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Editor's Note
In the Old Days. Today’s paper industry conferences are not only scaled down but highly sanitized versions of those of just a few years ago. And that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

David Price
Death of Newsprint? Over the last 15 years there has been countless studies forecasting the end of various parts of our industry. But, this time, is newsprint really in decline?

Washington Insight - AF&PA
Industry Must Confront Key Competitive Threats to Regain Long Term Health. While the American forest products industry has had a tough time in recent years, America remains the world’s largest forest products manufacturer. Through extensive examination of the forest products industry, AF&PA has identified five key areas where change is needed.

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Shoe Press Use on Graphic Paper Machines Grows as Mills Push for Higher Efficiencies
Faster machine speeds, increased minerals in the furnish, rising production costs, quality demands place growing pressures on shoe press fabric and belt performance.

Crepe Adhesive Modifiers Improve Tissue Runnability, Product Quality
Under today’s low sheet moisture and high temp conditions, use of modifier chemistry in a tissue crepe coating package can slow adhesive hardening, greatly expanding its useful life.

Best Practice Strategies Key to Successful Maintenance Effort
Today’s “best-of-breed” pulp and paper mills identify and use proven best practice techniques to boost maintenance efficiency and focus on reliability.

ECP Pump Cuts Energy, Maintenance Costs With No Shear Lockup in Paper Applications
A new type of pump is highly effective for pumping polymers, starch, specialty chemicals, and mineral fillers/coating ingredients, especially under shear sensitive, near-dilatent conditions.