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COLUMNS
Heads-Up
The Flip Side of China's Growth. China is now the second largest producer and consumer of paper and board after the USA. Its recent expansion and investment in new mills and equipment is unmatched anywhere else in the world. On the whole this is a good thing for our industry, but there are consequences we should be aware of.
Market Grade
GROUNDWOOD/SC GRADES. Groundwood paper demand has posted a modest recovery from the unprecedented low levels reached during the recent collapse. Improved shipment levels and supply reductions have produced better operating rates, which have led to price improvements for most grades.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Note
Trade Wars. U.S. coated papermakers are pointing a collective finger at China and Inonesia, and charging them with using government subsidies to produce coated free sheet and then dumping it into the U.S. market.
Regulatory
Not Exactly a Breath of Fresh Air for Jobs. Study shows upwards to 30 mills could face closure, along with the loss of tens of thousands of jobs, as a result of EPA's newly proposed Boiler MACT standards.
Of Interest
Swedish Research Firm Develops New Papermaking Technique. New papermaking method shows potential for substantial input cost savings in the area of fiber raw materials and energy.
FEATURES
Oxidize Away Causes of Slime & Corrosion
A compact ClO2 generation system arms paper machines with reliable protection against deposits from water borne metals and bugs.
Transformation through Innovation
Although tight supply has helped with pricing, demand for paper and forest products simply isn't what it used to be, and producers now have to consider moving outside of their product comfort zone for additional revenue streams to achieve long-term growth.
The Future of the Pulp Industry is Sweet as Sugar
The oil-based industry of today may soon be a thing of the past. Sugar is the future, where the materials of tomorrow are based on cellulose, starch and other saccharides.