b'FOREWORDWelcome to World Pulp & Paper 2020World Pulp & Paper It has been a testing year for many, and I must therefore extend extra THE INTERNATIONAL REVIEW FOR THE PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY special thanks to the authors of the excellent articles herein; once again, WORLD PULP & PAPER 2020 they have taken the time to share their unrivalled expertise for the benefit of our readers across the world. Without their contributions, World Pulp & Back cover Ad Paper (WP&P) could not be the eagerly anticipated annual read that it has become over the years for all those in the production side of this industry. Digitalisation is undoubtedly the current buzzword, and, as seen in several of this years articles, the huge efficiency and cost benefits that can 2020 now be tapped into by the pulp, paper and board makers are outlined in great detail. World Pulp & Paper 2020 I mention it being a testing year, not least when considering the notable absence of annual exhibitions and conferences that are so much a part of all of our yearly schedules. How long this situation will remain is hard to predict, but naturally it is crucial for those in the supplier markets to be able to continue furnishing the mills with information on their latest ideas, products and solutions. WP&P continues to provide a uniquely targeted way for this to be achieved on a worldwide basis, with the individually addressed global circulation being provided, as always, by our partners at Fisher International, the worlds leading information services provider for the forestry, pulp and paper sectors (www.fisheri.com).Furthermore, we have been absolutely delighted with the very positive feedback we have received from the worldwide recipients of our new, sister publication, Tissue Technology International (TTI) which launched in August. It has been most gratifying to receive the many complimentary calls and e-mails from mill personnel from all geographic regionsnot least toensure their receipt of the next edition! As with WP&P, the individuallyaddressed global circulation is provided by Fisher. With this industry sectorit is crucialenjoying significant growth, the launch of TTI would certainly appear timely.for those in the supplierAs usual, I sincerely hope you enjoy this latest issue of WP&P, and look markets toforward to your comments in due course. Finally, may I wish each reader be able toevery success for the year ahead. continue furnishing the mills with information on their latest ideas, products and solutions. Colin Smith, Publisher WORLD PULP&PAPER7'