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MAINTAINING MILLS

A Special Technology Report
A special editorial supplement highlights equipment and services for helping efficiently run pulp and paper mill equipment.


NORTH AMERICAN STATUS REPORT


Mid-year industry outlook
Although a 1999 upcycle has slowed somewhat, the overall industry outlook remains good due to lowered capacity growth and a focus on cost reduction. Also, more consolidation bodes well for the industry’s ability to manage supply and production in order to avoid price swings.


PAPERMAKING


Alliance climbs quality ladder
Alliance Forest Products is undergoing a major strategy shift and upgrade at its Dolbeau and Donnacona mills in Quebec to convert from newsprint production to supercalendered papers.


POWER & ENERGY


Solutions for lowering NOx emissions
For mills affected by upcoming EPA legislation, new technologies are available for lowering emissions from power and recovery boilers.






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

Grade Profile
Market Pulp: strong upcycle lowers inventories, sends prices upward.

News Scan
Higher prices drive up U.S. 1Q profits 13
Uniforet closing Tripap mill in Quebec 13

 

G-P, Xerox team to expand distribution 13
Coastal B.C. forestry workers strike 15
Thorold Paper mill to be liquidated 15
Bowater plans new boiler at Thunder Bay 21
Six U.S. producers settle with states 21
U.S. newsprint price hike scheduled 22



From the Editors
Mickey and the trees

Maintenance Management
Operations + Maintenance = Production I

Comment
Making safety a core value


News of People
Supplier News
Conference Calendar
Mill Operations


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