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Paper grades may seem like a world of abbreviations

The paper industry uses a lot of industry-specific abbreviations and terms, so it may seem like a jungle to get lost in. What do all these different words and letters mean, and which ones are the most important to keep track of? We will take a closer look at LWU, LWC, MWC, WF, and WC, and sort out what these terms stand for.

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