PI members receive Paper and Timber journal, Finland’s only professional pulp and paper industry journal, eight times a year. PI’s Yearbook, a valuable source of information about the people involved in the forest and related industries, is also free to members. Members also receive discounts on the 6-language Paper and Board Dictionary and on the Papermaking Science and Technology textbook series.

In addition to these direct benefits, PI offers its members a large number of contacts and the opportunity to network with others in the same industry. PI’s Autumn Meeting and Annual General Meeting and the in-service training sessions and seminars arranged in conjunction with AEL/METSKO give members an opportunity to meet not just each other but also experts and other influential figures and to gather the latest information on advances and other issues connected with the industry. The Johan Gullichsen Colloquium, which is held every two years, is aimed specifically at young engineers and scientists. Local activities started few years ago at forest industry locations to promote more informal contacts between members in different areas.

PUBLICATIONS

Paper and Timber journal, eight issues a year, is included in the membership fee (normal annual subscription price in Finland 95 €. PI’s annual Yearbook/photo album. Educational material at reduced prices.

In 1998-2000, the Association published a 19-part series of textbooks under the title, Papermaking Science and Technology. The series covers the entire papermaking process. The series is now under updating.

IN-SERVICE TRAINING

Training in different forms, including the Association’s general meetings and in-service training courses, are arranged in conjunction with AEL/METSKO. The courses are designed by a committee appointed by the Association. Papermaking Science Programme, which is based on the Papermaking Science and Technology bookseries, is set to begin in the autumn of 2001. Roughly 20 training-related events are held each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

Please find more information about the Scholaships and Awards that can be applied by members of PI at the following link: Scholarships and Awards.

Scholarships and Awards: Pro Paper Scholarship, Student scholarships, the Metso Paper Mechanical Pulping Inc. Award, the Andritz Inc. Award, the C.J. Jansson Prize, the Research Grant,  and the Professor Niilo Ryti Fund Grant.

Awards of merit: the Lampén Medal, the Stenbäck Plaquette, the Plaquette of merit.

INTERNATIONAL CONTACTS

PI maintains close links with sister associations in other countries. These include ABTCP (Brazil), TAPPI (USA), PAPTAC (Canada), SPCI (Sweden), APPITA (Australia) and Zellcheming (Germany). These allow members to make important contacts with their colleagues abroad. PI is also actively involved in the work of EUCEPA (European Liaison Committee for Pulp and Paper). PI provides its members with information about international conferences and fairs held by the industry.

The PulPaper exhibition, which is arranged by PI every three years, is another important international event. The exhibition is one of the biggest for suppliers to the pulp and paper industry, and is timed to coincide with at least two major international conferences. The next PulPaper exhibition will be held in Helsinki in June 2010.

OTHER MATTERS

The Association provides information on national and international events related to the industry, both in Finland and abroad.