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CHEMICALS & ADDITIVES
Developing digital imaging papers
Developing grades for ever changing ink jet or laser markets can be challenging. Chemical additives can help mills develop differentiated products that can boost profits
PULPING & BLEACHING
Better pulp strength testing
Automated zero-span pulp strength testing has helped one Pacific Northwest market pulp mill reduce its quality concerns through more accurate measurement
Improved evaporator performance
To reduce scaling and improve overall evaporator operation, a new crystal growth system offers a low-cost solution
MAINTENANCE
Recondition or replace that bearing?
Replacement of worn or damaged bearings in mill applications can be a cost-saving option for mills
EXPANSION/MODERNIZATION
Paper machine and boiler rebuild
At Green Bay Packaging’s Arkansas Kraft Div. in Morrilton, Ark., a paper machine rebuild and boiler upgrade demonstrate a long-term commitment to the mottled white linerboard market
PULPING & BLEACHING
Fiberline reject handling
Options for handling kraft fiberline rejects can help pulp mills retain a competitive advantage
ENGINEERING
Choosing alloys for pumps, valves
Guidelines help select the best material for corrosive chloride environments, resistance to abrasives such as sand or chips and acidic bleach plant service
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance education
Paper Industry Maintenance ’98 focused on interaction and education in such areas as equipment reliability and computerized maintenance management systems
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Month in Statistics
U.S. paper and paperboard production data for October
Grade Profile
Coated free-sheet: Market conditions difficult in 1998 as inventories, imports led to oversupply
| News Scan |
| U.S. capacity growth lowest in 40 years |
| Capital spending to decline in ’99 |
| Smurfit-Stone closing two pulp mills |
| P&W wins case against Abitibi |
| Rincon Durango buy Pipsa mills |
| Plainwell buys Simpson; Tacoma shuts boiler |
| Currency paper contracts under fire |
| Gilman for sale; split possible |
| Rock-Tenn to close laminating plant |
| Arbitration in stumpage dispute set |
| Boise trims jobs in cost-saving move |
| Beloit, APP dispute Indonesia PMs |
| Ahlstrom and Kvaerner to merge |
| Stora Enso merger takes effect Jan. 1 |
| APRIL to spin off Indorayon mill |
From the Editors
Why oh, why oh, Y2K?
By Kelly Ferguson
Maintenence Management
Smart methods (part 2)
By Christer Idhammar
Comment
Competing globally: human intervention key
By Michael Shanahan
Mill Operations News
News of People
Product Showcase
Supplier News
Conference Calendar
Technology Showcase
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