ISA's Pulp & Paper Industry Division (PUPID) is dedicated to advancing the knowledge and skills of professionals in the pulp and paper and forest products industries including those employed in the manufacturing facilities as well as engineering and construction consultants. PUPID members' main concerns are the measurement, control, and optimization of processes in the pulp and paper and forest products industries; the acquisition and handling of raw materials whether virgin fiber or recycled paper products; supporting research and development programs and the sharing of applications insight and standards and practices for the entire paper process, from raw materials through finished product; fabrication and construction; processing and inspection required for finished pulp and paper and forest products production; improving product quality of the finished products and maintaining environmental quality through the optimum utilization of the best technology available.