It’s Just Around the Corner and You Can Still be Part of It
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In less than two weeks, industry leaders from around the world will gather at TAPPI’s Pulping, Engineering, Environmental, Recycling and Sustainability (PEERS) Conference, October 27-30, 2019 in St. Louis, MO. This highly acclaimed industry event offers mills and other industry professionals a comprehensive technical program that addresses key issues and concerns currently affecting the industry.
Still haven’t registered? There’s still time but hurry. Register now.
PEERS offers a unique, peer-focused approach where leading-edge technical knowledge is presented alongside opportunities for face-to-face access with industry experts and colleagues. Its technical program includes seven tracks emphasizing new methods and best practices to help mills optimize operations and reach their sustainability goals. Attendees are active participants and contributors to Q&A sessions, panel discussions, and roundtable forums. Seasoned professionals can gain insight into industry trends, cutting-edge technologies and the latest advancements while those new to the industry can receive training on basic elements critical to a mill’s operation
Did you register for one or more of the Special Optional Events?
Registered conference attendees can further enhance their Conference experience by participating in one or more of the special events offered at PEERS. These popular events are optional and require advanced registration as they fill up quickly. Registered attendees should contact TAPPI’s Member Connection at 1.800.332.8686 or memberconnection@tappi.org to attend the following:
- Hands-On Workshops:
- Bleach Plant Operations
- Brown Stock Washing
- Project Management
- Introduction to Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
- Hot Topics Breakfasts (There is limited seating for each table topic):
- Nonwood
- Effects of Fiber Quality and Availability on Pulp Production and Quality
- Pulp Bleaching Operational Issues
- Capturing Engineering Talent in the Paper Industry
- Hard Scale Formation in Recaust Plants
- High Value Lignin (Biorefinery)
- Retaining Institutional Memory in Mills with Lean Staffing and Significant Turnover
- Recycling
- Digester Operation and Control
- Brownstock Washing Optimization
- Future of Lime Kiln Burners
- How to Optimize Equipment Inspections When Maintenance Budgets are Tight and How to Avoid Overreaction with Fitness for Service Evaluations
- High Value Cellulose (Biorefinery)
- Client Sustainable Solution Needs
- 36th Annual PaperChase Fun Run/Walk
- Conference Networking Dinners
- Spouse/Guest River Cruise
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.
Register today! Mills qualify for special group discounts.
