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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
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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
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| 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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