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Wheaton, Ill., resident and long-time TAPPI member Richard H. (Dick) Olsen made his debut in Member Spotlight this Monday, August 2, becoming the fourth (and first corrugated!) member to share insights into his life and career.
A Vice President with the Corrugated Machinery Division at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, this former Eagle Scout credits the numerous contacts and relationships cemented over a 30-year membership with having contributed greatly to his professional success. As a self-described networker, Dick says he relies on his TAPPI contacts and conferences for help in solving corrugated dilemmas.
Spotlight participants are often recommended by fellow members and staff. If you would like to nominate a member (or even yourself!) just send their name (or names) to MemberSpotlight@tappi.org. We will forward a Spotlight Questionnaire to fill out and return.
The technical program is now available for the TAPPI 11th Advanced Coating Fundamentals Symposium. The symposium will be held October 11-13, 2010 at one of the world's leading paper research centers, PTS (Papiertechnische Stiftung) in Munich, Germany.
Held every two years, this highly regarded symposium provides a forum for research and development professionals, chemists and technical service managers involved in paper coatings to discuss the latest technical developments.
The technical program at this year’s symposium includes 30 peer-reviewed papers covering a wide range of topics like advanced printing fundamentals, sustainable barrier coatings, liquid interactions, optical control and advanced understanding of curtain coater application.
The Symposium will also include a peer-reviewed poster session. Abstracts for the poster session are being accepted through August 27, 2010. View the details.
By attending the Extrusion Coating CourseAugust 24-26 in Charleston, SC, USA you will enhance your troubleshooting skills and gain a better understanding of materials and the extrusion processes to enable you to improve your existing extrusion coating operation. Registration also includes a half-day Paper and Board Manufacture and Properties Workshop led by Chuck Klass.
This workshop will cover an overview and terminology of paper & board grades that are PE extruded; properties of paper and paperboard grades used for extrusion coating; paper and board manufacturing variables that impact extrusion coating; and trends and new developments. View the complete course schedule. Learn more at www.tappi.org/10extru.
Hiroyuki Yano is a Professor at the Research Institute of Sustainable Humanosphere, Kyoto University. He will present "Potential of Cellulose Nanofiber-Based Materials" on Monday, 27 September. His research involves extraction of nanofibers from biomass resources such as wood, plant fibers, and crab and shrimp shells, and their utilization as a component of nanomaterials for optical and structural purposes.
Andriy Kovalenko is Senior Research Officer, Group Leader/Theory and Modeling, NRC-NINT and Adjunct Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta. He will present "Theory, Modeling and Simulation on Multiple Scales for Nanotechnology Applications" on Tuesday, 28 September. Dr. Kovalenko is a leading, internationally recognized expert in theoretical and computational methods of modeling on multiple space and time scales, including statistical physics and electronic structure theory. His focus is development of theoretical methods capable of predicting the behaviour of nanosystems.
Hadi Mahabadi, Vice President and Center Manager, Xerox Research Centre of Canada (XRCC), will present "Bio Based Nano Particle and Greener Printing Industry" on Wednesday, 29 September. He has been instrumental in creating an environment to increase innovation and successful commercialization of many breakthrough materials technologies at XRCC.
The 5th Annual Pacific Section Golf Tournament will be at the Lewis River Golf Course, Woodland, Wash., on Friday, August 27, 2010. The fun begins at 1 p.m. with a modified shotgun start for the 4-person scramble format. There are 144 spots available, so reserve your space now! The entry fee is $125 per person and includes Green Fees, Cart, 2 Beverage Tickets, Prizes, Meal, Awards and LOTS OF FUN!
This two-day course is one of very few available on tissue manufacturing. It delivers a structured examination of manufacturing processes and the effect that those processes have on product performance and quality.
Your instructor will be Dr. Michael J. Kocurek, PhD, Professor Emeritus at North Carolina State University and editor of books and many other publications. Kocurek is a TAPPI Fellow and Distinguished Service Recipient. In 2005, Kocurek was inducted into the Paper Industry International Hall of Fame, an honor bestowed on those who have made preeminent contributions to the global pulp & paper industry.
The 9th Research Forum on Recycling will continue its history of highlighting cutting-edge research results from around the world. Held every three years, this event will provide participants an extraordinary opportunity to hear the latest in recycling research, discuss and debate technical and operating issues, learn and network with experts and peers, and identify future research needs of the recycling community. One registration will gain you access to both the PEERS Conference and Research Forum on Recycling programs.
Esteemed engineers, scientists and practitioners will lead sessions on all aspects of recycling technologies and operations for raw materials, ranging from newsprint to mixed office waste, during more than 35 cutting-edge presentations.
The 2010 Empire State Fall Golf Outing will be held at Kingswood Golf Club, Hudson Falls, New York, on Thursday, October 7, 2010. There is a 9 a.m. shotgun start, 4-Man Scramble. Included is an all-you- can-eat hot buffet, salads, desserts, beverages, and prizes after the round. The registration deadline is September 24, 2010, and is limited to 72 players, so register early!
Help support this year’s event by sponsoring a hole! A $100 Sponsorship will have a sign denoting your contribution on a hole giving attendees the opportunity to see what you offer in the way of services, as well as an appreciation for supporting this year’s event.
