Paper Recycling
Paper recycling is the collection and processing of used paper products to make new paper products and involves a number of steps before it even gets to the paper mill.
Paper Industry
PAMSA supports the South African pulp and paper industry in pre-competitive and common areas of environmental issues, education and training, and research and development.
Paper Explained
Paper has a fascinating history. Developed centuries ago, it has been through the mill – literally and figuratively – in terms of what it’s made from and how it is made.
About PAMSA
The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) lives and breathes all things paper. As an industry association, it looks after the pre-competitive legislative, education, environment, research and recycling interests of the pulp, paper, board and tissue sector in South Africa.
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Latest News
Find the latest trends, topics, and news surrounding paper, paper recycling, and the paper industry.
Final call for future chemical engineers: applications for paper industry research programme close 27 June
inal-year students and recent graduates in BSc and BEng Chemical Engineering have until 27 June to apply for the 2026–2027 PAMSA Master’s in Engineering Bursary and Research Programme.
Pulp and paper industry invites chemical engineering students to contribute to green innovation
Bright ideas. Greener futures. Engineered by you. This is the call from the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) as it invites final-year students and recent graduates in the field of BSc and BEng Chemical Engineering to apply for its 2026-2027 Master’s in Engineering Bursary and Research Programme.
Sappi Forests’ Zululand Coastal Team Achieves a Historic 10 Million LTIF Hours Milestone
Sappi Forests is proud to celebrate an extraordinary safety achievement by its Zululand Coastal team, which has reached the milestone of 10 million Lost Time Injury Free (LTIF) hours. To put this into perspective, 10 million LTIF hours is the equivalent of 1,141 years of continuous work 24/7 for one person.
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