The Four Rs in AHP Design: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Recover
Tuesday, November 19
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Tuesday, November 19
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Efficient Material Utilization in Hygienic Incontinence Articles
Sustainability, reduced reliance on plastics, and the need for product fit and performance improvement continue to drive the need for product development innovations. This presentation highlights innovative reductions in materials used in the manufacturing of these articles. While the industry focuses on ‘traditional’ adult incontinence products – the methods and product designs exercised in adult briefs also apply throughout the entire inco / menstrual care spectrum.
» Chris Nelson
Business Development Manager, Curt G. Joa, Inc.
BIOGRAPHY
Chris Nelson is a business development manager at Curt G. Joa, Inc., and has over twenty five years’ experience providing manufacturing and product solutions for the nonwoven and disposable hygiene industries. Chris works closely with the JOA engineering team to develop customized machinery for manufacturing products that incorporate a wide array of nonwoven applications. In addition to his engineering and commercial roles, he has provided training for attendees of INDA’s absorbent hygiene nonwovens training since 2018. He has also contributed as an industry council member of NAFC, supporting development of the NAFC national quality performance standards. Chris works closely with material suppliers, converting producers and technology providers to provide the industry with continually improving products and processes.Chris graduated from Marquette University with a BSME, has been a licensed professional engineer since 1998, and he earned his MBA from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.
