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Editor's Note Ken Patrick David Price
There's Nothing to Fear, But... Is the economy really as fragile as everyone thinks? Maybe not!
Biz Speak 201. Results-Driven, 24/7, Touch Base, Fast Track, Mindset. You hear terms like this every day, but may find yourself a little confused over their true meaning, especially within the paper industry. Biz-Speak (BS) 201 takes the guesswork out of these expressions, and with a bit of studying you'll be able to BS with the best of them.
There's a Bigger Market Coming. In early December 2002, European leaders agreed to make Europe larger by welcoming 10 new members, most of which have forests, paper industries and developing markets for paper products. Some US companies will benefit—particularly International Paper.
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Two-Stage O2 Delignification System Cuts Mill's Chemical Use, Boosts Pulp Quality Remote Services Help P&P Mills Optimize Performance, Fill Technical Support Gaps The Industry Has a Problem, Let's Fix It! Precision Roll Grinders' New President Predicts Strong Future
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Arauco mill in Chile has significantly reduced chlorine, chlorine dioxide, and soda consumption in standard and ECF pulps, as well as reducing effluent discharges.
Expertise remotely provided by industy's technology suppliers is proving to be a highly cost-effective solution for mills with downsized technical support ranks.
In recent months, a number of industry suppliers have stepped forward and warned the paper industry that lack investment, the absence of new product innovation, and a fixation on cutting costs "at any cost" has stripped away its competitive edge.
Jim Manley took over the helm of Precision Roll Grinders at a time that is economically challenging, not only to the paper industry, but also to virtually every company across the globe. With many years of experience behind him, Manley has all the tools to lead PRG into the future.