLC and a former global subject-matter expert with Buckman International. Tom has worked at more than 150 mills across 19 countries and has been involved in multiple fiberline startups — bringing a depth of hands-on, operations-focused experience that is difficult to find anywhere else. His instructional approach reflects that background: grounded in real-world application, practical in every detail, and immediately relevant to the challenges mill professionals face every day.

What You'll Walk Away With

This course covers the full scope of the kraft process, from wood preparation through pulping, washing, and bleaching, with a focus on how each stage influences efficiency, cost, and final product quality. Attendees will leave with:

  • A clear understanding of kraft pulping fundamentals and chemistry
  • Insight into bleaching processes and how to optimize performance
  • The ability to connect process variables to production outcomes
  • Practical knowledge they can apply immediately in mill operations

Secure Your Spot

Seating is limited for this hands-on course, and spots are filling up. If strengthening your kraft pulping and bleaching knowledge is on your professional development list for 2026, now is the time to act.

Registration is open, don't wait. This is one course you won't want to miss.

Register now at www.tappi.org/ikpbc.