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DRYING

High performance hood at Consolidated
Consolidated Paper’s Biron, Wis., paper mill installs an all-aluminum modular dryer hood to provide high humidity operation with minimal condensation problems.


WET END CHEMICALS


Wet end deposit prevention
Biofilm inhibitors offer a non-biocidal treatment alternative to paper machine wet end buildup problems and the resulting deposit troubles that occur from them.


FINISHING & CONVERTING


Finishing & Converting
Independent converters say close relationships with paper companies are essential, but more and better product quality data is needed.


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY


Data leverage for better e-business
Internet-enabled business transactions will transform paper companies that are capable of leveraging their data to make quick decisions and serve customers more quickly.


FINANCIAL SERVICES


Business model for the 21st century
Financial risk management tools and Internet technology help position the paper industry for consistent profitability.


RECYCLING


Inserts drive recycle requirements
Newspaper publishers in several countries are increasing their use of advertising inserts, which in turn is driving a need for higher quality recycled fibers.






Month in Statistics
U.S. paper and paperboard production data for February

Grade Profile
Recycled paperboard: Indust consolidation and cost pressure to continue

News Scan
Willamette expands in U.S. South12
IP makes $8.5 billion bid for Champion13
Quebec forms paper investment fund 15
Union clears way for Oregon mill sale 15
Paperloop.com, RISI form alliance17
Smurfit-Stone mill faces fine 17
Industry labor strike ends in Finland 19
Willamette to buy Mexico box producer 19



From the Editors
Filling the gap

Maintenance Management
Preventive Maintenance II

Chemical Markets
Pigments evolve as customer's demands improve grades

Comment
Challenges to modernization of corporate Asia


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