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BRENDON PALMER

** ****** ******, ********* ******, Centurion, Gauteng 1692 H: +27-126****** C: +27-828****** **************@*****.***

Skilled R&D manager with 20 years experience in the Pulp and Paper industry. Broad experience including technical chemical sales, process engineering, all varieties of pulping and bleaching, refining and fibre research. Analytical, articulate and conscientious by nature with a strong interest in delivery through good project management and applied science.

Project management

R&D management

Process engineering

Expert in LC refining

Computer literate

Effective communicator

Product development

Proficient in budgeting

Process Improvement:

Assisted with refining optimization projects delivering in excess of R50M in energy and fibre savings Managed R&D projects that assisted with succesful conversion of two pulp mills from paper grade Kraft pulping to Pre-Hydrolysis Kraft mills producing chemical cellulose Head of Department – Fibre Processing May 2010 to Current Sappi Technology Centre Pretoria, Gauteng

Lead R&D initiatives for Sappi's global pulping, bleaching and refining operations using in-house pilot digesters, bleach reactors and refiners. Manage a R10M budget and ensure optimum uptime of pilot equipment. Assist with the design and commissioning of new pilot equipment as required. Simulate, optimize and develop new pulp processing operations to increase pulp yield and productivity with improved quality at a competitive cost.

Manage an R&D team of 20 specialists, scientists and technicians and liaise with management and production personnel to run key projects which may include:

- Simulating Sulphite or Pre-Hydrolysis Kraft process to make dissolving pulp.

- Simulating Soda, Kraft and Sulphite process for paper grade pulps.

- Analysis / evaluation of spent liquor with accreditation on selected methods.

- Handsheet strength evaluations on brown and bleached pulps

- Fractionation trials using pilot equipment

- Bench-top & pilot bleaching with Oxygen, Ozone, Chlorine Dioxide and Peroxide

- Fibre audits to evaluate and optimize fibre quality through the process

- Refiner diagnostics with pilot scale analyses of integrated / market pulps

- Evaluation of alternative wood species for integration into mill operations

- Bio-refinery studies to extract value from spent liquor and other side streams Programme Leader - Fibre and Refining Jul 2009 to Apr 2010 Sappi Technology Centre Pretoria, Gauteng

Provide an efficient fibre testing service.

Develop expertise in the fibre research and refining section. Run fibre audits to evaluate and optimize the effects of processing operations on the fibre characteristics. Manage and report on projects and provide support on all refining and fibre related issues local and abroad. Make use of innovative methods, chemical additives and specialized equipment to improve fibre development and add value to the delivered timber and waste streams. Senior Research Scientist Sep 2005 to Jun 2009

Sappi Technology Centre Pretoria, Gauteng

Provide a field service to all paper mills to optimise refiner operations throughout Sappi's global operations. Run diagnostic tests to evaluate refiner performance on-line. Establish and maintain communications with management, machine operators and suppliers. Education and Professional Training

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Report findings and recommendations to the mills both verbal and written. Prepare / present financial justification for refiner equipment. Interpret and apply findings from laboratory refiner evaluations of pulps. Evaluate and benchmark market pulps using a 12” Pilot refiner and recommend suitable cost effective options. Identify optimum refiner plate designs using the pilot refiner and liaise with suppliers to implement. Assist with mill trials evaluating alternative market pulps and refiner plate designs. Process engineer May 2003 to Aug 2005

Sappi Ngodwana Nelspruit, Mpumalanga

Process design and optimization

Investigate / implement plant modifications

Manage effluent and all environmental issues on the Newsprint Machine Work towards improved paper production and quality Investigate all possibilities with regards to product development Draw up proposals and trial plans and complete the necessary reports Manage chemical and refining and fibre trials on the paper machine Assume the responsibility of the DCS system

Complete a monthly machine efficiency report

Conduct section audits.

Maintain safety standards and keep all best practices updated Technical Sales Representative Feb 1997 to May 2003 Paperkem Nelspruit, Mpumalanga

Communication with production and technical managers Laboratory analysis and product evaluation

New business development

Drawing up and presentation of trial proposals

Managing and assist with chemical mill trials and write up reports Installation and maintenance of trial equipment

Master of Science, Engineering Sciences 2010

University of Kwazulu Natal Durban, Natal, South Africa Dissertation: Comparative refining characteristics of bleached softwood Kraft species Bachelor of Science, Pulp and Paper 2005

Durban Institute of Technology Durban, Natal, South Africa Environmental Factors and Corrosion Control IV: 91 % Distinction Process Engineering: Pulping and BleachingIV: 89 % Distinction Paper Industry: Resources and Fundamentals IV: 90 % Distinction Paper Production: Properties and end Uses IV: 90 % Distinction Quality Assurance in the Paper Industry IV: 90 % Distinction Unit Operations of Papermaking IV: 81 % Distinction Best Presentation for the Inland Region

Best Overall student for 2005

National Diploma, Analytical Chemistry 1995

Natal Technikon Durban, Natal, South Africa

Chemistry I - Distinction

Analytical Chemistry III - Distinction

Inorganic Chemistry III - Distinction

English

Afrikaans

Born 17 January 1974

Valid code 08 drivers license

Married with two children

Excellent health

Interests: mountain biking and golf

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