David Buchanan, president of Voith Paper North America, will be the keynote speaker at TAPPI’s 2022 Pulping, Engineering, Environmental, Recycling and Sustainability (PEERS) Conference, October 30 – November 2 in Providence, R.I. Attendees can hear his keynote presentation on Monday, October 31 at 8:30am.
President since 2016, Buchanan has been with Voith for over 30 years working in many positions including service, sales, product management, project management, business development and several leadership roles over sales. Most of his career has been spent on the Fabric and Roll Systems side of the business before transferring to Products and Service in 2014. Buchanan is also a TAPPI board member.
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Two Conferences • One Location • One Fee
PEERS 2022 is co-located with TAPPI’s International Bioenergy & Bioproducts Conference (IBBC). Held at the Rhode Island Convention Center on October 30-November 2, 2022, attendees can attend the technical programs for both conferences for only one registration fee. Mills receive special discount pricing. Register today.
PEERS focuses on the latest advances in technology, as well as fundamental process knowledge and control issues mills face each day. The Conference provides mills and other professionals the opportunity to learn from industry experts in a presentation setting, as well as engage in peer-to-peer discussions during panel sessions, committee meetings and roundtables. Its comprehensive technical program includes six program tracks emphasizing new methods and best practices to help mills optimize operations and reach their sustainability goals. Track topics include: Sustainability; Engineering, Reliability, Corrosion and Materials; Energy, Recovery, Lime Kiln and Recaust; Environmental; Pulping and Bleaching; and Recycling. Learn more.
IBBC brings together scientists, engineers and other professionals interested in leveraging the knowledge and assets in the pulp and paper industry to produce fuel, energy, and chemicals from biomass. It offers attendees the opportunity to learn about the latest advances and technologies in the industry as well as to discuss key issues and share successes. Session topics include: Bioenergy Research from DOE National Labs; Innovative Bioproducts and Biopolymers from Biomass; Biomass Pretreatment Methods; Biomass Conversion & Densification; and Biomass Conversion Pathways. Learn more.
Sold Out Exhibit Floor and Networking Events
2022 offers a sold-out exhibit floor with industry leaders revealing their latest technologies. This is a great opportunity for mills to discuss their specific problems face-to-face with key suppliers/companies. PEERS/IBBC also features a New Technology Showcase which highlights new innovations and advancements developed by exhibitors selected for the Showcase.
Attendees also have an opportunity to build new business relationships during many of the networking events offered throughout the four-day Conferences including the 38th Annual PaperChase Fun Run/Walk, Women in Industry/Young Professionals Breakfast, Young Professionals Mixer, dinners, lunches and receptions.
To register or for more information about the technical programs, exhibits and events, visit TAPPIPEERS.org and TAPPI-IBBC.org.
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