Paper
Sappi Europe to maintain WFC prices to end of 2023
Sappi Europe has said it will keep prices for its Woodfree Coated Paper grades stable at their current level for the remainder of 2023.
James Cropper reports revenue boost but profits fall
Cumbrian paper maker James Cropper has reported a strong recovery in sales in its full-year results, including revenue growth for its Paper division, although its pre-tax profit was down.
Fedrigoni lays out plans for new R&D centre
Italian paper manufacturer Fedrigoni Group has laid out plans for a new 3,000sqm Innovation Centre, which will concentrate its research and development (R&D) activity in one place.
Antalis relaunches Pop’Set as Olin Colours
Antalis has relaunched the vividly coloured Pop’Set coloured paper range under its Olin Colours brand.
James Cropper appoints MD at Paper Products
James Cropper has promoted from within to fill the top job at its Paper Products division.
GF Smith earns B-Corp status
Hull-based paper manufacturer and supplier GF Smith has become a certified B-Corp after meeting high standards of social and environmental policy.
Billerud divests Managed Packaging; reveals fungal infection impact
Paper and packaging group Billerud has agreed a divestment of its Managed Packaging business unit to investment company Mimir Group.
German energy supply uncertainty a factor in UPM mill closure plan
UPM has announced plans to close its Plattling mill in Germany alongside interim results that were impacted by destocking and lower pulp prices in Q2.
Mondi buys Canadian mill, teases new PaperBarrier range
Packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi has agreed to buy a 250,000 tonne pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, to serve its American production facilities.
£1m fine after paper reel incident
A specialist papermaker has been handed a £1m fine after an employee suffered serious injuries when attempting to free a jammed paper reel.