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Editor's Note
Overvalued Dollar a Serious Problem. An inflated US dollar has allowed foreign producers to profit at the expense of US manufacturing. view article

Ken Patrick
Pardon My BIZ-Speak. It's possible that you may have visited a "world class" facility at one time or that you routinely think "outside of the box." But what exactly do some of these catchy little terms really mean? view article

David Price
Signs of Recovery. The paper industry has endured some tough times of late. But according to a recent industry report, the emerging trends are encouraging. view article

Sally Love
The Ethics Challenge. Have you ever had to convince yourself that doing something that seems wrong, is okay? Maybe you should give yourself an "ethics" check. view article

AF&PA
AF&PA Capacity Report. The American Forest and Paper Association recently released Capacity Survey indicates U.S. paper and paperboard capacity will expand slightly during 2002-2004. view article

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Stock Approach Developments Focus on Reduced Wet End Volumes, Productivity and Quality Gains
Editorial Director Ken Patrick, along with Bob Blount of BE&K Engineering, explore some of the more significant advances in the area of stock approach systems.
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New Forming Fabric Technologies
Today's fabrics must maximize overall machine efficiency, runnability, and profitability, while continuing to keep a sharp focus on sheet quality.
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NCSU Pulp and Paper Foundation's 48th Annual Meeting
Experts from around the country gathered for North Carolina State University's Pulp and Paper Foundation Annual Meeting to discuss strategies that may shape the future of the industry. view article (.pdf)