KraftLignin.com believes it’s important to recognize our leaders in the kraft lignin industry. It would be impossible to identify everyone who’s made a difference or significant contribution to the industry. But we must begin somewhere, which is the purpose for this page. We would love to receive your feedback and information on the leaders we may not be familiar with.
Lignin Producers & Equipment Manufacturers
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Dr. Christian Hubsch
As UPM’s “Head of Lignin Development” Christian has demonstrated his leadership working with BioPiva lignin and it’s use in numerous commercial applications. A major accomplishment was his successful negotiation with Domtar for the ongoing production of kraft lignin in Plymouth, North Carolina. Arguably, without Christians efforts and leadership, no kraft lignin plants would currently be operational in North America. Christian’s contributions to kraft lignin, and those who depend on kraft lignin for their livelihood, cannot be overstated.
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Dr. Bruno Marcoccia
Domtar’s BioChoice lignin story can’t be told without acknowledging the late Dr. Bruno Marcoccia. Bruno spearheaded Domtar’s first venture into lignin by engaging senior management, securing the funding, and working tirelessly with collaborators and government agencies to fund and construct Domtar’s Lignoboost plant in 2013. As this market develops we should never underestimate the leadership role he played. Before his passing, Dr. Marcoccia inspired thousands with his fight against Leukemia and his leadership with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.