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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

Weyco mill benefits from EPA program
Weyerhaeuser’s fluff pulp mill in Oglethorpe, Ga., has seen several environmental and operational benefits from its participation in EPA’s Project XL program


PAPERMAKING


Double gap formers at Republic
Republic Paperboard’s new 220,000-tpy gypsum linerboard mill in Lawton, Okla., includes the first ever application of two gap formers on a paperboard machine


MAINTENANCE


Preventive maintenance
A program stressing teamwork at Fletcher Challenge Canada, Crofton, B.C, reduces breakdowns to combat pulp loss


CHEMICAL RECOVERY


Producing 80% solids black liquor
Report on Willamette’s use of enhanced forced circulation technology to run high solids in upgraded evaporator system.


WOODYARD


Woodyard improvements
New chip facility at a Canadian mill reliably provides quality chips






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

Grade Profile
Medium prices hit highest levels since 1995; recycled, light grades lead growth.

News Scan
Higher prices drive up U.S. 1Q profits 15
IP-Champion merger clears govt. review 15

 

Canada’s 1Q capacity to grow 1.0% annually 17
Champion completes Sartell upgrade 18
Perkins launches new PM in N.C. 18
Oconto Falls tissue PM slated for July 18
Ft. James to dredge Fox River 19
Alliance’s new PM nears startup 19



From the Editors
Bill Johns and the basics of safety

Career Development
Overcoming Negativity

Information Technology
Rapid IT deployment
Comment
Looking at the alternatives


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