EPPIC Thematic Network European Pulp and Paper Industry more Competitive

What is EPPIC,Building a competitive European pulp and paper industry through integrating efficient energy, water and pulp management, utilising innovative optimisation techniques and creating a knowledge database for sustainable growth.

EPPIC stands for the European Pulp and Paper Industry more Competitive. It provides a forum for small and medium enterprises concerned with European pulp and paper manufacturing for knowledge acquisition of state-of-the-art technological practices and production planning so as to ensure and promote their global competitiveness and increase sustainable paper production. In order to develop these strategies the network includes carefully selected members from four different disciplines: paper-mills, suppliers, consultant and RTD performers.
Topics,The topics that are discussed continuously are:,- Energy and Water Management (DPI UMIST-Dr. Jiri Klemes, [e-mail]),- Process Efficiency (TNO- Mr. J.J. Nossent, [e-mail]),- Optimization of production logistics (EP-Mr. Angelos Angelou, [e-mail]),- European wide information on paper activities, Regulations and state-of-the-art process and production techniques (UTI-Prof. Elena Bobu, [e-mail])
What does EPPIC do
3 meetings a year (most of them combined with conference, site-visit and technology demonstration) including:,- Workshops: hot topics are discussed that paper manufacturers deal with,- Seminars: experts are invited to share their specific knowledge,- Case studies: members present and discuss actual cases,- Site-visits to paper mills/suppliers,- Technology demonstrations
Interactive website http://www.eppicnet.org,- Members and non-members are able to have access to a forum where they can discuss problems and exchange knowledge. ,- They can be informed about the latest happenings of the european pulp and paper industries ,- They can also subscribe to receive our e-newsletter.
How to benefit from EPPIC
- Discuss problems and opportunities with other collegues,- Stay updated with the latest developments on european legislation,- Learn what you have never heard before,- Make use of collective knowledge to improve your business
Contact for more information:
TNO Environment, Energy and Process Innovation (TNO-MEP) ,Netherlands ,Mr. Jan Jurgen Nossent,Financial & Administrative Coordinator,[e-mail] ,Tel: [phone],Fax: [phone]
EUROPEAN PROCESS GREECE S.A.,Greece,Ms. Paraskevi Badieritaki,Scientific Coordinator,[e-mail],Tel: [phone],Fax: [phone]
,European Commision GROWTH Programme, ,GROW-2000-1.8,CONTRACT N°: G1RT-CT2001-05021,PROJECT N° : GTC1-2000-28019,ACRONYM : EPPIC,TITLE : A Competitive European Pulp and Paper Industry,Building a competitive European pulp and paper industry through integrating efficient energy, water and pulp management, utilising innovative optimisation techniques and creating a knowledge database for sustainable growth