Benny J. Skaggs | Paper Science, Color Chemistry & OBA Consultant

Core Consulting Expertise

Providing specialized technical consulting, diagnostic troubleshooting, and process optimization for paper manufacturers, chemical suppliers, and converters worldwide.

OBA & Additive Chemistry

Optimizing Optical Brightening Agent (OBA/FWA) selection, carrier PVA efficiency, quenching prevention, and wet-end charge compatibility.

Industrial Color Science

Standardizing spectrophotometer calibration, CIE Whiteness vs. TAPPI Brightness formulas, and eliminating shade two-sidedness.

Mill Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis for coating mottle, streak defects, chemical clashes, and optical quality variations on high-speed machines.

Track Record & Intellectual Property

Built upon decades of hands-on paper mill problem solving, substrate innovation, and global technical leadership:

Global Subject Matter Expert: Managed complex optical properties, formulation chemistry, and color control networks across multinational manufacturing sites.
Granted Industry Patents: Inventor on extensive global patent portfolios covering surface chemistry, functional coatings, and optical compatibility solutions.
Diagnostic Focus: Specializing in resolving complex chemical interactions between functional additives and surface chemistry to eliminate quality failures.

Need Expert Technical Assistance?

Whether you are facing an active mill diagnostic challenge, optimizing OBA costs, or calibrating production shade control, send a message below.