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Solving problems before they happen and more: the genius of Ackumen

September 12, 2023 - What keeps many managers up at night is concern over what can go wrong in their operations. Imagine being able to anticipate and defuse problems before they happen. Enter Ackumen™. Buckman’s proprietary digital platform turns problem solving into problem prevention. With data collection as a baseline, Ackumen goes to work around the clock, using smart…

Smart Technology

Ackumen MCA-i fosters actionable insights in solving wet-end stabilization issues for recycled packaging manufacturers

August 23, 2023 - A well-matched AI pair—artificial intelligence and actionable insights—distinguishes Buckman’s new monochloramine (MCA) program for manufacturers of recycled packaging. Based on Buckman’s established and popular MCA, the all-new Ackumen™ MCA-i™ is a breakthrough chemical and digital solution that uses machine learning to achieve stabilization of the wet-end process in real time, dramatically improving performance and reducing…

Packaging, Smart Technology

Rising cost of energy and pulp give credence to use of hybrid structured technology

June 15, 2023 - The silver lining of external forces within the tissue industry have given rise to improvements in costs and efficiencies. A prime example is structured tissue machines, the latest of which are engineered to be able to forego the through air dried sections of the dominant platform approach. Creating a structured base sheet without the need…

Tissue

Entrained air: The invisible villain for process control

May 23, 2023 - Of all the variables in your process that impact drainage stability, entrained air is the invisible villain with the most ability to disrupt everything. When it goes up, drainage slows, defoamer gets overused, steam needs to be increased, and the likelihood of breaks, pinholes, moisture variations, and other defects grows in kind. But mills can’t…

Packaging, Smart Technology

Paper machine defoamer can affect all your systems. Get it right and everything will work better.

May 2, 2023 - Many mills view their defoamer program with a kind of “set it and forget it” mindset. They may have picked a product long ago, set it up to dose in a certain location and trusted operators to keep an eye on foam levels. But each mill and operator is unique, and things change constantly: from…

Packaging

Our Approach to Associate Training

March 29, 2023 - Ongoing professional training is an integral part of Buckman’s culture. We understand that to be a trusted advisor to our clients, we have to be able to look at a situation and provide state-of-the-art strategic counsel to solve the problems their processes face. This is why we arm our associates with an uncommonly extensive range…

Culture

Opinions on the Future of Sustainability in Packaging

March 13, 2023 - While living abroad years ago, EarthHero CEO, Ryan Lewis, became increasingly aware of the adverse effects of hyper consumerism on the natural environment—landscapes seemingly transformed into seas of plastic. Wanting to make an impactful change in the way we consume, Ryan imagined a marketplace that championed responsible consumerism by only offering sustainable goods. In 2017,…

Packaging, Sustainability

Paper Mill at sunset

The Importance of Effective Leak Detection in Recovery Boilers

February 15, 2023 - Recovery boilers play an integral part in pulp and paper process. Being able to recycle the chemicals in black liquor by using it as fuel for the boiler helps to make paper and pulp mills economically viable. But due to their unique design, recovery boilers are different from other types of boilers. If a leak…

Pulp & Paper Utilities, Smart Technology

Sustainability in packaging: The evolution from “nice to have” to “must have”

January 31, 2023 - We sat down with packaging industry sustainability expert Sandeep Kulkarni, founder of KoolEarth Solutions, a consulting company focusing on developing sustainable packaging solutions, to talk about the challenges packaging companies are facing today and what they can expect in the future. Buckman: What role does sustainability play in packaging design today? How did it change…

Packaging, Sustainability

Optimizing Quality via the Creping Process

January 17, 2023 - In a world where the barriers to entry for tissue manufacturers are far less than they used to be, it has become quite easy, relatively speaking, to produce decent tissue at high speeds. What now contributes significantly to separating good from great in the tissue market is an organization’s ability to leverage optimal value creation…

Tissue

Pitch on a pulp mill doctor board.

Pitch Control: Insights for Solving a Sticky Situation

January 5, 2023 - Pitch control is one of the perpetual challenges those running pulp and paper mills face every day. Wood species, time of year, and debarking efficiency are just a few of the variables that make good pitch control a moving target. Many of these factors are outside of your control, so it’s necessary to look for…

Pulp

Starch alternatives for paper packaging

Starch Alternatives for Paper Packaging

December 12, 2022 - No Starch? No Problem: Starch Alternatives with Added Benefits Welcome to the first post of the Buckman Blog. We’ve introduced this space to share insights and information based on Buckman’s 77-year history of innovation in the paper industry and to share ways that can help bring your pulp, packaging and tissue operations to the next…

Packaging