Contributors

Timothy J Walker (Articles, and Ask the Expert)

Timothy J. Walker is a web handling, winding, laminating, and slitting specialist with 25 years experience in process development, production support, and technical education. He is president of TJWalker+Associates Inc, providing services in web-based processes and technology management.

Before starting his own company in 1999, Tim was corporate web handling technology leader for 3M, leading 3M's web handling process development lab and their corporate process technology management committee.

Tim has a Master's in Management of Technology from the University of Minnesota and a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Iowa. He writes a monthly column for PFFConverter magazine, Web Lines.

http://www.webhandling.com

David R. Roisum (Articles, and AIMCAL blog)

Dr. Roisum is a well-known authority in the area of web handling and converting. He has authored six books published through TAPPI PRESS which include Winding, Rollers and Web Handling. His newest books include Winding Machines, Models and Measurements co-authored with Dr Keith Good and Web and Roll Defect book compiled by Duane Smith, both of which are must-haves for anyone serious about winding or defects.

Additionally, he has written more than 200 articles, conference papers and other publications. He has been a technical editor for Converting Magazine with a monthly column entitled Web Works since 1994. Dr. Roisum was elected TAPPI Fellow in 2003.

Contact him at 920/312-8466.

Finishing Technologies http://www.roisum.com

Convertech, Inc

Having doubled its manufacturing capacity in 2008, Convertech is able to deliver core shafts faster than anyone else in the industry. By keeping common parts in stock, and having the equipment and staff to manufacture shafts quickly, Convertech has streamlined its production process.  With delivery times of just a few weeks, nobody delivers shafts faster than Convertech.

http://www.convertech.com 

Convertech Inc. 

353 Richard Mine Road 

Wharton, NJ 07885 

+01-973-328-1850  voice 

+01-973-328-7256  fax