The Western Pilot Plants provide workforce and facility solutions for research, product development and education for the public and educational communities within the paper, printing and allied industries. Through our public partnerships we provide a valued workforce supplement as well as open access to pilot plant facilities and personnel that are validated by the use and support of the industries we serve. Read more about our vision, mission and core values.
Repulpable and Recycling Certification
now available at Western Michigan University
Should your fiber based product be given a second life instead of going to a land fill? WMU has certified labs and a recycling pilot plant to give you that documentation.
Please contact Joel Kendrick at (269) 276-3533 or .
Starbucks' Cup Summit:
Does the Cost of Recycling
Runneth Over? [PDF]
Recycling Paper Food Packaging with Corrugated Cardboard [PDF]
Metered Size Press Pigmentation for Fiber Reduction [PDF]
Metered Size Press Coating Formulation Design for
Fiber Reduction [PDF]
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walk to McCracken.
The best rates in Kalamazoo.
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