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The Marcus Wallenberg Prize
The 2012 Marcus Wallenberg Prize is awarded to Mr Mika Severi Viljanmaa, Metso Paper, for his ground-breaking development of metal belt calendering technology. Here together with the MWP Executive Secretary, Per G. Broman, to the left. (Photo: Sami Kulju)
Focused on Sustainability
Sustainability of renewable resources is the main focus and the Prize recognizes efficiency improvements, cost improvements, the opening of new markets and the underlying research.
The Purpose
The purpose of the Prize is to recognize, encourage and stimulate pathbreaking scientific achievements which contribute significantly to broadening knowledge and to technical development within the fields of importance to forestry and forest industries.
The Prize is awarded to individuals or groups normally of 2-4. Every year up to 500 organizations around the world are invited to nominate candidates for the Prize.
Examples of fields of importance to forestry and forest industries:
Forestry: genetics, systematics and tree breeding; silviculture and agroforestry; forest ecology and tree physiology; biometrics, computing and remote sensing; forest management, forest protection and forestry operations.
Forest Products Industries: forest products including wood and wood processing; papermaking fibres; paper and paper board and processes for their manufacture; the recycling of forest products and innovations to improve their use and environmental performance.
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Apr 19, 2012
Marcus Wallenberg Prize 2012 Announcement
The Marcus Wallenberg Foundation proudly announces that the 2012 Marcus Wallenberg Prize is awarded to Mr. Mika Severi Viljanmaa, Finland
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