Learn How Paper Making Additives Influence and Improve Your Product Outcomes
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TAPPI and the Paper Science & Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) are working in partnership to deliver upcoming, hands-on short courses that you'll want to consider in expanding your industry knowledge.
Coming up this month is a focused approach in understanding the role additives serve in the papermaking processes. Registration is underway with nearly half of the class filled so far.
Advanced Paper Making: Additives
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
April 10-11
Register now.
Learning Outcomes:
- Safely participate in the operation of a pilot-scale paper machine
- Recognize the difference between acid and alkaline papermaking
- Explain the difference between process additives and product improving additives
- Product and evaluate paper with rentention aid
- Produce and evaluate paper with filler
- Produce and evaluate paper with dyes
- Describe the difference between wet and dry strength additives
- Explain the purpose and use of foam control, pitch control and biocides
The 2025 schedule continues with these two-day courses:
Advanced Paper Making: Formation
April 24-25
Register before March 27th to save.
Coating & Lamination in Packaging Applications
June 5-6
Register before May 8th to save.
Hands-on Paper Making Course
August 21-22
Register before the limited capacity fills.
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources Department of Paper Science and Chemical Engineering and its partnership with TAPPI offer options in training for papermakers at all levels of expertise in the industry.
