Pulp and paper in ASEAN countries today and tomorrow

Abstract

The paper situation in all ASEAN COUNTRIES is first dealt with. Paper industry can be found in all these countries and situations vary widely. Indonesia represents the most dynamic element. Paper tests, which were carried out in the C.T.F.T., on the paper value of softwoods and hardwoods from these regions are then described. Softwoods are characterized by diversification, high density and big fiber length. Paper characteristics range from good to average. Hardwoods are in between maritime pine and Scotch pine. A test on a semi-industrial scale confirmed these results. Abaca (Musa textile) is a typical product from the Philippines. Highly resistant pulp can be made from it.
Today's paper situation in ASEAN countries is fairly favorable because of today's resources and of potential resources from high quality Eucalyptus species.