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Paper Technology Journal 17 - Voith

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Hans Müller<br />

Dear Customer, Dear Reader,<br />

In our last issue of twogether (No. 16) I stated that the 10th business year of the “new<br />

<strong>Voith</strong> <strong>Paper</strong>” could develop into one of the best ever as far as sales is concerned. I am<br />

now pleased to say that it will happen, and we appreciate the reception and confidence<br />

we are receiving worldwide from the pulp and paper industry.<br />

It’s also important to note that the close cooperation between <strong>Voith</strong> <strong>Paper</strong> and<br />

<strong>Voith</strong> Fabrics continues to show impressive results that will deliver innovative, unique<br />

technology, products and services.<br />

Focusing our strategy away from worldwide consolidation of the supplier network<br />

toward growth through innovation is evidenced by the decision of the <strong>Voith</strong> Group<br />

Board of Management to invest in the most modern, up-to-date Process <strong>Technology</strong><br />

Center (PTC), which will be built in Heidenheim, Germany. The heart of this PTC<br />

will be our pilot paper machine and its infrastructure, which will allow pilot trials to<br />

develop processes and paper products that closely resemble mill conditions.<br />

I’d also like to draw your attention to the article on page 2 that discusses the use of<br />

mixed tropical hardwood as a raw-material base for the pulp and paper industry.<br />

Much has been written and, unfortunately, misrepresented regarding this raw material<br />

source. The article, written by Jaakko Pöyry, has been included in our magazine to<br />

show the responsible behavior of the pulp and paper industry regarding its highly<br />

valued worldwide resource – the forests.<br />

I wish you all the best and enjoyable reading.<br />

Hans Müller<br />

on behalf of the <strong>Voith</strong> <strong>Paper</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> team<br />

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