For those looking for the next level in training, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point offers two advanced-level courses for papermakers coming up this fall.

• One-on-one Interaction with Dr. Gerry Ring

Dr. Ring began his career as a corporate research scientist and is now the Professor Emeritus of Paper Science and Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.  He is well known in the industry as an author of 15 publications, a patent holder, TAPPI Fellow and recipient of many industry awards.

• Hands-On Training

You'll reinforce your classroom work through hands-on training using the university's Fourdrinier pilot paper machine onsite.

• You Will Learn!

             -  The relationship between sheet structure and paper qualities             

             -  The visual and instrumental measurement of formation

             -  Difficulties correlating of visual formation and instrument measurement

             -  The relationship between sheet structure, formation and paper properties.

 

• Paper Physics Expert

Dr. Gerry Ring will guide you through the most common paper making additives in use in the industry today with clear descriptions of the interactions that will occur and with a focus on the relationship between additives and enhancing paper performance.

• Papermaking and Testing

This two-day class offers morning classroom sessions followed by guided exercises using the university's fourdrinier pilot paper machine and testing the resulting paper.

• You Will Learn!

             -  The difference between acid and alkaline papermaking

             -  Differences between process additives and product-improving additives

             -  The basics of retention aid functionality

             -  Differences between wet and dry strength additives

             -  The basics of foam control, pitch control and biocides

             -  The purpose and use of fillers.

Learn more about the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Institute of Sustainable Technology and its partnership with TAPPI to offer more options in training for papermakers at all level of expertise in the industry.