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Lubrizol Announces $20 Million Investment in Acrylic Emulsion Manufacturing Capacity

AF&PA Releases Q1 2024 Containerboard Quarterly Report

AF&PA Releases Q1 2024 Boxboard Quarterly Report

SCA Announces Price Increase for White and Brown Grades of Kraftliner in Europe

The Future of Pulp and Paper Investments in the PNW

What do recent pulp and paper investments in the PNW tell us about the region″s future?

A New Energy Source, a New Challenge

Andritz Novimpianti is working with Sofidel on a groundbreaking solution to cut fossil fuel out of the tissue drying equation.

3 Common Mistakes in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)

Analyzing and eliminating the root cause of a failure is a powerful tool for improving plant reliability. At IDCON, we call this process Root Cause Problem Elimination (RCPE). We find that this term more accurately defines the desired outcome of the process. 

Paper Solutions for Food Packaging Webinar

Dr. Jonathan Levine, CEO of Folio Materials, presents an innovative journey from laboratory research to industrial-scale manufacturing of sustainable paper coatings using plant-based chemistry and nanoscience. The webinar explores how silver nanoparticles bonded to cellulose fibers enable paper to outperform plastic in applications including antimicrobial water purification, antiviral face masks, and microwave food packaging. Mid-career professionals will gain valuable insights into scaling advanced materials from bench to commercial production, partnership strategies with established paper manufacturers, and navigating regulatory requirements while maintaining cost-effectiveness and quality control in industrial paper coating processes.

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.

Cross-flow separation characteristics and piloting of graphene oxide nanofiltration membrane sheets and tubes for kraft black liquor concentration, TAPPI Journal September 2023