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Exhibitors can be a part of the brand new Passport Program designed to get conference attendees into the exhibit area.

 

This October 6 webinar will provide the audience and introduction to and overview of cellulose nanomaterials and nanocomposites. Production methods and properties of cellulose nanofibrils and cellulose nanocrystals will be described, as well as cellulose nanocomposites.

 

The 10-year review of T 602 cm-06 "Analysis of Sulfuric Acid" has been delayed due to lack of SSIG members. If you have an interest in becoming a member of this SSIG, please contact the Standards Administrator by October 15.

 

In addition to TAPPI members, participation in this forum will also be helpful if you are a front line mill project engineer, maintenance engineer, or reliability engineer. Connect with others experiencing similar materials issues and challenges and who are also looking for solutions.

 

There is still time to register for one of the few seats still available for an October 5-9 session. Check out the courses offered in November as well. Special discounts on hotels are available for those who make their reservations by October 18.

 

Graphic Packaging International is currently seeking a Senior Product Engineer/Operations and Maintenance Coordinator at its Atlanta, Ga., USA location.

 

TAPPI is offering multiple scholarship opportunities for students in the pulp, paper, packaging, and related industries. The deadline to submit applications for academic year 2016-2017 Technical Division scholarships is Feb. 15, 2016.

 

This comprehensive textbook, available to TAPPI members for a large discount, describes the entire process of manufacturing corrugated containers. The book also features practical troubleshooting tips, and a discussion of common problems and solutions within each major section.

 

Those who attend will learn the latest in chemistry, physics, and engineering principals from a worldwide panel of experts selected to share their knowledge in the many different facets of the kraft recovery process. This is consistently one of the best-attended annual courses TAPPI offers.