My Kerinci Experience

My Kerinci Experience

When I first imagined myself to be visiting a pulp and paper mill, I didn’t expect to learn all the aspects of paper production. From the research development of the pulp, quality controls which focus on the strength and porosity of the paper, dynamics of water...
From Tree to Paper

From Tree to Paper

Having the privilege to visit APRIL Group HQ was undoubtedly a once in a lifetime experience, since that there are no pulp and paper manufacturing facilities in Singapore. I was given the opportunity to learn more about the processes of paper manufacturing, from...
NUS Field Trip to Kerinci

NUS Field Trip to Kerinci

Early this year, I was informed by colleague, Dr. Amy Choong, of an opportunity to visit the site of operations of APRIL Group, a leading manufacturer of fine pulp and paper, located in Kerinci, Riau Province, on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. According to Amy,...