Paper Mill Collection (#3)

Paper mill, France C017 / 7901
Paper mill. Worker examining a paper roll at the Chapelle Darblay paper mill, Grand Couronne, France. This paper mill is operated by the Finnish pulp, paper and timber manufacturer UPM-Kymmene

Paper mill, France C017 / 7900
Paper mill. Worker stamping a completed paper bale at the Chapelle Darblay paper mill, Grand Couronne, France. This paper mill is operated by the Finnish pulp

Paper mill, France C017 / 7899
Paper mill. Worker operating machinery for packaging paper bales at the Chapelle Darblay paper mill, Grand Couronne, France

Paper mill, France C017 / 7898
Paper mill. Machine 6 at the Chapelle Darblay paper mill, Grand Couronne, France. This paper mill is operated by the Finnish pulp, paper and timber manufacturer UPM-Kymmene

Paper mill, France C017 / 7897
Paper mill. Chapelle Darblay paper mill, Grand Couronne, France. This paper mill is operated by the Finnish pulp, paper and timber manufacturer UPM-Kymmene

Paper mill at night, Canada
Paper mill at night. This is the Howe Sound Pulp and Paper mill, in British Columbia, Canada

Rolls of coloured paper at a paper mill
Paper rolls. Rolls of coloured paper at a paper mill, awaiting distribution

Paper mill machinery. This part of the papermaking process involves depositing cellulose fibres in water to form a sheet of paper. The cellulose fibres are obtained from pulped wood from trees

Pulp-digesting plant in paper mill
Pulp-making plant. Wood-digesting tanks in a paper mill. These tanks turn wood into pulp - the semi- liquid material from which paper is made

Wood chips at a paper mill

Dry end of paper-making machine
Paper manufacture. The dry end of a paper-making machine in a pulp and paper plant. Paper is made from vegetable fibre, mainly from wood pulp

Bacterial treatment of paper mill effluent
Effluent treatment pond. A foaming bacterial pond used for treating effluent from a paper mill. The bacteria in this pond destroy toxic pollutants in the paper mills waste water

Smoking chimneys of a paper mill polluting the air
Industrial air pollution. Billowing clouds of smoke emanating from the industrial chimneys of a pulp and paper mill. Photographed in the USA

Pulp mill and paper processing plant, North Charleston area, South Carolina, United States of America, North America

Industrial complex of paper mill and city skyline, Yoshiwara, Japan, Asia

Smoke billowing from a pulp and paper mill at Jari in Amazonas, Brazil, South America

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"From Handmade to High-Tech: A Journey Through the Paper Mill" Step back in time to witness the art of papermaking as it was done by hand, with skilled artisans sieving pulp in forms. This c1870 engraving captures the meticulous process that brought paper to life. In another glimpse into history, we see the bleaching of rag pulp, an essential step in creating pristine sheets of paper. The c1870 engraving showcases this crucial technique that ensured quality and purity. Fast forward to April 22nd, 1954, at Newark Mill in Pyrford, Surrey. Here, amidst picturesque surroundings, a bustling paper mill operates tirelessly. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and industry's progress over time. Traveling across continents and years brings us to Lufkin, Texas in 1943. Witness the birth of Southland Paper Co. 's Kraft pulp mill under construction through John Vachon's lens. This ambitious project would soon contribute significantly to newsprint production. Continuing our exploration of Southland Paper mill in Lufkin is another captivating image from 1943 captured by John Vachon himself. Here we see Kraft (chemical) pulp being utilized for newsprint production—a vital component shaping information dissemination during wartime. Language knows no boundaries when it comes to describing a "paper-mill. " Le Vocabulaire Illustre presents us with an enchanting engraving showcasing this universal term across different cultures—Moulin (a papier); Paper-mill; Papiermuhle—an ode to diversity united by craftsmanship. Venturing further eastward takes us all the way to China with an illustration from The Universal Geography depicting a vibrant scene at a Chinese paper mill—their unique techniques adding richness and variety to this ancient craft. However timeless its existence may be, tragedy can strike even at a place like Ballancourt's paper mill in France.