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Double A introduces new green pulp and paper production technology

ASIA-PACIFIC – THAILAND, DECEMBER 2010 – Double A, the provider of double quality paper, recently devised a new way to improve the process of paper production and the quality and properties of paper through its Starch Coated Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (SCPCC) Project. This economically viable and environmentally sustainable development is in line with Double A’s “Better Paper, Better World” initiative.

The new technological breakthrough has a number of advantages: the process improves resources as it uses less PCC (Precipitated Calcium Carbonate, an important mineral for paper production) versus the current process and reduces raw materials as it requires less fiber compared to the current paper production. SCPCC improves the quality and strengthens the surface of the final paper product. Furthermore, it also reduces energy consumption in the paper drying process. The process reduces steam use by 25% which cuts approximately 95 ton CO2 (eq.) per year.

“SCPCC uses less resources and less energy thus less carbon dioxide emission without sacrificing the paper quality. Every individual and corporate has the responsibility of reducing these emissions and Double A is doing great in this homework.” said Thirawit Leetavorn, senior executive vice president of Double A.

Sponsor

The SCPCC program is partially funded by Thailand’s National Innovation Agency (NIA) through its Technology Capitalization Scheme. The financial support from the agency will be used to further develop this technological innovation which can be useful for the paper industry in general.

Double A’s pulp and paper production practices set an industry benchmark in environmental responsibility. Its paper and stationery products are available in more than 100 countries worldwide.

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