The state is known for its high level of paper production, as well as the development and manufacturing of health care devices and software. (vahomeloancenters.org)
The amount of wood used in paper production declined by 25 percent from 1995 to 2010, dropping 400 million tons annually to 300 million tons. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
Because its fibers are much longer than those of wood, new methods for paper production have been needed. (westonaprice.org)