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SPECIAL ENGINEERING REPORT
The capital effectiveness challenge
North American paper companies are quickly learning that the way to better returns and being more competitive is not through massive capital spending plans. Need for economic value
Most North American pulp and paper companies are not creating value, a situation that threatens their future. But options are available to reverse that trend LWC mill uses single-station film coating
At its Port Alberni, B.C., mill, MacMillan Bloedel is the first to make LWC quality paper using one film coating station and two on-machine soft calenders, a notable step in the development of this technology FINISHING/CONVERTING
Customer service key at box plant
Riverwood International's new Perry, Ga., converting plant supports the company's goals of integrating supply from the mill through to the customer. Soft calendering applications
The use of soft calendering continues to spread, and technical innovations provide new capabilities. World installatioin list illustrates applications New reel technology
At Stone-Consolidated's Ft. Frances. Ont., mill, a reel based on winder technology offers efficient production of a super-calendered, difficult-to-wind grade
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Energy-efficient treatment
Equipment used in effluent treatment represents significant energy use, thus optimization of the process can help pulp and paper mills reduce operating costs RECYCLING
Stickies control for recycled grades
To reduce stickies levels at its Maine operations, Bowater-Great Northern Paper conducts research and creates a program for managing contaminants. MAINTENANCE
Pipe joining at Ponderosa
Ponderosa Fibres of America uses a new pipe joining technology to reduce construction time at its new Northampton, Pa., deinked market pulp mill. PROCESS AUTOMATION
Machine scheduling at Naheola
James River's tissue, toweling, and paperboard mill in Pennington, Ala., uses an advanced computerized scheduling system to case grade changes and eliminate waste. COMPANY PROFILE
Fletcher Challenge Canada
Having shed selected assets, Fletcher Challenge Canada focuses on groundwood printing papers. PRODUCT PROFILE
Recycling chemicals and equipment
A special product showcase on recycling chemicals and equipment.
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