http://www.risiinfo.comThe leading information provider for the global forest products industryen-usSat, 7 Nov 2009 21:34:53 -0500Copyright 2008 RISI, Inc.http://www.risiinfo.com/community/images/Risi_logo.jpghttp://www.risiinfo.com14428Visit www.risiinfo.comhttp://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Kadant-develops-new-paper-dryer-surface-cleaning-device.html?source=rssKadant Web Systems Inc., a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI), launched its latest product designed for cleaning the surface of paper dryers. The Dryer CleanerTM device fits into conventional doctor blade holders and incorporates application specific cleaning pads for cleaning and polishing the surface of paper drying cylinders. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Kadant-develops-new-paper-dryer-surface-cleaning-device.html?source=rssThu, 5 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Koreas-Donghae-Pulp-breaks-ground-for-first-paper-machine.html?source=rssDonghae Pulp, the subsidiary of Moorim group and the only market pulp producer in South Korea, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the installation of a 450,000 tonne/yr coated fine paper machine at its mill in Ulsan city on November 2. The new paper machine scheme will cost approximately Won 500 billion ($421 million) and make the facility fully integrated when the machine comes on stream in 2011.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Koreas-Donghae-Pulp-breaks-ground-for-first-paper-machine.html?source=rssWed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Paques-to-supply-wastewater-treatment-plant-for-new-Nine-Dragons-paper-mill-in-Tianjin-China.html?source=rssIt seems that the market for Paques in the Far East is improving rather than in Europe, showing the most recent order Paques received from paper giant Nine Dragon to the Chinese sister company of Paques bv. It concerns a BIOPAQ IC (Internal Circulation) anaerobic waste water treatment for the construction of a new paper mill that will be built in Tianjin, China. It is for this group already reactor number 15 that is ordered with Paques.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Paques-to-supply-wastewater-treatment-plant-for-new-Nine-Dragons-paper-mill-in-Tianjin-China.html?source=rssWed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Will-India-follow-in-chinau2019s-footsteps.html?source=rssDuring the past few years as RISI's Asian Paper Packaging economist, this author has received more questions about India than any other country apart from China. One of the key questions from clients is whether India will become the next China in the Asian paper packaging market, especially regarding containerboard and boxboard. In this Viewpoint, we will discuss India's potential on the containerboard side. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Will-India-follow-in-chinau2019s-footsteps.html?source=rssMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Unique-in-India-Ballarpur-Industries-Limited-BILT-in-Bhigwan.html?source=rssThe new PM 2 of Ballarpur Industries Limited (BILT) in Bhigwan, in the state of Maharashtra in India, is setting new standards for graphic coated paper. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Unique-in-India-Ballarpur-Industries-Limited-BILT-in-Bhigwan.html?source=rssFri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Metso-supplied-worlds-largest-fine-paper-line-starts-up-at-Portucel-Soporcel-mill-in-Portugal.html?source=rssA Metso-supplied fine paper production line of the Portucel Soporcel group was successfully started up at the group's Setúbal mill in Portugal on August 15, 2009. The 11.1-m-wide (wire) PM 4 will produce close to 500,000 tonnes of uncoated fine papers annually. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Metso-supplied-worlds-largest-fine-paper-line-starts-up-at-Portucel-Soporcel-mill-in-Portugal.html?source=rssTue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Voith-supplied-PM-7-starts-up-successfully-in-Kingu2019s-Lynn-in-England.html?source=rss PM 7 of Palm Paper started up successfully on 21st August 2009 in King's Lynn, England, and has since been producing high-quality newsprint. The paper machine produced the first roll of paper at a basis weight of 45 g/m² and a starting speed of 1,580 m/min. Through the excellent co-operation of all the teams involved, the machine was able to start producing three weeks earlier than planned. Just one week after start-up, the paper of PM 7 was printed in a number of printing shops and both the quality of the paper and the print result proved highly satisfactory to all those involved. Immediately afterwards, regular deliveries began to national and regional newspaper companies. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Voith-supplied-PM-7-starts-up-successfully-in-Kingu2019s-Lynn-in-England.html?source=rssMon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Dry-strength-additives-for-a-competitive-edge.html?source=rssA large segment of multi-ply board production is manufactured on machines in excess of 50 years old. These board manufacturers have succeeded by finding niches where they can be competitive in the marketplace. Some of the grades manufactured include coated and folding box board, corrugating medium, gypsum board liner, chip board, core board, and tube stock. The fiber furnish is typically 100% recycled fiber from many sources. Increased emphasis on recycling in both the public and private sectors continues to provide the fiber source for many board mills. As fiber reuse rates increase, the overall quality of the fiber begins to deteriorate as individual fibers get recycled multiple times. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Dry-strength-additives-for-a-competitive-edge.html?source=rssWed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Firstan-orders-Bobst-equipment-for-new-80000-sq-ft-packaging-plant-in-the-UK.html?source=rssFirstan Limited, currently based in Bar Hill, near Cambridge, England has ordered three BOBST VISIONCUT diecutters and an EXPERTFOLD gluer, all of which will be installed at its new 80,000 square feet plant in nearby Godmanchester, Huntingdonshire. The new plant will go live in January 2010.Paul Hartwig, Production Director of Firstan, said, "The new plant will give us more space, a better workflow, and improved facilities for our staff. At the same time we are going to take the opportunity to increase throughput in both cut and crease, and in folding and gluing. With customers requiring shorter and shorter runs, efficiency has become even more important, especially in terms of changeover times. The new BOBST equipment will reduce our setup times significantly and will also allow us to increase running speeds."http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Firstan-orders-Bobst-equipment-for-new-80000-sq-ft-packaging-plant-in-the-UK.html?source=rssTue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Beware-of-averages-Price-management-in-the-pulp-and-paper-industry.html?source=rssMany commercial organizations in the pulp and paper industry do not realize that pricing is their most powerful and underutilized revenue lever. Despite pricing being the fastest way to improve margins, organizations still fail to manage pricing with the same project focus and statistical process control techniques that improve procurement, supply chain and manufacturing efficiency and effectiveness. Why? They lack the right pricing insight, guidance and capabilities. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Beware-of-averages-Price-management-in-the-pulp-and-paper-industry.html?source=rssMon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/APRIL-moves-forward.html?source=rssMost Westerners know little about Sumatra, the 1,800-km long tropical island that lies northwest of Java. Perhaps they have heard that this is the sixth largest island in the world, or that it is home to endangered Sumatran tigers, orangutans and rhinos. Or that scenic Lake Toba, the largest volcanic lake in the world, offers a temperate respite for visitors to humid Sumatra. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/APRIL-moves-forward.html?source=rssMon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400