Throughout history, the manufacturing process of developing paper has seen many leaps and bounds. The first paper mill was established in Nuremberg, Germany in 1390, which caused a rapid change in the speed at which paper could be made1. Today, with advancements in industrial machines and technology, the process of making paper is highly efficient, keeping up with the demand for supply.
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Lubrication technology for effective printing solutions
The manufacturing industry is constantly in demand for greater efficiencies and higher outputs. A common issue faced in the paper and board industry is the failure of printing machines. These machines, often working around the clock, need reliable power transmission to keep the application at its peak performance.
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Shell hydraulic oils – peace of mind for your plant
The process of making paper as we know it today evolved over time, with ancient civilisations such as the Egyptians, Chinese, and Greeks developing various methods for paper production. These methods have been vastly improved as our technology has grown and this state of the art technology needs support.
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Pressing out problems
The papermaking industry is diverse and plays an important role in Australia’s manufacturing landscape.
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Not just good on paper: A proven track record for Dryer Roll Bearings
Manufacturers’ Monthly finds out how installing NSK’s TL Series Spherical Roller Bearings has helped a major paper mill solve problems with its production process.
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NZ packaging manufacturer expands into Queensland
New Zealand-based pulp, paper and cardboard packaging manufacturer, Oji Fibre Solutions, has expanded its operations into Queensland.
The manufacturer has purchased a 24,126 square metre warehouse, plant
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Refineries and printing to decline sharply this year
Though Australian manufacturing is currently in a period of expansion, two segments of the industry are predicted to continue their decline.
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Industrial label printer
Label Power has launched Epson's new ColorWorks C7500 Pigment Ink industrial in-house label printers.
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Paper factory spilled 30,000 litres of waste into Latrobe River, says EPA
Australian Paper’s Maryvale Mill in Gippsland spilled 30,000 litres of waste into the Latrobe River on June 28, EPA Victoria says.
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Paperlinx sells off more businesses in Europe
Australia-based printing and paper group Paperlinx has entered into agreements to sell its businesses in Scandinavia, Spain and Ireland.
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Paperlinx places another European arm into administration
The PaperlinX subsidiary in the Netherlands and Belgium has been placed in administration and more of the group’s European operations could follow.
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PaperlinX requests share trading extension
Paper merchant PaperlinX has asked the Australian Stock Exchange to extend the voluntary suspension of its shares from trading.
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Paperlinx UK companies placed in voluntary administration
Australia-based paper merchant PaperlinX has placed its UK businesses into voluntary administration.
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75 to lose jobs as Shoalhaven paper mill closes
The struggling Australian Paper mill at Shoalhaven will close this year, workers were informed yesterday.
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Paperlinx CEO sacked by board
The PaperlinX Board has suddenly sacked CEO Andrew Price after just 17 months in the job.
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Shoalhaven Paper Mill, 75 jobs in danger of being lost
The future of Australia’s only manufacturer of security grade passport paper is in doubt.
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Pushing the envelope: ES Wigg and Son celebrates 165 years
ES Wigg and Son will close their business this Friday and sit down for a company-wide lunch. It's a low-key celebration that doesn't betray the magnitude of the achievement it marks: 165 years trading as a family-owned manufacturer.
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Workers to lobby govt to buy more Australian made paper
A delegation of CFMEU pulp and paper workers will travel to Parliament House today to brief their local MPs on challenges to their job security.
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iMS Group and Colorite enter partnership
The iMS Group of Companies and Colorite Group have announced a partnership.
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Canning Vale printing factory catches fire
A printing factory on Bannister Road, Canning Vale, caught fire early this morning.
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