Fall 2023 Paper Industry Career Fair

Thank you to all that participated in the 2023 Paper Industry Career Fair on Wednesday, August 30 2023! We had a record breaking 36 companies represented along with 250+ Paper Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering students. An additional thank you to Kemira, International Paper, and Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) for sponsoring the event!

2023 Company List

ARCHROMA U.S., Inc

Archroma is a global leader in color and specialty chemicals with strong market insight, highly talented people and a long history of material excellence and expertise. Archroma is headquartered in Pratteln near Basel, Switzerland, and operates with approximately 5000 employees and 35 production sites, over 42 countries. Through our two divisions: Textile Effects (TE) and Paper, Packaging & Coatings (PP&C), we deliver specialized performance and color solutions to meet customer needs in their local markets.  A company committed to innovation, world-class quality standards, high service levels, cost-efficiency and sustainability, Archroma develops technologies that improve the beauty and performance of everyday products. Products enhanced, colors enhanced, performance enhanced – “Life enhanced”. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, and Mechanical Engineering majors for full time opportunities and summer internships.

Axchem USA

Axchem supplies a broad and deep product range spanning water treatment, pulping, papermaking, converting, and other related specialty chemical applications. This toolbox is then supplied via a full-strength field sales and service team, representing expertise across the process areas we support. The combination of products, application expertise, and low product and overhead costs allows us to provide the right product / application / service solution for most P&P industry needs at a price point that offers a savings over traditional P&P specialty chemical suppliers. Interested in Paper Science and Chemical Engineering majors for full time opportunities, summer internships and semester co-ops.

Buckman

Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman delivers exceptional service and innovative solutions to our customers globally in the pulp and paper, leather, and water treatment sectors to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering majors for full time opportunities.

Cascades Tissue Group

Cascades manufactures and converts tissue paper products for residential and commercial use. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering majors for Full time opportunities.

Clearwater Paper

Clearwater Paper (NYSE: CLW) is a publicly held company and a premier supplier of private brand tissue to major retailers, including grocery, drug, mass merchants and discount stores. In addition, the company produces bleached paperboard used by quality-conscious printers and packaging converters, and offers services that include custom sheeting, slitting, and cutting. Clearwater Paper’s employees build shareholder value by developing strong relationships through quality and service. Working at Clearwater Paper provides an opportunity to enrich your career through challenging and meaningful work and ongoing training and development—all in a supportive environment. We know our success depends on your success. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical and Mechanical Engineering majors for summer internships and semester co-ops.

Domtar

Domtar, part of the Paper Excellence Group, makes products that people around the world rely on every day. We design, manufacture, market and distribute a wide variety of communication, specialty and packaging papers, market pulp and airlaid nonwovens. We are the largest integrated manufacturer and marketer of uncoated freesheet paper in North America, and one of the largest manufacturers of pulp in the world. Our network of 11 pulp and paper mills and 9 manufacturing and converting facilities gives us approximately 2.7 million tons of papermaking capacity and 1.5 million air-dried metric tons (ADMT) of market pulp capacity annually to help us to serve our customers, support our employees and strengthen our communities. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering majors for Full time opportunities, Summer internships and Semester co-ops.

DuBois Chemicals

DuBois is a renowned leader in delivering cutting-edge and sustainable solutions to customers in diverse manufacturing industries. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability sets us apart in the market. Our paper chemicals division focuses on enhancing the performance of paper and tissue machines, revolutionizing the industry with our advanced solutions. We take great pride in our ability to optimize manufacturing processes and contribute to the success of our customers.
DuBois is actively seeking highly qualified and motivated individuals to join our team as co-op and summer intern employees. Our co-op and interns gain hands-on experience working at papermaking locations across the U.S. Interested in Paper Science and Chemical Engineering majors for summer internships and semester co-ops.

ExxonMobil

An industry leader in almost every aspect of the energy and chemical manufacturing businesses, we operate facilities or market products in most of the world’s countries, explore for oil and natural gas on six continents, and research and develop next-generation technologies to help meet the dual challenge of fueling global economies while addressing the risks of climate change. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering majors for Full time opportunities, Summer internships, Semester co-ops.

First Quality Tissue SE, LLC

First Quality, founded in 1989, is a privately owned, global consumer product manufacturer. Our Tissue division manufactures bath tissue and paper towel products that serve institutional and retail markets throughout the world. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering majors for Summer internships, Semester co-ops.

GAF

GAF, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, is a privately held company that is part of Standard Industries, the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world. With 4,000+ employees across 30 manufacturing sites and 2 corporate offices in 17 states, GAF is leading the roofing industry through innovation. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering majors for Full time opportunities, Summer internships, Semester co-ops.

Georgia-Pacific

Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries are among the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of bath tissue, paper towels and napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, and building products. The company operates more than 150 facilities and employs approximately 30,000 people directly and creates more than 89,000 jobs indirectly. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering majors for Full time opportunities, Summer internships, Semester co-ops.

Graphic Packaging International

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, and Mechanical Engineering majors for full time opportunities and summer internships.

Green Bay Packaging

Green Bay Packaging is a vertically integrated paperboard manufacturing company that operates 38 divisions in 17 states with a global presence in Mexico and Canada. We are a privately held corporation headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin with annual sales exceeding two billion dollars and over four thousand employees and growing. GBP offers a wide range of innovative products and support while implementing lean manufacturing principles. We provide affordable packaging solutions with an unwavering commitment to sustainability, quality and service. Our focus serves to strengthen customer relationships resulting in long term partnerships. At Green Bay Packaging we blend art with science, delivering you the most intelligent products in the industry.

George F. Kress’s vision in 1933 remains our guide – a commitment to provide innovative solutions by empowered people solving specific customer challenges. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering majors for Full time opportunities and Semester co-ops.

Greif, Inc.

Greif, Inc. is an American manufacturing company based in Delaware, Ohio. Originally a manufacturer of barrels, the company is now focused on producing industrial packaging, paper, and containers. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering majors for Full time opportunities, Summer internships, Semester co-ops.

IBS Paper Performance Group

IBS Paper Performance Group (IBS-PPG) is a privately owned company based out of Austria. There are 21 locations worldwide with over 800 employees. The three locations in North America are Chesapeake, Virginia; Brockville, Ontario, Canada; and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

The 13 strong brands within the group supply top-of-the-line equipment and papermaking expertise to paper machines to help achieve quality, production, and reliability needs of paper mills. Even the NCSU Pilot Machine has IBS equipment! Interested in Paper Science, Chemical and Mechanical Engineering majors for Full time opportunities, Summer internships, and Semester co-ops

International Paper

We are a global producer of industrial packaging and global cellulose fibers. We have 18 manufacturing facilities throughout the US, many in the southeast. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering majors for full time opportunities, summer internships and semester co-ops.

Isomer Project Group

Isomer Project Group exists for one purpose – to bring great ideas to life. We were founded on a simple principal – there must be a better way to execute industrial projects. We’re a unique engineering company with a distinctive culture that most of our competitors can only dream of replicating. We’re a people-focused company that wants to not only recruit top talent, but nurture and develop it as well. We know that teams are about people that trust and care for each other, not just who has the right special skills on their resume. If you’re looking for a company that will help you grow your career responsibly instead of pigeon holing you to “pay your dues” – then come meet our team. We’re the secret weapon that turns great new technologies and ideas into world-class operating facilities. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering majors for full time opportunities and summer internships.

James Hardie Building Products, Inc

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie® products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering majors for full time opportunities.

Kemira

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water intensive industries with focus on pulp & paper, water treatment and energy industry. Interested in Paper Science and Chemical Engineering majors for full time opportunities, summer internships and semester co-ops.

Nalco Water/Ecolab

A trusted partner for millions of customers, Nalco Water/Ecolab (ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $14 billion and more than 47,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world.

When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, and Mechanical Engineering majors for summer internships.

Nemho

Nemho is short for Next Material House. Nemho can be defined as the Research and Development unit of Broadview Holding B.V. based in The Netherlands. Broadview Holdings B.V. holds various global laminate manufacturers such as Formica, Trespa, Arpa, and Homapal. The Nemho main office is in Weert Netherlands, but also has global Centers of Excellence in The United States, Germany and France. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, and Mechanical Engineering majors for full time opportunities.

New-Indy Containerboard

New-Indy is an independent, privately-owned manufacturer and supplier of corrugated boxes, recycled containerboard and virgin linerboard in the industrial packaging industry. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering majors for full time opportunities and summer internships.

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA)

A Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.
PCA Counce Mill has two paper machines that are over 400 feet long, 20 feet wide and operate over 3,000 feet per minute, which is roughly 1,000 square feet every second producing 3,000 tons of paper a day, over a million tons per year! Counce Mill can produce a wide range of basis weights (35# through 96#), including many high-performance, wet-strength and other specialty grades. All of PCA’s mills are SFI® certified, Sustainable Forestry Initiative®. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering majors for full time opportunities, summer internships, and semester co-ops.

Pixelle Specialty Solutions

Specialty fine paper company based in Spring Grove, PA. Three mill system with mills in PA, OH, WI. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering majors for full time opportunities, summer internships, and semester co-ops.

The Procter & Gamble Company

Come learn about Paper Science and Engineering opportunities at The Procter and Gamble Company. We design and manufacturer leading brands in the Tissue & Towel category, including Charmin, Bounty and Puffs! We are looking for candidates for internships and full time employment in both our R&D facilities and Manufacturing sites. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering majors for full time opportunities and summer internships.

RYAM

Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) is the leading global manufacturer of high purity cellulose, a natural polymer commonly found in cell phones, computer screens, filters, food, and pharmaceuticals. With manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada, and France, RYAM employs approximately 2000 people. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical and Mechanical Engineering majors for full time opportunities, summer internships and semester co-ops.

Sappi

Sappi North America, a subsidiary of Sappi Limited, is helping build a thriving, sustainable world by unlocking the power of renewable resources to benefit people, communities, and the planet. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, our Cloquet, Matane, Somerset, and Westbrook mills along with our dedicated Technology Center, Shared Service Center and Sheeting facility locations employ approximately 2,100 people in the United States and Canada. The success of our business is driven by collaborative customer relationships, world-class talent and assets, and outstanding products and services—strengthened by solid technical, operational, and market expertise.

At the heart of our business is a renewable, recyclable natural resource – wood fiber. We use this to create dissolving pulp, packaging, specialty papers, graphic papers, casting and release papers and biomaterials that make everyday products more sustainable. We believe it’s our responsibility to use the full potential of each tree harvested by building a biobased circular economy.

With over 167 years as an innovator in the industry, Sappi continues to set the standard for renewable resource companies across the globe. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering majors for full time opportunities and summer internships.

Sequence, Inc.

We provide customized support for biopharma companies to enhance the lives of others. Starting as a small computer validation consulting firm for the biopharma industry in 2002, Sequence, Inc. has transformed into a fully comprehensive consulting organization that provides turnkey CQV solutions for facilities, utilities, equipment, computerized systems, labs, and digital and monitoring solutions.

While Sequence was born as a quality and compliance company, over the years we have become a full service turnkey CQV solution provider through vast greenfield project experience, acquisitions, and partnerships. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering majors for full time opportunities and summer internships.

Solenis

Solenis is the leading supplier of specialty chemicals to various water intensive industries including the Pulp and Paper Industry. Interested in Paper Science and Chemical Engineering majors for summer internships.

Sonoco Products Company

Sonoco is a $5.0 billion global manufacturer of consumer packaging, industrial products and protective packaging provider of packaging services for many of the world’s best-known brands. We have 21,000+ employees, and 300+ nonoperative around the globe. Sonoco is proud of being voted the Worlds Most Admired Packaging Company (Fortune) for three consecutive years, and a Best Employer by Forbes (2018) as well as receiving a spot on Barron’s Most Sustainable Companies list for multiple years. We are world class in our abilities to allow employees to use their talent and skills to grow themselves, their careers and our Company. Follow us on Instagram – @SonocoLife. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering majors for full time opportunities and summer internships.

Suzano Pulp and Paper America

Producer and trade of pulp and paper. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, and Mechanical Engineering majors for full time opportunities, summer internships, and semester co-ops.

Sylvamo

Sylvamo is a global producer of uncoated paper headquartered in Memphis, TN. We bring the world’s most iconic paper brands to market. Every day, people use our products to educate, communicate and entertain. Recognizing that paper connects us to one another and is an enduring bond to renewable natural resources, our purpose is to produce the paper you need in the most responsible and sustainable ways.

The future of paper deserves a company committed to the success of the entire ecosystem. From the forests we love, to the communities where we live, to those who rely on our paper, we know the well-being of each depends on the well-being of all.

We are Sylvamo, built to help the world realize the promise of paper. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering majors for full time opportunities, summer internships, and semester co-ops.

Valmet

Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. With our automation systems and flow control solutions we serve an even wider base of process industries. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering majors for full time opportunities, summer internships, and semester co-ops.

WestRock

WestRock is a leader in sustainable, fiber-based packaging solutions. With about 58,000 WestRock team members and billions of packages in circulation, we have the responsibility and capability to make significant progress toward a more circular, sustainable economy. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering majors for summer internships and semester co-ops.

Wood Group USA

Wood Group is a global consulting, engineering, construction, and operations support services provider. The Forest Industry – Pulp and Paper sector is a strategic are of services, having extensive expertise and experience in all types of facilities and technologies. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering majors for full time opportunities.

Yates Engineers

Pulp and Paper Consulting Company. Interested in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering majors for full time opportunities, summer internships and semester co-ops.