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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.
BPIF and NAPM first union a success
The BPIF and NAPM held its first joint conference yesterday (27 September) to bring together members of the print and paper industries.
Matthew Elliott succeeds father Tim at Elliott Baxter Paper
Tim Elliott is giving way to son Matthew in his role as managing director while he officially becomes chairman of the 90-year-old paper business on 1 October.
Superior Printing Ink targets narrow web and label markets
Teterboro, NJ-based Superior Printing Ink this week rolled out a new line of water-based UV flexographic ink targeting the narrow-web and label markets across the US.
Arjowiggins Stowford Mill closure jeopardises 100 jobs
Arjowiggins is to close its Stowford Mill in Devon in the first quarter of 2014.
White toner device opens up new print applications
A new sub-2,000 OKI laser printer with white toner option has the potential to be "a printer's new salesperson" according to the machine's UK distributor.
Trelleborg buys Brazilian printing blanket firm Printec
Global engineering company Trelleborg has bought blanket manufacturer Printec to extend its reach into the Latin American graphic arts sector.
BPIF and NAPM join forces for paper forum
The BPIF and NAPM will join forces for a paper forum in London next week to examine the longer term outlook for the cost of paper and the effect this will have on print and paper companies.