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  Contact www.ipwonline.de Imprint April 01
2015
         
           



Inken Schoenauer
Editor-in-chief
Dear ipw reader,

the new issue of ipw is ready!

The issue features a guest editorial from Marco Mensink, a CEPI policy update, questions to the leaders of our industry on the future of the pulp and paper industry in the Annual Outlook, an interview with Jan Kabus from Siemens, and much more!

If you are not a subscriber to our magazine yet, we currently have a very special offer: a 25% discount on subscriptions for a limited time. Simply respond to this email or order online here.

Up next is our QUALITY issue with additional coverage of: Paper Machine Clothing, Process & Quality Control, PM Modernisation & Rebuilds and Specialty Papers.
Editorial deadline is April 21st, advertising deadline is May 5th and publication date is June 1st 2015.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Wishing you a happy Easter Holiday!

Sincerely,

your ipw team




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