November 2 - November 3, 2021
Milwaukee, WI
The theme for Specialty Papers US, coming to Milwaukee, WI, November 2 - 3, 2021, is Specialty Papers in the Modern Era: Uncovering Emerging Opportunities and New Applications.
At Specialty Papers US 2021 Event, Attendees Will:
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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A postgraduate with Masters degree in Chemical Engineering and Business Administration studies.
Worked in paper production, R&D, as well as business management for Sappi in the field of paper packaging. Lead the packaging development and innovation process for a large private brand food retailer in South Africa (Woolworths).Moved to Mpact as a Packaging Innovation Manager to build a paper packaging innovation team within R&D. Since 2019 with Nestle as Packaging Expert, leading the packaging science and technology platform for the global Confectionary business unit with particular focus on fibre-based packaging.
With over 28 years of experience in the paper industry, Ronald graduated from the University of British Columbia, Canada with a Masters of Engineering degree in Pulp and Paper Technology. With short stints at a pulp and paper process consulting company, a paper mill and a pulp and paper research institute, Ronald has spent a large part of his career in the application development and launching of paper making chemicals. He has been with FiberLean Technologies Ltd since 2017 at his current position of manager, paper and packaging applications. He has resided in Sweden since 2006.
As Senior Product Stewardship Engineer within Printpack’s Office of Sustainability, Alan has the opportunity to lead Printpack’s Compostable Development Platform. Within his role, Alan works with various suppliers of resins, films, adhesives, and coatings to develop structures that will continue meet the needs of flexible packaging while being designed to meet 3rd party compostable certification requirements. Alan is an active member in multiple industry organizations, including BPI Standards & Procedures committee, BPI Communications committee, and SPC Composting Collaborative and is determined to work closely with composter organizations, brands, and technology providers to ensure all parties’ needs are met. Printpack’s Office of Sustainabiilty was formed in 2020 and focuses on sustainable development within Compostable Structures, Paper Structures, Recyclable Films, Post Consumer Recycled Films, and Biobased Films. Prior to joining Printpack in 2017, Alan worked as Packaging Engineer with Conagra Brands, giving him unique insight to the challenges and goals of Brands and Converters alike.
For the past 6 years, Dustin Schadt has worked with Stora Enso as the Director of Business Development and Key Account Manager for Specialty Papers and Packaging Materials in North America. His key objective is to build partnerships with Retailers, Brand Owners, and Converters who have specific Objectives to increase the effectiveness of their Paper and Packaging. Though Quality, Service, and Logistics are all key objectives for these companies, Dustin focuses on clients whose primary goal is to find Sustainable Packaging Solutions. Bringing 18 years of experience from the Folding Carton Industry, he ties in many different components of the supply chain in order to find innovative solutions and bring value to the changing market. When he’s not talking about micro fibers, blank paper, or empty boxes, Dustin likes to travel with his family, creating many adventures along the way. Between his love for family and love for paper, there’s never a moment to rest.
Kamran Paynabar is a Fouts Family Career Professor and Associate Professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech.
Dr. Paynabar’s research interests comprise both applied and theoretical aspects of data mining and statistical modeling integrated with engineering knowledge. His current research focuses on the analysis of high-dimensional complex data including multi-stream signals, images, videos, point-clouds and network data, for system modeling, monitoring, diagnostics and prognostics using semi-parametric and nonparametric approaches. The generic methodologies he develops have been widely utilized in a variety of applications ranging from manufacturing including automotive, aerospace, medical device, and so forth, to healthcare applications including cardiac surgery and rotator cuff tear surgery.
He received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology and Azad University in 2002 and 2004, respectively, and his Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering from The University of Michigan in 2012. He also holds an M.A. in Statistics from The University of Michigan.
Ahlstrom-Munksjö is one of the world's leading players in sustainable and innovative fiber-based solutions. Our mission is to expand their role for a sustainable everyday life.
At Ahlstrom-Munksjö we make smart solutions out of fiber. We add value by combining fibers with our advanced technology and innovative and entrepreneurial culture, constantly exploring novel materials and new applications. Sustainability, innovation and quality are central in all our solutions – compostable food and beverage processing and packaging materials, liquid and air filtration media, diagnostic materials and protective medical fabrics are only the beginning. This is why when we imagine the future, we imagine fiber.
Domtar makes products that people around the world rely on every day. We design, manufacture, market and distribute a wide variety of communication, specialty and packaging papers, market pulp and airlaid nonwovens.
We are the largest integrated manufacturer and marketer of uncoated freesheet paper in North America, and one of the largest manufacturers of pulp in the world.
Our network of 12 pulp and paper mills and 9 manufacturing and converting facilities gives us approximately 2.7 million tons of papermaking capacity and 1.5 million air-dried metric tons (ADMT) of market pulp capacity annually to help us to serve our customers, support our employees and strengthen our communities.That’s how pulp and paper make life better every day.
Learn more by visiting https://www.domtar.com/en.
Thanks to our long experience in the paper and board industry, we have developed a large range of products that answers very specific needs with a constant focus for optimized production, improved performance and quality, low operational and installation costs and high energy efficiency.
Our product line includes all reliable and state-of-the-art infrared drying and air drying systems, and with our experienced teams, we will provide you with the required resources and expertise to analyze and resolve your specific drying requirements.
We supply complete drying solutions for new machines and coaters as well as complete upgrades of existing dryers for:
Today, more than 2,000 systems have already been installed in manufacturing plants of most major paper groups anywhere on every continent. Many of these systems are repeat orders. We include services for installation, maintenance and spare parts supply accross the globe.
We have references for virtually all coated paper & board grades and specialty paper & board grades.
Our sales & service teams together with an extended network of agents makes sure that we are always close to you.
Contact us: paper@ircon-solaronics.com
From cost-effective to high-performance Calcium Carbonates for filling and coating in paper and board, Omya is at the forefront of technological innovation to meet our customers’ requirements.
Partnering Together for a Sustainable Future
Serving the global paper & board industry with innovative mineral solutions is our core business. We strive to be a reliable, long-term strategic partner supporting our customers in turning the industry’s greatest challenges into opportunities for innovation and growth.
Sekisui Specialty Chemical’s mission is to be a leading innovative polymer solutions provider, utilizing its prominent technologies and dedicated associates to create sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, and healthier life for people everywhere.
In June of 2009, Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. acquired Celanese’s PVOH (polyvinyl alcohol) business, taking control of facilities in Calvert City, KY; Pasadena, TX; one unit within a complex in Tarragona, Spain; as well as resources in the company’s Houston Technology Center. The Celanese acquisition resulted in Sekisui Specialty Chemicals establishing entities in the United States, Europe, and Mexico. Through these three entities, Sekisui Specialty Chemicals endeavors to expand on new applications for polyvinyl alcohol products, delivering consistent quality and service to our customers worldwide.
In 2018, Sekisui Specialty Chemicals also began representing 3 new brands: Durastream CPVC compound and resins, Advancell thermo-expandable microspheres, and SLEC BK polyvinyl acetal resins. These new products come with the decades of Sekisui Chemical Group experience and worldwide support in each industry. SSC represents these products globally, and we are ready to collaborate with customers to create tomorrow’s essential products.
Sekisui Specialty Chemicals part of the multibillion-dollar, multinational company SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group. SSC is one of 11 subsidiaries of Sekisui America Corporation and one of 9 subsidiaries in of Sekisui in Europe. Sekisui Chemical Group is a global company that delivers a wide range of products and services to enrich people’s lives. Sekisui has been striving to ‘produce a better world with creative technologies’ since its formation in 1947. The company is comprised of core businesses and technologies in housing, social infrastructure, and chemical solutions.
Steve Ottone is the holder of a BS and MS in Wood Science from the Pennsylvania State University. His career started in the paper industry with work for Container Corporation of America, St. Regis Paper, and Champion International. He then moved to the supplier side, working in latex supply to the paper industry for Reichhold, Inc., Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex, and Mallard Creek Polymers. His current job is with SNP, Inc., a supplier of specialty coatings and rheology modifiers for a broad range of applications. His area of emphasis is polymer and rheology modifier solutions to barrier coatings needs.
Paige Goff is Vice-President of Sustainability and Communications at Domtar, the largest integrated marketer and manufacturer of business and office copy paper in North America. In this role, she is responsible for communicating Domtar’s pulp and paper initiatives, identifying and leveraging the latest sustainability trends and strategies for the business, as well as developing and managing partnerships with environmental non-governmental organizations (NGO) and customers.
Goff has 17 years of experience in the forest products industry and joined Domtar in 2004. In her previous Domtar roles, she was also the Senior Manager, Brand and Advertising Operations as well as a Product Packaging Manager. Prior to joining Domtar, Goff was a marketing analyst and planner at Resolute, a North American paper industry supplier. She has a Master of Business Administration degree.
Gary Robinson specializes in helping companies develop meaningful business and technical strategies to advance Sustainability. Gary holds a packaging degree from Michigan State University and over 25 years in global business leadership. His experience includes major consumer brands such as The Home Depot, Kraft Foods, Newell Rubbermaid, and Amway. Throughout his career Gary has held leadership positions in R&D, Global Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Marketing, and Business Development. This diverse professional background is the key to success to drive innovation.
Lisa Stephens is Division Manager, Pulp & Paper and Nanotechnology at TAPPI. TAPPI is not for profit, volunteer-led association focusing on emerging technologies and driving innovation for the paper and packaging industry. Their growing international membership include bioenergy and biofuels, renewable chemicals, sustainability, and nanotechnology areas.
Stephens has been with TAPPI since 1990. In her previous roles, she was also the PRESS Operations Manager, E-publishing Team Lead and TAPPI Journal Publisher, as well as positions supporting Information Services and Executive Team Management. She attended Clayton State College.
Graham Moore has over thirty years’ experience of the global paper and board industry that has focused on process and product knowledge, recycling, wet end chemistry and product performance research. His recent focus has been directed towards the specialty paper sector where he has assisted a number of paper companies to successfully develop and exploit new specialty products and markets. He has been a regular presenter, chairman and advisory board member for Smithers US Specialty Paper conference held annually in conjunction with TAPPI. In addition to specialty paper, he has undertaken strategic futures based research that has examined the issues and technology trends that affect the papermaking supply chain and co-authored the TAPPI Futurist’s report ‘Postcards of the Future’. He is a member and Fellow of TAPPI, member, non-executive director and Deputy Chairman of PITA (UK), and member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK).
Once you book a ticket to the Specialty Papers Conference, we will reach out with details about signing up for the free welcome reception.
