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AK Bolhassan (1952 – 2009) It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of our editor, AK Bolhassan (known as Abang among his friends and colleagues), on 27 … Read More
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Solenis’ Newly Redesigned Website Features Sustainability Solutions for Water-Intensive Industries
Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals used in water-intensive industries, recently launched a new redesigned website at solenis.com/explore. The site features enhanced transparency into the company’s sustainability initiatives, easy-to-access … Read More
Change in Valmet’s Executive Team
Petri Paukkunen (B.Sc., Eng.) has been appointed Area President, Asia Pacific Area at Valmet as of April 1, 2021. Petri Paukkunen is currently employed as Vice President, Board and Paper Mills … Read More
merQbiz®: Effecting Positive Digital Transformation for the Paper and Recycling Industries and Beyond
Los Angeles-based data analytics company merQbiz® utilizes data to help companies manage their supply chains, reduce costs and increase profits. In the recycling and paper production industries, the company is … Read More
Cascades Tissue Group Wins Award for Reducing Energy Waste to a Pulp
Cascades Tissue Group was selected by FOCUS ON ENERGY® to receive one of its 2020 Energy Efficiency Excellence Awards for its outstanding efforts to incorporate energy efficiency into its facility. Focus on Energy’s Excellence Awards … Read More
COVID-19’s Potential Impact on Commercial Hand Towel Demand
By Bruce Janda, Senior Consultant, Fisher International Dwight Eisenhower famously remarked: “In preparing for battle, I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” Gen. Eisenhower came … Read More
Pandemic-Induced Spike in Waste Highlights Urgency for Embracing Circular Economy
By Felix Koh, Senior Vice President & Global Business Unit Head, Asia Pulp & Paper The COVID-19 crisis is generating a rising tide of waste. Some of this increased waste … Read More
Valmet to Supply Metsä Board’s Kemi Mill with Industrial Internet Solutions to Enhance End-Product Quality and Mill’s Productivity
Valmet and Metsä Board have signed an agreement on data-driven optimization of paperboard quality of the board machine at Metsä Board’s Kemi mill. The machine produces premium quality white top … Read More
Sappi Europe Awarded Platinum for Sustainability in EcoVadis Rating
Sappi Europe received a platinum score in the latest EcoVadis rating. The leading global provider of sustainable woodfibre products and solutions retained its top position from the previous year among … Read More
Valmet Takes its Services to the Next Level for the Best Customer Experience
Valmet streamlines its services to customers globally by introducing ‘Valmet’s way to serve’ concept. The aim is to provide the best customer experience in all the touch points of the … Read More
Toscotec-supplied Hoods Achieve Top Performance at WEPA Mainz
Toscotec successfully completed a hood rebuild on PM 1 at WEPA Mainz in Germany. After a tight shutdown timeframe, PM 1 started up on schedule last year. Following a period … Read More