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Chip Testing Lab ExpansionAustin Fulmer
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Introduction
• Name: Austin Fulmer• WestRock Location: Coshocton, Ohio• Department: Virgin Fiber Supply• School: Auburn University• Degree: Natural Resource Management
• Minor: Economics• Graduation Date: May 2016• Hometown: Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Project OverviewPurpose:
• Make accommodations to chip lab to house new Gradex Analyzer
• Ultimately supply a consistent size paper chip to the pulp mill
• Process• Replace outdated Chip Class® classifier with new Gradex Chip
Analyzer• Plan, Design, Contract an addition to our existing chip analyzing
lab to accommodate new machine
• Result• 120 square foot addition to our chip testing lab• Estimated savings of $122,000 for fiscal year 2016
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Lessons Learned• For each ½% increase of usable purchased fiber, savings
equal approximately $71,000 annually• By identifying the suppliers who give highest percentage
of accepted chips, we are able to implement baseline percentages and hold suppliers to that standard.
• Having a baseline percentage also allows us to pick suppliers that will provide the optimal paper chip for the lowest cost.
• Consistency is everything• When a uniform chip size is entering the digester the pulp
mill is able to optimize production.