Consumables
Shotgun wedding for European paper giants?
As mega-mergers go, the potential combination of UPM and Stora Enso's European paper assets is hard to top. The resulting entity would produce 16m tonnes of paper annually, control 40% of the European...
New liner from Metsa Board targets microflute
Metsa Board has introduced a new fully bleached liner that complements its Kemiart range and is targeted at microflute as well as traditional corrugated packaging.
Ink prices set to rise, warns Flint Group
Rapidly rising prices for raw materials are to push up printers costs for products such as inks, consumables giant Flint Group has warned.
Ilford rescued via MBO, but job cuts needed
Ilford Imaging Switzerland has announced a 40% reduction in its workforce following its sale via an MBO to chief executive Paul Willems and chief financial officer Jean-Marc Metrailler.
Meech expands on the back of international growth
A business boom in areas including South America has prompted Meech International to expand its premises in Witney, Oxfordshire.
UPM and Stora Enso mega-merger mooted
A 'transformational' mega-merger between UPM and Stora Enso has been described as almost inevitable by analysts at Swedish bank Handelsbanken.
New CEO at Paperlinx
Paperlinx has a new chief executive and managing director.
New polymer banknotes could be supplied by Cumbria firm
Reports have labelled Cumbria-based Innovia Films as a "front-runner" to supply the new UK banknote material, if the decision is made to switch to polymer.
Star product: Mirri foil laminated media
New substrate options for creating glitzy metallic effects.
GFSmith in bridge-to-bridge charity cycle ride
A team from GFSmith has cycled 220 miles from London to Hull in aid of a local hospice.