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Papermaking
Dryer section deposits reduced
A chemical additive application program for the dryer section is helping mills reduce deposit-related sheet breaks and linting problems.
Supply chain management & transportation
Boldly managing the supply chain
Linking mill-level software with a corporate ERP system, Mead's supply chain project changes work culture and positions the company for e-commerce growth.
Pigments & additives
Alkaline shift for board grades
Some producers of white top linerboard and bleached board grades are examining carbonate fillers in an effort to gain quality improvements as they switch from acid to alkaline production.
Engineering
Capital effectiveness for rebuilds
The constraint on capital spending means that even small and medium modernization projects must be considered critically to provide the best payback possible.
Water/wastewater treatment
CityForest and the environment
CityForest Corp.’s tissue mill in Ladysmith, Wis., minimizes its environmental impact while doubling production and adding a deinking line.
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Month in Statistics
U.S. paper and paperboard production data for May.
Grade Profile
Uncoated groundwood: New capacity offset by shutdowns, robust U.S. advertising
| News Scan |
| Higher prices cause U.S. paper profit surge in 2Q |
| G-P in $15 billion transformation
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| IP plans sale of Fine Papers business |
| Abitibi to shutter capacity, sell mills |
| Alliance plans $113 million for Coosa Pines |
| Ex-Beloit employees form Paperchine |
| IP invests in Russian pulp and paper mill |
| Klabin de Papel buys Riverwood’s Igaras |
From the Editors
Time for a test drive?
Career
Don’t get angry, get what you want
Comment
Improving relative profitability
Information Technology
The Importance of IT strategy
News of People
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Conference Calendar
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