Substrates

Love Paper Week underway

Industry firms have embraced Love Paper Week with a flurry of posts on social media highlighting the medium.

New GF Smith wordmark in different colourways

GF Smith rebrand: 'big shifts always trigger strong responses'

GF Smith's global brand director has responded robustly after its radical rebrand resulted in a love-hate ‘Marmite’ reaction from its customers.

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.

PermaJet targets volume users with new range

Inkjet media specialist PermaJet has launched a new Production Range of papers targeting “high-volume, cost-sensitive” markets.

Onboard Corrugated manufactures a wide variety of fluted board substrates

Onboard Corrugated sold to Eren

Onboard Corrugated has been acquired by Turkish paper and board manufacturer Eren via its Dutch surrogate, Nova Paper.

The Tako board mill is located in the centre of the city of Tampere. Image: Google Maps

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...

GF Smith will expand its portfolio of creative papers, including the full Gmund Colors range

GF Smith becomes exclusive UK supplier for Gmund

GF Smith has formed an exclusive partnership with German paper mill Gmund.

Sainsbury's trials plastic-free avocado pack

Sainsbury’s is trialling new paper-based packaging for avocados that features a bamboo mesh.

Aims Group adds new member

Irish merchant Premier Paper has joined the Aims Group of independent merchants.