About the Instructor

Walter Rantanen holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Wood Products Engineering from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry based in Syracuse, N.Y. He has more than 30 years of experience conducting paper fiber analysis through IPS and The Institute for Paper Chemistry. Walter has trained individuals from organizations such as U.S. Government agencies, art museums and conservation agencies.

Walter’s fiber analysis experience and work has been cited on numerous occasions in publications including:

Dan Rather Reports “The Trouble with Touch Screens”: The story of the 2000 U.S. presidential election ballots.

Chicago Tribune “Big Payday May Not Be In Cards”: A segment about the authenticity of a rare once-valued $450,000 baseball card.

New York Times "Shadows Cast by Forgery; F.B.I. Investigates Complaints About Lewis Hine Prints": An inside look at one of America's most famous photographers "signature" on a paper type that did not exist in his lifetime.

For more information about the fiber course, please contact Brandy at 920-749-3040 Ext. 127 or e-mail duren@integratedpaperservice.com.