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Walden's Paper Handbook

FOREWARD from the Third Edition

The changes in technology in both the production and printing of paper since the publication of the second edition have been more rapid than in any previous equivalent time span. This edition builds on the structure of our earlier handbooks and represents one of the most up-to-date and comprehensive references available in the paper industry. It includes a vast array of facts, figures, tables, charts and references. A revised glossary reflects the increasing complexity and sophistication of the paper and graphic industries' language.

The broad scope of the contents makes this handbook a valuable training tool for entry-level employees, as well as an authoritative reference for seasoned practitioners.

Paper Handbook Chapters Include:

1. History of Paper and Printing
2. Manufacturing
3. Paper Recycling
4. Properties
5. Classification and Grading of Papers
6. Testing
7. Sales Techniques
8. Industry Customs and Practices
9. Ordering
10. Packaging and Shipping
11. Handling Rolls
12. Roll Problems Causes and Remedies
13. Processing Claims and Complaints
14. Formulas, Weights and Measures
15. Folding & Folds
16. Metric Measurements
17. Envelopes
18. Business Forms
19. Answers to Some Often Asked Questions
20. Glossary

A source for anyone looking to:

• Research the history of the paper industry
• Learn how to sell and buy paper
• Discover the properties of paper
• Obtain formulas, weights and measures of paper
• Troubleshoot paper related problems
• Look up pulp and paper related terms & definitions

Statistics

• There are 20 chapters with a total of 277 pages
• 47 Frequently Asked Questions with detailed answers relating to paper issues
• Over 1,100 terms and definitions in the glossary