There’s quite a bit to consider when planning to relocate a paper mill, with moving parts aplenty—both literally and figuratively. But relocation doesn’t have to be a complete headache—not if adequate preparation precedes the move. It’s a tall order under most any circumstances to be sure, but there are procedures… Read More
Time’s passage carries a sting to it in a number of applications—and that certainly rings true in industrial processes. However, there are remedies to help ensure continued application efficiency and healthy bottom lines. Proactive treatments and tune-ups can prove especially beneficial to boilers and burners, which have a penchant to… Read More
The pulp and paper industry is no stranger to renewable resources; bio-based raw materials continually blip onto the market’s radar. Now, leading research has set the industry abuzz with potential papermaking improvements—through the use of bio-based additives. The solutions have already drawn attention for their proposed benefits: both in quality… Read More
Leftover wood from the construction of a large hydroelectric project in Labrador, Canada will be used as biomass fuel. This 824 MW hydroelectric generating facility, called the Muskrat Falls project, resulted in a significant amount of timber being cut down. That timber is now being chipped and sent to companies… Read More
Heat in excess carries a penchant to cause things to go haywire. And summer offers heat in abundance. Summer also ushers in the Atlantic hurricane season, which can prove crippling to the utility industries. This turbulent mix of excess heat and extreme storms may cause sharp dips in productivity through… Read More
A breakthrough in catalytic science has swept onto the scene: a less risky, more cost-effective sustainable diesel biofuel solution. Produced through a joint effort, the recently pioneered, one-phase catalytic process could prove vital in meeting increased diesel fuel demand. Pioneering a Process The revolutionary continuous catalytic process owes its roots… Read More
There are a lot of amazing organizations out there today looking to help recruit the next generation of industry professionals through collaborations and partnerships—like Chicago Women in Trades, Revolution Workshop, and plenty more in local colleges. The efforts of all of these organizations are focused on helping individuals understand how… Read More
The steel and metals industry has been supplying important materials to several essential industries during COVID-19. How can you capitalize on this industry growth? Read on. Read More
