Pulp and paper experts in Sweden are set on creating new bio-based products from the waste generated in pulp and paper mills. Pulp and Paper Waste Doesn’t Have to Go to Waste Raw materials used in many industries are often expensive and in high demand. By using the by-product of… Read More
The University of Maine recently introduced a pilot plant at their Forest Bioproducts Research Institute off the heels of a breakthrough in biomass energy. One student discovered how to use heat, rather than oil, to turn wood biomass into crude oil. The discovery came about when the student was experimenting… Read More
With regards to fossil fuels and their environmental impact, heat energy is a valuable commodity that we cannot afford to misuse. Waste heat recovery systems work to get the full value out of all heat energy by recovering it from combustion processes and repurposing it. The systems can use any… Read More
Manufacturing in the U.S. is thriving. The country saw tax reform and improved regulations on the industry in 2018, which have both created the perfect conditions for sustained growth. As a result, manufacturers have been able to increase wages and improve benefits for industrial workers across the board, and it’s… Read More
It’s no secret that the success of the manufacturing industry directly relies on the strength and expertise of the individual people who power it on a daily basis. Recent reports have indicated that, with the help of skilled laborers in the workforce, the manufacturing industry could multiply its efficiency and… Read More
Construction Safety Week takes place from May 6th through the 10th this year, but we believe that safety in the industry should be top of mind year round. Either way, we are excited that this week sheds light on the importance of safety in construction, not just for individuals in… Read More
A power station in the United Kingdom has recently begun piloting an innovation for their train movement process that could save up to seven hours each workday. This innovation? Robots. A Need for Robotic Process Automation A power station in the UK has begun implementing robotic process automation (RPA) to… Read More
In the final months of 2016, a pulp and paper mill in The Pas, Manitoba, Canada was set to permanently close, eliminating 332 jobs at the flip of a switch. Business was not only dwindling but plummeting as the mill recorded zero paper orders in November of that year. Around… Read More
