New Technology Showcase Features Cutting Edge Innovations at PEERS 2019
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With increased pressure to produce sustainable products while at the same time reduce costs and increase efficiencies, mills are looking towards new innovations and process advancements to help reach their goals. TAPPI’s Pulping, Engineering, Environmental, Recycling and Sustainability (PEERS) Conference, October 27-30, 2019 in St. Louis, MO, offers mills potential solutions to their sustainability and operational challenges at its New Technology Showcase.
PEERS’ New Technology Showcase highlights cutting-edge technologies developed by industry leaders. Attendees have the opportunity to hear brief presentations from exhibitors selected for the Showcase and speak directly with each presenting company. Featured technologies include:
- Use of Electromagnetic Fluid Filtration to Remove Iron from Condensate - Scott Ray, Milhous Company
- Convergence of Predictive and Preventative Maintenance with APM Software - Jared Hartness, GE Digital
- New Microwave Consistency Analyzer – Stefano Antonacci, Valmet
- Characterization of Conductive Polyaniline/Cellulose Acetate Nanocomposite Fabricated through Electrospinning - Jeanette Grande, State University of New York – ESF
- On-site Production of MFC for Boosted Cost-Effectiveness in Papermaking - Jarkko Kutvonen, Pöyry Finland Oy
- Oxygen Recovery System for Ozone Generation and Potential Use in the Pulp and Paper Industry - Peter Studer, Messer
- Role of Wearable Technology in Shaping the Customer Experience - Claudio J. Munoz, Fabio Perini
Popular Sessions and Events
PEERS technical program includes seven tracks emphasizing new methods and best practices to help mills optimize operations and reach their sustainability goals. Popular sessions and events include:
- Four Workshops provide hands-on experience: Bleach Plant Operations, Brown Stock Washing, Project Management and an Introduction to Lean Six Sigma.
- Hot Topics Breakfasts focus on current operational issues.
- Five Panel Discussions address new solutions and best practices.
- Keynote Speaker, Angie Slaughter, shares her insight into Anheuser-Busch’s sustainability efforts.
- PaperChase Fun Run/Walk gives back to the industry with scholarships for students.
Some special sessions and events require advance registration and fill up quickly. Registered attendees should sign-up for their desired events as soon as possible by contacting the TAPPI Member Connection Center at 1.800.332.8686 or memberconnection@tappi.org.
PEERS is co-located with the International Bioenergy & Bioproducts Conference (IBBC) and 12th Research Forum on Recycling. Attendees can attend all three events for only one registration fee.
PEERS attendees are recommended to stay at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, the same location as the Conference The hotel is located in the heart of downtown St. Louis near the iconic Gateway Arch grounds and scenic riverfront. As the Conference draws near, rooms fill up quickly. Attendees should book a room before it’s too late.
