Published on: November 01, 2010
This issue highlights key discussions from the Austrian Paper Specialist Conference and Future Paper Forum, addressing the impact of evolving energy legislation on the paper industry. It also features insights into 3D facility planning innovations, the Palm Paper greenfield project in England, and a gathering of paper historians exploring the industry’s rich legacy.
Published on: October 01, 2010
This issue explores cutting-edge developments in coating and papermaking technologies, including curtain coating innovations and advancements in formation screen performance. It also examines the evolving role of waste paper utilization and traces the journey of coating technologies from past research to future industrial applications.
Published on: September 02, 2010
This issue combines historical insights and modern innovations in papermaking, featuring the history of paper production in Köbeln and technical advancements improving process performance. It also reports on the Saxony/Thuringia VPM meeting and discusses practical measures for reducing coated paper spoilage and optimizing production costs.
Published on: August 01, 2010
This issue highlights advancements in energy efficiency and resource optimization within the paper industry. It features innovative approaches such as fiber savings through metal ribbon calenders, precise control of surface weight, and groundbreaking developments in spiral screen technology — all contributing to more sustainable and cost-effective paper production.
Published on: July 01, 2010
This issue features discussions on decision-making and evaluation criteria in outsourcing, alongside highlights from major industry events such as the IMPS 2010 and Bellmer Paper Days. It also includes reports from key meetings of the VPM and ZELLCHEMING, emphasizing innovation, collaboration, and progress in paper and paperboard manufacturing.
Published on: June 01, 2010
This issue showcases groundbreaking developments in paper production technology, including the world-class Propapier PM2 project and innovations in hydrocyclone systems. It also highlights successful modernization of second-hand facilities, historical perspectives on material recycling, and managerial insights from the PM2 project’s implementation.
Published on: May 01, 2010
This special issue compiles key advancements and research from across the pulp and paper sector, covering topics from pulp flocculation and coating optimization to digital printing quality and paper machine efficiency. It also features highlights from major industry events, modernization projects, and innovations in wastewater treatment and paper production technology.
Published on: April 01, 2010
This issue covers advancements in paper coating efficiency, packaging paper performance in offset printing, and innovations from Metso’s Pulp and Paper Technology Days 2009. It also includes highlights from the APV Karlsruhe Paper Congress and reports on the launch of an extended wastewater treatment facility.
Published on: March 01, 2010
This issue presents insights from the 18th Annual Meeting on Paper History and the PTS Pulp Symposium 2009, alongside technical studies on press felt performance in paper machines and modernization of stock accumulation systems. It also explores innovative methods for maximizing sticky reduction through efficient coarse sorting.
Published on: February 01, 2010
This issue highlights key industrial developments and research insights from 2009, including the paper industry's economic downturn, collaborative strategies in outsourcing, and advances in water and environmental technologies. It also features reports from major professional events and a detailed study on paper properties influencing print quality.
Published on: January 01, 2010
This issue features key developments and educational milestones in the paper industry. It highlights the VPM regional event in Saxony/Thuringia, a lecture series on packaging papers, and the groundbreaking ceremony for Europe’s largest containerboard paper machine by Progroup AG. Additionally, it explores the history of DIN format standardization and celebrates the graduation of paper technology students from the Berufsakademie Karlsruhe.
Published on: December 07, 2009
This issue presents significant advancements and case studies from the paper and packaging industry, including improved wastewater treatment performance at Mondi Frohnleiten and the milestone Lynn PM 7 project by the Palm Group. It also explores trends in carton packaging, the role of regulatory frameworks in driving innovation, and the benefits of additive optimization in film press preparation.
Published on: November 01, 2009
This issue features highlights from the annual meetings of ZELLCHEMING and VPM regional groups, along with academic insights from the Munich University of Applied Sciences. It also explores advancements in Eka Purate® technology, improved wet strength retention using natural hydrocolloids, and innovations for achieving precise film application in papermaking processes.
Published on: October 01, 2009
This issue presents innovative approaches and reflections in the papermaking industry — from the practical use of Vector® biopolymers for enhanced paper quality and the latest techniques in deposit control, to advanced odor management in water systems. It also includes insights from the VOP Annual General Meeting 2008 and a historical retrospective titled “Munich 1968 – 40 Years Later.”
Published on: September 01, 2009
This issue presents advancements in process optimization, quality control, and material innovation in papermaking. It includes studies on IT-based process management (Sipapercis), cost-efficient quality control, and starch developments by Cargill, along with insights from the 30th anniversary of the Gernsbach Papermakers Association and innovations in calender coverings for enhanced paper glazing.