AUGUST 1998
ASIA OUTLOOK
In the wake of economic turmoil, Ali Malassu paints a picture of change in a review of the Asia-Pacific region's prospects
BOARD BONANZA
Suppliers are at odds with each other when it comes to recommending the best techniques to produce board. Mark Lockie investigates
WATCH OUT
Mark Lockie reports on a technical revolution in web measurement systems, which are allowing papermakers to see the whole of their paper webs for the first time
BIOTECH BOOM
In his annual report, Roger Grant uncovers new research, which could allow papermakers to use enzyme technology to its full potential
CHINATOWN
The Guangzhou newsprint mill in China provides its employees with everything from schools to hospitals, and as Jim Kenny discovered it is making huge capital investments in its future
CHINESE RESISTANCE
China is bravely fighting to resist Asia's crisis from crossing its borders. Xiang-Ju Zhong gives an insight into how the turmoil is affecting Chinese papermakers and predicts what the future may hold
MAKING THE GRADE
Charles Klass explains how new paper grades are emerging as alternatives for use in heatset offset printing
TURKISH DELIGHT
Two mill reports from Turkey show a nation of papermakers willing to invest in their mills. Halil Sönmez, Ludwig Bülow and Rainer Maurer tell the tale of a revamp at a state-owned cigarette mill (page 42), while Jim Kenny visits a mill in the thriving private sector (page 44)
TURKISH DELIGHT report 2
One of Turkey's fastest growing board producers is aiming to meet demand in the future with another major capacity jump
PPI uses metric measurements. In particular, tons are metric unless otherwise indicated.
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