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Specialty Papers US

October 15-17, 2024
Milwaukee, WI

Specialty Papers US 2024 is This Month!

Returning to Milwaukee, WI, October 15-17

Specialty Papers US is the premier event in North America dedicated to showcasing innovation in the specialty papers industry. This event provides a unique opportunity for experts to come together and drive conversation around market influencers, hear ideas and insights from different parts of the supply chain, and become knowledgeable about innovations and market insights that will improve their business. 

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Features of the 2024 Event:

  • Speakers from UMV, Papkot, University of Maine, Two Sides North America, Dow, erthos, Canopy, Tillamook, Mondi, Mars and more
  • Pre-conference Workshop - Focus on Paper – Is making the switch from plastics to paper beneficial? taking place October 15th from 9am-12pm.  Featured speakers include NatureWorks, Eartfirst, Mars, CJ Bio and more to come!
  • Networking lunches and breaks, a welcome reception at the end of the first full day - sponsored by Archroma, and more – all included in the registration
  • Connect with industry professionals from Ecolab, Henkel, Primient, Pixelle, Ahlstrom, Domtar, Mativ, Ingredion, and more!
  • Complete access to the conference app and online platform to connect with other attendees, speakers, and sponsors
  • Access to presentation video recordings and speaker materials after the event

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BiOrigin
Suzano
Archroma
BASF
Dow
Ingredion
Steve Ottone - MCP Mallard Creek Polymers

Steve Ottone

Technical Service Representative at MCP Mallard Creek Polymers
Gary Robinson - Tetonia, LLC

Gary Robinson

Fractional Advisor: Sustainability and Consumer Packaged Good at Tetonia, LLC
Scott McNutt - Nextep Partners LLC

Scott McNutt

Consultant at Nextep Partners LLC
Michelle LeMere - Pixelle Specialty Solutions

Michelle LeMere

Vice President, Engineered Specialties at Pixelle Specialty Solutions
Brad Hartong - Primient

Brad Hartong

Applications Development Scientist at Primient
Dr. Sandeep Kulkarni - KoolEarth Solutions Inc.

Dr. Sandeep Kulkarni

Founder and President at KoolEarth Solutions Inc.

2024 Agenda

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Pre-Conference Workshop
Registration Open
Session I: Current Industry Landscape & Future Trends in Specialty Papers
Session II: The Papermaker’s Perspective
Registration and Opening Remarks
Session III: Innovations and Advancements Across the Supply Chain
Session IV: Academic Focus: Latest Developments from Universities
Session V: The Power of Partnerships: Working Towards Collaboration
Session VI: Acceleration of R&D
Registration Open
Session VII: The New and the Now in Sustainability Efforts
Session VIII: Innovations and alternatives for paper-based packaging
Dean Benjamin - Pixelle

Dean Benjamin

Director of New Product Development at Pixelle
Guido Schmitz - PAPACKS

Guido Schmitz

Vice President at PAPACKS
Murray Ross - Domtar

Murray Ross

Sr. Manager, Technology for the Specialty Papers division at Domtar
Jill Crossley - Two Sides North America

Jill Crossley

Director of Operations at Two Sides North America
Jake Branyon - Sonoco

Jake Branyon

Associate Director of R&D at Sonoco
Isabel Urdaneta - North Carolina State University

Isabel Urdaneta

Research Assistant, Sustainable Alternative Fibers Initiative at North Carolina State University

"Specialty Papers conference always provides excellent insight into the near and future paper market. We find it especially helpful when considering medium to long term direction for our development program." AquaSol Corporation



"The speakers are very insightful and the conference covered . . . a wide range of topics on the US packaging market, which helped our company that is just starting to penetrate into it." Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.


Media Partner Spotlight

With its finger on the pulse of the sector, Paperadvance.com offers daily news coverage from a wide-ranging variety and scope of sources dedicated to the Pulp and Paper industry. From process optimization to best practices, Paperadvance.com reports on all of the topical and critical news that matters to you, and your business. Paperadvance.com also offers a number of feature articles on an entire host of topics such as pulp, paper and tissue manufacturing, paper and tissue converting operations and technology reports.

Who Attends Specialty Papers?


"The Specialty Papers conference is unique in having a cross-section of participants from suppliers, to mills, to end users of paper. Its format allows for a great deal of both learning and networking." Crable Engineering LLC


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