Bio-coatings for corrugated Boxes: Bio-Resin and Water-Based Coatings

The RISI’S 14th International Containerboard Conference is scheduled for November 3-5, 2010, at the Swissotel in Chicago, IL, USA. This event offers unparalleled networking opportunities with top decision-makers from the leading containerboard producers, converters and packaging buyers. The 2010 program will explore growth prospects, cost reduction strategies, changing quality requirements and more in containerboard and corrugated markets.

I will attend the conference and give a speech entitled: “Bio-coatings for corrugated Boxes: Bio-Resin and Water-Based Coatings”

Outline:

1. Why wax is on the wane?
2. Market drivers: Sustainability is a Shared Responsibility
3. Bio-coated paper and paperboard: Renewable & Compostable
4. Water-based Barrier: Repulpability, an Important Route to Sustainability
5. Take home…