Christopher Hammar
About Christopher Hammar
Christopher Hammar is a Technical Manager specializing in Quality, Environmental, and Continuous Improvement at Cascades in Mississauga, Ontario. He has extensive experience in the pulp and paper industry, having held various engineering and managerial roles at companies such as Irving Tissue and Hartmann North America.
Work at Cascades
Christopher Hammar has been employed at Cascades since 2018, serving as the Technical Manager for Quality, Environmental, and Continuous Improvement. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes, environmental compliance, and initiatives aimed at continuous improvement within the organization. His position is based in Mississauga, Ontario, where he applies his extensive experience in the pulp and paper industry to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Hammar earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, where he studied from 1994 to 2002. His education included a co-operative program that provided practical experience in the field. He specializes in Wet End Chemistry Trials and Optimization, Tissue/Towel Grade Development, and Coating Optimization. His expertise extends to Energy Management within the pulp and paper industry, emphasizing process control and optimization.
Background in the Pulp and Paper Industry
Christopher Hammar has a comprehensive background in the pulp and paper industry, having worked in various engineering roles. He began his career at Domtar - Eddy Specialty Papers, where he completed two co-op placements as a Process Engineer focusing on special projects. He then served as a Process Engineer at Catalyst Paper - Elk Falls Division for six years. Following this, he held multiple managerial positions at Irving Tissue, including roles as 4T and 5T Machine Manager, and Senior Process Engineer at Hartmann North America.
Achievements in Process Improvement
Throughout his career, Christopher Hammar has demonstrated a strong focus on process control and optimization. He has been involved in safety and environmental management initiatives, applying chemical engineering concepts to improve papermaking processes. His work includes providing training to enhance team capabilities and performance, as well as focusing on asset reliability to improve production efficiency. His contributions have positively impacted operational practices within the organizations he has worked for.