Innofibre recently hosted a specialized training session led by Kadant focused on paper drying and paper machine process optimization.
The activity brought together professionals from the paper industry to discuss operational challenges and explore technologies aimed at improving paper machine performance, operational efficiency and energy use.
According to Innofibre, the training covered several technical topics, including improving drying rates and sheet uniformity, maximizing paper machine productivity and identifying energy-saving opportunities within paper manufacturing processes.
Participants also toured Innofibre’s pilot facilities, including its full-scale paper machine used for research, development and technology transfer activities supporting the pulp and paper industry.
The organization said the event provided an opportunity for industry participants to exchange expertise and learn more about process optimization approaches and technologies presented by Kadant.
Based in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Innofibre is a college technology transfer centre specializing in pulp, paper and advanced materials. The organization supports companies through applied research, innovation and technical training activities.
