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Trailblazer UPM Shotton joins apprenticeship scheme
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he UK’s largest producer of 100 per cent recycled newsprint, UPM Shotton has joined a
group of companies that are promoting new apprenticeship schemes. Called Trailblazers, the companies created more than 13,000 apprenticeships in 2011 to 2012. Government Skills Minister
Matthew Hancock said: “I am very pleased that UPM Shotton has chosen to be at the forefront of our apprenticeship reforms. This is great opportunity to be a Trailblazer, building on existing successes to lay the foundations
for rigorous and easily understood apprenticeships that will help Britain compete in the global race. “Our aim is that the new
apprenticeships will focus squarely on rigorous training for learners and simplicity of use for large and small employers, who will be in the driving seat of
Recycling technology recognised in Brussels
Technology that reduces the energy needed to remove printing ink from paper fibres was recognised at the fourth European Paper Recycling awards, which were presented at the European Parliament at the beginning of October. Organised by the European
Recovered Paper Council (ERPC), the awards were presented in a number of categories. Winner in Technology Improvement and R&D was Voith Paper in Germany for its LowEnergyFlotation (LEF) system. “This is an innovative technique
that significantly reduces the energy requirements needed to remove printing ink from paper fibres,” explained product manager Reinhard Bluhm.
November 2013 Newly-developed injectors
are the basis of LEF, which with modified pumps enable energy consumption to be reduced by up to 50 per cent in the flotation. The awards ceremony was hosted by MEP Gerben-Jan
Gerbrandy. “With the increasing world population resource efficiency is no luxury. It’s a necessity to stay competitive,” said Gerbrandy. “For now the EU is still the world leader concerning paper recycling.
apprenticeships in future. This will mean that our apprenticeship system will respond better to the needs of the modern economy.” UPM Shotton will be part of
the Trailblazers Electrotechnical Group. Samantha Hubbard, who will represent UPM to develop a new standard for Electrical Apprenticeships for England, said: “We are delighted that UPM Shotton’s award-winning apprenticeship schemes have been recognised as delivering high performing individuals. The whole mill team is looking forward to contributing to the next generation of schemes.”
But if we want to stay in that position we need to set paper collection targets when the EU waste legislation is being reviewed next year.” Also awarded was the Alcorcón municipality in Spain for its schools collection system (Information and Education), while commendations were presented to International Paper Kwidzyn for its entry ‘Seventh Heaven for Newspapers’ (Information and Education), Lucart Group for ‘Natural Project: Tissue paper from beverage cartons’ and Reculiner bvba for its “Sustainable paper release liner recycling’ (Technology Improvement and R&D). ERPC chair Beatrice Klose
Recycling technology recognised: Voith’s product manager Reinhard Bluhm with MEP Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
stressed the role of the recycling awards. “The European paper recycling awards recognise innovative approaches to paper recycling, which is a daily act, familiar to all. It is our pleasure to highlight a few of those that merit wider recognition and visibility.”
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