KCL BIOHUB webinar

Dispersion coating of fibre-based packaging materials
– Scaling up developments
June 17th, 2025

KCL BIOHUB is hosting a series of engaging webinars on cutting-edge topics. So far, we’ve explored two themes: Refining of Biomass (June 5, 2024) and Microbiology for Forest Industry Processes and Products (September 17, 2024).

The series continues on June 17, 2025, with our next session:
Dispersion Coating of Fiber-Based Packaging Materials – Scaling Up Developments.

You are welcome to participate either online or on-site at our new premises in Lohja, (Hepolammentie 25, Lohja, Finland). After the event, we warmly invite you to join us for lunch and a short tour of our facilities.

Programme:

Benefits of KCL Biowax in dispersion coating applications
Watti Lehtimäki, KCL

Machine manufacturers view on the recent developments and trends in paper/board dispersion coating
Erich Kollmar and Stephan Klein, Bellmer GmbH, Germany

Suberin-based dispersions for barrier coating
Martti Toivakka, Laboratory of Natural Materials Technology, Åbo Akademi University

High-performance barrier coatings for recyclable and safe fiber-based packaging
Joonas Hokka, Kemira

Latest news on food contact requirements for fibre-based packaging materials
Gianluca Coppola, Food Contact Center, Italy

KCL scaling up capabilities in dispersion coating
Mikko Mensonen, KCL

Event details:

When: June 17th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EET (9:00 to 11:00 AM CET)

Where: You can participate online or attend in person at KCL: Hepolammentie 25, Lohja, Finland

How: Register to attend the event, by June 13th for on-site participation, or by June 16th for online participation

The webinar will be recorded and shared with all registered participants after the event. Participation is free of charge.

Event is targeted at BIOHUB members. By registering, you will also have the opportunity to join KCL BIOHUB. Membership and participation are free of charge and come with no obligations.