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FROM THE WIRE
Verenium's C5 fermenter at Jennings, La., USA VALUE PRIOR TO PULPING (VPP), an organization created by the Agenda 2020 Technology Alliance, a special project of the American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA), Washington, D.C., and CleanTech Partners of Wisconsin, this week signed an agreement with Verenium Corp., Cambridge, Mass., USA, to test that company's C5 technology effectiveness for the creation of cellulosic ethanol from hemicelluloses generated by the pulp and paper process, creating higher value products without negatively impacting paper quality. VPP is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the State of Wisconsin, and several large forest products companies.
A typical 1,500 tpd kraft mill could produce an estimated 15 million gal of ethanol annually. The total potential market opportunity is projected to be between 1.5 and 2 billion gal of ethanol per year. "We believe these types of opportunities to 'bolt' our technology onto existing industrial processes, where the feedstock sourcing, handling, and processing are already well-established, are complementary to our core biofuels strategy," said Carlos Riva, president and CEO of Verenium.
Through Vercipia, a 50-50 joint venture with BP, Verenium is moving to commercialize cellulosic technology for the production of ethanol from a wide array of non-food feedstocks, including dedicated energy crops, agricultural waste, and wood products. The company notes that in addition to the vast potential for biofuels, a multitude of large-scale industrial opportunities exist for products derived from the production of low-cost, biomass-derived sugars.
IP's Franklin, Va., mill INTERNATIONAL PAPER, Memphis, Tenn., USA, today announced plans to close its paper mill and associated operations in Franklin, Va., and its containerboard mills in Pineville, La., and Albany, Ore. The company also announced it would permanently shutdown the previously idled No. 3 machine at its Valliant, Okla., containerboard mill. The Valliant Mill's other two machines will continue to operate. These permanent shutdowns will reduce the company's North American paper and board capacity by 2.1 million tons. The closures will affect about 1,600 employees.
Closure of the Franklin mill, which has a production capacity of 600,000 tpy (three machines) of uncoated freesheet and 140,000 tpy (one machine) of coated paperboard capacity, will affect an estimated 1,100 employees. Closure of the Albany mill and its two containerboard machines having a total capacity of 580,000 tpy (includes 250,000 tpy of capacity idled a year ago) will affect 270 employees. The Pineville closure, with its one containerboard machine, takes 390,000 tpy of capacity off the market, affecting 230 employees. The No. 3 machine at Valliant (430,000 tpy capacity) had been idled last November and will have no additional employee impact.
Following these permanent shutdowns, IP will have approximately 10 million tons of North American containerboard capacity, 2.6 million tons of North American uncoated freesheet production capacity, and 1.7 million tons of North American coated paperboard capacity.
THIS WEEK"S MARKET ROUNDUP
U.S. MARKET PULP is performing stronger than thought, according to Marke Wilde, senior analyst with Deutche Bank. Prices continue to rally, driven by low mill inventories, strong Chinese demand, and better than expected domestic demand. A weaker U.S. dollar is contributing to the rise in export prices. List prices on domestic NBSK rose for the fifth straight month. On the hardwood side, relatively strong demand and tight supply conditions drove domestic prices upward. In export markets such as China, producers of NBSK, BEK, and other key grades implemented price hikes. Trade sources report that the pricing rebound is drawing high-cost Chinese pulp mills back into production, as current market prices are now well above cash-cost. Canadian producers' net realization is hurt by the rise in the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar.
U.S. CONTAINERBOARD export prices are up $10 - $20 per ton, Wilde reports. Most European producers have increased unbleached kraft linerboard prices on recycled grades. With domestic box demand still lagging and black liquor tax credits set to expire by year-end, more permanent capacity reductions appear essential. As detailed in a news report above, IP today announced three permanent mill closures, including significant containerboard capacity reductions.
AF&PA (the American Forest and Paper Association), Washington D.C., USA, has named Erik Heilman director of Government Affairs. Heilman will be responsible for promoting AF&PA's policy positions on Capitol Hill for climate change, tax, and trade issues. He has an extensive knowledge of international trade and the legislative process developed in both the legislative and executive branches of the federal government. Heilman previously served in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the Department of Commerce, and both the U.S. House and Senate. He has also worked on transportation and appropriations issues.
IN OTHER AF&PA NEWS, the association and Scholastic Today unveiled an updated version of their Recycling Starts with You! educational program. Distributed nationwide in print to 100,000 teachers/classrooms and more than 2.5 million students, this program includes a mini-poster featuring standards-based math, science, and language arts lessons about paper recycling for third- through sixth-grade students. The new resources are also available online, along with how-to guides, statistics, and interactive features for educators and students. Also available online is information on the annual AF&PA Recycling Awards, which recognize outstanding school, office, and business paper recycling programs with monetary prizes and national recognition.
CANADIAN FORESTRY LEADER Avrim Lazar, president and CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and chair of the United Nations Advisory Committee on Paper and Wood Products (ACPWP), this week voiced strong support of the WWF's call-to-action to stop global deforestation, saying the challenge could go even further by including a call to end illegal logging, one of the key contributors to global deforestation. Speaking to more than 6,000 delegates from around the world at the Thirtenth World Forestry Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentine, Lazar held up Canada's environmental record in forestry as setting the standard for excellence in sustainable forest management and the reduction of GHGs. "We are supportive of WWF's initiative calling on others to embrace a global target of zero net deforestation by 2020. The single most powerful measure the world can take to address climate change is to end deforestation. And the first step must be to take aggressive action against illegal logging," Lazar said. One in 25 working Canadians are employed in the forest industry and it is the lifeblood of 300 communities nationally. At the same time, its operations have reportedly reduced GHG emissions by 60% (ten times Kyoto requirements), while increasing production by 8%. Canada also leads the way in sustainable forestry practices, having retained 90% of original forest area and is home to 40% of the world's third-party certified forest land.
CASCADES, Kingsey Falls, Que., Canada, this past week inaugurated a major expansion of its tissue plant in Lachute, Que. The expansion, which involved an investment of C$15 million, was eligible for a loan of C$3.1 million from Investissement Québec and financial assistance in the amount of C$413,000 from Emploi-Québec. It enables Cascades to be the first in its category in North America to be awarded LEED-NC (New Construction) certification. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification recognizes buildings that are of high environmental quality and that meet stringent performance standards, notably in terms of energy, water consumption, and the use of local materials. Most materials used in constructing the expansion area of the plant come from an ecological source or a recovery process. In fact, the stained-glass windows and the principal bell from the former Saint-Julien church located in Lachute were harmoniously integrated into the building. The wood frame was supplied by Chantier Chibougamau, a company that is certified ISO 14001 and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and that collects wood residues in order to maximize their use. The expansion supports 150 jobs in the region and will increase the company's converting capacity from 2.231 million to 3.360 million cases of paper hand-towels and toilet paper annually.
DOMTAR CORP., Montreal, Que., Canada, this week said it will convert its Plymouth, N.C., USA, mill to 100% fluff pulp production. This will require a $73.5 million investment, in line with the company's previously stated capital expenditure levels. Domtar's annual fluff pulp making capacity will increase almost threefold to 444,000 metric tons. The mill reconfiguration, which will be completed in the fourth quarter of 2010, will also result in the permanent shutdown of Plymouth's remaining paper machine, reducing the company's annual uncoated freesheet production capacity by some 200,000 tons. The mill reconfiguration will help preserve approximately 360 positions, Domtar notes. "We are refocusing Plymouth's operations to capitalize on its competitive strengths. As an experienced fluff pulp manufacturer with an established presence in a growing market, we can expand our capabilities with confidence," said John Williams, president and CEO.
MOHAWK FINE PAPERS, Cohoes, N.Y., USA, this week resigned from the United States Chamber of Commerce over climate policy. "We believe that our continued membership in an organization that vigorously opposes sensible climate change policies is detrimental to our position as a business leader with a strong record in the areas of environmental innovation and climate protection," said George Milner, Mohawk's senior VP, Energy, Environmental, and Government Affairs. Mohawk notes that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been critical of efforts by the EPA to regulate greenhouse gases responsible for global warming and is working to stop the Waxman-Markey climate change bill from passing. "We understand that the U.S. Chamber's job is to promote policies that represent the consensus opinion of its membership; but the Chamber also has a responsibility to shape that consensus with vision, guidance, and leadership that looks beyond ideological divisions. That is particularly important in the area of climate change policies," Milner wrote in a letter to the Chamber.
NATIONAL FOREST PRODUCTS WEEK in the U.S. is occurring this week (October 18-24). Established by Congress in 1960, National Forest Products Week reaffirms that the country's leaders recognize the importance of the forest products industry to the U.S. economy, which represents 6% of U.S. manufacturing GDP, AF&PA points out. AF&PA notes that in the area of renewable energy generation, the industry produces more than all the wind, solar, and geothermal energy combined. In the recycling arena, 57.4% of all paper consumed in the U.S. is currently being recycled., and forest and forest products offset 10% of all annual U.S. carbon dioxide emissions, the association emphasizes. National Forest Products Week also recognizes the almost one million American workers who work in the forest products industry and earn more than $50 billion in total payroll annually. The forest products industry's workforce makes it a top-10 manufacturing employer in 48 states.
NEENAH PAPER, Alpharetta, Ga., USA, reports that it has partnered with Friends of the Osa and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin to help reforest a conservation property in Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world. With Neenah's support and contributions, the reforestation project will remove carbon from the atmosphere, protect and restore viable plant and animal habitats, create a new habitat for endangered wildlife, and restore land degraded by deforestation. The 1,500-acre conservation property in the southeastern portion of the Golfo Dulce Forest Reserve harbors the last remaining old growth rainforest on the western flank of Central America. Sandwiched between encroaching development and deforested land, the Osa Peninsula is widely acknowledged as a global conservation priority by conservation organizations such as the Nature Conservancy and Conservation International.
NEWPAGE CORP., Miamisburg, Ohio, USA, announced this week the upload of yet another "On Paper" series podcast featuring an interview with Lorie Wigle, Eco-Technology GM for Intel. Designed to bring about positive change in the area of sustainability, this bi-weekly broadcast, now in its second season, has already passed more than one million downloads from popular sites like iTunes, the company reports. In the interview, Wigle explains Intel's four areas of focus in the production of its environmentally-responsible products, including manufacturing/operations, energy efficiency, design for the environment, and work with policy makers. "From an Intel perspective, the really critical thing, we think, is a focus on our products and making our products better for the environment," Wigle says. On Paper podcast schedules are posted online. Listeners can subscribe and receive notifications for future podcast interviews.
Click image for larger viewPALM PAPER has successfully started up PM 7 at its King's Lynn, England, mill, three weeks ahead of schedule. The company reports that it has since been producing high-quality newsprint. The paper machine produced the first roll of paper at a basis weight of 45 g/m² and a starting speed of 1,580 m/min. Just one week after startup, paper from PM 7 was printed in a number of printing shops, and both the quality of the paper and the print result "proved highly satisfactory to all those involved." Voith Paper, Germany, which provided the machine, adds that immediately afterwards, regular deliveries began to national and regional newspaper companies. PM 7 has a wire width of 11,400 mm and is designed for a maximum production speed of 2,200 m/min. At a production capacity of 400,000 metric tpy, the machine produces newsprint from 100% recovered paper in the basis weight range of 42-48.8 g/m². The production line, including the stock preparation and approach flow system, was designed on the basis of Voith's One Platform Concept. An automation package as well as initial machine clothing, installation supervision, and startup were all part of Voith's scope of supply.
SAPPI FINLAND I OY today announced that it will begin a "consultation process" with its Kangas (Finland) mill employee representatives to determine the best way to improve company profitability, which may include a full closure of the Kangas mill. Sappi notes that the continued level of downtime is no longer considered viable and it is therefore necessary to review production capacity. Possible redundancies would be implemented by the end of this year. The Kangas mill can produce 210,000 metric tpy of coated magazine paper. It employs approximately 150 workers, and the company employs approximately 800 people throughout Finland. Sappi adds that the consultation does not involve its Kirkniemi mill and sales office. In the event that the Kangas mill ceases production, Sappi says the Galerie Silk line produced there would be supplied to customers from its Lanaken mill in Belgium. Sappi would also launch a complementary grade, Galerie Fine Silk, from its Kirkniemi mill.
STORA ENSO, Helsinki, Finland, and Arauco, Santiago Chile, this past week completed the acquisition of the majority of Grupo ENCE's operations in Uruguay as announced this past May. The joint acquisition on a 50/50 basis includes approximately 130,000 hectares of owned land and plantations and 6,000 hectares of leased lands and other operations owned by Grupo ENCE in the central and western areas of Uruguay. The enterprise value of the transaction, which was completed ahead of the original target of the end of 2009, was $344 (EUR 253) million, including $33 million of assumed debt. Stora Enso's share of the enterprise value is 50%. Stora and Arauco have established a 50/50 joint venture to combine their existing assets in Uruguay. The parties will integrate the assets acquired from Grupo ENCE into this joint venture, creating a total land base of some 250,000 hectares, nearly half of which is planted with hardwood and softwood. The two companies say they have not made any investment decisions regarding construction of a pulp mill in Uruguay.
Paper News
TORRASPAPEL, Spain, part of the Lecta Group, has introduced a new sample catalog with a "fresh new look" for its line of Adestor self-adhesive papers and films, which feature a range full of colors, finishes, and textures for a variety of application segments. The catalog is multilingual and contains a technical guide in English and Spanish as well as printed samples of all the products. The Adestor line is made in accordance with ISO 9001 quality, ISO 1401 environmental management, and EMAS standards. The line is also available with PEFC and FSC chain-of-custody forestry certification. More information about the catalog is available on Torraspapel's web site.
Published Price Increases
M-REAL, Finland, will increase the price of its folding boxboard in Europe by EUR 70 per metric ton, effective December 1. The company noted that the increase was necessary to cover the effects of "severe cost inflation" in prior years as well as rising pulp prices.
IMERYS PERFORMANCE MINERALS NORTH AMERICA, reports that it will increase prices 4% - 7% across its minerals portfolio, including calcium carbonate, mica, and kaolin. The company said the increases will become effective January 1, or as current price agreements expire.
TAPPI NEWS
New Venue for 2009 Specialty Papers Conference
Date: November 3-5, 2009
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Due to an overwhelming response to the 2009 Specialty Papers Conference, we have outgrown the meeting space at the Embassy Suites Chicago - Downtown/Lakefront and the conference sessions on Wednesday, November 4-Thursday, November 5th will be held just a few blocks away at the Doubletree Hotel Chicago Magnificent Mile.
The room block for conference attendees is still at the Embassy Suites Chicago - Downtown/Lakefront. Pira International staff will be on hand in the Embassy Suites lobby to direct attendees to the Doubletree
What's all the excitement about? For the first time, TAPPI and PIRA International are joining forces to produce a conference that focuses on key forces driving today's specialty papers markets, technologies, and product applications from the critical perspectives of sustainability, environmental impact, and overall cost/financial performance. The 2009 Specialty Papers Conference promises to be informative, innovative, and provide outstanding opportunities for networking and product development. Don't miss this exciting event!
End users, paper mills and converting plants, technology providers, and suppliers of materials and equipment will explore the latest developments and breakthroughs in the specialty papers arena. The complete conference Brochure, which includes a full agenda, registration options, and sponsorship opportunities, is available online.
TAPPI Announces 2010 TAPPI Board Slate
The TAPPI Nominating Committee has announced the TAPPI Board slate for 2010. There are two segments, Supplier and Manufacturing, and nominees are announced for each segment:
- Representing the Supplier Segment is Robert J. Gallo (Voith Paper North America)
- Representing the Manufacturing Segment are Jeff Hamilton (Sappi Fine Paper N.A.) and Chris O. Luettgen (Kimberly-Clark Corporation)
- Jukka Tiitinen (Metso Paper)
- Carlos Augusto Lira Aguiar (Aracruz Celulose S.A., now known as Fibria)
- Mark T. Watkins (MeadWestvaco Corporation)
The TAPPI Nominating Committee is chaired by Mark R. McCollister (Paperchine Inc.) Members include:
- Kathleen M. Bennett (Kathleen M. Bennett Consulting LLC)
- Roger H. Brear (Domtar Paper Co. LLC)
- Dr. Harry T. Cullinan, Jr. (Auburn University)
- Scott Frasca (RohmNova)
- Dr. J. Philip E. Jones (IMERYS)
- Joseph Konkel (Georgia-Pacific Corporation)
- Larry N. Montague (TAPPI)
- Janet Neighbors (International Paper), and
- Norman F. Marsolan (non-voting) TAPPI Board Vice Chair
Lake States TAPPI: Energy Forum/Steam Workshop
Date: November 3-4, 2009
Location: Neenah, WI
Join Lake States TAPPI for a two-day program focused on helping YOUR MILL get the most from its energy resources.
The first day features an Energy Forum program offered in conjunction with Focus on Energy. Focused on "A Fossil-Free Paper Mill," the program features ideas strategies for reducing fossil fuel use. Presentations include updates on the latest developments from the Great Lakes BioEnergy Research Center and the USDA Forest Products Laboratory. A Trade Fair will round out the event.
On November 4, the Steam System Improvement Workshop covers the operation of typical steam systems and discusses methods of system efficiency improvement. The one-day workshop is designed for the end users - at the energy manager, steam system supervisor, engineer, and operations level - who have steam system responsibilities in industrial and institutional plants.
Register online for one or both days of this beneficial program.
Chicago TAPPI Workshop and Dinner/Program
Date: November 3, 2009
Location: Oakbrook, IL
What does it take to develop a Robust Reproducible Printing System with Predictable Outcomes? In this afternoon Workshop, we will walk through the steps to deliver print consistency, throughout a run and order-to-order, to help insure customer satisfaction and improved productivity and profitability. This Workshop will help you "get it right the first time" and develop the potential to move your print to the next level in today's competitive environment.
After dinner, the program will focus on "Surviving the Upturn: Planning for the New Normal." Guest speaker Barry Cain of Blackman Kallick will discuss how businesses today, more than ever, need to view their worlds differently and act differently. Learn what your company can do in this valuable presentation.
This meeting of Chicago TAPPI will be a joint event with AICC. Only minutes from O'Hare International Airport, the Marriott Oakbrook in Oakbrook, IL will be the host venue. The Workshop begins at 3:30 pm; dinner and evening program kick off at 6:00 pm. For reservations or detailed program information, contact Marilyn Beach at 708-469-7087 or via email at mbtappi@comcast.net.
Empire State TAPPI/PIMA Fall Meeting
Date: November 4, 2009
Location: Glens Falls, New York
Mark your calendars now to join the members of the Empire State TAPPI/PIMA Local Section at the Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls, New York. The group will host a one-day program entitled "Best Practices: Safety, Savings, and Sustainability." Speakers have been lined up to discuss safety training, the tissue market, and emission reductions, coupled with energy savings. Other presenters will discuss sustainability, energy savings, mill experiences, and possibly Lean Six Sigma. In addition, the event will include a tabletop exhibit during the break periods and at lunch. There will be no charge for mill personnel - a great opportunity to charge up the crew with new information and new professional contacts.
Learn more about Empire State TAPPI/PIMA, including news about available scholarships, in the group's latest newsletter.
Southeastern TAPPI Dinner Meeting
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009
Venue: Marriott Atlanta Perimeter Center
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Mark your calendar and make your reservations for the Southeastern TAPPI Dinner Meeting. This unique meeting format is jam-packed with networking, pulp and paper updates, technical presentation, dinner, and a good time. The program will take place from 6:00 - 8:30 pm.
The keynote presentation, "Environmental Greening of the Paper Machine," by Dick Reese, Paper Machine Consultant, will focus on water and energy reduction on paper machines. The format will be casual allowing ample opportunity for open discussion. Brian Brogdon will provide an update on the recent Pulping Conference held in Memphis. An update of the student chapter at Georgia Tech will be made by Dr. Jeffery Hsieh.
Special Offer: A free display table will be provided for every organization that has more than two persons registered for this meeting. Just submit your request. For more information, contact Dwight Husband, vice chair, Southeastern TAPPI, at DwightHusband@setappi.org.
You can help build our industry's future
The paper and packaging industry has been navigating this challenging economic climate for almost a decade. In response to this need, and with the support of partner companies and academic institutions, TAPPI has begun a new recruitment initiative. The goal of the program is to get more students into the paper and packaging tracks at various educational institutions around the U.S., and then into industry.
As a first step in this recruitment effort, TAPPI has created "Careers in Paper" speaker kits. These kits provide everything someone would need to make a presentation on pulp and paper industry careers to a high school class, club, or scout troop. The kit includes a Powerpoint presentation, a video, and brochures, and is available for download at www.CareersInPaper.org. These engaging materials can help anyone share information about our industry that highlights the exciting opportunities available.
If you are interested in becoming a speaker, or if you know of a group that would like to have a presentation please sign up at www.CareersInPaper.org.
PLUS: See you at the movies!
In addition to our recruitment kit, website and other resources, TAPPI is launching an awareness campaign that will be piloted in Alabama using movie theatre advertisements. These "cinema spots" will reach a diverse and captive audience in five theatres, and will run more than 2,400 times over a 4-8 week period. These ads will:
- Promote awareness of our thriving industry
- Highlight the successful paper companies that are looking for the next generation of paper professionals
- Reinforce the message that we are looking for talented, skilled people
- Provide a positive and more accurate view of the pulp and paper industry
2009 Flexible Packaging Symposium: One event, two cities
Date: November 10-11, 2009
Location: Mumbai, India
AND
Date: November 13-14, 2009
Location: New Delhi, India
As a large and rapidly emerging market for flexible packaging products, India has become part of the growth strategy for many international companies. Recognizing this trend, TAPPI's PLACE (Polymers Laminations, Adhesives, Coatings and Extrusion) Division, PFFCA (Paper, Film & Foil Converters' Association of India) and SIES-SOP, the South Indian Education Society - School of Packaging, are sponsoring the 2009 Flexible Packaging Symposium, a two-day event focused on sustaining efficient operations and developing profitable products. To maximize the opportunity for attendees, the symposium will be offered twice: in Mumbai, November 10-11, and in New Delhi, November 13-14.
Suresh Gupta, President and Managing Director of The Paper Products Ltd. (PPL), Mumbai, India, will be the keynote speaker for the symposium. PPL is a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging and also manufactures packaging machines, holograms and labels, gravure cylinders, films and coated materials. Mr. Gupta is also the current President of the Paper, Film and Foil Converters' Association (PFFCA). His presentation, "Status and Potential - Flexible Packaging in India" will open the symposium in both Mumbai and in New Delhi.
The symposium is designed for international packaging professionals ranging from engineers and research staff to CEOs and other high-level decision makers, and will give attendees the opportunity to learn about market trends in critical regions, as well as the movement toward lightweight packaging with minimal environmental impact.
Due to member interest, the pre-registration deadline has been extended to October 24, 2009. To learn more or to register for this unique packaging event, visit www.tappi.org/09indiaplc.
Gulf Coast TAPPI Winter 2010 Meeting
Date: February 18-19, 2010
Location: Coosa Pines, AL
Gulf Coast TAPPI will offer a two-part program sure to deliver great ideasyou're your mill. The meeting will also feature a mill tour of Abitibi-Bowater in Coosa Pines.
First, the Corrosion & Materials Engineering Committee will be conducting a free, one-day Corrosion & Materials Engineering Seminar seminar on TIPs and topics relating to the identification and control of corrosion within the pulp mill processes. The Friday Technical Session will focus on topics relating to the Recovery processes.
Call for Papers: Gulf Coast TAPPI is looking for presentations, preferably with direct mill experiences or applied research, relating to the following topics, or other current topics in the recovery area:
- Na/S; white/green liquor balance
- Sulfidity purge strategies
- Purge for chlorides
- Dissolving tank controls
- Black Liquor Evaporator operations
- Liquor cycle impact on digesters, lime kiln, caustic plant, recovery boiler
Call for Papers: PaperCon 2010
A call for papers or posters has been issued for the Papermaking Program at PaperCon 2010, being held May 2 - 5, 2010, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The deadline for submission of titles and abstracts for technical papers and posters, as well as for panel sessions and roundtables, is November 8, 2009.
Paper company personnel, suppliers, students and academics are strongly encouraged to submit abstracts, as TAPPI is interested in providing a forum for new concepts and speakers. Papers are sought in a wide range of specific topics within general areas that include the following:
- Innovative Paper Machine Technology
- Fluid Dynamics
- Process Control
- Chemistry/Microbiology
- Tissuemaking
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If you're not already a TAPPI member, this special offer makes TODAY a great time to join. If you are already a TAPPI member, thank you for your support. Be on the lookout for your renewal notice, which will offer you a choice of multi-year memberships.
Paperex 2009: Strategies for Growth
Date: December 4-7, 2009
Location: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
Paperex www.paperex.in the 9th International Exhibition & Conference on the Pulp and Paper Industries, occurs every other year; this year's theme is "Growth and Competitiveness of Paper… Strategies and Technologies." Paperex 2009 will be the largest show for the paper and allied industries, with the expected presence of 400+ leading exhibitors from 22 countries. Attendees will include representatives from manufacturers, suppliers, and paper companies. In 2007, Paperex attracted 32,429 trade visitors from 52 countries.
The prospect of a liberalized trading environment is making the South Asian region a large potential market for international and domestic suppliers. Paperex will be the "crossroads" for all entities across the paper industry doing business in the Indian subcontinent. Check out new products and technologies, network with a range of companies and subject matter experts, and take advantage of this opportunity for those seeking to establish distribution channels in India.
Paperex 2009 is a collaborative venture TAFCON Expomedia International & INPAPER International, both of whom are based in New Delhi, India. While INPAPER oversees the Conference part of the event, TAFCON Expomedia organizes the Exhibition.
Visitor pre-registration is now active on www.paperex.in.
TAPPI Intro to P&P Technology Course
Date: January 11-14, 2010
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
With a comprehensive program and the expert leadership of NCSU's Mike Kocurek, TAPPI's Introduction to Pulp and Paper Technology is one of the most highly-rated courses TAPPI offers. Register by December 15, 2009 to save 40%, even on the reduced price for members. Save even more when you register three or more attendees from the same location!
A popular choice for new hires, sales reps, non-technical personnel or anyone seeking to expand their industry know-how, this course delivers a broad overview of the entire pulping and papermaking process. Attendees are encouraged to bring specific questions about any aspect of pulp and paper production, including new technologies, operating issues, or industry trends.
Course instructor Michael Kocurek is Professor of Paper Science & Engineering at North Carolina State University. He is one of the most recognized educators in the paper industry, and has been leading the "Introduction to Pulp and Paper Technology" course since 1974. In 2005, he was inducted into the Paper Industry International Hall of Fame, an honor bestowed on those who have made preeminent contributions to the global pulp & paper industry.
Complete course information and online registration is available online - don't miss this excellent opportunity for practical knowledge building and networking that make TAPPI Courses an industry mainstay.
TAPPI Kraft Recovery Course
Date: January 11-14, 2010
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
TAPPI's 2010 Kraft Recovery Course will examine key recovery operations in a kraft pulp mill to help participants increase their ability to improve pulp production efficiency while minimizing operating costs and environmental problems. Register by December 15, 2009 to save 40%, even on the reduced price for members. Save even more when you register three or more attendees from the same location!
The TAPPI Kraft Recovery Course will help you discover new ways to cut costs, solve problems and increase productivity. You will also learn about new energy saving methods at the Energy Reduction Panel Discussion.
Engaging team activities and practical exercises help attendees hone problem-solving skills and retain knowledge. Attendees are encouraged to bring their specific problems to the expert course leaders for solutions you can use back at the mill.
Course Chairman Honghi Tran serves as Professor and Director of the P&P Centre at the University of Toronto. Tran has authored or co-authored more than 200 publications, including chapters 9 and 10 in the TAPPI PRESS book Kraft Recovery Boilers, and has obtained eight U.S. patents. He was named a TAPPI Fellow in 2000. The faculty includes experts who are recognized leaders in their field and veteran instructors: Bob Bartholomew, Jim Brewster, David Clay, Doug Foran, James Frederick, Tom Gencarelli, Thomas Grace, Glenn Hanson, Mikko Hupa, Paul Johnson, Jean-Claude Patel, Dale Sanchez, Sandy Sharp, and Richard Wessel.
Complete course information and online registration is available online - don't miss this excellent opportunity for practical knowledge building and networking that make TAPPI Courses an industry mainstay.
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