From September 11 to 13, 2025, the VIII International in Memory of Professor Valery Komarov Scientific " THE ISSUES IN MECHANICS OF PULP-AND-PAPER" was held at Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov (NArFU), Arkhangelsk. A member of the board of the Association of Specialists of Pulp and Paper Industry, Maxim Shuralev took part in the conference.
Maxim spoke about technological trends in the production of primary fiber and also presented a brief overview of the activities of the Association of Specialists of Pulp and Paper Industry. The presentation was delivered during the plenary session of the conference and sparked genuine interest among the participants.
Maxim highlighted the key points in his report:
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The importance of sustainable forestry and sources of wood raw materials (with a practical example).
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Improving water use efficiency and energy conservation (with practical examples).
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Biorefining as a way to reduce environmental impact and increase the profitability of enterprises (with practical examples of technological line launches).
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Processing pulp into high value products.
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Carbon neutrality and circularity.
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The importance of attracting young specialists to the pulp and paper industry and popularizing the industry among the younger generation.
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The importance of ASBO's initiatives for the development of the domestic pulp and paper industry.
An active discussion with the author continued after the presentation. The parties agreed to maintain a regular exchange of views.
UpackUnion, the company providing informational support for the conference, noted the significant interest among participants in the ideas presented in the report and asked the author for a separate interview. During the dialogue, Maxim provided comprehensive answers about industry development, modern challenges and trends, shared his views on the conference participants, and discussed the opinions voiced about the situation in the industry.
