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Mechanical pulping committee meeting

A total of 33 people donned gloves and hats and made their way to Saskatoon to attend the PAPTAC fall mechanical pu…

A total of 33 people donned gloves and hats and made their way to Saskatoon to attend the PAPTAC fall mechanical pulping committee meeting on October 18-20th, despite a raging snowstorm.

The meeting included the presentation of seven technical papers on the various aspects of thermo mechanical pulping, as well as a contribution of three papers from Alberta Research Council representatives on process sensor innovations. The program additionally allotted time for discussions regarding safety, operation and pulp quality issues.

Delegates also attended a tour of Millar Western Meadow Lake mill.