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Europe shows global leadership in recycling
The latest Monitoring report of the European Recovered Paper Council (ERPC) shows that Europe has achieved a world record level of paper recycling in 2009. The rate reached 72.2% which is again higher than the target set in its Commitment for 2010 of 66%. The total amount recycled in paper mills came to 58 million tonnes in 2009. “The economic...
PAPER BOOK – ebook
A tale of two media - electronic and print is always a debatable topic since last so many years. You must have remember when the outburst of computers came to the economy and everyone was singing the song of “PAPERLESS OFFICE” but the effect was opposite, rather it has increased the consumption of paper. Now, that same song is back...
The GCC Paper Industry Synopsis
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a political and economic union involving the six Arab states of the Persian Gulf with many economic and social objectives. Created on May 25, 1981, the 630 million acre (2,500,000 km2) council comprises the Persian Gulf states of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and......
A Potential Banker who Became a Printer
If there would be a printing unit in Antarctica, he would have surely been there to explore the printing concepts. This is what Mr. Vasant Goel's passion for printing. At an age of 31 he had already travelled across the nations, explored printing concepts & techniques and made a mark for himself and for his company. His qualities like curiosity...
Price Rise: Thoughts that can go across
Price is the crucial part of any business. A little mismatch can upset any business and it affects everyone down the line specially the middle level people who actually finishes the product and supply it to the end consumer. Price rise happens in the paper industry quite often due to some unforeseen reasons but its affect can be seen on...
Development of Pink Newsprint From 100% Recycled Fiber by Indigenous Technology
New product development is an essential part of R&D, which help to improve company's competitive advantage in the near future in terms of profitability, market share and brand image....
The Executioner
Mr. Sanjay Singh, a chemical engineer from IIT Kanpur, who is better known as an executioner because his responsibilities includes, to administer all the operations of all the units of ITC located at Bhadrachalam, Bollaram (A.P), Kovai (Tamilnadu) and Tribeni (West Bengal). Under his belt Bhadrachalam Paperboards, completed a series of production investments for Rs 11 billion (USD 242 million,...
April : Responsibility towards People, planet & Profit
Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (APRIL) approach to sustainability is guided by the Triple Bottom Line principle of responsibility to People, Planet and Profit and the company believes in environmental sustainability for long-term success. APRIL is a leading producer of fibre, pulp and paper, and one of the largest producers of bleached hardwood kraft (BHK) pulp in the world, with...
Uniform moisture means customer satisfaction for Cascades East Angus
The moisture profile stability provided by a Metso IQAquaPro has meant more uniform paper strength properties, fewer rejects and claims, and a handsome ROI....