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Editor's Note
Re-shaping the Industry. Although it is considered to be one of the most fragmented industries in the world, the paper industry appears to be on the brink of gaining better control of its future. view article

Ken Patrick
Maintenance Automation Two-Step. Maintenance is one area where the pulp and paper industry has invested probably billions on automation. But desperate changes are needed if the maintenance process is ever to function to any degree in automatic mode.
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David Price
Lessons Still to be Learned. The conference season has started. The slushy sidewalks of Montreal (EXFOR 2002) have now been replaced by the scent of Atlanta's peach blossom (Paper Summit). In June it will be the salty air of Stockholm (SPCI). The abrupt change in conference weather is notable. But has the industry conference and exhibition culture changed? view article

Sally Love
A Leader When Called Upon. You don't have to be born with special skills to be considered a good leader within your company. view article

AF&PA
Forest Products Industry Issues Are Chronic, Not Cyclical. Although the health of the paper industry today isn't good, its condition has been somewhat stabilized. But simply treating the symptoms every time they arise can no longer be an acceptable alternative to curing the disease. view article

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Executive Papermakers of the Year - Jerry Tatar and John Luke, Jr.
An exclusive interview with the men that brought Mead and Westvaco together. view article (.pdf)

Great Northern Mill Improves Safety, Cuts Maintenance Costs with Ceramic Press Rolls
Safety is a major reason for East Millinocket mill's conversion from granite to ceramic covered rolls in three paper machines, but proven operating gains are also a key factor. view article (.pdf)

Assessing Maintenance Best Practices—the Good, Bad and Ugly
Detailed assessments can unlock obstacles and clear hurdles in otherwise well-structured maintenance systems, reducing costs and adding shareholder value. view article (.pdf)

Improving Paper Machine Operating Efficiency with Direct Drive System
Directly coupled to the PM indrive section, new drive system reduces mechanical components and associated maintenance and energy costs, while improving machine runnability and availability. view article (.pdf)

Variable Speed Pump System Cuts Energy Usage in Paper Machine Vacuum Systems
New mill-proven approach employs a variable speed drive on a LRP or PD pump to control and reduce energy consumption in such applications as felt dewatering.
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