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Antalis McNaughton launches digital print website
Antalis McNaughton has launched digital2business.co.uk - a website for the digital print sector throughout Europe.

Metsa Board cuts emissions with opening of Kyro mill biopower plant
Metsa Board has opened a new Euro 50m biopower plant at its Kyro mill in Kyrokoski, Finland.

3M's Wild succeeds Alun Lewis as James Cropper chief executive
Paper manufacturer James Cropper has appointed Phil Wild as chief executive of the company following Alun Lewis' departure after 25 years of service.

Colourgen introduces Mutoh print and cut bundles
Wide-format distributor Colourgen has introduced a quartet of bundles for customers that require both printing and cutting capabilities at an "entry-level" price point.

Premier Paper opens local branch for East Anglian customers
Premier Paper has opened a stock-holding branch in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk as part of its commitment to provide local services.
Mondi launches DNS Color Print paper
Mondi has launched DNS Color Print, an extra smooth, high-white digital printing paper suited for a range of applications that demand high-impact colour saturation.

Flint Group announces 3% flexo plate price hike
Flint Group Flexographic Products has said it will raise the price for its photopolymer printing plates by 3% from 1 January 2013.

John Dickinson full workforce in consultation
Staff at envelope manufacturer John Dickinson are facing potential job losses after they were told on Friday that the plant may close due to declining demand.

Boon replaced by actuary Michael Barker as Paperlinx chairman
Michael Barker, who was appointed to the board only last Thursday (27 September), has replaced Harry Boon as chairman with immediate effect from 1 October.

Paperlinx AGM postponed as chairman leaves prematurely
Harry Boon left his post as chairman of the international paper merchant a day early following the appointment of two non-executive directors.