Jim R. Asanza Jr., quality control manager of Specialty Pulp Manufacturing, Inc. (SPMI), shows a sample of processed abaca during a recent project visit by Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officials at SPMI in Brgy. Hilapnitan, Baybay City, Leyte. DOST’s Regional Standards and Testing Laboratories provided the calibration of balances, test weights and glassware, as well as training on verification of common laboratory equipment and laboratory procedures to said pulp manufacturer.
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Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Mario G. Montejo and other DOST officials listen to Jim R. Asanza Jr., quality control manager of Specialty Pulp Manufacturing, Inc. (SPMI) as he discusses how his company processes abaca and turn it into specialty paper for export. The company also showed samples of specialty paper to Sec. Montejo, DOST staff, and the media. DOST’s Regional Standards and Testing Laboratories provided the calibration of balances, test weights and glassware, as well as training on verification of common laboratory equipment and laboratory procedures to said pulp manufacturer.
