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Pulp Manufacturing
Expert has been involved in pulp mills since 1973. He has a degree in pulp and paper science and has worked in operations. He has worked as a supplier of equipment and process services, and as an independent consultant regarding…
Papermaking, Papermaking Technology, Paper Machine Evaluation and Optimization, Energy Conservation
Over 50 years experience working on and improving performance on paper machines for paper and consulting companies. Have worked on and evaluated over 300 paper machines making all major grades of paper. Recognized papermaking expert. Active in TAPPI papermakers and…
Polymers Structure/Analyses/Properties, Film Properties, Catalysis, Film Applications, Additives
Expert has used his chemistry background to apply research efforts in three distinct areas; catalysis, polymer research and development, and in polymer structure property relationships in applications in films. He has catalysts patents in areas of oxidation, oligomerization, and polymerization…
Flexible Packaging Materials; Film Extrusion, Extrusion Lamination, Food Packaging, and Food Packaging Safety
Fellow, Society of Plastics Engineers Inductee, Packaging Hall of Fame Expert has spent over 35 years in the development and application of functional materials for a variety of packaging and non-packaging applications (process and platforms). He has developed various multi-layered…
Power Generation, Renewable Sources
Expert comes across with over 30 years of rich experience across the paper, chemicals and power industry. He has been the managing director / profit center head throughout this period and has reported to the Board of Directors being independently…
Forest Industry, Papermaking, Carton Board Production, Paper Machinery
Expert has 30 yrs+ experience working with different aspects of paper and board production and development. As a R&D engineer he developed new coated board grades, for example the development of triplex board with high CTMP content. Later he was…
Maintenance and Reliability of Pulp and Paper Mill Equipment and Process Systems
He has extensive experience in bearing failure analysis and lubrication requirements of large roller bearings used in various paper mill rolls. He is knowledgeable in lubrication systems and lubrication equipment such as filtration, cooling and circulating oil systems in paper…
Plastic and Coating Stabilization; Controlled Degradation Analysis and Design; Analytical Services
Expert's knowledge in the area of amorphous and crystalline polymers is based on 36 years in the field, having worked with all commercially available amorphous, crystalline, and semicrystalline resins. His knowledge includes physical properties and stabilization at many levels and…
Plastics Recycling and Life Cycle Analysis
Expert has been involved with PET bottle resin since leading the Eastman Chemical commercialization team on the product (Eastman then the world's largest producer of PET bottle resins). He is well acquainted with all the commercial PET bottle formulations and…
Pulping and Papermaking
PAPERMAKING; PAPER TESTING; PAPER PROPERTY; PAPER QUALITY CONTROL. Because of his experience in a kraft mill and later in research and development, Expert has gained expertise in identifying tests to find and correct many problems occurring in papermaking operations. He…