Environment

CPI appoints David Workman as director general

The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) has appointed David Workman as director general, replacing Martin Oldman who will retire later this year.

Buxton Press makes change to low-chemistry Fuji technology

Magazine printer Buxton Press has become one of the first high-volume users to make the change to processless plate technology.

Mastercolour chooses Agfa processless plates

Mastercolour has cut costs and improved its environmental position by switching to low-chemistry plates.

Profits soar at Arctic Paper as Grycksbo purchase completes

Net profit at Arctic Paper soared by nearly 400%, according to the group's fourth-quarter results.

Transport strikes could see Finnish paper mills shut down within days

Transport strikes in Finland are set to have a severe impact on paper mills across the country, costing paper manufacturers such as UPM and Stora Enso millions of euros each day.

B&P launches retrofittable eco ink for solvent kit

B&P Graphic Supplies is bringing an environmentally friendly water-based ink that can be used in solvent printers to the UK at the Sign & Digital exhibition next month.

HP inks get approval for Nordic Swan eco label

Five HP wide-format inkjet inks have been added to the list of materials that meet the requirements of the Nordic Swan eco label.

Denmaur gets NAPM mark for Amadeus Recycled range

Denmaur Independent Papers has received the National Association of Paper Merchant's (NAPM) Recycled Paper Mark endorsement for its Amadeus 50% Recycled range.

HSM launches baling press lines at Ipex

HSM will use Ipex to unveil its V-Press and V-Press 860 Plus baling press lines, which the manufacturer claimed can help printers to reduce waste.

Robert Horne Group supports sustainability event

Robert Horne, the Northampton-based paper merchant, has pledged its support to sustainability event Base, which is being held at Excel in London on 16-17 March.