Specialty paper professionals throughout the U.S. are eager to hear from the industry’s top leaders as they discuss the latest technologies, processes, and methods available in the industry. These leaders will share their findings and experiences that have helped them achieve success in the specialty papers industry. They will also discuss current issues that are affecting the industry and what lies ahead for the future. This important gathering will take place on Sept. 19-21, 2017, in Milwaukee, Wis., USA, at Specialty Papers US, the industry’s premier conference. 

The conference, organized by TAPPI and Smithers Pira, will include presentations from industry experts at Canfor Pulp Innovation, Folia Water Inc., FP Pigments/CH Polymers, Glatfelter, Kruger Inc., Lenzing, Omya, Sappi North America, VTT, Western Michigan University, Zanders, and more. It will also include multiple networking opportunities and exhibits from leading companies.  

Key technical sessions include topics on: 

• Market Overview and Trends in Specialty Papers
• Innovations in Specialty Paper
• Packaging Innovations
• Sustainability Pushing Forward the Specialty Papers Industry
• Barrier Developments for Specialty Papers
• Specialty Paper Coatings
• Printing Innovations for Specialty Papers. 

 

Specialty Papers US 2017 will also offer a NEW one-day training workshop with Dr. Graham Moore, consultant for Smithers Pira. Topics covered in the one-day training session will include:

• Setting the Scene—Implications for the Specialty Paper Sector
• Global Specialty Paper Market
• Future Products
• Criteria for Success in the Specialty Sector.

This one-day training will be followed by an off-site networking event.There is an extra fee for the workshop.

Register now for Specialty Papers US 2017 as well as the special training workshop by Aug. 11, 2017, to get the Early Bird discount. Use the promotional code TAPPISPUS17 to save an additional 15%!

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Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Partners confirmed for Specialty Papers US 2017 include:

 

BYK Additives and Instruments

ProJet Technologies Inc.

Kuraray

Lubrizol

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc

Canfor Pulp

TAPPI

PFFC

Pulppapernews.com

Pulp & Paper Canada

Converting Quarterly

Paper on Web. 

Visit our website to learn more about the conference, including presentation details, speaker bios, hotel and travel information, and more.