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South African chemical engineering student among top three in prestigious global award

NORTH West University Masters student, Leane Naude (pictured) clinched third place in the 2022-2023 Blue Sky Young Researchers Innovation Awards programme, a global initiative,...

Everyone a winner at Sappi Safety Awards

ALTHOUGH there were 18 awards presented at the 2022 Sappi Southern Africa (SSA) Safety Excellence Awards, in reality, these award winners represent the thousands...

Endorsement of a common vision for a global treaty to end plastic pollution

MONDI, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has endorsed a common vision for an effective and ambitious UN Global Treaty to End...

Global demand for dissolving pulp triggers mammoth expansion and upgrade project

UPGRADED and expanded, Sappi’s Saiccor Mill is responsible for more than 60% of the company’s annual global production capacity of dissolving pulp (DP), used...

Pulp and paper company announces first sustainability linked financing facility

AS a global leader in sustainable woodfibre products and solutions, sustainability and moving towards a circular economy underpin Sappi’s business strategy. Sappi’s efforts are...

PAMSA announces South African paper production and recycling statistics

SOUTH Africa recycled 1.15 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging in 2021, representing a paper recovery rate of 61.4%. “The 2021 recovery rate reflects...

Expo to explore paper and pulp giant’s offerings

SAPPI, the country’s pulp, and paper heavyweight, recorded a strong performance in the quarter ending in March 31 – the second quarter of its...

How a Hammarsdale chemical plant is saving energy to meet ESG targets

IN 2012, Buckman, a US-headquartered specialty chemical company, partnered with Energy Drive with a goal of reducing electricity usage and water consumption at Buckman’s...

Paper and pulp stalwart celebrates diversity in Heritage Month

SOUTH African paper and pulp multinational, Sappi, which marks its 85th anniversary this year, celebrated Heritage Day recently by spotlighting its diverse workforce and...

Paper industry association opens applications to BSc students for its bursary and research programme

The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) Masters of Engineering bursary programme is now open for applications for the 2022/2023 intake. A limited...

Pulp heavyweight green lights KZN biorefinery pilot plant

SAPPI has announced further progress in the development of its biorefinery capacity with the confirmation that it will construct a pilot plant using technology...

Spindle screw pumps SEIM like a great idea

BMG – exclusive distributor of SEIM screw pumps throughout Africa – supplies and supports the full range of SEIM spindle screw pumps, flow meters...

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SEIFSA questions support for the Steel Master Plan as the industry faces disintegration and collapse

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