Board
James Cropper appoints new MD at paper wing
James Cropper has appointed a highly-experienced print and packaging executive as the new boss of its Paper & Packaging business.
Stora Enso starts up new consumer board line in Oulu
Stora Enso’s new consumer packaging board line at the Oulu site in Finland has started production ramp-up, with the first customer deliveries expected in the second quarter of 2025.
Scalderhurst and April in new partnership
Scalderhurst has become the exclusive distributor of April folding boxboard products in the UK and Ireland.
VPK to close Leeds board site
Recycled board and packaging manufacturer VPK has revealed plans to close its Leeds facility on 29 August 2025, giving employees seven months to find alternative employment.
Historic paper firm ceases trading
A historic UK paper company has closed its doors after nearly 100 years in business.
Onboard Corrugated sold to Eren
Onboard Corrugated has been acquired by Turkish paper and board manufacturer Eren via its Dutch surrogate, Nova Paper.
Metsä Board plans to close Tako mill and enhance Kyro mill
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, is planning to close its Tako board mill while improving the efficiency of its Kyro board mill and has launched change negotiations at both mills and related...
Aims Group adds new member
Irish merchant Premier Paper has joined the Aims Group of independent merchants.
Willink to retire after more than 30 years at James Cropper
Long-serving James Cropper executive Patrick Willink has announced his retirement.
McLaren and VPK launch joint Scottish corrugated venture
McLaren Packaging has entered into a new joint venture with VPK Packaging UK & Ireland, part of the family-owned Belgian VPK Group, to take on the Scottish corrugated market.