IERD HELPS BOOST PRODUCTION OF PAPER PRODUCTS

>Recently CETC's Industry Energy Research and Development (IERD) program supported the Pulp and Paper Research Institute of Canada (PAPRICAN) in the innovative development of a new high intensity drying process for printing and writing grade paper. Compared with conventional drying, the new process significantly improves drying rates, product quality and provides papermakers with options never before available in conventional drying...MORE» (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).

Also with IERD's support, Corrugated Services LP (CSLP) improved their production of recycled containerboard by 17% with the installation of infrared dryers. Traditionally, paper is dried with steam filled drums as it is pulled through the line. Drying is energy intensive and can account for 35% of the steam energy requirements of an integrated paper mill. CSLP's core business is the manufacture of linerboard, medium and coated papers used to make corrugated boxes...MORE» (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).