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PROCESS CONTROL & AUTOMATION
Automating specialty pulp production
From the woodyard to managing customer orders, Rayonier’ Jessup, Ga., mill uses the latest control and information technology to improve its fluff pulp and chemical cellulose grades, including digester and fiber line automation and an ERP system
MILL MANAGERS’ REPORT
Mill managers’ survey
Pulp & Paper asks managers about their responsibilities and daily operations at the mill, as well as their opinions on outsourcing, mergers, and capital investment
CHEMICAL RECOVERY
Gulf States implements lime kiln control
New control technology saves energy, improves residual carbonate and stabilizes operation of No. 3 kiln at Demopolis, Ala. mill
MILL OPERATIONS
Suppliers’ mergers changing mill options
Paper producers themselves have encouraged rapid pace of mergers, but some now seem to fear the changes they've wrought. The benefits of size and market reach offer potential to deliver value and service to the mill, but will it help or hurt innovation, pricing, and research and development?
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The right grade at the right cost
Sappi's North American Fine Paper Division standardizes on grade costing software to better track and understand its mill production costs.
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Month in Statistics
U.S. paper and paperboard production data for August
Grade Profile
Newsprint: 1999 a difficult year but higher prices are expected in 2000
| News Scan |
| U.S. companies report improved 3Q results |
| Kruger to double DIP, add Newsprint capacity |
| MB approves sale to Weyerhaeuser |
| Westvaco buys board mill; restructures |
| Solvay liner PM startup in September |
| Abitibi shuts mill; local control sought |
| Bowater cuts jobs at Tennessee mill |
| Simpson may sell Tacoma mill |
| Florida Coast Paper plans reorganization |
| G-P tissue cancels Greenfield mill plans |
| Possible Skeena pulp mill sale progresses |
| Encore completes tissue expansion |
| Workers occupy idled Ontario mill |
| Layoffs at Appleton’ Newton Falls Mill |
| Beloit for slae; staff buyout possible |
| Michael Smurfit named 1999 global CEO |
Comment
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Maintenance
Best performers
News of People
Product Showcase
Supplier News
Conference Calendar
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