Partner with Eastman and WestRock to solve their R&D challenges
12-10-2023
In the first event of our latest online events series, we spoke with R&D and external innovation leads at Eastman and WestRock about their sustainable materials R&D priorities, and the research they’re looking for from academia and outlicensing SMEs.
Speakers:
Eastman
- Charles Chambers, Polymer Scientist
- Barclay Satterfield, External Innovation Technology Manager
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global speciality materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. Their 14,000 employees in more than 100 countries listen to the needs of society and partners to develop groundbreaking technologies, leading business models and sustainable materials that help make the world a better place.
WestRock
- Carol Hammond, VP Innovations Europe
WestRock is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. WestRock manufactures and distributes containerboard and paperboard products such as corrugate materials, folding cartons, bleached paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, retail displays, and pulp products. WestRock use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
Format: Two 15 minute presentations followed by live Q&A (~50 minutes)
Timestamps
- 00:11 – Intro
- 04:04 – Eastman
- 16:49 – WestRock
- 31:10 – Live Q&A
- 44:06 – Final Comments
As part of our current Global Challenge seeking sustainable materials research and innovation, Eastman and WestRock have shared their interests through this webinar and in shareable one-page summaries, with the view to identifying new academic partners for collaboration and commercialisation partnerships.
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