Month: December 2017
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The Bottom Line
The New Normal?
Chinese paper companies’ overseas expansion strategy NEO WU While papermaking was invented in China, it was western countries that built…
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TJ Summaries
The papers summarized here are from the January 2017 issue of TAPPI Journal. TAPPI Journal is an online publication of…
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Optical Brightening Agents — Where Next?
ANDREW JACKSON In concluding a 2009 survey of optical brightening agents (OBAs)1, I wrote that, despite the difficulties faced by…
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Sustainability is Central for Sofidel
Tissue products have a long association with good health and quality of life. So it’s no surprise that for one…
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Solenis Expands Its Service Capabilities
From a startup base in North America, the new offering will go global, providing mills with comprehensive protection. GRAEME RODDEN…
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Failure Isn’t Just an Option — It’s Unavoidable
In Part 1 of this 2-part series, we’ll look at changing our worldview about what defines failure. JAY SHELLOGG Many…
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Industrial Internet Delivers Optimized Mill Performance, Lower Costs
One company is using data analytics to improve advanced control performance, lifetime management of consumable components, and predictive maintenance. MARK…
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Online Pulp Dirt Count Analysis: Two Case Studies
The amount of visible dirt in pulp, paper, or paperboard can critically affect its usefulness and value. A high number…
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Millwise
Scaling Up Nanotech for the Pulp and Paper Industry
Keynoters from the upcoming TAPPI Nano conference discuss new developments in nanotechnology and the process of commercializing innovation. JACK MILLER…
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