An aging workforce and market competition from the oil and mining industries are among the many factors that have led to a shortage of skilled tradespeople in the pulp and paper industry. On top of that, pulp and paper's negative connotation as a "sunset industry" is not helping to attract young maintenance workers, who may completely overlook it in their search for a career.rnBut, it's not all bad: although times may be tough right now, a number of industry experts say new technology and equipment will create many opportunities for maintenance workers over the next few years. The future of the industry, many say, is a bright one, which should be taken advantage of right now, even before it arrives.
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