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Which of These 4 Print-Related Giants Is Headed for Bankruptcy?
Dead Tree Edition
Are things really so bad for print media that the companies we thought were victors of the competitive wars have now become victims? Dead Tree Edition isn't so sure, so we're turning to our readers to help us understand. Read more
SPECIAL FEATURE
Miles Roberts of DS Smith - RISI's European CEO of the year
Mark Rushton, Editor, Pulp & Paper International Magazine, RISI
DS Smith, the UK based recycled packaging supplier, is hot news at the moment. Just last week, the group was on the front pages of the RISI site as it was named as the company that will almost certainly take over SCA's packaging division in the near future, turning it into one of the powerhouse suppliers in Europe. Read more
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Can you live without paper?
While publishers and media companies keep a laser-focus on e-readers and the Internet, teenagers and young adults seem reluctant to abandon their paper use completely.
In a recent survey, younger Europeans replied that paper is still their preferred choice for everyday items such as coupons, tickets, newspapers and paychecks.
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Online Feature
Reduce the risk of boiler explosion
Doug Simmers
Bark boilers have been used by pulp and paper mills for many decades, but their importance is increasing. In bark boilers, the bark is burned along with other waste wood products to produce steam that is used in the pulping process, to drive the paper machine, and for many other uses. After combustion, the flue gases from the boilers are often passed through an electrostatic precipitator that uses static electricity to gather the fly ash, much as a TV set collects dust on the screen.. Read more
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