Next Generation of Dry Strength Additives for Packaging Grades, 2012 PaperCon Conference

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There are many options available to paperboard manufacturers to increase the strength of the finished product. Increased refining, starch addition, increased basis weight and addition of dry strength resins are common options. Each of these options has positives and negatives. A new approach to a proven dry strength resin technology has been developed; this new technology has improved shelf life and stability, reduces the freight costs and has an improved efficiency. This technology and the benefit to paper board manufacturers will be discussed.