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Editor's Note
"Big Three" Tissue Makers - Nothing to Sneeze at. view article

David Price
Dissent Over Certification. A summer trade show and conference by WWF and FSC exposed dissension between leading officials. In contrast, the PEFC, the European private forest owners group, which is opposed by WWF/FSC, shows increasing popularity and credibility. view article

Sally Love
Should You Conduct an Attitude Survey? Don't let an improperly designed survey create more problems than it solves. view article

John Yolton
Can't you get by...with second best? When it comes to selecting an ERP plant maintenance solution, whose needs are really being met? view article

Automation in the Year 2005
With the ever-increasing pace of computer technology - faster processors, PC-based applications, and the internet - how will automation provide more benefit in the future? view article

Albany International Sees Opportunity in Days Ahead
Frank McKone, Chairman and CEO of Albany International, discusses industry consolidation issues for both the papermaker and suppliers, alike. view article

Failure Analysis for Gearing
By analyzing the root causes of gear failures, it is possible to eliminate or reduce many of the conditions that lead to these failures, resulting in extended operating life and reduced downtime. This article also explains the terminology and practices commonly used in the gear industry. view article

Plumlee's Parables
The Day I Got Fired on the Golf Course. Some fooling around on the eighteenth tee, lands Carl in a heap of trouble view article