Graeme Rodden

Nov 28, 2024 | treefrogcreative.ca | Graeme Rodden |Kevin Mason |Bob Brash |Robert McKellar

Domtar and APP: A Closer Look By Graeme Rodden Paper Advance November 26, 2024 Category: Forestry Region: Canada, Canada West, International The announcement that Jackson Wijaya, founder of Paper Excellence (now Domtar) will assume full control of Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) has reignited the controversy over the connections between the two. …Jennifer Johnson said the move was simply part of the elder Wijaya’s normal course succession planning. She stressed that Jackson has no intention of taking...

Oct 18, 2024 | paperadvance.com | Graeme Rodden

Although this may seem like a straightforward step in the overall papermaking process, increasingly complex paper “recipes” calling for a number of different pulps make this an area where advanced automation technology, particularly robotics, can increase efficiency and productivity while vastly decreasing the safety risks involved, i.e., dewiring.

Oct 14, 2024 | pita.org.uk | Graeme Rodden

8 Oct. 2024: Although used for many years, many industries have been moving away from chrome use and seeking alternatives due to environmental concerns. The senior product engineer for AFT, Mathieu Hamelin, says these environmental issues “compelled us to think about the future.” As a leader in screening technology, he adds that the company wanted to stay ahead of the curve.

Oct 8, 2024 | paperadvance.com | Graeme Rodden

Although used for many years,  many industries have been moving away from chrome use and seeking alternatives due to environmental concerns. The senior product engineer for AFT, Mathieu Hamelin, says these environmental issues “compelled us to think about the future.” As a leader in screening technology, he adds that the company wanted to stay ahead of the curve. This led to the development of DiamondWire® technology, a wear-resistant surface treatment designed to extend cylinder life.

Jun 11, 2024 | paperadvance.com | Graeme Rodden

Jointly owned by more than 90,000 Finnish forest holders, the company boasts 9,500 employees in 34 production plants and has an annual turnover of between Euro 6 and 7 billion. Metsä Group is the most active investor in the forest sector in the EU. Since 2015, investments have totalled Euro 7 billion. The company is active in five business areas: wood supply and forest services, wood products, pulp and paperboards, tissue and greaseproof papers.