Over the Wire

Take your recruiting efforts to the next level at the industry’s leading career fair event. This is the only event bringing students from paper and packaging schools together to reinforce their interest in the industry. Session topics have included Nanotechnology, Printed Electronics, and the State of the Industry, topics not regularly taught as part of their curriculum.

 

Bill Lucy earned his education doctorate at the University of Maine in 1971, and subsequently served UMaine for 25 years until his retirement in 1996. He participated in countless committee activities, and developed and taught courses in scuba diving and outdoor education and recreation.

 

Dr. Don Satchell, technology director and manager for Situ Biosciences LLC will present on analyzing the methods of compostability for pulp products that are enhanced with color, gloss, and preservatives at Specialty Papers 2015. Register now to save $200 off the full conference registration rate. The deadline to register at the discounted rate is Friday, August 14.

 

The only Improving Paper Machine Performance Course to be held in 2015 is scheduled for October 13-15 in Peachtree Corners, (Atlanta) Ga., USA.

 

LanzaTech uses novel gas fermentation technology that converts industrial gases to fuel and chemicals. TAPPI's International Bioenergy and Bioproducts Conference (IBBC) will be held October 28-31, in Atlanta, Ga., USA.

 

This unique workshop held August 3-7 provides attendees an overall view of the fundamental principles of environmental life cycle analysis (LCA) for a product or service.

 

Formerly known as the TAPPI Linerboard Medium and Manufacture Course, this August 18-20 course has been re-designed to include more case studies, tips for benchmarking liner and medium machine performance, and will have an increased focus on OCC single source grades, recycling processes and how to improve control of stickies.

 

For a limited time this newly revised text is not only available for the substantial TAPPI member discount but also comes with a special promo code discount being made available to readers of OTW this week. Don't miss your chance to get a full 50% off of the listed member and non-member price.

 

You will practice the concepts learned in class using common components, equipment, and processes. You’ll receive IDCON’s "Preventive Maintenance Essential Care and Condition Monitoring" book with your registration for this Sept. 14-15 course.

 

The Introduction to Kraft Pulping and Bleaching course, taught by Dr. Michael Kocurek, will take place August 4-5 at TAPPI’s Headquarters. Seats will sell out at 25. Registration is now open.

 

Written by two of the world's leading packaging experts, this technical book investigates the laws and liabilities associated with manufacturing, labeling and shipping packages. For a limited time, both members and non-members will be eligible to pick up this particular text for the same great discount.