Perspectives

Sustainability reports

Oct 23, 2014 at 11:01 am by admin

As the demand for communications paper grades has declined, several companies have seized the opportunity to replace cotton-and petroleum-based textiles with fibers based on d.... Read More

The Future of Newsprint, Publication and Fine Paper Machines

Oct 09, 2014 at 11:00 am by admin

Actually, the issue should be stated, "Will these paper machine designs as we know them today, survive in the future?" While some may later conclude this discussion borders on.... Read More

Australia - the Lucky Country

Sep 17, 2014 at 11:01 am by admin

Almost exactly 50 years ago, in 1964, Professor Donald Horne polarized the nation with his book "The Lucky Country," in which he unkindly argued that Australia is a "lucky c.... Read More

Roll Cover Evolution

Sep 04, 2014 at 11:00 am by admin

In the not too distant past, roll covers were considered a commodity by many papermakers. Wet press covers were predominately bone-hard and softer rubbers, although granite ro.... Read More

Sustainability reports

Aug 21, 2014 at 11:01 am by admin

It is now standard practice for paper companies and industry associations to publish annual or biannual sustainability reports, often known as "environmental" reports in the p.... Read More